Jute Bags
Jute material is a natural vegetable fibre which is made from the outer stem and skin of a jute plant. Jute is an incredibly versatile material which also makes up hessian cloth, however, it is most commonly used now for making durable items such as eco-friendly jute bags.
It is one of the most commonly used vegetable fibres after cotton, with a coarser feel and added strength compared to cotton. Jute cloth is mainly produced in South and East Asia, and here at Paper Bag Co, we source our jute from sustainable and ethical jute mills.
To make bags and other cloth items, the jute fibre is taken from the stem and outer skin of the jute plant. After immersing the stems in slow running water, the non-fibrous material can be scraped off, allowing workers to pull the fibres from the jute stem.
These fibres can then be weaved and turned in to jute cloth which can be used for a variety of projects.
- Eco-friendly
Jute is bio-degradable and compostable, as well as being recyclable, which makes it the perfect choice for those who are trying to be more conscious of the items they are using.
- Hard-wearing material
One bonus of jute bags is that they last so long, making them an attractive option for customers who are wanting to get a lot of use out of their reusable bags on a daily basis.
- Durable
Similarly to being hard-wearing, jute bags are considered to be very durable and can take quite a lot of weight. Jute bags are great for carrying heavier items in as they can have thicker handles and the material is strong. Jute is a great material for shopping bags and will stand up easily against items such as milk.
- Easily customisable
As jute bags come in a natural colour, they are easy to print on to and customise. They are an ideal material for companies wanting to showcase their brand on a sturdy bag that customers will want to keep on using.
