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Singapore Jute
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Jute (Corchorus capsularis & Corchorus olitorius), Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) and Roselle (H. sabdariffa var (Altissima) are vegetable bast fibre plants next to cotton in importance. In the trade there are usually two names of jute, White and Tossa. Corchorus capsularis is called White Jute and Corchorus olitorius is called Tossa Jute. In India & Bangladesh Roselle is usually called Mesta. Jute fibres are finer and stronger than Mesta and are, therefore, better in quality.
Depending on demand, price and climate, the annual production of jute and allied fibres in the world remains around 3 million tonnes.
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The fibre finds its use in the producing as well as in consuming and Hessians (Burlap)constitutes countries in the agricultural, industrial, commercial and domestic fields. constitute the bulk of the manufactured products. Sacking is commonly used as packaging material for various agricultural commodities viz., rice, wheat, vegetables, corn, coffee beans etc. Sacking and Hessian Cloth are also used as packing materials in the cement and fertilizer manufacturing industries (New J.H. 1993). Fine Hessian is used as carpet backing and often made into big bags for packaging other fibres viz. cotton and wool.
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Car makers Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford and Opel in Germany use staple fibre produced from jute for the insulation of doors.
Jute
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Listing added: Apr 20, 2009)
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Jute
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Listing added: Apr 20, 2009)
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Jute
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Listing added: Apr 20, 2009)
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