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 […]
Coir Yarn
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 […]