Question

how is jute fibre removed from the dried jute stalks

Answer 1

heya

The dried jute is tied into bundles and submerged into running water, it is soaked for up to 20 days, this is called retting. After the jute stalks are well soaked they are removed from the water and hit with a wooden hammer to loosen the fibres from the stalks. They are again submerged in water to separate the stem and fibres, they are then squeezed to remove water then washed in fresh water and hung over a bamboo pole to dry

Answer 2

Answer:The dried jute is tied into bundles and submerged into running water, it is soaked for up to 20 days, this is called retting. After the jute stalks are well soaked they are removed from the water and hit with a wooden hammer to loosen the fibres from the stalks. They are again submerged in water to separate the stem and fibres, they are then squeezed to remove water then washed in fresh water and hung over a bamboo pole to dry