18oz (305gsm) Hessian 1.8m x 50m

Allcon offers same-day despatch on hessian sheeting for concrete curing and concrete protection products when you order before 11 am. With stock held locally and a streamlined logistics network, you can count on our fast, Australia-wide delivery to ensure your site stays on schedule.

Allcon offers 18 oz hessian  that suits various site and curing conditions, including:

• Fabric Density
  • medium/heavy-duty density
• Weight
  • Typically measured in GSM (grams per square metre), ranging from 610gsm+
    
• Weave Type
  • Tight weave (better moisture retention)
• Treatment
  • Untreated natural hessian

• Raw Material: Both are made from jute fibre.
• Texture: Hessian tends to be coarser than refined jute fabrics.
• Flexibility: Jute is more pliable and soft; hessian is more rigid.
• Form: Jute is used in finer textiles; hessian is industrial-grade.
• Colour: Jute is lighter tan; hessian is more brown or golden.
• Strength: Hessian is stronger and better suited to outdoor use.
• Moisture Absorption: Both absorb well, but hessian sheets handle rougher conditions.
• Durability: Hessian is more abrasion-resistant.
• Eco-Friendliness: Both are biodegradable and compostable.

• Material: Essentially the same — both made from jute.
• Texture: Hessian (UK/AU) is generally coarser than burlap (US).
• Form: Burlap often refers to finer household or craft-grade jute.
• Flexibility: Burlap is more pliable; hessian is stiffer.
• Strength: Hessian is stronger and better for construction use.
• Moisture Absorption: Both absorb moisture well.
• Eco-Friendliness: Both are sustainable, natural and biodegradable.

Hessian can be treated to improve water resistance using several methods:

• Bitumen or asphalt coating for heavy-duty waterproofing.
• Spray-on waterproofing sealants (clear or tinted).
• Laminating with plastic film for total moisture block.
• Wax or oil-based treatments (less common for industrial use).
• Factory-treated waterproof hessian (available through select suppliers).

Yes — natural hessian is flammable, especially when dry. However:

• Treated hessian concrete sheets (e.g. bitumen-coated or fire-retardant versions) may offer reduced flammability.
• Always store away from heat sources and open flames, especially when dry or in storage.
• For added safety, consider using fire-retardant-treated hessian where the risk is higher.