Conventionally it was not possible to produce jute yarn finer than 172
tex. But recent developments have made it
possible to produce yarn up to 60 tex (1.75 lb/spy) out of
100% jute and jute blended with cotton, wool, flax, acrylic, rayon, silk etc. This type of jute yarn has the prospect of being
used in high quality jute textiles, particularly in apparel viz., trousers, top apparels,
waistcoats, outer jackets, etc. |
At present a few industries are producing finer yarns of jute and union
fabrics (with cotton warp and jute weft), in a limited scale, for using in top apparels
(waistcoats, sleeveless jackets etc.). |
Ideal absorbent cotton substitute can be produced
from jute/jute wastes by scouring, hot mercerizing-bleaching, activating and then blending
with cotton/rayon. The absorbent cotton substitute can be used for making gauze, bandage,
baby napkin and sanitary towel etc. The technology is under pilot scale trial at the
moment. |
