Coconut husks are the rough exterior shells of the coconut. The husks are not used for food, liquid found within the exterior shell. The coconut husk can be utilized in several ways, including creating enriched potting soil and as chips. It can be used to provide ground cover for flower beds.

Coir husk is a natural fiber extracted from the husk of coconut. Husk is using for the production of floor mats, doormats, brushes, mattresses etc. Technically coir is the fibrous material found between the hard, internal shell and the outer coat of a coconut. Other uses of brown coir (made from ripe coconut) are in upholstery padding, sacking and horticulture. White coir is harvested from unripe coconuts, and is used for making finer brushes, string, rope and fishing nets.