Banana Fiber
Banana fiber is extracted from the stems of banana plants after fruit harvest, turning agricultural waste into valuable textile material. This sustainable fiber offers excellent durability and versatility while providing additional income streams for banana farmers.
The fiber's unique properties make it suitable for a wide range of applications, from luxury textiles to technical materials.
Properties
- High tensile strength
- Lightweight
- Biodegradable
- Good moisture absorption
- Natural luster
Applications
- Fashion textiles
- Home furnishings
- Technical textiles
- Handicrafts
- Paper products
Sustainability
- Uses agricultural waste
- Zero waste production
- Supports farming communities
- Biodegradable
- Reduces landfill waste
Production Process
The production process includes:
- Collecting banana stems after harvest
- Extracting fibers through mechanical or manual processes
- Cleaning and drying the fibers
- Processing into yarn
- Weaving or processing into final products