Banana Fibre

VEMURI AGRI PRODUCTS (India ) in association with NATIVE AGRI PRODUCTS (Jamaica ) is seeking to  Collaborate With :

• Ministry of Industry Investment & Comnerce (MIIC)
• Ministry of Agriculture (MOA)
• Ministry of Tourism (MOT)
• Ministry of Education (MOE)

To start a  BANANA FIBRE PILOT PROGRAM that will take Waste Bananas that are usually Discarded  Have a  Negative Impact on the Environment.

We Convert then into 100% NATURAL FIBRES  which are Widely used in the Textile & Craft Industries.

India at the forefrront being the largest producer of bananas worldwide.

OUR PROPOSAL

A Delegation Consisting Of:

• Technical Engineers
• Banana & Coconut Fibre Artisans
• Natural Fibre Specalists
• Would be btought to Jamaica from India  to
• Conduct Training Seminars & Workshops Islandwide
•  St.Mary,, St Thomas, Portland, Kingston,
• St. Ann,Trelawny,Westmoreland, St James ,etc
• To Teach Farming Communities .Students , Craftsmen  & Women ,General Public.
• This Pilot Project will determine the Feasibility & Scaleability of the BANANA FJBRE INDUSTRY in Jamaica
• It is Essetnial that we have participanrs like Craftsmen & Women in the Tourist Industry involved as this project will b
• Benefit them SIGNIFICANTLY.

How Is It Made? 

 Separation

First, the fibres from the banana stems and peels are separated from their non-usable components. Various techniques are used to attain these fibres, which involve soaking the peels in a chemical substance or water to soften and separate the fibres.

Drying and Bunching

Once the fibres are separated, they are bunched together and left to dry. After this step, the outer and inner fibres are kept together, as it is hard to separate them when they are wet.

Grouping

Once the fibres are dry, it is separated into various groups based on quality. Group A contains the best fabrics and is used for silk applications. Some manufacturers only have two groups, whereas others produce different grades of banana fibre.

Spinning and Weaving

Finally, the separated fibres are spun into yarn. It is dyed, treated and then woven into accessories, clothes, decor items, or industrial products. This process was earlier handmade, making it harder to process on a larger scale. It is where machines come in. 

Banana fiber is derived from the banana plant and primarily comes in two forms: the outer and inner peels. When combined with different natural fibers, they create various unique materials. Here are four primary types of banana-based fabrics:

Types Of Banana Fibre

1. Outer Peel Banana Fiber:

This type is thick and coarse, making it ideal for industrial use. Historically, it has been used to make products like ropes, mats, and heavy outerwear.

2. Inner Peel Banana Fiber:

Known for its softness, this fiber resembles silk in texture and feel, making it both luxurious and costly to produce.

3. Banana Silk:

Contrary to what the name might suggest, banana silk does not contain actual silk but refers exclusively to the silky fiber obtained from the inner peel of the banana plant.

4. Banana Cotton:

Sourced from the higher-quality fibers of the outer banana peel, this fabric is referred to as banana cotton due to its cotton-like texture and comparable properties.