NON WOOD FIBERS

Coir Board of India

The Coir Board is a statutory body established by the Government of Indiaunder the 'Coir Industry Act 1953 (45 of 1953)' for the promotion and development of the coir (coconut fibre) industry in India.

It is based in Kochi and Alappuzha. The head office of the Coir Board is in Kochi and the research and training office is in Kalavoor, Alappuzha. The coir industry is one of the traditional industries in India that is still at its peak. The Coir Board has regional offices in different parts of India, wherever there is a presence of any coir industry. The board works for the promotion, research, education, and training of the coir industry. The board functions under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.

The coir industry employs more than 7 lakh persons of whom a majority is from rural areas belonging to the economically weaker sections of society.

The Coir Board has worked actively to support the International Year of Natural Fibres 2009.

Classification of fiber

Vegetable and synthetic fiber  are the most common fibers used to make rope.

Fiber Rope 

In the creation of thread rope, many different fibers which come from various plants are actually twisted all together to form yarns. A number of yarns are then fabricated into strands. And rope is finally made from a quantity of strands.

Vegetable Fiber

Vegetable fibers mainly include sisalana, hemp, abaca (known as Manila), henequen, cotton, jute and coir. Heavy rope tends to be made from the first four.

Synthetic Fiber Nylon is the core composition of the synthetic fiber, usually the tensile strength of nylon is almost three times of vegetable fiber. The character of waterproof made nylon can work well in moisture condition. Rope made of nylon can stop rot, fungus growth, decay and abrasion also.

Maintenance 

Long time improper care could cause negative effects on the strength and useful life of fibre rope. When maintaining fibre rope, follow these principles as below:

• Avoid exposure to chemicals
• Thaw a frozen rope completely before use
• Coil rope loosely after use
• Keep and store in dry environment
• Slacken taut ropes before they are exposed to rain
• Avoid pulling rope over sharp edges

- Wikipedia