One thing about ISTO. is that we never settle. So when it came to finding the fabric of the future, we looked further.
The task: something innovative. Natural. Durable.

There was only one man for the job. An explorer and visionary with a deep sense of direction. Easily distracted… but fully committed. He went into the unknown and came back home with a plan.

The world’s first technical fabric made purely from Abacá banana plants, grown in the Philippines without irrigation or chemicals. Developed by Swiss bag brand QWSTION, and produced in collaboration with local farmers and yarn specialists in the Philippines and Taiwan, it represents the intersection between tradition and innovation.

Bananatex® is a durable, plastic-free fabric made entirely from agricultural waste. With full supply chain transparency and circular design from the ground up. It features a soft, waxy finish, a strong hand feel, and an explorer’s state of mind. Lightweight and naturally biodegradable, this fabric is durable enough for outdoors, but truly easygoing for every day. So naturally, we made two pieces you’ll want to live in:

Modern workwear, made from banana plants. Designed with structure, finished with function. Pockets where you need them. Strength where it matters.

100% Banana Fiber (Abacá)
Natural Corozo Buttons
Three Front Pockets
Regular Fit

Straight fit and a no-nonsense build. Outdoor-wear meets everyday needs. Easy to wear, hard to let go of.

100% Banana Fiber (Abacá)
Natural Corozo Buttons
Relaxed Fit - Straight Cut

For centuries, the banana dressed the forest.
Now it dresses us.