Jute is often called burlap because of regional naming differences, not because it is a different material.
Here’s a clear explanation:
< Jute is the natural plant fibre obtained from jute plants (Corchorus species).
< When jute fibre is spun and woven into a coarse fabric, that fabric is commonly called burlap in North America.
< In the UK, Australia, and many Commonwealth countries, the same woven jute fabric is called hessian.
Why the name “burlap”?
< The word “burlap” is believed to come from “borel” (a coarse medieval cloth) combined with “lap”, referring to a rough fabric.
< Over time, the term became associated specifically with coarse jute cloth used for sacks, bags, and wrapping.
Summary:
< North America: Burlap
< Australia / UK: Hessian
< Material name worldwide: Jute
So, jute is called burlap simply because of regional terminology, not because it’s a different product.
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