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Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Banofi Leather is an Indian materials innovation company focused on developing sustainable, plant-based alternatives to conventional leather. The company produces its proprietary material, Ban-o-Fi, using banana crop waste sourced from farmers, transforming agricultural residue into a high-value, eco-friendly material. By replacing resource-intensive animal leather and plastic-based synthetic leather, Banofi aims to significantly reduce water consumption, carbon emissions, and toxic chemical usage associated with traditional leather production. Founded with a strong emphasis on circular economy principles, Banofi Leather works closely with agricultural communities to create additional income streams while minimizing environmental impact. Its plant-based leather is designed to be durable, versatile, and suitable for applications across fashion accessories, footwear, furniture upholstery, automotive interiors, and packaging. The company has gained international recognition for its innovation, sustainability focus, and social impact, positioning Banofi Leather as a promising contributor to the global shift toward responsible and sustainable materials.
Jinali Pranabh Mody
Founder & CEO
Operating since 2022
11–50 Members
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Sustainable Materials
Fashion & Apparel Industry
Banofi Leather: sustainable, vegan, plant-based, eco-friendly, innovative, ethical, versatile, award-winning.
Upcycling Banana Crop Waste Banofi sources agricultural residues, primarily banana plant stems and fibers, that would otherwise be discarded or burned, transforming them into a raw material for leather production. This reduces waste while creating value from by-products.
Fiber Extraction and Processing Fibers are mechanically and chemically extracted from banana stems using environmentally friendly processes that preserve fiber strength and flexibility, forming the foundational structure of the material.
Eco-friendly Binding Techniques Banofi uses natural adhesives and minimal synthetic compounds to bind fibers into sheets, ensuring the material remains durable, flexible, and largely biodegradable.
Layering and Compression Technology The extracted fibers are layered and compressed under controlled temperature and pressure conditions to achieve leather-like thickness, texture, and toughness comparable to traditional leather.
Surface Finishing and Texture Enhancement Advanced finishing techniques are applied to give the material smoothness, grain patterns, and color variations, making it visually and tactilely similar to premium leather.
Water- and Chemical-Efficient Process The entire manufacturing method significantly reduces water consumption and eliminates toxic chemicals such as chromium salts typically used in conventional tanning.
Customization and Material Versatility Banofi’s techniques allow customization of thickness, color, texture, and flexibility, enabling applications across fashion, furniture, automotive interiors, and packaging industries.
Quality Testing and Validation Every batch undergoes rigorous physical and chemical testing by third-party labs (TÜV, SGS) for tear strength, adhesion, durability, and safety, ensuring consistency and commercial viability.
Certificates & compliances
1 USDA Bio preferred
2 TUV
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