Green Banana Paper sustainably manufactures world-class vegan products made from agricultural banana waste bought from local farmers after the banana fruit harvest in Kosrae, Micronesia. All products feature banana fiber paper, a naturally beautiful and strong plant-based material, which are fashioned into banana paper wallets, custom business cards, greeting cards. Artist paper is also available.
In the paper making process the fibers fuse together on a microscopic level to create a 'leather-like' paper material that is lightweight, tear-resistant, and biodegradable. Paper products include mixed banana fibers (25% banana fiber / 75% recycled paper) and pure banana fibers. They are acid-free and of archival quality .
Banana paper is less supple than leather, which may limit its role as a true leather replacement for shoes, handbags and other accessories.
Glossiness: Matte.
Translucence: 0-50%.
Texture: Medium.
Hardness: Soft.
Acoustics: Moderate.
Odor: None.
Fire resistance: Good.
UV resistance: Good.
Weather resistance: Good.
Scratch resistance: Good.
Chemical resistance: Poor.
Weight: Light.
Renewable: Yes.
Recyclable: Yes.
Biodegradable
Vegan leather
Weather resistant
Book arts
Ideation material