Jute, Jute Fiber, and Jute Yarn

The chapter gives an elaborate exposition of jute, its fiber, and the processes involved in making of jute yarns and their conversion to Jute Geotextiles (JGT). Types of jute fiber, its composition, physical features, and characteristics along with the method of extraction of jute fiber from the plant of the same name along with basic operative procedures depicting conversion of jute fiber to jute yarns and their utilization in fabric manufacture are discussed in detail with flow diagram. The system of differentiating jute fiber on the basis of quality known as “grading” of jute has also been stated briefly along with factors affecting the quality of jute fiber.