Coco coir is becoming an increasingly popular growing medium among gardeners everywhere. If you have never used coco coir, you should know that this eco-friendly growing medium has an abundance of benefits. This review focuses on the fundamentals of coco coir pellets, coir seed benefits, and how to use coco coir pellets in your garden. […]
How Coconut Fiber is Used in Erosion Control
With applications that range from gardening to reinforcing concrete, coconut coir is a versatile, multipurpose material. It is also a natural and sustainable resource, making it a good option for eco-friendly erosion control. Though it is completely biodegradable, it is strong and long-lasting enough to allow vegetation to take root. Try using a coconut coir […]
How Wet Processing of Coir Works
Coir is extracted from the protective husk of coconuts through a procedure called ‘wet processing.’ This method has traditional and modern adaptations, and the type used depends on where the coir is being produced. Fiber Extraction The process of extracting the coir fiber is called ‘wet processing.’ In the traditional practice, husks are separated from […]
The Coir Fiber Extraction Process
Coir is extracted from coconut husks. The fibers are separated, spun into yarn, and woven into rugs, ropes, floor coverings, and many other kinds of products. There are traditional and modern methods of coir fiber extraction, and these vary according to where the coir is being produced. Fiber Extraction In the traditional practice of coir fiber […]
Coir Weaving: How to Use Coir to Make Your Own Basket
Coconut coir has countless applications for crafts, design, weaving, and gardening. Coir fibers are retted from the husks of coconuts to create strong, beautiful, and durable yarn and string. Coir is relatively coarse, holds its shape well, and is resistant to rot and water. It can be bleached and dyed to produce a beautiful material […]