Bananatex®
Strength rooted in nature.
Bananatex® is the world’s first durable, technical fabric made purely from banana plants (“Abacá”) grown in the Philippines. Cultivated in natural ecosystems without pesticides, these plants also help reforest and restore biodiversity.
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Environmental benefit: 100% biodegradable, grown without monocultures, restoring soil and preventing erosion.
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Human benefit: Provides local farmers with sustainable livelihoods, reducing dependency on resource-heavy crops.
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Experience: Strong and durable yet flexible, making it ideal for outerwear, bags, and structured garments.
Bananatex® shows how a regenerative relationship with agriculture can yield materials that rival synthetics without harming the Earth.