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However, world wide, only a small part of the fibre
available are currently used for these purposes. The average fibre
yield is dependent on geographical area and the variety of the
coconut tree.
In the south of India and Sri Lanka, where the best quality
fibre is produced, the average yield is 80-90 g fibre per husk,
while the Caribbean husks which are relatively thick may yield up
to 150 g of fibre. The husks are composed of 70 percent pith and 30 percent fibre on
a dry weight basis. The ratio of yield of long, medium and short
fibre is on average 40:40:20, respectively.
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