Coir Fibre and Sisal Yarn
Jute oakum fibre and sisal yarn, supplied for packing, caulking and weaving applications.
- Materials
- Jute oakum fibre, sisal yarn
- Forms
- Loose fibre (oakum), spun yarn
- Colour
- Natural golden-brown (jute), white or natural (sisal)
- Put-Up
- Bales, hanks or reels to specified weight or length
- HS Heading
- 5305 (raw vegetable fibre) · 5308 (yarn)
Oakum Fibre vs Sisal Yarn
These two materials serve different purposes despite being grouped together in the trade — oakum is a loose packing fibre, sisal yarn is a spun product for weaving and tying.
Loose Packing and Caulking Fibre
Loose, teased jute fibre traditionally used for caulking seams and packing joints where a fibrous, compressible filler material is needed. Sold by weight in bales or bags.
Spun Sisal Yarn
Spun sisal fibre in yarn form, used for weaving, tying and craft applications where a stronger, coarser natural yarn than cotton or jute yarn is wanted.
Construction Types Available
Loose Fibre (Oakum)
Untwisted, teased fibre supplied loose for packing and caulking use.
Spun Yarn
Twisted single or multi-ply sisal yarn for weaving and general tying use.
Where Coir Fibre and Sisal Yarn Is Used
Packaging
Jute oakum is supplied baled or bagged by weight; sisal yarn is supplied in hanks or on reels by weight or length as specified. Export shipments follow standard natural fibre packaging practice — confirm fumigation certificate requirements via our export page.
Common Questions
What is jute oakum used for?
Jute oakum is a loose, teased fibre traditionally used for caulking seams and packing pipe joints or gaps where a compressible fibrous filler is needed, particularly in plumbing and traditional marine caulking.
Is sisal yarn the same as sisal rope?
No — sisal yarn is a finer, spun product used for weaving and tying, while sisal rope is a thicker twisted or braided cordage product made for load-bearing and utility rope use. Both come from the same Agave sisalana fibre.
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