Coir rope 6–8 mm is the heavy-duty grade: a thicker twist for work where the rope has to carry weight rather than only tie something in place. Slope netting, riverbank stabilization, structural landscaping and marine use all come to this diameter. It is also the grade most often written into an erosion control tender, because coir does something polypropylene cannot.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | 100% natural coconut fiber |
| Diameter | 6–8 mm |
| Construction | Twisted coir rope, heavy duty |
| Colour | Natural brown |
| Features | Heavy-duty, strong, durable, biodegradable, high tensile strength |
| Applications | Erosion control, slope stabilization, landscaping, agriculture, marine, handicrafts, industrial |
| Packing | Coils, weighed and labelled per coil |
| Minimum order | 1 x 40ft HC container, trial lots consolidated |
| Ex-works price | From USD 0.56 per kg |
| Lead time | 2–4 weeks from confirmed order |
Why erosion control tenders specify coir rope
Three properties decide it. Coir keeps its strength wet, so it works in saturated soil, on riverbanks and in marine settings where other natural fibers rot away within weeks. The twist spreads load along the fiber, so the rope holds under weight, wind and water flow instead of pulling apart at a single point. And it breaks down into the soil once the job is finished, which means no removal crew, no disposal cost and no synthetic mesh left behind in a watercourse. Service life runs in seasons, which is generally long enough for planting to establish and take the slope over.
Where the 6–8 mm grade is used
Civil and landscaping contractors net it across cut slopes and embankments, often woven into a grid and pinned. Riverbank and coastal projects use it to bind coir logs and blankets in place. Marine and aquaculture buyers take it for tie-downs and line work where a natural fiber is required. Nurseries and plantations use it for heavy trellising and tree support where 4–6 mm would not carry the load.
Sustainability documentation
Coir is a by-product of the coconut industry rather than a crop grown for rope, which is usually enough for green procurement rules and eco-label requirements. If your tender needs the material described in writing, tell us the wording your specification uses and we will confirm against it before you commit.
Quality control on a load-bearing grade
Diameter is checked with digital calipers against the 6–8 mm spec on every production run, and every coil is weighed before packing. Fiber is dried and screened before twisting, so the rope does not arrive heavy with moisture or mouldy after a long sailing. You receive stuffing photos and container numbers before the container doors close.
Order Coir rope 6–8 mm
Coir rope 6–8 mm ships by the 40ft HC container from Indonesia, ex-works from USD 0.56 per kilogram, with FOB Surabaya or Jakarta and CIF quoted against your volume and destination port. Typical lead time is 2 to 4 weeks from a confirmed order, and faster when running stock covers the quantity. Cut samples of both diameters are free; you cover the courier.
See the full coir rope specification or send your volume and destination port and a quotation with packing and container loadability comes back within one business day.
Frequently asked questions
How long does coir rope last outdoors?
Service life runs in seasons rather than weeks. On erosion control work that is normally long enough for planting to establish and take over, which is the point of specifying a biodegradable rope in the first place.
Does coir rope hold up in water and salt?
Yes. Coir keeps its strength wet and handles salt, which is why it is used on riverbanks, in saturated soil and in marine settings where other natural fibers fail quickly.
What is the price of 6–8 mm coir rope?
From USD 0.56 per kilogram ex-works Indonesia, the same material basis as the 4–6 mm grade. FOB and CIF are quoted against your volume and destination port.
Can you supply coir rope for a tender with fixed specifications?
Yes. Send the specification wording and required volume with your enquiry. We confirm what we can meet against it before you commit, rather than after.
How much 6–8 mm rope fits in a 40ft HC container?
Loadability depends on coil size and bundling, so we quote it with the price rather than leaving you to estimate. Tell us your volume and we send the figure with the quotation.