Classification of Jute Fiber

Classification of Jute:
Classification of jute according to the quality (Geographical distribution according to Bangladesh):

1. Jat
2. District
3. Northern

Jat:

• Jat is the finest quality jute with firm
• It has good color and length
• It has good luster

 
This type of jute fiber grows in the district of Mymensingh, Dhaka and Comilla. 

District:
District jute is close to jat in quality.

• The fiber is not uniform in textures and strands
• Its color varies from light ream to dull grey
• Its length is shorter.

There are two types of District jute. They are-

1. Hard district
2. Soft district

Hard district:
The hard district jute is better than the soft district.It mainly grows in the district of Faridpur

Soft district:
This type of jute grows in district of Noakhali,Pabna,Barisal,Jessor,Khulna,Sylhet,Lower Comilla,Chittagong and some part of Dhaka.

Northern:

• Northern jute is of somewhat inferior quality.
• The fiber is dull-colored fluffy hairy and barky
• Generally medium length and weak.

This type of jute grows in District of Rangpur, Dinajpur, Bogra and Rajshahi.