Jute fabric is widely used fabric after cotton. It is very versatile and economical. It is eco-friendly and do not degrade on exposure to sun light. The fabric is very strong and durable. It is ideally being used as bags and sacks for packing since ages. Today, it is much soughted for fashionable cloths, home furnishing and fashion accessories.
At present Bangladesh is the largest cultivator of jute whereas India is the largest jute goods manufacturer. The other jute producing countries are China, Thailand, Myanmar, Bhutan and Nepal.
Characteristics of Jute Fabric
· It is strong.
· It is a good insulator of heat and electricity.
· It is stable to sunlight. It does not degrade on exposure to sun light.
· It has a moderately high density.
· It is not sensitive to chemical attack.
· It is environmentally friendly.
· The burning emitted fumes have no adverse effects to human body.