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Founder & CEO
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Hannes Schoenegger, born in Innsbruck, Austria is co-founder and CEO of Swiss bag brand QWSTION and it’s «spin-off» company Bananatex®, which represents a self developed, fully circular textile made from 100 % banana fibres. QWSTION has been making bags and everyday goods from plants since 2008 – ones that unite responsibility with functionality and timeless aesthetics. The efforts have been honoured with several international awards for innovation in sustainability and outstanding material development, including a Cradle to Cradle Gold Certification. Besides for QWSTION bags, Bananatex® has already been used by major global brands for furniture, footwear and accessory applications.

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