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From banana waste to fashion: the Taiwanese firm trying to revolutionise the clothing industry

The company creates garment from the middle joint of the banana plant, which is normally discarded and left in the field after harvest.

Ayman Ragab
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Nelson Yang has peeled away obstacles to reveal a bold new fashion vision by transforming banana waste into fashionable clothing. He established a factory that takes discarded parts of banana plants and crushes them to extract fibres that can be woven into garments. The innovative approach not only reduces waste but also paves the way for a more sustainable future for the industry.

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