Grading of Mesta found in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh

  • Juhi Agarwal University Department of Textile Science and Apparel Designing SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai
  • Ela Dedhia University Department of Textile Science and Apparel Designing SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai

Abstract

Mesta is a bast fibre crop and a close substitute to jute in terms of its fibre characteristics and fibre appearance. It is obtained from the bark of Hibiscus Sabdariffa which belongs to family Malvaceae. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced a grading standard on the basis of scoring system for Mesta fibres like jute which is still followed religiously. Six grades have been prescribed for mesta. The fibre is graded on the basis of six physical parameters i.e., strength, root content, defects, fineness, colour and density. Scores for the mesta can be taken as guidance for determining the quality or grade of the fibre which will further justify the commercial value of the same. The Mesta fibre found in Andhra pradesh (AMV 2) is found to have better grade than the fibre found in Maharashtra (Race Ruber).

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References

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Agarwal, J., Dedhia, E. (2014, June). Current Scenario of Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Mesta) in India (Maharashtra). The International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies, 1(3), 129-135

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Published
2015-10-17
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