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- 18 November 2008
The coir institute South Africa donates one ton of coco peat in aid of Soweto upliftment project.
The coir institute has donated one ton of coco peat to Johannesburg City Parks as part of its Arbour Day Upliftment Project in Soweto. The project ultimately aims to plant a minimum of 200 000 trees in Soweto, with 92 000 planted since it started 17 months ago... MORE
The wonders of coir fibre
  • Moth-proof; resistant to fungi and rot
  • Provides excellent insulation against temperature and sound.
  • Not easily combustible.
  • Flame-retardant.
  • Unaffected by moisture and dampness.
  • Tough and durable.
  • Resilient; springs back to shape even after constant use.
  • Totally static free
  • Easy to clean
  • Holds water 3x its weight
  • Coir takes 15 times longer than cotton to degrade
  • Coir takes 7 times longer than jute to degrade
  • Coir Geotextiles are 100% bio-degradable and eco-friendly
  Introduction

The abundance of coconuts in the subtropical countries have provided impetus to Coir production. Coconut fibre provides the raw material for this age old industry.
India accounts for 90% of world coir exports to as many as 98 countries worldwide. Coir products are visible in the mature markets of America and the European Union. Coir has been starting to make inroads in new markets such as Asia, Australia, Japan, the Pacific Rim and in the emerging markets like Africa.

South Africa has been a growing market for India’s coir exports. Its growth has been steadily increasing. From a total quantity of 747 metric tons in 2001-2, it has increased to 1269 metric tons in 2006/7.

The Eco-Friendly Solutions that stem from Coir can be broadly divided into three categories:

  • coir geotextiles
  • coco-logs
  • coir ply
  • coir rugs
Coir geotextiles protect land surface and promote quick vegetation. Geotextiles are a wonderful treasure of natural eco friendly, erosion control blankets in woven and non-woven preparations. Totally biodegradable, geotextiles help soil stabilisation and renew vegetation in varying slopes. more information
embankment preperation for laying of coir mesh coir blanket applied to slope eco-friendly results of the coir weaved blanket
embankment preperation coir blanket secured vegetation regeneration

Coco logs are long knotted coir nettings filled with coir fibre. Coco logs are widely used on stream banks, sea shores and lake shores for controlling the sand slide. It is also used in desert areas for controlling sand overcomes.

  • 100% Natural Materials
  • High Tensile Strength
  • 100% Biodegradable
  • Adds Fertility to the Soil after Biodegradation
  • Excellent Planting Medium
  • High Water Absorbency
  • Easy To Install
  • Eco-Friendly
  • Wildlife Safe                                                                                     more information
forest rehabilitation
coir logs utilised for the rehabilitation of forest slopes
shoreline stabilisation
coco logs utilised for shoreline stabilisation
water run-off control
coco logs utilised for storm water run-off control and steep embankments

Coir ply is an innovative product and is in fact a board that uses renewable natural hard fires such as coir and jute, impregnated with phenolic resin and limited pre-treated plantation timber veneers. The product has been successfully test-marketed in India for years and the response from the Indian market shows that it has been well accepted as an alternative to plywood. In fact for the last ten years Coir Ply has done well in the market and has been consolidating its position as an alternative to tropical timber products.

  • Environment friendly substitute for wood
  • Strong
  • Naturally termite and insect resistant
  • Waterproof
  • Flame retardant
  • Carpenter friendly
  • Excellent nail and screw holding properties                                          more information
coir twine - vine training
coir twine used to train hops shoots
river embankment stabilisation
coir river embankment stabilisation
coir mesh - river filtrator
coir mesh utilised for damning and river drainage
Coir Mats are made on handlooms, power looms or frames. Creel Mats are known for their thin durable brush. Latex/rubber backing help make these eco-friendly mats non-slip. Available with woven or stenciled designs and bevelled patterns; beautiful for use in interior or exterior door fronts.

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coir corridor mats - strong, durable, eco-friendly
Woven coir rugs - the perfect addition to any beautiful home
stop the dirt from enetering your house with coir woven door mats
coir corridor mats coir woven rugs coir door mats
     
     
     
 

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