Processing And Marketing Of Coir Geotextiles
Coir geotextiles are biodegradable and used successfully mainly in soil erosion control and temporary soil reinforcement. By retaining soil particles and allowing water to pass through they protect banks and slopes against erosion by rain fallor overflow .While meeting most of the technical requirements such as permeability ,plant penetration and tensile strength , coir geotextiles have the unique advantage over synthetics due to their bio degradability and environmental - friendly nature .A very substantial growth in the use of coir geotextiles can be achieved only if the producing countries join hands to undertake a concerted generic promotiona action in the major markets . The marketing efforts should be directed to specifiers and civil engineers by convincing them of the effective use of coir geotextiles as environmentally desirable engineering material.