Will Coir Use Lead to Geosynthetics?

In many areas of the world, and especially in India and southeast Asia, coir geotextiles are being adapted for erosion control and low-intensity separation applications. The principles behind the use for soil stability and revegetation are the same as with standard geosynthetic geotextiles and erosion control blankets, though coir cannot survive long-term, higher impact installations. But the knowledge gained in wider coir use may open the door to geosynthetic use in growing infrastructures and economies. One example of where this is being explored is in the Indian state of Kerala, where officials are pushing to revive its coir industry with significant erosion control use.