Coir
Coir
Coir (/ˈkɔɪər/), also known as coconut fibre, is a natural fibre extracted from the husk of coconut and used in products such as floor mats, doormats, brushes and mattresses. Coir is the fibrous material found between the hard, internal shell and the outer coat of a coconut.
Etymology
The term "coir" comes from the Malayalam word 'kayar', which means cord or string. The word was adopted into English in the late 16th century.
Production
Coconut palms are cultivated in more than 90 countries of the world, with a total production of 61 million tonnes per year. Major producers are the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Coir is extracted from the tissues surrounding the seed of the coconut palm, which is harvested from the tree.
Uses
Coir is used in a variety of applications. It is resistant to salt water and is used in the manufacturing of nets for shellfish, ropes, mats, brushes, sacks, and as stuffing for mattresses and upholstery. It is also used in horticulture as a soil amendment and in hydroponics.
Related Terms
- Coconut: The fruit from which coir is derived.
- Fibre: A natural or synthetic substance that is significantly longer than it is wide.
- Horticulture: The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
- Hydroponics: A method of growing plants without soil by instead using mineral nutrient solutions in a water solvent.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Coir
- Wikipedia's article - Coir
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