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Jute, coir and natural fibres. Hooghly jute belt, Kolkata and Alappuzha.

Jute, coir and other natural fibres are bought from India as bags, sacks, rugs, doormats, geotextiles and home décor. India is the world's largest jute producer, centred on the Hooghly belt in West Bengal, and Kerala's Alappuzha leads in coir.

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Grades and processes

What to specify.

Grades Indian suppliers quote most often, and the process families that shape this material.

Common grades

Jute hessian
Jute sacking (B-twill)
Jute yarn
Coir fibre
Coir yarn
Rubberised coir
Sisal

Processes

3 clustersNatural fibres (jute, coir, bamboo)Jute spinning · Jute weaving (hessian and sacking) · Jute bag stitching and lamination 7 clustersHome textiles & carpetsTerry towel weaving · Jacquard and dobby weaving · Hand knotting 11 clustersFood, spices & agriCleaning, sorting and grading · Steam sterilisation of spices · Grinding and blending

Where to source

5 clusters working jute, coir and natural fibres.

Each cluster page covers what the city is known for, its nearest ports and the clusters around it.

West Bengal Major cluster Hooghly jute belt Jute bags, yarn & fabrics Natural fibres West Bengal Major cluster Kolkata – Howrah Foundry & engineering, leather goods Casting & foundryLeather & footwearMachining & precision Kerala Established cluster Alappuzha Coir mats & matting Natural fibres Kerala Established cluster Kochi Spices, seafood, coir export Food, spices & agriNatural fibres Haryana Major cluster Panipat Home furnishings, rugs, blankets, recycled yarn Home textiles & carpetsWeaving & handloom

Product guides

Products made from it.

6 steps · 5 clustersHome textiles, towels & rugsYarn & design → Weaving or tufting → Dyeing & finishing → Cut & stitch → Testing → Pack 6 steps · 4 clustersHand-knotted and hand-tufted rugsDesign & colour map → Yarn dyeing → Knotting or tufting → Washing or backing → Clipping & finishing → Inspection & packing 6 steps · 4 clustersJute and cotton tote bagsFabric → Lamination → Printing → Cutting → Stitching → Inspection & packing 6 steps · 4 clustersYoga and meditation cushions and accessoriesFabric & fill sourcing → Cutting → Stitching → Filling & closing → Inspection → Retail packing

Buying tips

Buy it with confidence.

What to ask for in the RFQ and check when goods arrive.

For food-contact sacks, specify food-grade jute processed with vegetable batching oil (IJO 98/01).
Ask for fumigation or phytosanitary certificates for coir and jute goods.
Approve print colours on the real fabric, because natural fibre shade varies by lot.

Jute, coir and natural fibres questions

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Where can I buy jute bags in India?

The Hooghly belt near Kolkata in West Bengal is the main source, with jute mills and bag makers for retail, promotional and wine bags.

What are coir mats made from?

Coir mats are woven or tufted from coconut husk fibre, often with a latex or PVC backing. Alappuzha in Kerala is the main centre, and Alleppey Coir is GI-registered.

Is jute more sustainable than cotton?

Jute grows fast with little irrigation and few chemicals, and it is fully biodegradable when unlaminated. It is coarser, so it suits bags and floor coverings rather than apparel.

More materials

Related materials.

Natural materialCoconut (kernel, oil and sugar)5 clusters · Virgin coconut oil (cold-pressed), Refined (RBD) coconut oil Textile fibreCotton10 clusters · Combed and carded yarn (Ne 20s–60s), Organic cotton (GOTS)Natural materialWood, bamboo and cane7 clusters · Mango wood, Acacia

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