Coir-ply+	Plywood	M.D.F	Particle Board
Tested as per IS. No.	IS-1734	IS-1734	IS-2380	IS-2380
Density (Kg/m3)	748	400-700	750-850	700-800
Moisture (%)	6.50%	5-15%	5-15%	5-15%
Glue sheer Strength(N/Sq..mm)	1720	1200-1750	N.A	N.A
Water resistance (8hrs.boiling)	No Delamination	No Delamination	N.A	N.A
Tensile Strength (N/Sq.mm)	23.6	35.55*	7.0-8.0	4.0-4.5
Compressive Strength (N/Sq.mm)	51.02	29.34*	N.A	N.A
Modulus Elasticity (N/Sq.mm)	6440	3500-7400*	N.A	N.A
Modulus of Rapture(N/Sq.mm)	47.5	29.49*	25.28	12.5-15.0
Nail Holding Power (in kgs.)	50	125	N.A	N.A
Screw Holdig power (in kgs)	245	300	125-150	85-125
Surface Strength(kg/sq.cm)+A15	30	N.A	30	30
.* Figures as per Shuttering plywood
+All Natura Coirply test data as per tests carried out by I.P.I.R.T.I (Indian Plywood Industries Research & Training Institute, Bangalore.)
Natura Coirply is the result of extensive research and product testing done by the Coir Board (Government of India) and Supported by: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) World Bank TIFAC (Department Science and Technology)