Husk
We buy mature husks from the estates around Matara, because fresh husk gives longer and brighter fibre.
Process
Nothing leaves the huskwithout a use.
We grade every part of the husk on the same ground and with the same machines, which is why four lines can ship in one container.
One husk, three streams
Where each partof the husk goes.
A coconut husk splits into long fibre, short fibre and pith, and each stream becomes a different product.
18%
Bristle fibre
Long strands go to brushes, twine and export bales.
12%
Mixed fibre
Shorter strands become mattress coir and padding.
70%
Pith
The rest is aged, washed and pressed into coco peat.
Shares are approximate by weight of a mature husk and vary with season and source.
Husk to container
Seven steps,all on our own yard.
Scroll sideways through the mill to follow one husk from the estate to the container door.
Soak
Husks are soaked so the fibre separates from the pith without breaking.
Defibre
Spiked drums tear each husk into bristle fibre, mixed fibre and pith.
Dry
Fibre and pith dry in the open sun until moisture falls below the grade.
Grade
We sieve the pith, clean the fibre and test every batch for EC, pH and moisture.
Bale
Hydraulic presses turn graded material into bales and blocks that stack evenly.
Load
We stuff and seal each container at the yard, then send it to Colombo for shipping.
01
Husk
We buy mature husks from the estates around Matara, because fresh husk gives longer and brighter fibre.
02
Soak
Husks are soaked so the fibre separates from the pith without breaking.
03
Defibre
Spiked drums tear each husk into bristle fibre, mixed fibre and pith.
04
Dry
Fibre and pith dry in the open sun until moisture falls below the grade.
05
Grade
We sieve the pith, clean the fibre and test every batch for EC, pH and moisture.
06
Bale
Hydraulic presses turn graded material into bales and blocks that stack evenly.
07
Load
We stuff and seal each container at the yard, then send it to Colombo for shipping.
Questions
Questions abouthow we work.
If your question is not here, the mill will answer it on WhatsApp within a day.
Is the fibre retted or mechanically extracted?
We defibre mechanically after a short soak. There is no long lagoon retting, so the fibre is brighter and cleaner.
How is coco peat washed to low EC?
Aged pith is washed with fresh water and drained until a 1:1.5 extract reads below 0.5 mS/cm. It is then sun-dried and sieved before pressing.
Do you test every batch?
Yes. We measure EC, pH and moisture on every batch before pressing, and we check fibre for length, impurities and moisture before baling.
Can I visit the mill?
Yes. Buyers are welcome at the yard in Denipitiya, about three hours from Colombo. Message us on WhatsApp to arrange a day.
See the yard for yourself,or start with a sample.
Buyers are welcome at the mill, and a sample of any line reaches you by courier within a week.