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The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) recently spearheaded a four-day yarn deployment and validation activity across seven weaving communities in Ifugao and Mountain Province. Held from November 18 to 21, 2024, the initiative aimed to introduce PTRI-developed cotton yarns to local artisans for field trials, performance evaluation, and feedback gathering. The insights will guide the yarn's refinement and commercialization to better meet the technological demands of weavers.

Ananas Anam, an innovative company that repurposes pineapple leaves into sustainable textiles, visited the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) on November 18, 2024. The visit aimed to explore the Institute's cutting-edge technologies and potential collaborative efforts to maximize the application of natural fibers in the textile industry.

The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) spearheaded the Zamboanga Peninsula Textile Innovation Dialogue on November 20, 2024, as part of the Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) in Zamboanga Peninsula. Held at Western Mindanao State University in Baliwasan, Zamboanga City, the event sought to strengthen the region’s textile industry by fostering collaboration, sharing expertise, and engaging local communities in its growth.

In the home of Yakan weavers and Tennun fabrics, the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) participated in the opening of the 2024 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) in the Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), organized by DOST Region IX. The event, held from November 20 to 22, 2024, at the Juanito Bruno Gymnasium of Western Mindanao State University in Baliwasan, Zamboanga City, featured the KatHABI Textile Innovation Exhibition, showcasing the Institute's latest textile advancements.