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Coconut Fiber
IBCMI # 149
- made of bristle fiber (10%), mattress fiber (20%) and coir dust and shorts or wastes (70%); abundance of fiber makes it a good, stable supply for industries that make brushes, rugs, doormats, carpets, bags, ropes, yarn fishing nets, and mattresses
- natural fiber taken from by product of coconut husk then cleaned and compressed into bales
- have high lignin content and thus low cellulose content, as a result of which it is resilient, strong and highly durable
- usable in the textile industry
| Parameter |
Specifications |
| Color |
Golden Brown |
| Length of Fiber |
Mostly 5 cm or longer |
| Dust Content |
Below 2 % |
| Moisture Content |
Below 15 % |
Coconut Geo-Nets
IBCMI # 150
- it is the best and most common form of erosion control materials; placed in sloping ends and embankments to hold the vulnerable soil and permit vegetative growth to control surface erosion and conserve the productivity of the soil
- safe, biodegradable, non-toxic to both soil and plants
Coconut Peat
IBCMI # 151
- has a high lignin (31%) and cellulose (27%) content and carbon nitrogen (C/N) ratio of 104:1; composted peat is used along with organic supplements in crop fields in horticulture and floriculture and utilized as a rooting and growing medium for certain ornamental flowering plants
- decomposed coconut peat is also used as hydroponics system for growing roses and also vegetables under controlled conditions; can be an alternative for Peat Moss
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