Coir fully ripened coconuts is thick, strong and has high abrasion resistance. It is typically used in mats, brushes and sacking. Mature brown coir fibres contain more lignin and less cellulose than fibres such as flax and cotton, so are stronger but less flexible. White coir fibres harvested from coconuts before they are ripe are white or light brown in color and are smoother and finer, but also weaker. They are generally spun to make yarn used in mats or rope. The coir fibre is relatively waterproof, and is one of the few natural fibres resistant to damage by saltwater. Fresh
Matthew (given name) United Kingdom, Matthew has been among the 10 most popular male names. Matthew has been in the top 1,000 most popular male names in Australia, Canada and United States. Matthew (given name) Matthew is an English language given name. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name "מתתיהו" ("Matityahu") which means "Gift of Yahweh". The Hebrew name "" (Matityahu) was transliterated into Greek to "Ματταθίας" ("Mattathias"). It was subsequently shortened to Greek "Ματθαῖος" ("Matthaios"); this was Latinised as "Matthaeus", which became "Matthew" in English. The popularity of the name is due to Matthew the Apostle who in Christian theology is one