Established in the year 1979 as the Apex Federation of primary Coir Co-operatives functioning in the State, Coirfed plays a pivotal role in the Coir sector of the Country. It enjoys the unique status of dealing only in Biodegradable and nature-friendly products. It follows the rich tradition of Daragh and Smail the British businessmen who established the first mechanized coir mat manufacturing unit in Kerala in 1885. With its headquarters located in the Coir capital of the Country, Alappuzha Coirfed is one of the premier organizations in the Coir Industry. Coirfed runs 11 factories for producing various coir-related products. Coirfed runs around 50 signature shops throughout the country.