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The coconut fiber refers to a specific, natural fiber form, which is obtained exclusively from coconuts. Unlike the majority of industrially processed natural fibers, coconut fibers are not derived from the bark or stem of the tree, whereas the fibrous matrix is derived from the fibrous surface texture of the coconuts. In further processing, coconut fibers were also an exception, as their woody character makes no weaving possible as with other textiles. The extraction of intrinsic fibers is due to the roasting of the coconut and the subsequent tapping of the outer shells. In traditional coconut fiber producing countries, cords, ropes and similar coconut fiber products are still produced by hand, with machine processing only taking place for a few decades. Coconut fibers are characterized by numerous advantages in the material, such as an immense stretchability, their sound insulation and longevity by their extremely low wear in contact with other objects. Essential products made of coconut fibers are ropes and carpets, but the fiber has also taken a firm place in the decorative area and can also be found in the online assortment of floristik21.de. In addition, the admixture of coconut fibers as Pflanzensubstat is possible and helps in horticulture to give plants a tight fit in the soil and to facilitate the absorption of various nutrients.