Banana Fibers Raw ( ITC HS : 53050090 )

Banana fiber, also known as Musa fiber, is a natural fiber extracted from the pseudo-stem of banana plants. It has a coarse texture but can vary depending on the extraction process. The fiber is lightweight, strong, and biodegradable, making it an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic fibers. Typically, banana fiber is creamy white or light beige in color, but it can be dyed easily.

Characteristics:

• Strength: Comparable to bamboo and even some synthetic fibers, it has high tensile strength.
• Texture: The fiber is smooth as it is extracted and combed at this phase.
• Uses: Banana fiber is widely used in textiles, paper production, handicrafts, ropes, and biodegradable packaging.

The fiber extraction is mainly done manually or mechanically by peeling off layers from the stem and processing them into yarns.