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  1. Facts About Jute Part 2

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    Jute is the second most important vegetable fiber after cotton.
    Jute is one of the most versatile natural fibers that has been used in raw materials for packaging, textiles, non-textile, and agricultural sectors.
    Jute is the most cheap vegetable fiber procured from bast of the Jute plant and it falls into the category of bast fibers (other bast fibers are Flax, Hemp, Ramie, etc.).
    Jute has high tensile strength, and low extensibility.
    Jute stem has very high volume of cellulose that can be procured within 4-6 months, and hence it also can save the forest and meet cellulose and wood requirement of the world.
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  2. Look Good & Comfortable this Halloween

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    If you are planning on attending Halloween costume parties this Halloween, then make it a great experience by choosing a costume that will be comfortable to wear. If you have found a mask that is a full-over-the-head mask that is made of latex, take into consideration the ventilation and whether or not you could modify it to be more comfortable without losing the visual effects. While some of the best looking costume masks are made of latex and full-over-the-head, these masks can get unbearably hot, and if not

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  3. How to use a Jute Table Runner

    Some people choose to use a table runner as a decoration when the dinner table is not being used while others prefer to use table runners with either table linens or placemats for dinner parties. A table runner can be used with or without a table cloth underneath it, depending on the formality and style of the event. natural-runner

    The length of a table runner should be 12” longer than the width of the table, so that the edges of the runner have a 6” drop. The table runner usually looks good when its width is approx. 1/3rd the width of the table. Center the table runner on the table so that equal amount of linen or table shows on each side of the table runner. If you keep the table runner on the table while dining, mak

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  4. Crocheted Jute Coasters

    While coasters are mainly used during the hot summer months when our drinks sweat with condensation, jute made coasters are perfect for the spring weather. Making use of only a few materials, jute coasters are extremely simple to make for a crocheted.Crocheted-Jute-Coasters

    If you try to crochet jute too tightly, it will make it tough to insert the crochet hook. Make an effort to loosen the gauge. When weaving the tail at the end, weave it slowly and carefully. Weaving it through multiple stitches is very difficult and needle nosed pliers might be required. Crocheting with jute is not easy and it takes time to get used to it. Do not give up. Your last coaster will definitely look better than the first.

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  5. How to Use Jute in Your Garden

    Many of us are thinking differently about the Earth - for example, Burlap makes an environmentally-friendly and great weed barrier. This natural and inexpensive jute fiber material provides months of protection against gradual degrade and weeds while adding nutrients to the soil when it decomposes. It is economical and easy to use.

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    When scattering out the seeds, you can lay a strip of burlap on the ground and make holes through the fabric in which you can place your seeds. Permeable burlap also acts as mulch in order to keep the soil moist and warm. You can also cover this permeable fabric with traditional mulch if you do not like its look on top of the ground.

     

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  6. Winter Gardening with Burlap

    Generations of gardeners have been using burlap for many gardening tasks. Jute is a versatile fiber and is used to make rope, twine and other products along with burlap. Twine and burlap are safe to use in a vegetable garden. They can provide valuable nutrients to the soil as they decompose.

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    Burlap is a useful barrier for weeds all around the year, particularly usefully in the garden during winter. Inexperienced gardeners frequently use just plastic as a protection against damage from frost, only to be disappointed when the plants get damaged because of moisture collecting under the plastic and freezing. Since burlap is permeable and doesn’t trap moisture, it is a safe material for use when covering t

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  7. Wall Décor with Jute

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    The main reason for putting up a wall decor is to add to the interior décor of houses, offices and different other places. Some common examples of these decorations are tapestries, wall decor, art works and mirrors which are made of jute fibers. Furthermore, handmade products are gaining more importance with each passing day. Since jute is considered to be durable and a strong fiber, hence the wall décor pieces that are made out of it can easily last for a long duration. Nowadays it is easy to find different types of wall décor pieces like embroidered paintings & fabrics, multi-purpose hanging pockets, photo frames, hanging sculptures etc. that are jute based. For an authentic an

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  8. Jute Pillow Cases – Decorative Products for Home

     

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    Apart from furnishings, carpets, furniture, rugs and crafts made out of jute, these natural fibers can also be used to make various other attractive home décor products such as placement mats, pillow covers, table covers, table runners and many more. Different varieties of jute products can be made use of to make your home eco-friendly and stylish looking. Pillow cover can change the look of any room in your house in just a few minutes. If you prefer to have a contemporary look in your house, try using black & white and neutral colors with a hint of bold color. Cotton, silk, velvet, jute and cotton/polyester blend are some of the common fabrics u

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