Taiwan turns banana plant waste into sustainable textiles

Breakdown

• Banana plant stems, usually discarded, are being used to make textiles in Taiwan.
• Banana fiber outperforms cotton in water use, absorbency, and supply stability. 15s
• The process includes crushing, fermenting, and grinding stems into fibers for yarn and vegan leather. 28s
• Producers aim to create fully natural, biodegradable shoes from banana fibers. 52s
• Challenges include standardization, certification, and persuading major brands to adopt the material. 1m 17s