Coir Door Mat
Find the Perfect Coir Mat for Your Front Door
A coir door mat is the original and best type of doormat for Australian homes. Made from natural coconut husk fibres, coir doormats have been used at doorways since the 11th century — and for good reason. The coarse, brush-like surface scrapes dirt, sand and mud from shoes and boots more effectively than any synthetic material, while the natural golden-brown fibres add a warm, rustic welcome to your entryway.
At Doormat, we are proud to offer Australia's best quality coir mats. Our premium hand-woven coir doormats are 35 to 40mm thick and are the most durable coir mats you will find on the market — guaranteed. We also offer PVC-backed and latex-backed coir mats for a more cost-effective, low-profile option. Whether you need a large coir mat for double doors, a coir welcome mat with a beautiful printed design, or a plain natural coir doormat, browse our full range below and buy your coir door mat online with fast delivery Australia-wide.
What Are Coir Mats Made From?
Coir mats — also known as coco mats or coconut fibre mats — are made from the natural fibres found on the outside husk of a coconut. Our coconuts are harvested by hand using professional climbers, then soaked in natural ponds for six months. Once soaked, the defibreing process begins: we hand beat each coconut with a wooden mallet to separate the natural fibres from the pith and the outer skin. These fibres are laid out to dry in the sun, where UV rays naturally bleach them to the perfect golden colour. Once dried, the fibres are hand spun into a coir twine that looks like a rope — and this becomes the brush surface of your coir door mat.
This traditional process is what gives our coir doormats their superior strength and rigidity. Each strand contains several first-grade coconut fibres twisted together, making them far more durable than cheap, machine-processed alternatives.
Types of Coir Door Mats
Not all coir mats are made the same way. Understanding the differences will help you choose the right coir doormat for your home.
Premium Hand-Woven Coir Mats (35–40mm Thick)
Our premium coir doormats are hand woven on traditional loom machines using thick coir rope. These mats are 35 to 40mm thick with hand-bound edges, making them the most durable coir mats available. You can easily identify them by their woven border. Premium coir mats can last up to 30 years in residential use and over 15 years in commercial settings. Because they contain no rubber, PVC or plastic backing, they are 100% biodegradable at the end of their life.
Best for: Maximum durability, eco-friendly homes, Hamptons and coastal-style entries, and anyone who wants a coir mat that will last decades.
PVC-Backed Coir Mats (15mm Thick)
PVC-backed coir mats are machine made with coconut fibres embedded into a PVC anti-slip backing. At 15mm thick, they offer a lower profile that works well where door clearance is limited. These mats are a cost-effective option that still provides excellent dirt-scraping performance. The PVC backing holds the fibres securely in place and provides a non-slip grip on smooth surfaces like tiles and polished concrete.
Best for: Doorways with low clearance, budget-friendly option, smooth floor surfaces where anti-slip backing is needed.
Rubber-Backed Coir Mats
Rubber-backed coir mats combine the natural scraping power of coir fibres with a moulded rubber backing and edge. The rubber provides extra weight and grip, making these mats very stable on outdoor surfaces. Many of our rubber-backed coir mats are made from recycled rubber. Note: be careful when using rubber-backed mats on polished stone or natural stone floors, as colour from the rubber may transfer onto the surface over time.
Best for: Outdoor use under cover, heavy-traffic entries, windy locations where a heavier mat is needed.
Latex-Backed Coir Mats
Latex-backed coir mats are the most budget-friendly option. The thin latex edge holds the fibres together but is less durable than PVC or rubber backing. These mats suit light residential use and are a good entry-level choice if you want the natural look of coir at a lower price point.
Best for: Light use, budget-conscious buyers, interior entries with low foot traffic.
Choosing the Right Size Coir Door Mat
Your coir doormat should be at least as wide as your door for a balanced, stylish look. Here are our recommended sizes:
- Standard single front door: 55 x 90cm or 60 x 90cm — our most popular size for everyday entries.
- Wide or double front doors: 55 x 120cm or 60 x 150cm — provides full coverage across wider openings.
- Sliding doors and bi-fold doors: 75 x 180cm — our largest coir mats span the full width of wide openings.
- Arch and half-round shapes: 60 x 90cm — a beautiful curved option that complements arched doorways and adds a designer touch.
Important — check your door clearance: Coir mats are thicker than synthetic mats. If your door swings over the mat and there is no step, make sure there is enough clearance for the door to open freely. Our 15mm PVC-backed coir mats are ideal for low-clearance doorways, while our 35–40mm premium mats suit entries with a step or raised threshold. If you have a mat well (recess) in the floor, select a thickness that matches the depth of your recess.
Not sure which size or thickness is right? Contact our team and we will help you find the perfect coir mat for your door.
Can You Use a Coir Mat Outside?
Yes — coir door mats are the best type of mat for outdoor use under cover. They excel at scraping dirt, sand and debris from shoes and boots, and their natural UV resistance means they hold up well in sheltered outdoor settings. Coir mats mature beautifully over time: the fibres may darken slightly in the elements, giving the mat a rich, rustic character that many homeowners love.
However, coir doormats perform best when protected from direct, sustained rain. Because coir is a natural fibre, it absorbs moisture and can swell, darken or become brittle if left constantly saturated. For exposed outdoor areas without cover, a rubber outdoor mat is a better choice as it handles rain, UV and temperature extremes without any degradation.
For the best results, we recommend pairing a coir mat outside your door with an absorbent indoor mat just inside. The coir mat scrapes the heavy dirt and debris, and the indoor mat gives shoes and paws a final dry and clean.
Are Coir Doormats Eco-Friendly?
Yes — coir is one of the most environmentally friendly materials you can choose for a door mat. Coir fibres are a natural by-product of the coconut industry, harvested from sustainable plantations grown in their natural tropical habitat. No trees are cut down, and the fibres would otherwise go to waste.
