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Jute Technical Details
Diameter / Weight
| Diameter | Weight per 220m (kg) |
| 6mm | 5 |
| 8mm | 10 |
| 10mm | 15 |
| 12mm | 23 |
| 14mm | 32 |
| 16mm | 42 |
Resistance
| Resistance | Description |
| UV resistance | Good |
| Abrasion resistance | Poor |
| Rot and mould | No |
| Heat | Natural heat resistant properties |
Properties
| Properties | Description |
| Construction | Twisted 3-strand natural fibre. Constructed from long, soft, shiny vegetable fibres spun into course, strong threads. Jute is a shrub from the family Malvaceae |
| Material | Natural |
| Appearance | Sandy brown. Organic, traditional look |
| Feel | Soft to touch. Not course or fibrous. Fuzzy, hairy surface |
| Handling | Supple & flexible. Softer than Hemp. Fibres will also soften and wear further over time. May dry hands out with prolonged use |
| Strength (dry) |
Breaking strength is approx 20% lower than Manila. Not used for lifting. Suitable if strength is not the primary requirement |
| Stretch (elasticity) | Low |
| Performance in water | Sinks, absorbs water and will weaken when wet |
| Biodegradable | Yes |
| Storage | Dry only environments |
| Knot retention | Very good |
| Can be dyed? | Yes, a wide range of colours using fabric dye |
| Additional treatment | Can be treated with mineral oil to keep flexible and preserve lifespan |