Although both come from the same plant, jute yarn for weaving is prepared for textile work: it is finer, more flexible and comes in balls, while jute rope is thicker, stiffer and sold in coils for industrial, gardening or packaging uses.
- ▷ Jute yarn has a slight twist and is suitable for knitting or crocheting.
- ▷ Jute rope is not intended for weaving: it is too rough and stiff.
- ▷ Both are biodegradable, but have very different applications.