Green coir matting: What is it?

The coconut industry had once dismissed coconut husks as a waste product and discarded them into large piles, not knowing it would take around 20 years for the hulls to decompose. Over time, manufacturers became aware of the value of coco coir, and it’s now in use all around the world. Coir is the fibrous material harvested from between the seed (or fruit) and the outer shell of a coconut. It has become an international staple used in a variety of applications, from home goods to gardening and hydroponics. 

When used to make matting, coir is uniquely suited to handle the wear and tear associated with heavy foot traffic. Coir matting is fully customizable, durable, and reasonably priced. It works to protect the interior floors of homes and offices around the world.  

Customized Coir Matting

Coir matting is highly customizable. It can be made to order or used as a DIY project at home. Coir can be dyed to become practically any color imaginable. The substance used to stain the coir is a dyestuff. In most cases, a dyestuff is an organic compound used to add color to a material such as coir. Green coir matting is matting made from coir and then dyed a shade of green.  

Not only can you create coir matting in almost any color of the rainbow but you can also place unique designs on its surface. These designs might consist of simple messages such as ‘Welcome’ or a personalized message of your choosing. Green coir matting might also include graphics such as paw prints, snowflakes, or animals, to name a few. As a DIY project, some people take stencils and paint to their coir matting to make a unique mat that reflects their personality and style.

The only limits to designing personalized coir matting are your imagination and the size of the mat itself. Don’t be afraid to get creative and explore the potential that green coir matting can have as functional home decor. 

Durability and Cost

Because coir fiber is one of the most robust substances in the world, coconut coir is one of the most durable materials on the market. Coir mats are more than capable of handling heavy foot traffic and retaining their shape. The fibrous bristles are highly effective at cleaning dust, dirt, and debris from the bottoms of all types of shoes. Coir is also resistant to indoor and outdoor elements such as moths, fungi, and bacteria, which helps create a healthier home environment.  

Coir is a good investment if you are looking to protect the interior of your home or business. Compared to matting made from other materials, coir matting is very reasonably priced. The exact cost usually depends on where you purchase the mat from and what kind of designs or colors you choose.  

Green coir matting is a natural and organic product you can feel good about using. Not only will it function as a practical and durable mat but it will also benefit the environment.