Though prices fluctuate all the time, in general they are on the rise, from $300 per ton in 1980s to $1,100 per ton in 2012. At […]

 A fabric made out from banana fiber could well be next green apparel of the future. The fabric, say, researchers, can be cheaper than cotton and […]

Banana plant (scientific name: Musa acuminate) not only gives delicious fruits but also provides textile fiber, banana fiber. Made from the sustainable fibers that are scraped from […]

The stem of the banana plant is usually thrown away once the plantain is harvested. The stem forms a major waste material on a large scale […]

A New Natural Fiber that offers an alternative to Linen Cotton, Linen & Silk are the popular natural fibers used for apparel textiles over the centuries. […]

Potential and Qualities Vietnam is a tropical country with humid tropical climate and land resources which are perfect for banana farming. Banana plants are cultivated in […]

The global banana fiber market is segmented on the applications, distribution channels, and regions. India is the world’s largest banana producer with an annual output of […]

Eco-friendly alternatives for cotton Cotton is the king of natural fibres, but its large water footprint can create problems in areas where it’s grown. Can fibres […]

Banana is cultivated in over 120 countries throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The ten largest banana-producing countries are India, Uganda, Ecuador, Brazil, […]