Coir fibre

Abstract

This article is based largely on my observations made on coir fibre preparations during several visits of study and travel in Ceylon and the East Indies during the past 25 years.

Many planters in Ceylon with whom I discussed the coir fibre industry informed me that the coco-nut husks on their estates were of more value to them as manure than the cash they would receive from coir mill owners, and from my own observations on the best managed estates I consider that such is the case. Still other planters, particularly small land-holders, consider it an advantage to receive ready cash for what may seem a waste product which is also the opinion of practically every native owner of coco-nuts grown in Ceylon and South India.