Banana Trees = The Next New Clothing Fibers?
Williams Ameh, a pan-African filmaker posted this recently on his LinkedIn page:
"Africa is buzzing with creative ideas! One cool example is TexFad, a Uganda-based company, turning banana stems into awesome stuff like lampshades, rugs, and even hair extensions. It's a way to use what nature provides and be creative while keeping things sustainable. What do you think about turning everyday things into treasures like this? 🌍✨
Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/williams-ameh-2326a0191_afrocentricdesigns-sustainableliving-bananafibermagic-activity-7157982629470863360-MRvn?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Video source: The Insider
Adrianna Jensen's Response: "Wow! So many different uses for banana tree fibers. Fertilizer is a great idea for nutrient-rich soil. The handmade rugs by TexFad are amazing. I love the idea of making these fibers even thinner to use in the fashion industry, which is notorious for producing 90+ millions of tons of waste. And it’s awesome to hear that banana fiber holds dye even better than cotton! I agree with Kimani, banana fiber may just be the next big thing! What great sustainable ideas! Keep ‘em coming!"👏🌱🤩
Website link directly to TexFad:
Africans has a special love for nature and very creative. Banana has a lot of usefulness here in Africa, not just banana but nature it self