Coir also referred to as coconut fibre, is a natural fibre extracted from the outer husk of coconut and used in merchandise including floor mats, doormats, brushes, and mattresses. Coir is the fibrous fabric discovered among the hard, inner shell and the outer coat of a coconut. Other makes use of of brown coir (crafted from ripe coconut) are in upholstery padding, sacking and horticulture. White coir, harvested from unripe coconuts, is used for making finer brushes, string, rope and fishing nets. It has the advantage of not sinking, so may be utilized in long lengths in deep water with out the introduced weight dragging down boats and buoys.