Abstract:
Jute hessian fabrics were treated with
copper ammonium carbonate solution to increase
its longevity. Two types of Hessians (sized and
desized) were treated with various concentration
of copper ammonium carbonate solution. To
assess the effectiveness of copper ammonium
carbonate solution as a rot proofing agent the
liquor ratio, tensile strength, copper content and
longevity of the treated fabrics were determined.
The longevity of the treated jute fabrics were
tested by exposing them to the environment in
contact with wet soil as nursery pots for
seedlings. The treated jute nursery pots exhibited
a maximum longevity of fourteen months.
