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What is Burlap ?

April 26, 2017burlap

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What is Burlap ?

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The hessian, a finer quality of jute is called Burlap. Burlap bags are used to ship and store grain, fruits and vegetables, flour, sugar, animal feeds and other agricultural commodities.

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Burlap is a woven cloth created from jute, hemp or flax fibers. These plants are not known for their silky or cottony textures, so the result is a coarse fabric with a large weave pattern and natural beige coloring. The actual meaning of the word burlap is a bit of a mystery, but some sources also refer to it as Hessian cloth. Glossary of terminology Some of the definitions included in the faq’s can be found on our glossary page.