Jute is extracted from the bark of the white jute plant (Corchorus capsularis) and is a 100% bio-degradable, recyclable and environmentally friendly natural fibre. It is also the second most produced ...

To find a biodegradable replacement, the government turned to jute, a cash crop grown here for centuries. Can one scientist bring more of this "golden fiber" to a country drowning in plastic?

Other examples include wool, jute, silk, hair, fur, hemp ... Natural fibers can be classified according to their origin into the following categories: Plant fibers are fibers that contain cellulose ...

Although naturally made jute rugs a breathtaking addition to any home, there is a synthetic alternative you may want to ...

Jute was a plant imported from India ... and a whaling trade which produced the whale oil needed to soften the rough jute fibers. The men that ran the mills - known as Jute Barons - became ...