I have heard that coconut fibers were used as dunnage. Is that true? I understand coconut fiber is made into coir and used for cordage, mats & bedding, and flotation - but it seems not a good product to reduce shifting or protect cargo from moisture, as it can absorb 8x its weight in water. Plus, when wet it leaches tannins which could stain other cargo. I also understand the value of coconuts themselves to sailors - but it is the coconut husk/fiber processed into coir (for internal box packing) that I am asking about. Thanks for any responses.
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I have heard that coconut fibers were used as dunnage. Is that true? I understand coconut fiber is made into coir and used for cordage, mats & bedding, and flotation - but it seems not a good product to reduce shifting or protect cargo from moisture, as it can absorb 8x its weight in water. Plus, when wet it leaches tannins which could stain other cargo. I also understand the value of coconuts themselves to sailors - but it is the coconut husk/fiber processed into coir (for internal box packing) that I am asking about. Thanks for any responses.