This type of jute is waxed and softened. Waxing limits the classic “peeling” of jute and makes jute soft and pleasantly workable. Ideal for making bags and home accessories. If you are interested in buying the complete kit click above. What is jute fiber? A short history of this ancient fiber. They were also used in the United States as bags for collecting cotton. Other uses of jute fiber. What characteristics does the finished jute fiber product have. • Resistance • Recyclability • Biodegradability • Cheapness Small interesting facts about jute fiber. The term 'Jute' is not the only way in which we can indicate this type of fabric. It is also known as corcoro (from corchorus capsularis) and as hemp from Calcutta, due to its resemblance and distant kinship with hemp. In the Italian language it is considered correct to write both 'jute' and 'jute'.