There are three grades of jute and allied fibres in Indonesia, namely Quality A,
B, and C determined on the basis of fibre cleanliness, colour, dryness, tensile strength
and fibre length. The characteristics of the different fibre grades are presented below.
Characteristics
of different grades of jute & allied fibres in Indonesia.
Characteristics
Quality
A
(High class)
Quality B
(Medium class)
Quality
C
(Low class)
Colour
White shining
Brownish white
Brown shining
Cleanliness
Free from any filth
Dryness
Dry, water content 13% Tolerance 16% on refraction of 3%
Dry, water content 13% Tolerance 16% on refraction of 3%
Dry, water content 13% Tolerance 16% on refraction of 3%
