Bananatex® is the world’s first durable, biodegradable and plastic-free fabric made
purely from regeneratively grown Abacá banana plants. Cultivated in a permaculture
environment in the Philippine mid- and highlands within a natural ecosystem of
sustainable mixed agriculture and forestry, the plant is sturdy and self-sufficient,
requiring no pesticides, fertilizers or extra water. These qualities have allowed it to
contribute to reforestation in areas of former rainforest that were once cleared for
logging, whilst enhancing biodiversity and the economic prosperity of local farmers.
Three years of research and development resulted in a new material that answers
questions of environmental, economic and social sustainability. As an open-source
project, Bananatex® offers a truly circular alternative to the synthetic fabrics that
dominate the market today.
Bananatex® was developed by the Swiss bag brand and material innovators
QWSTION, in collaboration with a yarn specialist and a weaving partner, both based
in Taiwan. The three parties joined forces with the aim of making a positive impact
on the planet’s future, resulting in a next-gen material that adheres to Cradle to
Cradle principles and biodegrades in both industrial composts and marine
environments (EN 13432 and ISO 14851).
Watch our short, award-winning film “A TEXTILE (R)EVOLUTION”, which shows
every step in our supply chain, the people involved and how we work.
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