In China they make denim from Abaca banana stalks from the Philippines. Whole process was mesmerizing! ?

Mar 6, 2026 8:46 AM

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That’s bananas

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mesmerAIzing

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No, they are not making "denim". They are making a fabric, that they make pants out of.

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1. AI Crap. 2. It's only Denim if it comes from the Nimes area of France. Otherwise it's just sparkling blue fabric.

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Random fun facts: Abaca fiber is what "manilla envelopes" were named for. Also, ropes made of it were considered the Best for hangings.

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There's too much random shit popping in/out of the picture for me to believe this isn't just AI.

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Looked good until two minutes in, then it stopped making sense, also there was a bit before that where some spiky rollers didn't turn fast enough, that should have been my first clue this was AI generated, also, sewing is still done by people... Sadly but unavoidably

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So much AI in this video. That said, yes. With enough processing, you can turn plant fibers into cloths.

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I mean, that's what cotton is.

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Little bit different in taking banana tree stalks and making cloth and taking cotton puffs and making cloths.

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I agree. Just saying that people have already worn plant-based clothes all their life without thinking about it.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abaca The video is fake, but the stuff IS actually used for textiles. But of a niche product these days, tho

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