Section 1: Understanding Coir

1. What is coir?
Coir is a natural fibre extracted from the husk of coconuts. It is commonly used in gardening as a sustainable alternative to peat.

2. What is coir made from?
Coir is made from the outer husk of coconuts. The husk is processed to extract fibres and dust, which are then turned into blocks, discs, coir pots, yarn, and growbags to name a few.

3. Is coir natural or synthetic?
Coir is 100% natural and biodegradable.

4. What are the different types of coir products?
Common types include coir blocks, coir coins/discs, coir growbags, coir seedling trays, coir pots, and coir mulch in the horticultural sector. Erosion control sector, we have coir netting, coir log, coir pallets, erosion control blankets, coir sheets to name a few. 

5. What is the difference between coir pith, coir fibre, and coir chips?

• Coir pith /coir potting mix (or coco peat): fine particles ideal for water retention
• Coir fibre: long strands used for aeration and drainage
• Coir chips: coarse chunks that improve structure and drainage

6. Is coir the same as coir potting mix, coco peat, coconut peat, coconut pith, coco coir or coconut coir?
Yes. These are different terms for the same material and these terms have been used for decades, possibly since the late 1950’s. 

7. Is your coir organic or certified organic?
Coir potting mix is an organic product with no chemicals added whatsoever. Technically due to the nature of the product and manufacturing processes, they do not need certification. But of course like anything else, certification sometimes gives the consumer a safe heaven. Our products are organic, but they are not certified organic, as we believe due to the natural nature of the product, it does not require certification. We allocate this funds elsewhere, like for our CSR projects. 

8. Where does your coir come from?
Our coir is ethically sourced and processed in facilities with sustainable practices, in Sri Lanka (Ceylon).9. How is coir processed before being sold?
Coconut husks are soaked, aged, and ground. The coir material is then washed, dried, and compressed into various forms. This can be discs, bricks, blocks with the coir potting mix, and yarn, pots, mulch mats, and other value added products using the fibers of the coconut husk.