Date:February 27, 2023
Country: India
Banana Plant
Peels
Process waste/Secondary residue
Textile and apparel
Banofi banana leather,bags, shoes
Application
Description Atma Leather, a Kolkata-based company, has developed Banofi, a premium banana leather made from upcycled banana crop waste such as peels. By using 60% banana fibers, it offers a sustainable, petroleum-free alternative to traditional leather, with significantly lower environmental impact. The material uses 90% less water and produces 90% less carbon dioxide than animal leather. This innovation addresses both crop waste and leather production sustainability challenges in India, the world's largest banana producer.
Pathway Description: The process involves upcycling banana crop waste such as peels by extracting banana fibers and blending them with natural and synthetic additives to create Banofi banana leather. The composition includes 60% banana fibers, 20% natural additives, and 20% synthetic additives for the leather backing. These fibers are processed into a durable, flexible material, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional leather. This process reduces waste and environmental impact, providing an eco-friendly option for fashion and accessory industries.
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Tags: Banana LeatherSustainable FashionPlant Based Leather
Textile and apparel
Banofi banana leather,bags, shoes
Types of Feedstock
Secondary agricultural residue
Name
Banana plant fibers
Form
Fibrous plant materia
Commercials
Abundant in India the largest global producer of bananas
Logistics
Sourced from banana farms; transported to material innovation and production facilities
Characteristics
High cellulose conten
Mechanical
Blending,Pulping
Entrepreneurs/startups
Atma Leather