The National Textile University Faisalabad (NTUF) has been granted patent on its innovative technology for development of spinnable fibers from the waste of banana tree.
A spokesman for the university said here on Friday that in a groundbreaking stride towards textile innovation, the National Textile University applied for the official acceptance of patent, “A Method for the Preparation of Spinnable Banana Fibers, ” on May 19, 2023.
However, the pioneering invention was granted on October 23, 2023. ‘It guarantees exclusivity for the next 20 years and marks a new era in sustainable textile production’, he added.
He said that this inventive breakthrough, developed by Dr. Faheem Ahmed, Dr. Sheraz Ahmed, Dr. Yasir Nawab, and Dr. Muzammil Hussain, under the Higher Education Commission (HEC) funded project (GCF-63 KnowTex), was set to reshape the textile industry by introducing a novel method for producing spinnable banana fibers from plant waste with enhanced softness, fineness, and improved properties.
‘This
patent represents the culmination of extensive research and innovation in the field of sustainable textiles’, he said, adding that this creative process comprises several critical steps, not only contributing to the development of spinnable banana fibers but also having the potential to pave the way for eco-friendly, high-performance fabrics.