coconut mattress fiber is most likely dangerous because this is an element that lights up with fire and spreads easily.

But in countries like Sri Lanka, it’s the main component for rubberized mattresses, pads, upholstery, insulating material, packing materials mattress.

Although, to their credit, the fiber has to pass moisture content standards.

Coir fiber posses an inherent moisture content which correlates to its natural properties, particularly the flexibility of fibre strands. The Sri Lanka standards (SLS) indicated a moisture content maximum of 18% unless otherwise agreed upon between buyer and seller. Other than moisture content the fibre should be free from husk particles and foreign matter.

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