Sewing Glossary

Jute Fabric

Jute Fabric is a natural material that is made from the bark of the jute plant. Raw jute is also known as burlap or hessian.

Advantages of jute fabric:

  • Absorbs water readily;
  • Dries quickly;
  • High resistance to abrasion and stains;
  • High breathability;
  • Biodegrades relatively quickly.

Disadvantages of jute fabric:

  • Not very suitable for making clothes.

Jute fabric is quite versatile and is most often used to make homewares and household items: shopping bags, bags, curtains, and handmade fabric.

Jute Fabric
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