What is it about?
This research analyzes how combining circular economy principles with frugal innovation can drive sustainable fashion using banana pseudostem fiber. The study reviews 120 academic publications and confirms the material’s technical and environmental advantages. The study also highlights that emerging countries are leading research in this area. The findings suggest that valorizing agricultural waste can reduce environmental impacts, create economic opportunities in rural areas, and strengthen local supply chains. Nonetheless, scaling up production remains challenging due to processing costs, limited policies, and low market awareness, highlighting the need for targeted investments.
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Why is it important?
This article shows how banana pseudostem waste can support circular economy and frugal innovation in the textile industry, reducing environmental impacts, generating local income, and enabling sustainable textile materials.
Perspectives
The study highlights opportunities to expand banana pseudostem use in sustainable textiles through advances in processing, scalability, public policies, and the development of circular and inclusive supply chains.
ADRIANA CANTO
Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina
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This page is a summary of: Circular economy and frugal innovation: application of banana pseudostem in the textile industry, Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, April 2026, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/rjta-08-2025-0189.
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