Banana top

Item

Identifier

2025.079

Title

Banana top

Description

This is a ligno-cellulosic fiber obtained from the stem of the banana plant. Due to its lightweight and comfortable hand, banana fiber is popular in Japan for use in summer wear as well as traditional kimono and kamishimo garments. Due to its relative strength, Banana fiber is used in currency paper, maritime ropes and cables and as a packing material for agricultural goods. Banana fiber blends easily with cotton and other natural fibers.

Subject

natural fiber; fiber; fibers; plant material

Source

Purchased from The Woolery

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