Circular, plant-based and plastic-free, Bananatex® is setting a new standard for responsible materials. Designed for a wide range of applications, it paves the way for a more conscious approach to material innovation while adhering to Cradle to Cradle principles. Read more about our positive impact
Made from abacá plants grown in a permaculture environment in the Philippines, Bananatex® proves that plant-based materials can be both innovative and scalable. By partnering with forward-thinking brands, we’re reimagining textiles and reshaping supply chains for the better. Read more about our materials
Stripped abacá fibers hung out to air dry.
Natural ecosystem in the Philippines, home to abacá.
Abacá plants in their native habitat.
Born from a collaboration between Swiss bag brand and material innovators QWSTION and Taiwanese yarn and weaving specialists, Bananatex® is the result of years of dedicated research, development and first-hand expertise. More than just a fabric, it represents a pivotal shift in how materials are designed, produced and used. Read more about our partnerships
Bananatex® isn’t just an alternative — it’s the future of materials.
Specialist know-how behind the development of Bananatex®.
Undyed Bananatex® fabric.
QWSTION co-founders Christian Kägi and Matthias Graf at the partner weaving mill.
