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Applications of Coir in Agricultural Textiles - Technical paper about the properties of coir and its applications in woven and nonwoven fabrics for agriculture, landscaping, geotechnical and consumer products. From CoirIndia.Org. Authors: M. Sudhakaran and R. Vasudev. [PDF]
Coconut Husk Extraction and Coir Fiber Processing - December 2003 technical bulletin on coir fiber and pith extraction, processing techniques and equipment, and the derived marketable products. Prepared for the US Agency for International Development and intended to support the development of additional value-added coconut export products from Guyana. Author: David H. Picha. [PDF]
Coir - Short article about the history, cultivation, processing and applications of coir fiber. From the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Coir - Short article about the history, manufacturing process and applications of coir fiber. Links to further reading. From How Products are Made.
Coir - An Effective Component for Consolidation - Case study describing the usage of coir fiber based geotextiles in the formation of an embankment as part of an experimental construction of horizontal coir blankets over vertical drains. Authors: M. Sudhakaran Pillai and Christy Fernandez. [PDF]
Coir for Eco-Development - Extensive article about the growing importance of coir and coir fiber as eco-friendly substitutes in composites, and biodegradable geotextiles, yarns, ropes and floor coverings. Author: Christy Fernandez.
Coir Photo Essay - Photographic essay about the cultivation of the coconut, and coir fiber extraction and processing in Kerala State, India. Author: Prof. Joseph E. Armstrong.
