Applications of Coir in Agricultural Textiles - Technical paper about the properties of coir and its applications in woven and nonwoven fabrics for agriculture, landscaping, geotechnical and consumer products. From CoirIndia.Org. Authors: M. Sudhakaran and R. Vasudev. - http://www.coirboard.gov.in/downloads/agritex.pdf
Coir - An Effective Component for Consolidation - Case study describing the usage of coir fiber based geotextiles in the formation of an embankment as part of an experimental construction of horizontal coir blankets over vertical drains. Authors: M. Sudhakaran Pillai and Christy Fernandez. - http://www.coirboard.gov.in/downloads/consolidation.pdf
Remedial Measures for Environmental Sustainability - Technical paper about the environmental advantages of using coir fiber in geotextile applications. Author: M. Sudhakaran Pillai. - http://www.coirboard.gov.in/downloads/ecofriendly.pdf
Coir for Eco-Development - Extensive article about the growing importance of coir and coir fiber as eco-friendly substitutes in composites, and biodegradable geotextiles, yarns, ropes and floor coverings. Author: Christy Fernandez. - http://www.coirboard.gov.in/downloads/eco-devel.pdf
Reuse of By-Products in the Coir Industry - A Case Study - Short article about the properties, chemical characteristics and industrial applications of coir pith. Authors: Sudhira H.S. and Ann Jacob. - http://www.ias.unu.edu/proceedings/icibs/ic-mfa/jacob/paper.html
Coir - Short article about the history, manufacturing process and applications of coir fiber. Links to further reading. From How Products are Made. - http://www.madehow.com/Volume-6/Coir.html
Coconut Husk Extraction and Coir Fiber Processing - December 2003 technical bulletin on coir fiber and pith extraction, processing techniques and equipment, and the derived marketable products. Prepared for the US Agency for International Development and intended to support the development of additional va - http://www.dec.org/pdf_docs/PNACY794.pdf
Coir Photo Essay - Photographic essay about the cultivation of the coconut, and coir fiber extraction and processing in Kerala State, India. Author: Prof. Joseph E. Armstrong. - http://www.bio.ilstu.edu/armstrong/syllabi/coir/coir.htm