In short: while jute is a type of fiber, burlap is the coarse fabric often made from that fiber. One is the raw material, the other is the product, like lemons and lemonade.

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Bangladesh leader in jute production “Our jute bags now cost 10-15 Taka (11-16 cents). If we can avail of major funding, then the retail price could be reduced to less than 1 cents.

Jute is called the "golden fiber" in Bangladesh because it has a metallic shimmer and has brought local farmers modest prosperity. The leaves of the young plant can also be used to make salad and tea.

Before removal of fiber from jute plants, it is treated with water, besides microbial action is required. But, farmers put them in dirty or muddy water, which affects the quality of the fiber.

Jute is called the "golden fiber" in Bangladesh because it has a metallic shimmer and has brought local farmers modest prosperity. The leaves of the young plant can also be used to make salad and tea.