Banana Fibre and Products

Product/ Processs

Process for extraction of fibre from banana pseudo-stem and production of utility items.

Application/Use

Coarse woven fabrics e.g. hessian, sacks, ropes, twines, sand bags, tents, webbing, canvas and screens, kit bags, tool bags, luggage covers. Banana fibre can also be blended with wool, cotton and flak for making blankets, carpets and rags.

Salient Features of Process/Technology

The process involves splitting of the banana pseudo-stem into strips, digestion in open vats, washing and drying. The fibre is converted into various utility items using traditional techniques.

Status of Commercialisation

Ready for commercialization

Minimum Economic Unit Size

Fibre 0.5 tpd

Indicative investment

Rs. 5 lakh

Equipment and Machinery

Two rolls crusher, open vat, drying chamber, weighing balance,cutting and slitting equipment.

Raw Materials

Banana pseudo stems, chemicals.

For further information please contact

The Director,
Regional Research Laboratory
Jorhat-785 006, Assam, India