Dear sir/madam,
wanted information on training programs for banana fibre extraction process and banana products manufacturing
Thnaks in advance
Entire banana plant excellent source of highly valuable raw materials for other industries by recycling agricultural waste . Banana plant part such as peels, leaves, pseudostem, stalk and inflorescence in various food and non-food applications serving as thickening agent, coloring and flavor, alternative source for macro and micronutrients, nutraceuticals, livestock feed, natural fibers, and sources of natural bioactive compounds and bio-fertilizers.
Physical properties of banana fiber is similar to that of bamboo fiber and ramie fiber , but the fineness and spin ability is better than two .A highly strong fiber , smaller elongation and having ashiny appearance depending upon the extracting process .
Some of the properties of banana fiber are : light weight , absorbs and releases moisture very fast , bio degradable and eco friendly fiber and it can spun through almost all the methods of spinning i.e. ring spinning , open-end spinning , bast fiber spinning , semi worsted spinning etc .
In India banana fiber is mostly used to make handloom fabrics , saree and some handicrafts . But it can used to make composites , paper etc.
If you are choosing to get into banana fiber based value addition business , then pick up an innovation virgin product . Banana fiber based handicrafts to crowded , weaving fabric is safer alternative.
To acquire knowledge contact following organisations .
1. Bhartiya Bahuuddeshiya Khadi and Gramodhyog Shikshan Sanstha, Wardha ,MH
2. Eco Green Unit "Sugandavanam" Sethumadai, Pollachi TK,Coimbatore Dist, TN
3. Sri Achu Fibres, Perundurai Road,Erode , TN
4. National Research Centre for Banana , Tiruchirapalli , TN
5. SSKJ Trading , Tiruchirappalli , TN
6. Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat,
7. Tamilnadu Agricultural University , Coimbatore , TN
