Uganda is one of the world’s largest banana producer and a world leader in banana consumption. After the harvest, banana stems are usually discarded as waste. TEXFAD has developed technologies for banana fiber extraction and application into production of high quality banana fiber textiles and handicrafts.

Banana waste stems for extraction of banana fiber

Drying banana fibers

Banana fiber

Banana Fiber handspun yarn

Banana Fiber hand spun yarn

Banana fiber Cast board

Banana Fiber blended fabric (75% Banana 25% cotton)

Banana Fiber blended fabric (75% Banana 25% cotton)

Banana fiber rug

Banana Fiber Circular Rug

Banana fiber lampshades

Banana fiber coasters

Banana Fiber eye glasses cover

Assortment of banana fiber handicrafts

Banana Fiber decorated pot