Scientists from The University of Manchester have combined graphene with the natural fibre, jute, to create a world’s first for graphene-strengthened natural jute fibre composites. The breakthrough ...

Jute is a strong, natural fiber, sourced from corchorus plants found in India and Bangladesh, that is used in the wicker process to create items like rugs, placemats, and upholstery. The stalk of ...

Bangladesh’s thriving okra cultivation sector annually yields substantial harvests, yet a significant portion of the plant remains underutilized after harvesting, posing as agricultural waste. This ...

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?

Unlike synthetic fiber rugs, jute is absorbent, making it more susceptible to stains and water damage. Regular maintenance is helps with any area rug, but to keep these jute fibers in great ...

For centuries, the handloom sector has thrived by utilizing natural fibers such as cotton, silk, jute, banana, pineapple, are canut, flax, hemp, and ramie, which form the cornerstone of sustainable ...

Dundee was uniquely ready for this new industry because it already had textile mills, ship yards, and a whaling trade which produced the whale oil needed to soften the rough jute fibers.