coconut fiber

Tropical husk material

Coconut fiber is the coarse, bristly material extracted from the husk of coconuts.

Also called coir, it's used for rope, matting, brushes, and potting soil: The hanging basket was lined with coconut fiber.

The fibers are naturally resistant to saltwater and decay.

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matting · floor coverings · renewable resource · fibrous · biodegradable · geotextiles · erosion prevention · absorbent · tensile strength · handicrafts · mulch · sustainable packaging · Kerala · Sri Lanka · plant pots · upholstery · tiki bar · doormat

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coconut component

coconut fibercoconut meat

Edible palm fruit interior

coconut water · coconut milk · copra · coconut oil · coconut cream

natural fiber source

coconut fibersilk

Fine woven insect fiber

cotton · cashmere · angora · bamboo fiber · flax

material type

coconut fibersynthetic fiber

Chemically produced textile strand

nylon · polyester · plastic · fiberglass · carbon fiber

Family

fiber, coconut, coir

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Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G