The 5th Philippine Silk Summit is set to feature a showcase of local weavers' skills that will emphasize the importance of sustainable practices in the silk value industry on Feb. 29. (Silk Reeling in the Silk Innovation Hub in Kalinga launched in 2022 / Photo from DOST-PTRI) In a statement issued...
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) launched the Fostering the Revitalization of Nascent Textile Innovation Ecosystems in the Region (FRONTIER) program, which aims to rejuvenate the local textile industry and create opportunities, particularly...
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) joined forces with the Army Support Command (ASCom) to develop combat uniforms made from locally sourced and sustainable materials like bamboo, banana fiber, and Philippine cotton. Photo from DOST As part of...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced on Wednesday, Aug. 16, is set to launch the amended Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for Republic Act (R.A.) No. 9242, or the Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) Law on Aug. 30. MB file photo The said law prescribes the use of Philippine tropical...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) called on government agencies to use Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) for employee uniforms to instill patriotism and nationalism among public officials and employees. DOST-PTRI Officer-in-Charge Dr. Julius Leaño Jr. (second from left) and CSC Assistant...
2022 Tela Conference presents the state of Philippine tropical fabrics Through the Malacanang Proclamation 313 in 2012, January is observed as the Philippine Tropical Fabrics month, a time to recognize the beauty of locally produced fabrics and also to raise awareness about the use of natural...
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) has signed a memorandum of agreement with Villa Socorro Farm (VSF) in Pagsanjan, Laguna for the processing of saba trunks into textile material. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy”...
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Terra Verde Ecofarm Inc. (TVEI) to forge a partnership on the production of bamboo textiles through the agency’s bamboo fiber extraction technology....
Check out these sustainable and practical processes featuring Philippine textiles Pantone Color Institute 's selection of hues couldn't be more fitting with this year's current state. While we recuperate from the challenges of the past year, the color authority provides a hopeful view for the rest...
