Jute Characteristic and Degumming(01)
Jute Characteristic and Degumming(01)
By Baico Biotech丨Bio-degumming enzyme丨LCB-HK-01
Jute is a shining and strong fiber that comes from plants in the Malvaceae family. This description generally includes three species: Corchorus Olitorius (Tossa Jute) Corchorus Capsularis (White Jute) and Hibiscus Cannabinus (Mesta Jute).
Jute has been used to make cloth, containers and ropes in South and East Asia for thousands of years. Bengal has a long history of growing jute and has very high-quality jute raw materials. In the 17th century, the British East India Company established a representative office in Bengal, and international trade in jute products began.
Jute fiber contains a large amount of lignin, which is a class of complex organic polymers. It is composed of three types of lignin, including coniferyl alcohol, sinapul alcohol, and paracoumaryl alcohol. Lignin is hydrophobic, which helps the vascular tissue of the plant conduct water. In addition, the presence of lignin gives the plant cell wall rigidity. This makes jute fiber have good strength, durability and UV resistance.
For a long time, people have used these properties of jute to make products, such as wear-resistant and non-rotten sacks, strong and durable hemp ropes, etc. However, too high a lignin content also means that the fiber will make the skin itchy. Blending jute with viscose or chemical fibers can reduce the irritation of the fabric to the skin, but it is difficult to completely eliminate this discomfort. Therefore, it is difficult to use jute to make soft clothing and household items. BBT enzyme sustainable solution for bio-degumming process are friendly with envionment,hunman being. Through Baico Biotech biotechnology, the apllication of jute fibers in the textile fabrics,garments,bedsheet, improve the quality of textile becomes a reality.
In addition, lignin will gradually oxidize under light to produce yellow substances. This is why paper turns yellow after long-term storage. Due to the influence of lignin residues, bleached jute fabrics also have the problem of gradually turning yellow.
