October 13, 2025

🌿 Ecofiber Pakistan — Turning Nature into Sustainable Innovation ♻️ What is Banana Fibre? Banana fibre is one of the world’s strongest and most eco-friendly natural fibres — extracted from the stem of the banana plant after fruit harvest.Instead of letting these stems go to waste, Ecofiber Pakistan transforms them into valuable, biodegradable materials used across multiple industries worldwide. 🌍 Why Banana Fibre Matters Every banana stem yields 800–1000 grams of clean fibre that is: 100% biodegradable and renewable Stronger than bamboo fibre yet softer than jute Resistant to water, fire, and salt Ideal for creating sustainable alternatives to plastic and synthetic fibres 🧵 Textile & Fashion Elegant. Sustainable. Unique.Banana fibre blends beautifully with cotton, silk, and jute — creating breathable, durable fabrics used for: Handwoven scarves, stoles, and dresses Upholstery, table linen, and curtains Fashion accessories and eco-leather alternatives Buyer Markets: Japan, France, UK, USA 👜 Handicrafts & Lifestyle Products Our artisans craft beauty from waste — producing eco-friendly: Bags, baskets, and purses Table runners, mats, and gift packaging Decorative ropes, wall art, and handmade paper Popular in: UAE, Europe, and eco-lifestyle stores worldwide 🪵 Paper & Pulp Banana fibre pulp makes high-quality paper for: Stationery, invitation cards, and envelopes Certificates, eco-notebooks, and wrapping paper Industrial use as insulation and composite paper Used in: India, China, and the United States ⚙️ Composites & Industrial Innovation Banana fibre’s tensile strength makes it a powerful replacement for glass fibre and synthetics.Used for: Car interiors, dashboards, and panels Building boards, helmets, and bio-plastics Erosion-control mats and geotextiles Emerging buyers: Germany, Turkey, and Japan 👟 Footwear & Household Utilities Shoes, belts, and eco-fabric linings Brushes, ropes, mats, and insulation material Markets: South Asia, Africa, Europe 🧴 Health, Beauty & Packaging With the world moving toward zero waste, banana fibre offers: Biodegradable packaging Filters and absorbent pads Activated carbon fibre for purification and cosmetics Growing demand in: USA, France, and Singapore 🌾 Ecofiber Pakistan — Our Mission From farm to factory, we work directly with banana growers and rural workers to create green income sources, reduce agricultural waste, and build a cleaner planet. “We believe sustainability begins where waste ends.” 📞 Connect with Us Ecofiber PakistanPart of ApnaThatta.com📍 Thatta District, Sindh, Pakistan🌐 Email: info@apnathatta.com📦 Partnerships • Exports • Collaborations Welcome

