Crafted entirely from abacá fibers, Bananatex® brings together natural origins and high-performance properties.
Naturally antibacterial, resistant to UV exposure and odors and free from pilling, the fabric is both durable and versatile — suitable for a wide range of applications. In addition, Bananatex® is breathable due to its natural porous structure, fast drying and exceptionally strong. Its high tenacity contributes to remarkable tensile and tearing strength.
Available in a broad variety of weights, structures and colors, Bananatex® offers creative possibilities without compromise — from ultralight jersey to heavy canvas and dyed according to GOTS 6.0 standards or through various alternative dyeing and printing methods.
As a certified compostable and biodegradable material, it proves that circularity and innovation go hand in hand.
UV resistant
AATCC183
Fast drying
Antibacterial
ATCC 6538 & ATCC 4352
Odor resistant
FTTS-FA-018
Durable
Circular
Breathable
No pilling
Biodegradable in marine water
ISO 14851
Industrial compostable
EN 13432
Woven Bananatex® in Natural White, the undyed version of the material.
Extra lightweight jersey, soft and breathable.
Bananatex® twill, light and structured.
Bananatex® partners with like-minded innovators to develop new materials, reflecting a shared vision: to challenge industry norms and redefine what responsible material innovation can look like — from the fiber, to the dyes, to the final finish — ultimately causing positive change.
Bananatex® x SAGES
Bananatex® fabric dyed using SAGES’ pioneering bio-based technology, which transforms food waste into vibrant, natural color.
Bananatex® x Positive Materials
From Italian fleece to delicate jersey with a unique crepe-like texture — highlighting what’s possible when innovation meets responsible materials. Manufactured by Positive Materials.
Bananatex® x Positive Materials x Nature Coatings
Bananatex® fabrics finished with BioBlack TX – Nature Coatings’ 100% bio-based, non-toxic and carbon-negative black pigment made from wood waste.
Following the launch of Bananatex® fabric in 2018, we are now also offering the abacá yarn from which Bananatex® is made — lightweight, durable, breathable and fully biodegradable.
Available yarn sizes include Ne 6/1, Ne 9/1, Ne 18/1, Ne 28/1 and Ne 36/1.
Interested in exploring a partnership using the yarn? Get in touch with us
Abacá yarn, building the foundation of Bananatex®.
At the loom, careful hands shaping Bananatex®.
Bananatex® jersey, crafted from abacá yarn.
Bananatex® is developed for industrial-scale production and shared with partners through a project-based approach, rather than as a stocked fabric.
Prices range from EUR 15.00 to EUR 35.00 per meter, depending on quality and finishing. Bulk production lead times are typically 10–14 weeks. Limited sample yardage is available for testing and prototyping with brand partners.
Request a sample box to experience the look and feel of Bananatex® and explore its potential.
