Banana Silk Fabric: Vegan Plant-Based Material, 56" Wide, 185 GSM
$15.50Excl. VAT
Description
This banana cellulosic fabric is a modern, plant-based textile made from cellulose extracted from banana plant stems—a part of the plant that is usually discarded after the fruit harvest.
Instead of wasting this agricultural by-product, the fibres are processed into a refined, spinnable cellulose, creating a high-performance textile with a natural appearance and luxurious feel.
How This Fabric Is Made
The process begins by collecting banana pseudostems after the fruit has been harvested. These stems are mechanically crushed and softened to release their cellulose.
The extracted pulp is then purified and converted into fine filaments through a controlled chemical process, similar to the production of lyocell, modal, or viscose.
These filaments are spun into yarn and woven into fabric, resulting in a textile that is smooth, breathable, biodegradable, and exceptionally soft.
Important Fibre Note
While the original raw material is plant-based, banana cellulosic fibre is a regenerated, semi-synthetic textile. It is produced by chemically processing natural cellulose into a usable fibre.
It should not be described as raw or mechanically extracted banana fibre.
Fabric Weight and Character
At 185 GSM, this fabric sits in the light-to-mediumweight category, offering a fluid drape with enough body for garments and soft furnishings.
It has a clean, modern surface with a gentle natural sheen and a cool, skin-friendly touch.
The fabric is moisture-absorbing, breathable, and temperature-regulating, making it comfortable in warm and transitional climates.
Technical Specifications
Fiber Content: Regenerated Banana Cellulose
Width: 56 Inches / Approximately 142 cm
Weight: 185 GSM
Weight Category: Light to Mediumweight
Weave: Plain Weave
Finish: Smooth and Lightly Lustrous
Opacity: Semi-Opaque
Handfeel: Soft, Cool, and Silky
Drape: Fluid with Light Structure
Handfeel and Performance
The fabric feels silky, smooth, and cool against the skin, similar to fine viscose or lyocell.
It drapes gracefully without stiffness or cling and offers excellent breathability and moisture management.
Ideal Uses
* Dresses, blouses, and shirts
* Lightweight jackets and overlays
* Scarves and wraps
* Sustainable fashion collections
* Curtains and soft furnishings
* Luxury linings
