190 grams Fair Trade Handspun Recycled Banana Fiber Yarn, 135 Yards

Description

This skein of premium handspun recycled banana fiber yarn weighs about 190 grams (6.7 ounces) and is 130 - 140 yards. This is the only skein currently available in this color combination. Compared to my other banana fiber yarn, this skein is a bit bulkier in size.

Recycled banana fiber yarn is similar in appearance to recycled silk yarn, in fact it is often called banana silk. However, it does not contain any silk fiber – it is made from banana trees, using sustainable methods that do not harm the tree. Banana fiber is used in Nepal and India to make cheap woven fabric. This recycled yarn was made by a women’s collective in Nepal that collects banana fabric waste from textile factories and hand-spins it into yarn. Your purchase helps these women escape poverty and send their children to school.

Because it is handspun, the thickness and twist of this yarn vary slightly throughout the skein. I recommend handwashing separately in cold water with a gentle detergent; it may not be completely colorfast, especially the first time it is washed.

See my other listings for banana fiber yarn in other color combinations. About 2000 to 2400 grams of yarn will fit into a Priority Mail Flat Rate Box, which ships anywhere in the US, insured, for just $12.

Please note, the shipping fees quoted below are for USPS First Class, a slow but cost-efficient method for small parcels. I can also ship by Priority Mail for a small additional fee. International buyers: convo me for a shipping quote if your country is not listed below, if you need Priority service, or if you'd like to purchase multiple items.

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Added on Oct 30, 2009

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United States	$2.75 USD	$1.80 USD
Australia	$7.32 USD	$7.32 USD
Canada	$3.05 USD	$3.05 USD
Finland	$7.32 USD	$7.32 USD
Norway	$7.32 USD	$7.32 USD
Spain	$7.32 USD	$7.32 USD
Sweden	$7.32 USD	$7.32 USD
United Kingdom	$7.32 USD	$7.32 USD

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