Projects
Jute Physico Chemical
Countries directly benefiting:
Bangladesh, China, India Project completed in 1996.Submitting ICB:
International Jute Organization
Project executing agency:
Consultant
Project cost:
USD 723,500
Common fund grant:
USD 628,500
Counterpart contribution
SDR 66,215.85
Project type:
Regular Completed Project
Approved:
31 December 1992
Code number:
IJSG/01
The project sought to achieve a sufficient improvement in physico-chemical properties of processed jute fibre to allow it to compete successfully with synthetic fibres. The project developed cost efficiency processing techniques for jute which saved about 60% when compared to other products. The final product is soft, accessible to dyes and comfortable. These improvements make it possible to develop the market potential of jute products as a competitive and ecologically friendly natural material.