International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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Volume: 12 Issue: 08 | Aug 2025
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“Exploration of Banana Fiber in Yarn Manufacturing for Economical
Clothing Solutions” Er. S. Arulselvan1, Dr. K. Senthil Kumar2, Ms. M. Sasmita Fatima3 1Project investigator, COO- AIC NIFTTEA & Head Technical NIFTTEA Knitwear Fashion Institute, Tirupur, India 2CEO- AIC NIFTTE, NIFTTEA Knitwear Fashion Institute, Tirupur, India
3 Research Associate AIC NIFTTEA3, NIFTTEA Knitwear Fashion Institute, Tirupur, India
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Abstract - Sustainability has become a widely recognized
cultivation of natural fibers from both plants and animals often relies on hazardous pesticides and chemical fertilizers to improve yield and quality. Many of these substances are toxic, non-biodegradable, and disrupt the physical environment. This imbalance in natural systems contributes to drought conditions, rising temperatures, and intensified global warming [1]. Therefore, there is an increasing need for the environmental protection which pushes for sustainability in the textile industry. Thus, eco-friendly and biodegradable fibers have emerged as a vital alternative to synthetic materials. While conventional natural fibers such as cotton, jute, and silk dominate textile applications, nonconventional alternatives such as banana, pineapple, and ramie remain underutilized due to limited familiarity and processing challenges. Among these, banana pseudostem fiber shows significant promise owing to its abundance, historical relevance in India and East Asia, and its potential for sustainable textile production [2].
concept in response to pressing environmental challenges, including global warming, pollution, and the decline of wildlife populations. These concerns have led to the emergence of ecoconscious initiatives, including the development of green products, carbon footprint reduction, use of recycled materials, and production of eco-friendly goods. This research investigates the use of banana pseudostem fibers, which are sourced from agricultural, as sustainable solution for agricultural waste dumping. The banana pseudostem are usually discarded as waste after the fruits are harvest. These stems take 3–4 months to decompose, which farmers are unwilling to wait for, so they dispose of them, often leading to landfill accumulation. This research proposes a solution to help farmers to supplement their income by utilizing the waste from banana stems. The banana stems were collected from the farmers near Tirupur and Coimbatore. Then the collected banana stems were mechanically processed to extract fiber, and the extracted fiber undergoes an optimization process. The optimized fibers were blended with cotton for better performance and quality. To produce quality yarns, three types of spinning techniques were used, and the resultant yarns were thoroughly tested for overall performance, uniformity, and tensile strength. The best spinning technique was determined by comparative analysis. Then the resultant yarns are prepared for fabrication. The yarns were converted into knitted fabric using circular and flat knitting. These results highlight how agricultural waste fibers can support environmental sustainability and enhance the economic value of textile production.
India stands as the world’s leading producer of bananas, dedicating approximately 830,000 hectares to their cultivation. This extensive agricultural activity yields approximately 51.18 million metric tons of pseudostem waste annually. However, the fiber extracted from banana plants is notably rigid and lacks cohesion, making it unsuitable for conventional textile applications. Of this, an estimated 550,000 tons of agricultural residue could be viably utilized each year for fiber extraction, offering a pathway to enhance both economic growth and environmental sustainability in the agricultural and textile sectors. Globally, the textile industry was valued at approximately $1 trillion in 2021, with projections estimating growth to $1.4 trillion by 2030. However, the sector also faces growing scrutiny due to its substantial environmental footprint consuming, 93 billion cubic meters of water and emitting 1.2 billion tons of greenhouse gases annually [3]. Leveraging this fiber not only addresses environmental waste disposal issues but also offers rural farmers an opportunity to supplement their income. Despite its current use in cottage industries, banana fiber suffers from poor spinnability and rigidity, which limit its textile applications. This research investigates the feasibility of transforming banana stem waste into usable textile fibers by addressing pliability challenges through optimized spinning
Key Words: Banana fibre, Banana yarn, Sustainable textile,
1.INTRODUCTION During the Industrial Revolution, synthetic materials and chemical innovations were developed to enhance efficiency and meet the growing demands of textile production. However, the textile industry has become a major contributor to environmental degradation, particularly through water and soil pollution. Textile manufacturing processes release various chemicals and fumes that contaminate natural resources. Additionally, the
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