Development and Production of Banana Yarns for Woven Quality Fabrics in Benue State

Abstract

In this paper, we present the production process and unique properties of banana yarn, a material that is ideal for weaving lightweight fabrics. The production process involves several stages, including peeling, retting, drying, grouping, carding, and spinning, each of which contributes to the mechanical properties of the yarn. These properties, such as the title of the yarn (tex), the strength of the breaking load (cN), coefficient of variation (%), tenacity (CN/tex), and elongation at break (%), are used to describe and classify the yarn. Banana yarn is known for its eco-friendliness, as it is biodegradable and sustainable. Furthermore, its excellent absorption and strength properties make it a promising alternative to synthetic yarns in the production of woven fabrics.