Banana Tops

From agriculture waste, banana fibre stands out for its discreet charm and sustainable soul. As luminous as silk but authentically plant-based, this fibre surprises with its natural elegance and soft texture.

The top preparation guarantees maximum workability: perfect for spinning, blending with other fibres or other artistic experimentation.

Tops (combed ribbon) of fibre made from the banana plant.
Ribbon weight: approx 27 g/m - 0.95 oz/yd
Ribbon length: approx 4 m - 4.3 yd per 100 g - 3.5 oz

Banana fibres feel soft and silky to the touch, with a natural silk-like sheen and a slightly textural, elegant finish. Banana fibres have a degree of elasticity and bounce, giving a lovely soft drape to garments. It is a strong, breathable fibre as well as an excellent ability to absorb and release moisture, making them ideal for textile processing and creative blends.

ABOUT:

Banana fibre 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 fibre one of the most sustainable alternatives in the contemporary textile scene.

Originating mainly in the tropical regions of Asia-with India and the Philippines among the main production hubs-banana fibre is now also valued in South America and Africa, where emerging supply chains reinforce its sustainable and traceable character.