Jute fiber, also known as jute, is obtained from the bark of jute and is mainly produced in India and Bangladesh. It is long, soft and shiny and is used among other things to make burlap bags, burlap or as geotextile. It is also an excellent thermal insulator. The word jute refers to both the fibers and the plant from which they come.Jute fiber, also known as jute, is obtained from the bark of jute and is mainly produced in India and Bangladesh. It is long, soft and shiny and is used among other things to make burlap bags, burlap or as geotextile. It is also an excellent thermal insulator. The word jute refers to both the fibers and the plant from which they come.