What is Coir?
'''Coir''', also called '''coconut fibre''', is a natural fibre extracted from the [[Coconut palm|coconu]]<nowiki/>t. It is made into rope, floor mats, doormats, brushes, and mattresses. It is found between the hard, internal shell and the outer coat of a coconut. It is quite waterproof, and resists damage by saltwater.<ref>{{Cite web|title=How coir is made - material, making, history, used, processing, product, industry, machine, History|url=http://www.madehow.com/Volume-6/Coir.html|access-date=2023-03-04|website=www.madehow.com}}</ref> [[File:Karnanataka_State_Coir_Development_Corporation.jpg|thumb|Karnanataka State Coir Development Corporation]] == References == {{reflist}} [[Category:Arecaceae]] [[Category:Fibers]]