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27 Artisans in Eastern Samar Colors Coconut Coir with Low-impact Dyes
By: John Nikko V. Espiritu
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), in collaboration with DOST Region VIII, DOST-PSTO Eastern Samar, and Eastern Samar State University (ESSU), conducted a two-day training on Synthetic Dyeing of Indigenous Fibers in San Gabriel, Borongan, Eastern Samar on October 23-24, 2024. Aimed at supporting local artisans, the training focused on equipping 21 members of the San Gabriel Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative (SGARBC) with dyeing techniques that may enhance the aesthetic quality of their coconut coir products.
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Textile-Garment Sector Convenes to Drive Industry Growth in NCR
By: John Nikko V. Espiritu
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), in collaboration with DOST - National Capital Region (DOST-NCR), held an Innovation Dialogue on October 29, 2024, at the Amoranto Arena’s Press Room in Quezon City. The event, part of the 2024 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week in the National Capital Region, convened textile industry leaders in the textile-garment sector to discuss advancements and address current industry needs.
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Negros Occidental Weavers Adopt Sustainable Dyeing in DOST-PTRI's NatDyes Training
By: John Nikko V. Espiritu
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
In a bid to boost the Philippines' textile industry through sustainable regional development, the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) recently held a capacity-building training on natural dye extraction and application from October 14 to 18, 2024, at Central Philippines State University (CPSU) in Kabankalan, Negros Occidental. The training equipped local weavers with sustainable dyeing techniques using locally sourced plants.
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DOST-PTRI Showcases Textile Innovations at 2024 National Arts and Crafts Fair
By: John Nikko V. Espiritu
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) is making waves at the 2024 National Arts and Crafts Fair (NACF) with its KatHABI Textile Innovation Exposition. Held from October 23 to 27 at Megatrade Halls 1-3 in SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City, the exhibit showcases the Institute's latest advancements in textile technology and sustainability.
