Coir
Coir, also called coconut fibre, is a natural fibre extracted from the coconut. It is made into rope, floor mats, doormats, brushes, and mattresses. It is found between the hard, internal shell and the outer coat of a coconut. It is quite waterproof, and resists damage by saltwater.[1]
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Karnanataka State Coir Development Corporation
Coir Media
A close-up view of coir fibre
Photograph taken by author sanhjaa in March, 2002
Various forms in which coir fibre can appear
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An outrigger canoe from Sonsorol, Palau. All parts of the canoe are connected by thin coir ropes.
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A small herb garden employing coir mixed with perlite. The soaking hose provides water and some nutrients.
References
- ↑ "How coir is made - material, making, history, used, processing, product, industry, machine, History". www.madehow.com. Retrieved 2023-03-04.