COIR FIBER The Outermost covering of the coconut is called the coconut HUSK. Coir fiber is extracted from the coconut Husk. Coco peat is the by-product obtained during extraction of fiber from Husk. Coir fiber is used for making mats, ropes, Geo-textiles etc. Coir is broadly classified into 2 types. 1. White coir fiber -- Coir extracted from Fresh Green coconut husks. Used for making 2-ply yarn, Ropes etc. 2. Brown coir fiber -- Coir extracted from matured Brown coconut husks. Used for making beds. Coir Fiber Quality 1. Coir fiber is sold in various grades based on application and also how much the client is willing to pay for. 2. First grade fibers either brown or white has only Long length fibres in the range of 10 to 20 cms. Has very less impurities 3. Lower grade fibers are produced by mixing long length fibers with little amount of Short length fibers. This type fibres has more impurities than the 1st Grade.