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 * About Us
    * Project Team

 * Project Details
 * Banana Fiber Value Addition
 * Partnerships
 * Resources
 * News
 * Get Involved
 * FAQs
 * Contact




TEXTILES WITH BANANA FIBRE INNOVATION

Empowering a sustainable future with innovative banana fibre solutions,
bridging the gap between global fibre demand
and environmental responsibility.
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OUR IMPACT

Banatex-EA is designed to have a significant positive impact on local
communities

INCOME GENERATION

Farmers receive direct income from selling banana stems, providing a new revenue
source.

CAPACITY BUILDING

Offering training on best practices for banana cultivation, disease management,
and environmental sustainability.

INSURANCE PACKAGES

Providing insurance to mitigate risks related to crop failure or adverse weather
conditions.

EXTENSION SERVICES

Delivering farm extension services to improve overall agricultural productivity.
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ABOUT BANATEX-EA

Banatex-EA: A Commitment to a Greener Tomorrow
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PRODUCTION OBJECTIVE

The primary goal is to produce high-quality, spinnable banana fibers using
specialized extraction processes and equipment developed by our consortium
partner, the National Textile University of Pakistan. By refining these
techniques and involving textile mills and suppliers, the project aims to
commercialize the product and create a new value chain within the textile
industry.

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ECONOMIC OBJECTIVE

Banatex-EA seeks to enhance local economic opportunities and community
livelihoods by empowering and training local farmers to supply banana stems. By
providing farm extension services and purchasing stems that are typically
discarded, the project offers farmers an additional income stream.



ABOUT BANATEX-EA

Banatex-EA (Banana Textiles in East Africa) is an innovative project aimed at
bridging the gap between global fiber demand and supply by promoting a
sustainable transition to alternative fibers—specifically, banana fibers.
Spearheaded by Busitema University in Uganda, under the leadership of Dr. Edwin
Kamalha, the project focuses on harnessing the untapped potential of banana
plants to produce sustainable textiles.

The BanaTex-EA project has been awarded a grant fund through the Sustainable
Manufacturing and Environmental Pollution (SMEP) Programme. The SMEP programme,
funded by UK International Development (FCDO), is implemented in partnership
with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This
support allows the project to expand its research, development, and production
efforts, paving the way for sustainable textile solutions in East Africa and
contributing to global environmental sustainability.


WHAT WE DO

Innovating Banana Fiber Production


PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

At Banatex-EA, environmental conservation is at the heart of what we do. We are
deeply committed to promoting environmental sustainability through innovative
practices that not only benefit the...


BUILDING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

Collaboration is key to our success at Banatex-EA. Building strategic
partnerships enables us to leverage expertise, resources, and networks to
advance our mission of promoting sustainable textile...


DRIVING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACT

Our work at Banatex-EA extends beyond fiber production to create meaningful
economic and social change. By integrating sustainable practices with community
development, we aim to drive positive...


INNOVATING BANANA FIBER PRODUCTION

Banatex-EA is at the forefront of transforming agricultural waste into valuable
textile resources. By innovating banana fiber production, we aim to create
sustainable alternatives to traditional...


EMPOWERING LOCAL COMMUNITIES

At Banatex-EA, we are committed to creating shared value by directly involving
local communities in our operations. Empowering local communities is at the
heart of our mission, as we believe that...


PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

At Banatex-EA, environmental conservation is at the heart of what we do. We are
deeply committed to promoting environmental sustainability through innovative
practices that not only benefit the...


BUILDING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

Collaboration is key to our success at Banatex-EA. Building strategic
partnerships enables us to leverage expertise, resources, and networks to
advance our mission of promoting sustainable textile...


DRIVING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACT

Our work at Banatex-EA extends beyond fiber production to create meaningful
economic and social change. By integrating sustainable practices with community
development, we aim to drive positive...


INNOVATING BANANA FIBER PRODUCTION

Banatex-EA is at the forefront of transforming agricultural waste into valuable
textile resources. By innovating banana fiber production, we aim to create
sustainable alternatives to traditional...


EMPOWERING LOCAL COMMUNITIES

At Banatex-EA, we are committed to creating shared value by directly involving
local communities in our operations. Empowering local communities is at the
heart of our mission, as we believe that...


PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

At Banatex-EA, environmental conservation is at the heart of what we do. We are
deeply committed to promoting environmental sustainability through innovative
practices that not only benefit the...


At Banatex-EA, we are pioneering a sustainable transformation in the textile
industry by harnessing the untapped potential of banana fibers. Our work
revolves around three core pillars: innovation in fiber production, community
empowerment, and environmental sustainability.


THERE’S AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLOIT THE FIBERS FOR ECONOMIC GAIN

"There’s an opportunity to support the world in meeting the demand gap we have
in terms of fiber need and demand. This is a good, sustainable alternative as
long as we are not hurting the environment and are benefiting humanity. This is
a good initiative where we can exploit agricultural waste.”

Dr. Edwin Kamalha
Project Head


NEWS AND UPDATES

Latest news updates & articles

GOVERNMENT OKAYS PROJECT TO MAKE CLOTHES OUT OF BANANA FIBRE

Though many Ugandans have known banana plants as an exquisite source of food on
their plate, many...
 


CURRENT ACTIVITIES AND STATUS

The project is in its inception phase, with several planned and ongoing
activities;
 * 01 Consortium On-boarding Meeting
 * 02 Stakeholder Engagement
 * 03 Onboarding Banana Farmers
 * 04 Procurement of Equipment
 * 05 Site Preparation and Factory Design
 * 06 Enrollment of Research Students and Recruitment of Key Project Staff

Successfully held to establish collaboration among partners held September 20-23
in Kampala to engage stakeholders and finalize project plans.
Ongoing efforts to involve key stakeholders, including government agencies,
industry partners, and local communities.
Profiling and contracting farmers in regions near project sites, such as
Namanve, Kayunga, and Gayaza, to supply banana stems.
Acquiring extraction and processing machinery, including medium-scale fiber
extractors, to enhance production capacity.
Setting up facilities for fiber extraction, processing, and eventual textile
production.
Supporting master’s and Ph.D. students in related research areas and hiring
essential project personnel.
The BanaTex-EA project has been awarded a grant fund through the Sustainable
Manufacturing and Environmental Pollution (SMEP) Programme. The SMEP programme
is funded by UK International Development and implemented in partnership with UN
Trade and Development (UNCTAD).



CONTACT INFORMATION

 * Address:
   Banatex-EA,
   Busitema University,
   Tororo,
   Uganda.
 * Phone: +256-776-911554
 * Mail: edwinkam11@gmail.com


PARTNERSHIPS

 * SMEP Progamme
 * Busitema University
 * National Textile University (NTU), Pakistan
 * Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
 * The Technical University of Kenya (TU-K)
 * TEXFAD
 * Moi University
 * Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development (PIBID)
 * FreakinFuture
 * Project Duration and Funding

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