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DOST-PTRI Discusses Upcycling Technologies with Revolve Eco.Logical Outwear
By: John Nikko V. Espiritu
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) recently welcomed the DOST-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) and the social enterprise Revolve Eco.Logical Outwear to explore potential synergies for research and development on December 4, 2024. The discussions focused on converting plastic bottle waste into textile raw materials, aiming to create cost-effective, locally produced eco-friendly products. This partnership is particularly timely, as the global demand for sustainable solutions intensifies, driven by growing concerns over the environmental impact of plastic pollution.
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DOST-PTRI Highlights Its Role in Reshaping the Philippine Textile Industry ay WITS 2024
By: John Nikko V. Espiritu
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
In a resounding call to action for innovation rooted in heritage, Dr. Julius L. Leaño, Jr., Director IV of the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), delivered a plenary at the 2024 World Ikat Textile Symposium (WITS) held on December 5, 2024 at the Baguio City Convention Center as one of the speakers at the Plenary 7: Contemporary Developments. His topic, “Philippine Textile Innovation in the Context of the Ikat Weaving Culture in Southeast Asia, " was not just a technical discussion—it was a call to action for communities, policymakers, and artisans to build an inclusive, sustainable textile future.
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DOST-PTRI Unveils "A.Ikat" Capsule Collection by Emi-Alexander Englis at WITS 2024 Fashion Show
By: John Nikko V. Espiritu
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) participated in the Fashion Show and Gala Dinner during second day of the World Ikat Textile Symposium (WITS) 2024, presenting the "A.Ikat" capsule collection by acclaimed designer Emi-Alexander Englis held at the Baguio City Convention Center on December 4, 2024.
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DOST-PTRI Showcases Sustainable Ikat Dyeing and Weaving Technologies at World Ikat Textiles Symposium 2024
By: John Nikko V. Espiritu
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
As part of its commitment to sustainable textile innovation, the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) joined the Artisan’s Bazaar by showcasing a textile exhibition at the World Ikat Textiles Symposium (WITS) 2024. The symposium, held from December 3–6, 2024, was organized by the World Crafts Council Asia Pacific Region (WCC-APR) in collaboration with the University of the Philippines Baguio and the Cordillera Textiles Project (CordiTex) at the Baguio Convention and Cultural Center (BCCC) in Baguio City.
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DOST-PTRI Joins the Opening of World Ikat Textiles Symposium 2024 in Baguio City
By: John Nikko V. Espiritu
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) made its mark at the opening ceremony of the World Ikat Textiles Symposium (WITS) 2024 on December 3, 2024. The event, organized by the World Crafts Council Asia Pacific Region (WCC-APR) in collaboration with the University of the Philippines Baguio and the Cordillera Textiles Project (CordiTex), was held at the Baguio Convention and Cultural Center (BCCC) in Baguio City, a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art. With the theme "Ties that Bind: Weaving a Defining Future," the symposium celebrated the rich culture and artistry of ikat weaving while emphasizing its significance in global textile heritage.
