Banana fibers share several desirable properties with cotton, Uganda's most widely used natural textile fiber, Kamalha explains. He believes the global impact of using it in textiles could be ...

Banana fiber has been traditionally used in various cultures for textiles, handicrafts, and traditional weaving practices. The material has gained attention in sustainable fashion and eco-friendly ...

Such items are possible because “banana fiber can be softened to the level of cotton,” Okello said. Working with researchers, TEXFAD is now experimenting with possible fabric from banana fiber.

with banana fiber production requiring fewer resources than conventional textiles, such as cotton. “It consumes less water, pesticides and synthetic chemicals, contributing to a reduced ...

Bananatex, by Swiss style company QWSTION, is an eco-friendly, plastic-free, sturdy canvas fabric created from Abacá banana plants grown in the Philippine highlands, reported vegan business ...

The full article is available here as HTML. [KAMPALA] Ugandan researchers are transforming discarded banana stems into textiles, hair extensions and sanitary pads, positioning the East African nation ...

Such items are possible because “banana fiber can be softened to the level of cotton,” Okello said. Working with researchers, TEXFAD is now experimenting with possible fabric from banana fiber. While ...