Coir cannot be used as a fabric but has wide usage. Justify this statement. heya mates answer tis ques correctly wrong answer will be reported :)
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Coir is a versatile lignocellulosic fiber obtained from coconut trees (Cocos nucifera) and is available in large quantities, in the order of 5 million tons a year globally. The best way to bring the existing coir industry to a higher level is the development of new value-added coir products. Coirbased composites, depending on their specific characteristics, could find a position within the wide scale of domestic and commercial applications and products. Chemical production of whiter coir fiber by the removal of lignin with sodium hydroxide and subsequent bleaching with acid produces a weak thin fiber having reduced strength and the treatment adversely affects the spinning properties. Biological treatment to produce partially delignified, whiter fiber will be a better and milder alternative to this problem. Biosoftened coir fibers are spinnable and can be blended with natural fibers for producing furnishing fabrics, textiles, and so on.
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Coir
First we need to understand from what the coir is made of?
Coir comes from coconut(Coconut fibre).
Why cant coir be used for making fabric?
Coir cannot be used for making fabric as it is rough in nature which will not be useful for making fabric.
What are the uses of coir?
=>Used for making mattress.
=>Used for making mats.
=>Used for making rope.
=>Used for insulation.
=>Used for making fishing nets.
What are the characteristics of coir?
Resistant to damage by saltwater, Strong, Water resistant. This is why is is used to make wide range of products.