Novel Sustainable
Bananatex® is the world’s first durable, technical fabric made purely from naturally grown abaca, a fiber found in banana plants.
Regional Material
Bananatex® fiber is used for textile and garment production and in upholstery.
Cultivated in the Philippine highlands within a natural ecosystem of sustainable mixed agriculture and forestry, the plant is self-sufficient, requires no pesticides, fertilizer or extra water. These qualities have allowed it to contribute to reforestation in areas once eroded due to monocultural palm plantations, whilst enhancing biodiversity and the economic prosperity of its farmers.
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