What is Coir?
Coconut fibre is found between the husk and the outer shell of a coconut husk. It has a high lignin content (46%). Lignin is a complex chemical compound found in wood, plants and algae, which makes it naturally resistant to mould and rot, and requires no chemical treatment.
There are two varieties of coir: brown coir fiber and white coir fiber.
Brown coir is harvested from fully ripened coconuts. It is thick, strong, and has high abrasion resistance. Mature brown coir fibres contain more lignin and less cellulose than fibres such as flax and cotton, and are therefore stronger but less flexible.
White coir fibres are harvested from the coconuts before they ripen. These fibres are white or light brown in colour and although they are smoother and finer, they are also weaker.
The fibres used in Coir Green’s (CG) products are extracted from coconut husks that are submerged in fresh-water streams. The extracted fibre is an otherwise waste product in the coconut industry. |
