Packaging design from banana sheaths of Banana Tree.

Abstract

Packaging and Thai handicraft products are closely related to the Thai way of life due to the natural environment, geography, and agricultural occupation. Therefore, tools and utensils are created from local materials that can be produced for self-use in order to earn a living and use in daily life by weaving and weaving from strips and strands. The shape of the inventions is created according to the purpose and utility. For example, the utilization of banana sheaths, which is a local wisdom, such as using them as banana ropes to bind various objects. Research on the properties of banana sheaths leads to inventions or products that add value and also help reduce environmental pollution problems. Banana sheath packaging was designed with 2 objectives: 1) to study the problems of the local community; 2) to study information on materials, production processes, and information leading to packaging design concepts; and 3) to design banana sheath packaging that is contemporary. The following are conducted: 1) experiments on the tensile force of banana sheath strands; 2) questionnaires on consumer satisfaction with banana sheath packaging. The results of the tensile force experiments showed that banana sheath strands can withstand a tensile force of approximately 12 kilograms without breaking and can support the weight. This qualitative research was conducted by studying relevant documents and surveying the sample. The research tools included a consumer satisfaction questionnaire on banana sheath packaging. The questionnaire assessed satisfaction. The statistics used for data analysis included means, percentages, and standard deviations. The sample consisted of 50 consumers aged 18-45 years. The research then designed three types of banana sheath packaging. The results showed that Type 1 had an average value ( = 2.78) at a moderate level, followed by Type 2 with an average value ( = 3.27) at a high level, and Type 3 with an average value ( = 4.02) at a high level. Therefore, the results of the study on banana sheath packaging design are another process for studying and developing original materials as a guideline for creating packaging from local wisdom, which leads to sustainable community economic development. The key point of this research is to add value and develop packaging designs for local areas and generate income for people in the community, since packaging produced for food is not coated with chemicals. It may be more susceptible to mold than other types of packaging.