Banana fiber-based textile products

Agriculture Manufacturing Climate & Environment Commercial
Description

Banana fiber leather, banana fiber nonwovens, banana fiber hair extensions and spinnable banana fiber, banana fiber filled sanitary pads

Impact

A wide range of employment opportunities, conversion of waste to economic value, added incomes to banana farmers

Target Audience

Banana farmers, Patients on chemotherapy, spinning mills

Industrial Value Chains
Import Substitution
Partnerships

Institutional / Organizational (owned or managed by a university, company, NGO, or government agency)

Innovation Details
Stage: Commercial
Funding Status: Funded
Location: Busia and Mukono
Innovation Date:

March 3, 2024

Contact Information
Contact Person:

Dr. Edwin Kamalha

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