What is the process of making jute rope?

The process of making jute rope is a complex and multi-step process involving multiple links from raw material processing to the final product.

1. Raw material selection and processing

Jute is the main raw material for making hemp rope and is usually harvested after maturity. After harvesting, the jute will be bundled and transported to the processing site. ‌

In order to facilitate the peeling of the jute skin, workers will soak the jute bundles in river water and cover them with silt and rotten water plants. This process softens the jute skin, but it may also pollute water resources.

2. Processing of jute skin

The peeled jute skin will be dried and then bundled into bundles ready to be transported to the factory for further processing.

In the factory, the jute skin will be cut into lengths suitable for processing and checked for defects. A certain amount of margin is usually left when cutting to allow for subsequent knot making. ‌

3. Hemp rope weaving

The jute skin will be put into the machine and processed into hemp rope through multiple processes. The machine rolls the jute skin into a round shape and fluffs it up by hammering it. The jute is then separated into filaments and woven into linen by a loom.

The woven linen is then stitched together to form a sack or other finished product. A slit is usually left open for later use.

4. Post-processing of hemp rope

In order to improve the softness of the hemp rope, some processes involve boiling the rope. After boiling, the color of the rope becomes lighter and the softness increases significantly. ‌

Quenching removes burrs from the rope and changes its color. Oiling further increases the softness and durability of the rope. Commonly used oiling materials include wormwood essential oil, comfrey olive oil, and beeswax.

5. Finished product inspection and packaging

The finished hemp rope is quality checked to ensure that it meets the specifications.

Qualified hemp ropes are packaged and stored, ready to be sent to the market or customers. ‌

Every step in the production process of jute rope is crucial, from raw material selection to finished product packaging. Through scientific processing procedures and fine post-processing, jute rope not only has high strength and durability, but also can meet the needs of different application scenarios.