Coir Fibre

Coir Fibre
COIR FIBRE
The cocoanut when taken from the tree has a thick fibrous covering, varying from 3-in. to 6 in. in thickness. The kernel is extracted, and the husk is retted to obtain the fibres. The retting is done by keeping the husks under water for several months. This retting dissolves the gum which binds the fibres together and leaves the fibres soft and pliable. In the Anjengo district the retting is done in brackish water which gives a better fibre than when done in fresh water. For this reason Anjengo yarn is claimed as of better quality. The yarns spun from the coir fibre are generally hand produced. The fibre is a reddish brown colour, up to 10 in long, and occurs in the form of large stiff and very elastic filaments, each filament being round smooth and somewhat like horse hair It possesses remarkable tenacity and curls easily. The fibre is used in the South Seas instead of oakum for caulking boats and vessels and it is claimed that it will never rot. Coir fibre is principally used for making mats, cordage, rugs and carpets. About 1 lb of fibre is obtained from six cocoanuts (see Coir Yarn and Kogalla Yarn)

Dictionary of the English textile terms. 2014.

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