🧵 1. Textile & Fashion Industry Main uses: Hand-woven fabrics (sarees, scarves, eco-fashion garments) Blended yarns with cotton, jute, silk, or polyester for durability and softness Upholstery and home décor textiles (curtains, cushion covers) Buyer markets:Japan 🇯🇵, India 🇮🇳, UK 🇬🇧, France 🇫🇷, USA 🇺🇸Reason: Strong interest in sustainable, biodegradable fibres. 👜 2. Handicrafts & Lifestyle Products Main uses: Bags, purses, wallets, baskets, mats, wall hangings Table runners, gift packaging, eco-wrapping paper Banana fibre ropes and cords for decoration Buyer markets:Europe (especially France, Netherlands, Portugal), and UAE (for gift and craft sectors). 🪵 3. Paper & Pulp Industry Main uses: Handmade paper (used for stationery, wedding cards, certificates) Industrial paper (used for insulation and wrapping) Blending with recycled paper for eco-products Buyer markets:India, China, Indonesia, and USA (eco-stationery trend). 🌾 4. Composites & Industrial Applications Main uses: Reinforcement fibre in biodegradable composites and automobile interiors Replacement for glass fibre in lightweight boards, panels, helmets, and car doors Geotextiles (used in erosion control and soil reinforcement) Buyer markets:Germany, Japan, USA, Turkey — where green composites and automotive materials are growing. 👟 5. Footwear & Accessories Main uses: Shoe uppers, soles, insoles, and linings Watch straps and eco-leather alternatives Buyer markets:Italy, Spain, France — eco-fashion hubs. 🧽 6. Household & Utility Products Main uses: Cleaning brushes, mops, scrubbers Coir-like applications (ropes, mats, brushes) Insulating materials for walls or ceilings Buyer markets:South Asia, UAE, and Africa (due to affordability and biodegradability). 🧴 7. Health, Beauty & Packaging Main uses: Biodegradable packaging and sachets Pads, napkins, and filters (non-woven uses) Activated carbon fibre from banana waste for filters and purifiers Buyer markets:USA, France, and Singapore — especially for cosmetic and packaging companies seeking plastic-free materials. 🌍 Summary Table Sector Main Product Examples Key Buyer Regions Textiles & Fashion Scarves, blended yarn, home décor Japan, France, UK Handicrafts Bags, mats, baskets UAE, Europe Paper & Pulp Eco-paper, stationery India, China, USA Composites Boards, car panels, helmets Germany, Turkey, Japan Footwear & Accessories Shoes, straps, belts Italy, Spain Household Ropes, brushes, mats South Asia, Africa Health & Packaging  sectors). 🪵 3. Paper & Pulp Industry Main uses: Handmade paper (used for stationery, wedding cards, certificates) Industrial paper (used for insulation and wrapping) Blending with recycled paper for eco-products Buyer markets:India, China, Indonesia, and USA (eco-stationery trend). 🌾 4. Composites & Industrial Applications Main uses: Reinforcement fibre in biodegradable composites and automobile interiors Replacement for glass fibre in lightweight boards, panels, helmets, and car doors Geotextiles (used in erosion control and soil reinforcement) Buyer markets:Germany, Japan, USA, Turkey — where green composites and automotive materials are growing. 👟 5. Footwear & Accessories Main uses: Shoe uppers, soles, insoles, and linings Watch straps and eco-leather alternatives Buyer markets:Italy, Spain, France — eco-fashion hubs. 🧽 6. Household & Utility Products Main uses: Cleaning brushes, mops, scrubbers Coir-like applications (ropes, mats, brushes) Insulating materials for walls or ceilings Buyer markets:South Asia, UAE, and Africa (due to affordability and biodegradability). 🧴 7. Health, Beauty & Packaging Main uses: Biodegradable packaging and sachets Pads, napkins, and filters (non-woven uses) Activated carbon fibre from banana waste for filters and purifiers Buyer markets:USA, France, and Singapore — especially for cosmetic and packaging companies seeking plastic-free materials. 🌍 Summary Table Sector Main Product Examples Key Buyer Regions Textiles & Fashion Scarves, blended yarn, home décor Japan, France, UK Handicrafts Bags, mats, baskets UAE, Europe Paper & Pulp Eco-paper, stationery India, China, USA Composites Boards, car panels, helmets Germany, Turkey, Japan Footwear & Accessories Shoes, straps, belts Italy, Spain Household Ropes, brushes, mats

Importers of Banana Fibre — Key Countries These are countries that show up often in banana fibre import data: Country Notes / Trade Info United States One of the largest importers of banana fibre. Volza+3Volza+3Zauba+3 United Arab Emirates Another major importer. Volza+2Volza+2 France Frequently among top destinations. Volza+1 China Appears in recent periods as a growing importer. Volza+2Zauba+2 Singapore Listed under certain HS codes. TradeVision Netherlands Shows up in HSN based import data. TradeVision+2Volza+2 Pakistan Appears in lists of banana fibre importers. Volza+1 India Though also a major exporter, it is listed among importers in some data. importer.tradeford.com+1 UK Listed among importers in some trade directories. bangladesh.tradeford.com+1 Philippines Shows up in importers list for banana fibre and related handicrafts. bangladesh.tradeford.com+1