BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF SOME NATURAL FIBRES
Coir/coconut fibres
Coir fibre is extracted from the outer shell of a coconut.
There are two types of coir fibres, brown fibre extracted
from matured coconuts and white fibres extracted from
immature coconuts. Brown fibres are thick, strong and
have high abrasion resistance. White fibres are smoother
and finer, but also weaker.
Sisal fibres
Sisal fibres are stiff fibres extracted from an agave plant.
These fibres are straight, smooth and yellow in colour.
Strength, durability and ability to stretch are some
important properties of sisal fibres.
Jute fibres
Jute fibre is produced from genus Corchorus, family
Tiliaceae. It is a long, soft and shiny vegetable fibre
having off-white to brown colour. High tensile strength
and low extensibility are some key properties of jute
fibres.