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Anyone know the aprox. strength of jute? I am curious about replacing some of my synthetic cord on shelters with jute. Need something with a strength of about 80 lbs. Wondering what diameter would be needed.


If you are looking for a natural fibre rope/cord to replace synthetic paracord then hemp would be a better bet with a higher breaking strain over Jute.

A 5mm braided Hemp rope/cord has a 190kg breaking strain.

http://www.jaderope.co.uk/natural-hemp-rope-5mm-braided.html