Hessian, (or burlap is a plan woven fabric weighing from 4 oz to 10 oz a yard (139.5 gm to 434.5 gm per metre) with a normal basic width of 40" (101.60 cm). Other widths are also produced on demand. A large variety of SPECIAL HESSIANS are manufactured by the Indian industry viz. bright, fine and dyed /printed Hessians, dyed scrim fabrics, jute/ cotton and jute / synthetic union fabrics, jute / cotton buckram fabrics. The colour of the fabric requires manufacturing from good quality "white" jute. Uses To meet various packaging needs Meat wrappers Linoleum Carpet backing Cement cleavage fabric for the building trade Linings for clothing Upholstery in the automobile industry Special Hessians are used in home furnishing, for making dress goods, as linings for hats, belts, shoes, etc., and also for bag making. Exported to: USA, Germany, UK Exported volume: 59000 MT in 2003-04