A Quieter Step Toward a More Thoughtful Future
Nala Nana is born from a simple belief, that what we discard can still hold value.
Crafted from banana fibre blended yarn, this collection transforms agricultural remnants into refined footwear, in collaboration with Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM).
What was once left behind after harvest is carefully reimagined into something wearable, something purposeful, something enduring.
Prof. Madya Dr. Mohd Nazrul Roslan
Faculty of Engineering Technology, UTHM
From What Is Left Behind
After the harvest, the banana trunk is often left to return to the earth. But within it lies a quiet strength, the natural fibres that can be gently drawn out and given new life. Nala Nana begins here in the overlooked, in the discarded, in the forgotten.
A Slow Transformation: Collected With Intention
Harvest
Banana pseudostems are collected after harvesting
Extract
Fibres are carefully stripped from the stem
Clean
Natural gums and stiffness are removed for softer fibres
Dry
Fibres are dried naturally to maintain durability
Grade
Fibres are sorted by length, color and fineness
Spin
Fibres are blended and spun into yarn
Knit
The yarn is transformed into flexible fabric for shoes
More Than A Material. A Mindset.
Nala Nana is a reminder that beauty can come from restraint, and that progress does not always need to be loud.
Flexible movement
Tear resistance
Better durability
Consistent texture
Lightweight comfort
Refined appearance
One Pair, One Tree
We use Musa textilis (Abaca) — a naturally strong fibre known for its quiet resilience and refined texture.