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A Fiber Extracted From Coconut Husk, Often Used For Doormats.

DESCRIPTION

Coir is. a highly lignified plant fiber extracted from coconut husk. It is the thickest and most resistant of all commercial natural fibers and is generally gold in color. There are two types of coir: the more commonly used brown fiber obtained from mature coconuts, and finer white fiber extracted from unripe green coconuts.

HISTORY

Originating in India, coconuts were first documented in the 3rd century BC. Ropes and cords have been made from coconut fiber since ancient times. Indian navigators who sailed the seas centuries ago used coir for ropes on their ships. During 1840, Treloar and Sons, a carpet manufacturer, began using coir fiber for various applications.

WASH INSTRUCTIONS

NO SYMBOLS.

[1]Store in a cool dry place[2]Avoid chemical treatment[3]Keep away from insects

CHARACTERISTICS

• Coarse
• Durable and thick
• Able to insulate heat
• Retains moisture
• Waterproof, resistant to saltwater damage
• Flame and UV resistant
• Antibacterial; fungi and insect resistant
• Able to insulate sound
• Hard to dye due to its high lignin content
• Anti-static

COMMON TYPES

TYPES	APPEARANCE
MATURE COCONUTS	BROWN & ROUGH
UNRIPE GREEN COCONUTS	WHITE & FINE