Bananatex®

A MATERIAL (R)EVOLUTION

Bananatex® is the world’s first durable, technical fabric made purely from the naturally grown Abacá banana plants. Cultivated in the Philippine highlands within a natural ecosystem of sustainable mixed agriculture and forestry, the plant is self-sufficient, requires no pesticides, fertilizer or extra water. These qualities have allowed it to contribute to reforestation in areas once eroded due to monocultural palm plantations, whilst enhancing biodiversity and the economic prosperity of its farmers.

Bananatex® is Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold, the most advanced standard globally for products that are safe, circular and responsibly made.

Developed and shared by Swiss bag brand and material innovators QWSTION with the aim to cause positive change.