Jute bag quality control: what we check before a bale ships

A good jute bag is predictable: every bag in the batch is the same weight, size and strength. Quality control is how that is achieved.

Checks on the cloth

• Weight: sample bags are weighed on a scale. A bag that is lighter than the specification has less fibre and carries less.
• Weave: the threads are counted and the cloth is held to the light. Gaps let fine seed escape.
• Cleanliness: no oil stains, no damp patches, no mould, no strong smell.

Checks on the bag

• Size: length and width are measured against the order.
• Stitching: seams and hems are inspected for loose ends and skipped stitches.
• Strength: a few bags from each batch are filled and lifted.

Checks on the bale

• The bags in each bale are counted.
• The bale is weighed and the label corrected if needed.
• Straps are checked for tightness and the bale is marked with its origin.

What happens to a failed bag

It is taken out of the batch. Selling the bag cheaper only passes the problem to the farmer, who finds it when the bag splits.

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