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Facts about Jute:
Jute is a truly versatile fiber gifted to man by
nature. With the growing concern over the damage
to the environment that plastic is causing, jute
has served to be the best alternative. As a natural
fiber, it has many advantages over synthetics. Jute
has been recognized as environment friendly as it
is biodegradable which merges with the soil providing
nourishment to the soil. Known also as the golden
fiber, it is made of cellulose, on combustion, jute
does not generate any toxic gases, and it has high
tensile strength, low extensibility, high frictional
resistance and good dimensional stability which
also make it a natural choice for packaging.
More than 85% of world production of Jute is cultivated
in the Ganges Delta. This region thus has great
influence over the world economy for fiber and textile
products. Therefore, having the major portion of
the Ganges Delta, India has become the largest producer/manufacturer
of Jute made products in the world. Jute cultivation
is dependant on the climate, season, and soil.
The suitable climate for growing Jute is warm and
wet climate, which is offered by the Monsoon Climate
during the Fall Season, immediately followed by
summer. Temperature ranging 70º-100º F
and relative humidity of 70%-80% are favorable for
Jute Cultivation. Sufficient rainfall (2"-3")
during the sowing period and at same with weekly
interval considered sufficient for Jute Cultivation.
The soil of the Ganges Delta creates a great platform
for growing Jute and other allied fibers. Rich loam
and riverine silts make the best composition of
soil and mineral structure for growing Jute. Each
year additional silts are brought in by the flood,
a devastating phenomenon that blesses the production
of Jute and other crops.
It is the cheapest of all the natural fibers and
apart from being used in India as the raw material
for making sacks, jute today finds extensive use
in the making of Jute shopping Bags, Jute Fashion
Accessories, Jute garments, Jute Footwear, Jute
Wall Hangings, Jute Coasters, Jute carpets, durries
& Mats , Jute Hammocks, Jute Furnishings and
many more the list is endless. Jute handicrafts
made in India have created a niche the world over.
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