Cutch |
Description
Cutch is obtained primarily from aqueous extract of the heartwood of common Indian tree KHAIR Acacia CATECHU (LINN) WILLD. Cutch is used as a mordant in dying leather and as re-tanning material, alone or blended with other tanning materials, dying and treating of fishing nets to impart them long life and for treating ropes and fabrics, which are liable to come in contact with sea and other waters such as sailing ropes, sails, tents, canvas for traveling goods and mail bags. There are factories in UP, Agra, M.P, Jammu, and beihi. Cutch is exported to Pakistan, Bangladesh, UK, Singapore, Germany. |
