characteristics of jute fiber

 

characteristics of jute fiber

General Properties:

• 100% biodegradable and recyclable, making it eco-friendly.

• Known as "The Golden Fiber" due to its natural golden luster.

• Extracted from the bast (outer layer) of the plant's stem.

• Second most widely used vegetable fiber after cotton.

• High tensile strength and low extensibility.

• Provides excellent breathability to fabrics.

• Ideal for bulk packaging of agricultural products.

Industrial and Commercial Applications:

• Used in making industrial yarn, fabrics, nets, and sacks.

• Versatile use across sectors: packaging, textiles, construction, agriculture, and non-textile applications.

• Bulking of jute yarn in ternary blends:

  • Decreases breaking tenacity.

  • Increases breaking extensibility.

Functional Advantages:

• Good insulating and antistatic properties.

• Low thermal conductivity.

• Moderate moisture regain (can absorb moisture without feeling damp).

• Acoustic insulation capabilities (sound dampening).

• Skin-friendly and non-irritating in use.

Blending and Dyeing:

• Can be blended with both synthetic and natural fibers.

• Readily accepts various dye classes:

  • Natural, Basic, Vat, Sulfur, Reactive, and Pigment dyes.

• Can be blended with wool for textile applications.

Chemical Treatments:

• Caustic Soda Treatment:

  • Improves crimp, softness, pliability, and appearance.

  • Facilitates spinning with wool.

• Liquid Ammonia Treatment:

  • Enhances fiber properties.

  • Increases flame resistance when used with flame-proofing agents.