Perumal Coir Industery Tindivanam, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu

Coir Yarn is generally of 2 ply, spun from coir fibre by hand as well as with the help of traditional ratts, fully automatic spinning machines etc. Coir yarn is the raw material for the manufacture of a whole range of coir products.

Coir rope-making is a common cottage industry in India. The Coconut fibre is attached to hooks on a wheel that is turned by hand. This twists the coir while more is added. Among the natural fibre, coir has some unique characteristic particularly its rigidity, durability and friction.