Banana Paper Manufacturing Without Machine

Banana Fiber Paper Manufacturing Process:

Handmade Banana tree Paper making is an environment-friendly and nonhazardous method. The paper made with tree wood uses more chemicals.

The industrial method of paper making is highly polluting, using gallons of water and chemicals to form pulp. we found an alternative to plastic and traditional paper.

We need to stop the use of non-renewable, non-degradable materials.

How do you make banana paper?

Separate the Layer of Banana bark.
Then cut the bark layers into 1-2 inches pieces.
And cook them for around 2 hours.
Use a stainless steel pot for cooking—cooked fiber with water.
Wash them and use a mixer or mechanized beater for pulping.
Mix the pulp with some water in a tray or horizontal tank.
With the help of mold and deckle form a sheet of paper.
The GSM of paper depends on the pulp and water ratio.
Sun dry the sheet.
Your first handmade tree-free paper is ready.

Banana Fiber as an alternative paper

Tons of banana stems generate waste every year.

The banana stem fiber is the best alternative to replace plastic and paper.

The banana growth plantation will increase the yearly banana stem waste. So convert this waste into wealth by extracting the fibers.
Workers manually and mechanically extract banana stem fiber. The manual process produces a very low quantity, and the banana fiber extraction machine quickly performs the mechanical process.

India is the world’s largest banana producer with an annual production of 24.8 million tonnes. It accounts for 13% of the total area under production and 33% of the production of fruits. Within India, Maharashtra has the highest productivity of 65.70 metric tonnes /ha. against a national average of 30.5 tonnes/ha.

Why is banana paper better than normal paper?

It has a shelf life of over 100 years. Which makes it the strongest long fiber ever found among natural fibers.

It can be folded for as many as 3,000 times. It can use currency and value-able documents.

Less water is required for manufacturing.

It is stronger than normal paper.

Banana Fiber Paper uses

Manufacturers use it for making disposable dishes, paper cups, disposable glasses, and carry bags.
Also used for Men’s as well as ladies’ wallets.
It is used for making handicrafts and home decor.
It is used for currency notes in Germany and a trial run in India.
Designers used this for printing business cards and greeting cards, beautiful visiting cards, and wedding cards.
This paper is used for making gift boxes, notebook covers, and drawing paper.
It is best for sanitary towels and diapers.
Benign paper uses this paper for booklamps to replace the wood.
Use for filter paper, pen stands, photo frames, and lampshades, etc.
Use this paper for writing and painting.
Used to store food and to serve foodstuffs.
Artists use it for various handicrafts and arts.

Banana papercraft

some examples are the Banana Paper Book lampshade,

Booklight for reading,

Small book lamp,

Book and Lamp,

Folding Night Lampshade,

LED Booklamp,

Mini Table Lampshade,

Ceiling Lampshade for Bedroom,

Tree-free Paper Mens Wallet.