Banana Leather Bag

AgricultureAgriTech

"Our material is designed as a sustainable alternative to conventional animal leather and fossil-based synthetic leather used across multiple industries. The primary use cases include fashion accessories such as bags, wallets, and belts; footwear components including uppers and trims; and upholstery applications for furniture and automotive interiors. Brands and manufacturers integrate our banana fiber–based material into their existing production lines with minimal process changes, enabling seamless adoption. Beyond industrial use, our solution creates value at the farm level by utilizing large volumes of post-harvest banana stems that currently generate no income and require farmers to pay for clearing and disposal. By sourcing this agricultural waste, we reduce farmers’ post-harvest management costs and generate additional income, while creating rural employment in waste collection, preprocessing, and material manufacturing. The use case combines environmental impact, economic inclusion, and industrial scalability—making sustainable materials accessible not only to premium brands but also to mass-market manufacturers."

Website : https://banhide.com/

Current Status: Early revenues

Business Model: B2B

Product Description

"Our product is a high-performance, plant-based leather alternative developed from agricultural banana stem fiber. Using proprietary formulations and processing methods, banana fibers are extracted, treated, and engineered into a durable, flexible, and aesthetically versatile material that meets the functional requirements of leather applications.


The material is designed to be lightweight, strong, and customizable in thickness, texture, and finish, allowing it to be tailored for different end-use requirements. Compared to conventional leather and synthetic alternatives, our product offers a lower environmental footprint while maintaining performance and cost competitiveness.


By transforming abundant banana agricultural waste into a value-added biomaterial, our product enables circular manufacturing, reduces reliance on resource-intensive raw materials, and supports sustainable livelihoods—positioning it as a scalable solution for the future of materials."