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jute
Scientific Name: Corchorus capsularis
Family: Tiliaceae
Category: Dicot
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Jute: The Golden Fibre
Jute is a versatile and sustainable natural fiber, often referred to as the "Golden Fibre" due to its color and economic importance. It is known for being the second most important vegetable fibre after cotton.
Considerations for Pets
- Jute can be spun into coarse, strong threads, which may present a hazard if ingested by pets.
- As twine it is frequently used in gardens and yards, which may make it accessible to household pets.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Corchorus (genus)
- Common Name: Jute, Golden Fibre
- Jute is a bast fibre, like flax and hemp.
Description and Uses
- Jute is a long, soft, shiny vegetable fibre that can be spun into coarse, strong threads.
- The natural fiber used in the fabric of jute bags comes from the stem and outer skin of the jute plant.
- It's used in various textile applications, including twine, hessian fabric, bags (shopping, beach, gift, lunch), rugs, and even in composite materials like ecoYoga mats and thermo-jute for ecological building.
Distribution and Habitat
- Jute is a rain-fed crop that doesn't need much fertilizer or pesticides.
- Bangladesh is mentioned as the "home of Jute" suggesting it is a prominent growing region.
Historical Context
- Dundee, Scotland, was once famous for "Jute, Jam and Journalism," with numerous jute mills operating in the 19th century.
- Working conditions in the Dundee jute mills were often harsh, characterized by drudgery, exhaustion, low wages, and constant danger.
Quirky Facts
- Dundee was historically known for the "3 J's": Jute, Jam, and Journalism.
- Jute has been used in charity campaigns, raising significant funds for organizations like the Fishermen's Mission.