Our premium hand-woven coir mats are made from 100% natural coconut fibre with hand-bound edges and no plastic, rubber or chemical backing. This means they are completely biodegradable at the end of their life. You can place a worn-out woven coir mat straight into a compost bin, or unravel the fibres and use them around your garden plants where they will retain moisture and promote growth.
We harvest our coconuts by hand, use professional climbers rather than machines, and still hand spin some of our twines. We refuse to stock cheap coir mats and ensure that all of our production partners use skilled and ethically trained workers. We use third-party auditors to verify that ethical labour practices are followed and that no toxic materials or harmful processes are used.
If you are looking for the most eco-friendly door mat possible, choose a woven coir mat with hand-bound edges. Avoid latex, PVC-backed or rubber-backed options if you want a mat that is 100% biodegradable.
How to Clean a Coir Door Mat
Coir mats require only simple, regular maintenance to stay in top condition for years. Here is our recommended cleaning process:
- Remove visible soil: Brush off any caked-on mud or debris from the surface.
- Beat the back: Turn the mat over and beat the backing firmly with a flat paddle or broom. This dislodges sand, dirt and fine debris trapped deep in the fibres.
- Roll and tap: With the mat face-down, slowly roll it up with the brush surface facing outward, tapping as you go. This separates the fibres and releases debris that has settled at the base of the mat.
- Vacuum: Turn the mat back over and vacuum the surface to remove any remaining dust.
Do not hose or machine wash coir mats. Coconut fibres absorb and retain moisture for long periods. Saturating a coir mat with water can cause permanent staining, discolouration, swelling and potential damage to the backing. If your coir mat gets wet from rain, stand it on its side in a well-ventilated area and allow it to air-dry completely before placing it back at the door.
You can also brush the surface with a stiff bristle brush to refresh the appearance. For stubborn marks, a very light mist of water may help loosen staining — but always allow the mat to dry fully before use.
Can You Seal a Coir Mat?
Yes, coir mats can be sealed with a clear polyurethane spray. This creates a protective barrier that helps prevent the coir from absorbing moisture or staining. Keep in mind that the sealant will eventually wear off with foot traffic and will need reapplying.
How Long Do Coir Mats Last?
Premium hand-woven coir doormats (35–40mm thick) are the longest-lasting door mats you can buy. In residential use under cover, they can last up to 30 years. We have had customers in commercial buildings replace their coir mats after 13 years of heavy daily traffic, and some residential customers have kept theirs for three decades.
PVC-backed and latex-backed coir mats generally have a shorter lifespan, as the backing material can become brittle and tear over time. If maximum longevity is your priority, choose a thick premium woven coir mat.
If your coir mat has a printed or embossed design, the design will be the first thing to show wear. For the absolute longest-lasting option, choose a plain natural coir mat.
Coir Mat Shedding — Is It Normal?
Yes, new coir mats will shed small fibres initially and this is completely normal. The coconut fibre strands used in coir mats are typically around 200mm long, not a continuous length. When the fibres are twisted and then cut to create the brush-like texture, small sections may split off — especially in the first few weeks of use.
Shedding will not affect the lifespan or performance of your coir door mat. It simply means you may need to sweep or blow the area around the mat occasionally until the loose fibres have worked their way out. After this initial settling period, shedding reduces significantly.
Are Coir Mats Safe for Dogs?
Yes — premium woven coir mats are one of the safest mat choices for homes with pets. Because they are made from 100% natural coconut fibres with no chemical treatments, they contain none of the plasticisers or fillers that can be found in rubber, PVC, plastic or latex-backed mats. These additives, sometimes used to reduce cost and increase flexibility, can potentially be harmful to pets who chew or lick surfaces.
The natural coir surface is firm but not uncomfortable. Dogs often enjoy lying on coir mats, and the coconut fibres naturally contain coconut oil, which acts as a mild insect and mite repellent — so coir mats do not attract bugs.
Can You Cut a Coir Doormat to Size?
PVC-backed coir mats can be cut to a custom size at home. Turn the mat over with the backing side up, mark your cutting lines, then use a sharp Stanley knife and a straight edge. Score the surface with light pressure on the first pass, then gradually increase pressure over 3–4 passes until you cut through the PVC. Woven coir mats and rubber-backed coir mats cannot be cut, as the edges will fray and the mat will become damaged.
What to Do with Old Coir Mats
What you can do with your old coir mat depends on its type. If it is a woven coir mat (the backing will look the same as the top with a visible woven pattern), you can compost it directly in your garden. You can even sprinkle seeds over an old woven coir mat and grow sprouts — the fibres retain moisture beautifully. If your mat has a rubber, PVC or latex backing, you will need to separate the coir from the backing before composting, or dispose of it in general waste.
How Do You Pronounce Coir?
Coir is pronounced "koy-uh". The easiest way is to split it into two sounds: "koy" (like the fish koi) and "uh" — so "koy-uh". Some people find it easier to simply say "coconut matting" instead of coir matting, and both terms mean exactly the same thing.
Why Buy Your Coir Door Mat from Doormat?
At Doormat, coir is our speciality. We have over 20 years of experience sourcing, manufacturing and supplying premium coir doormats to Australian homes and businesses. Every mat is individually inspected before dispatch, and we use only first-grade coconut fibres from sustainable plantations with ethically audited production.
Our range includes plain natural coir mats, printed and embossed designs, personalised initial doormats, hello doormats, welcome mats, arch and half-round shapes, and black border designs — all available in multiple sizes to suit single, double and sliding doors.
We deliver coir door mats to every state and territory across Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide and Perth. Need help choosing the right coir doormat? Contact our expert team today — we are always happy to help you find the perfect mat for your home.
