Burlap is a very inexpensive and tear-resistant fabric made from the bast fibers of the jute plant, which was mainly used to make sacks until the invention of high-strength PP fibers. Jute comes mainly from the Indian subcontinent (Pakistan, India ...). The burlap we offer is a light quality that is mainly used in the decorative sector, for example to cover surfaces. The variant with B1 in its name is flame-retardant and self-extinguishing (building material class B1 according to DIN 4102).
Burlap is a relatively loose, plain weave fabric made from unwashed jute yarn. It is also known as sacking, as it is mainly used to make sacks for agricultural products such as grain, rice, coffee beans, etc. Bleached or dyed, this inexpensive material is also used as a wall covering, as fabric for decorations or costumes, and unbleached in upholstery and as a base fabric for carpets.
Jute is a bast fiber made from the stems of the Corchorus plant, which is mainly grown in Asia due to the tropical climate. It has an elasticity and stretchability comparable to linen, but is not very strong due to the high wood content. As a natural fiber, it is completely biodegradable.