GO BANANAS

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BACKGROUND

We have long contemplated this desire and have come to the conclusion that; yes, we want to create this product, but we will make sure it is not just another cotton T-shirt on the market. Therefore, we are now launching The Banana T-shirt – a T-shirt made from by-products of banana cultivation in India. The material consists of 60% banana agri-waste and 40% organic cotton. Both are durable natural materials, sewn together into a loose and flexible fit with good sleeve length and a slightly narrower neckline (compared to our wool and silk t-shirts).

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  • customer asks about allergies and t-shirt material

HYPOALLERGENIC

Banana fibers have many similarities with cotton fibers:

  • They are soft
  • Highly Absorbent
  • Biodegradable
  • Hypoallergenic

But banana fibers differ from cotton in cultivation:

  • No impact on the climate
  • Uses 60% more of each plant for production
  • Requires little water
  • No fertilizer needed
  • No chemicals needed for growth
  • No chemicals in the production process
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  • customer asks about banana fiber

MATERIALS

Innovation is often associated with technology that elevates electronics and digital solutions to new heights. The production of this t-shirt is innovation that is not only impressive but also contributes to driving the textile industry in a better direction. The t-shirt is made of 60% banana agri-waste and 40% organic cotton. "Agri-waste" refers to residual products from banana cultivation (specifically, the leaves of the tree) that are traditionally burned after the bananas are harvested. PYRATEX® has found a way to convert these fibers into textile fibers instead, thereby saving the planet from CO2 emissions.


ABOUT PYRATEX®
PYRATEX® was born in 2014, with the mission to replace synthetic textiles with new natural and recycled alternatives. It was initiated with an R&D path by collaborating with various European textile institutes with the idea of developing biobased fabrics, bringing performance and well-being to the wearer. After 4 years of R&D to develop the first PYRATEX® fabrics and set up a European supply chain for the production of these materials they initiated their first collaborations with brands.

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  • customer thinks the price is high for the t-shirt
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SEE THE BANANA T-SHIRTS HERE

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