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A material at once ancient and revolutionary, banana fiber stands out for its discreet charm and sustainable soul. As luminous as silk but authentically plant-based, this fiber surprises with its natural elegance and sophisticated texture, capable of transforming every creation into a unique sensory experience. A refined choice for those seeking rare, contemporary and conscious raw materials. The top preparation guarantees maximum workability: perfect for spinning, blending with other fibers and advanced artistic experimentation.
Availability and packaging
Our banana tops are available in packages of 100 g, 500 g, 1 kg per color. Each package has a natural tolerance of ±3% and contains continuous tape fiber. The different packages are designed for both those who need small quantities and those who need large quantities and/or want to save money. For non-ECE shipments, the packages are vacuum-packed, reducing volume and lowering shipping costs. Don’t worry: once opened, the fiber returns to its original volume, with no loss of quality.
Tops (combed ribbon) of fiber made from the banana plant.
Ribbon weight: about 27 g/m - 0.95 oz/yd
Ribbon length: about 4 m - 4.3 yd per 100 g - 3.5 oz
Banana fibers consists mainly of natural cellulose, which is responsible for the material's extraordinary strength and lightness. They feel soft and silky to the touch, with a natural silk-like sheen and a slightly textural, elegant and contemporary hand. The length of the fibers and their toughness confer high durability, as well as an excellent ability to absorb and release moisture, making them ideal for textile processing and creative blends.
Banana fiber comes from the recovery of the plant's pseudostem, normally considered agricultural waste after the fruit is harvested. This virtuous process transforms an unused resource into a high-value textile raw material, reducing environmental impact and promoting a circular production model. Banana cultivation requires limited use of water and pesticides, helping to make this fiber one of the most sustainable alternatives in the contemporary textile scene.
Each fiber thus tells a story of recovery, innovation and respect for the environment, perfectly in line with an ethical and modern vision of textile making.
Originating mainly in the tropical regions ofAsia-with India and the Philippines among the main production hubs-banana fiber is now also valued in South America and Africa, where emerging supply chains reinforce its sustainable and traceable character.
Our banana tops are perfect for theneedle felting, forwater felting, for spinning, the hand weaving.
Want to check the quality of the material? Choose our Sample Box.
