Fashion Material Management and Quality

Presented to:- Presented by:-

Dr. Ankita Srivastava Hemal Mahecha
Pooja Jaiswal
Tanya Verma
Banana fibre
Origin and History of Banana fibre
• The banana was first domesticated in the Kuk valley of New Guinea
around 8,000 BCE.
• For centuries, banana fibre textiles were made in Japan and Nepal
• Okinwana’s are well know for wearing of bashofu which means
"banana-fiber cloth“
• In Japan people have been making fibres out of banana stems since
the early 13th century but it’s popularity faded after other convenient
fibres such as cotton and silk were made popular
• In Japan, banana fibres were a prized substitute for silk and were
traditionally woven into ceremonial garments for the wealthy
 Structure Of Banana Fiber

. Banana fibre has a high percentage of cellulose, to obtain the superior quality
of fibre quick drying is essential to accomplish the triple purpose of giving
performance, the luster, prevention of the degradation of color and the
implementing of a certain amount of strength to the fibre.
 PROPERTIES OF BANANA FIBER

It has strong moisture absorption It has small elongation

It is highly strong fiber quality (50% more absorbency
then chemical)
It is light weight It has somewhat shiny Banana fiber has long-lasting shelf
appearance depending upon the life
extraction & spinning process.
CHARACTERISTICS
Natural sorbent: Fabric from these fibres lets you breathe well and will keep you
cool on hot days
Soft, supple and shimmer: Banana fabric is soft and supple, though not quite as
soft as cotton or rayon. Nearly all plant stem-based fibres are a little more stiff and
coarse than cotton or rayon. Its natural shimmer makes it look a lot like silk
Comfort: Banana fibre clothing is comfortable and not likely to trigger allergies
Biodegradable
Resistance: It is grease-proof, water, and heat-resistant
 Durability: Even if the banana fabric is made from the
tough outer sheath, it is not as strong and durable as any
fabric like hemp, bamboo, or other natural fibre.
Insulation: It is not particularly insulating.
Spin ability and tensile strength: It is better than other
organ fibres in terms of spin ability and tensile strength.
 PROCESSING
The extraction of
the natural
fiber from the plant
required certain care
to avoid damage. The
banana plant
sections are cut from
the main stem of the
plant and then rolled
lightly to remove the
excess moisture

Harvested Banana Stems

Impurities in
the rolled
fibers such as
pigments,
broken fibers,
coating of
cellulose etc.
were removed
manually by
means of
comb, and
then the fibers
were cleaned
and dried.
Stems Are Peeled To Extract Sheaths
Sheaths
Sheaths are then fed into Machines
Extracted fiber is sundried for a day
Banana fiber is ready for craft
 Applications of Banana Fiber
In Japan, it is being used for
making traditional dresses like
kimono, and kamishimo since
the Edo period (1600-1868). Due
to its being lightweight and
comfortable to wear, it is still
preferred by people there as
summer wear.
Textiles from Banana Fabric
Banana fibre cloth is eco-friendly. Clothes made from banana fibre have a silk-like
feeling and do not require any chemicals to make.
Banana fiber is also used
to make fine cushion
covers, bags, table cloth,
curtains, etc. Rugs made
from banana silk yarn
fibers are also very
popular world over.
Revolution in banana fibre Industry

The banana fibre separator machine created this

revolution.
The separator is one of the innovative ventures incubated
at TREC-STEP, India, which uses the agricultural waste
of banana harvests to produce silk grade fibre for local
handicrafts and textile industries.

The entrepreneur behind this venture, Mr. K. Murugan, a

mechanical engineer by training, designed and produced
the machine to extract valuable parts of the remaining
pseudo stem of banana harvests into a commercially
viable product.
He developed a crude machine for
extracting banana fibre and ended up
with products such as silk yarn and
silk zari, new and unrivalled products
on the market.
There are numerous potential clients
for organic banana fabrics. The
realisation of this client potential
depends on the market penetration
strategy. Presently there are huge
exports potential and orders are
available on hand.
Advantages of the machine over manual process

• Reduces drudgery
• Fifty times increase in fibre production compared to manual process
• User friendly and economic
• Less maintenance cost and safe to operate
• Clean work atmosphere
• 30 kg of fibre production per day
• Superior quality fibre in terms of length and softness, strength & colour
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