Coir is a natural fiber got from coconut. The fiber withstands water for a long duration. The natural fiber is used to make ropes and mats that come handy in various ways. Conserving soil can be considered one of the most important of these Cody Eakin Jersey , by stopping erosion of soil on the river banks. The advantages of coir are recognized worldwide today, and it is in great demand across the globe.
Coir is a renewable natural material produced at low cost with abundant availability in India. The industry, which was confined to Kerala in India, has the now spread to other states like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa etc. over the years because of various development and promotional programs.
Asia – Pacific region produces 86% of the coconut in the world. Only a handful of the 15 producing countries in the region is known to be coir producers. India is the largest producer and exporter of coir and coir products. Sri Lanka Reilly Smith Jersey , Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and now Vietnam is the other primary producers of the fiber, with varying levels of production capabilities.Value addition in coir is at its best in India where the fiber is converted into exquisite floor coverings, Geo textiles Colin Miller Jersey , etc. which have earned a name in the international market.
The growing global awareness on natural fiber products find increasing demand of environmental-friendly products like coir geo textiles for various applications, especially in erosion control, storm water management, natural resource protection, ground and roof cover, and for restoration of vegetation in arid and rocky lands. Being an eco-friendly product, its application never sustains any damages to environment. The long-term bio-degradable geo fabric is also used for soil bioengineering and garden article.
Owing to their awareness Deryk Engelland Jersey , the developed world is always in a higher demand of the fiber as compared to the production there. With coir being an useful product for embankment, and also for household uses like mats and ropes, it’s a rage in many countries. On the other hand, since the natural fiber is not produced in more than half of the globe, they import it from the producing countries.
Apart from its traditional use as rope, yarn, and floor covering Marc-Andre Fleury Jersey , coir fiber is finding new applications as an eco-friendly substitute for wood and synthetics. The by-product of the industry, coir pitch, is increasingly being used as a soil conditioner. The future of coir industry depends on the non-traditional areas and non-conventional products.
The coir industry in India has had a strong export orientation. India’s independence brought a paradigm change in the history of country’s coir industry. The structure and production have undergone substantial changes. The pattern of exports and product mix has also changed.