APROVEITABILIDADE DA FIBRA DO COCO (Cocos nucifera) AGRORESIDUAL BRASILEIRA COMO POTENCIAL MATÉRIA PRIMA TÊXTIL

The coconut tree (Cocos nucifera) has an important economic and social role in the agroindustry in Brazil, being the 5th largest producer of fruit in the world. The activity generates a large amount of residual bark, while its inadequate final destination causes contamination and socio-environmental risks. The demand for natural fibers in the textile sector has increased the need for alternative raw materials to replace those originating from fossil resources in the Brazilian industry.