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DOST-PTRI AND JG SUMMIT OLEFINS FORGE PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE SUSTAINABLE SPUNLAID NONWOVEN TEXTILES
By: Ceazar Andrei V. Mendoza
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
In a significant stride towards advancing the development of sustainable spunlaid nonwoven textiles, the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) and JG Summit Olefins Corporation (JGSOC) have formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).
The signing ceremony, held on June 18, 2024, at the JGSOC Head Office in Ortigas, Pasig City, marks a milestone in the utilization of polymer materials in spunlaid nonwovens for high-performance applications such as filtration, agro-textiles, and geo-textiles.
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PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN NORWAY HOSTS INDEPENDENCE DAY FASHION SHOW AND GALA NIGHT SHOWCASING NATURAL TEXTILE FIBERS
By: Ceazar Andrei V. Mendoza
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
Natural Textile Fibers (NTFs) took center stage in a Fashion Show during the Diplomatic Reception in celebration of the 126th Philippine Independence Day in Oslo, Norway hosted by the Philippine Embassy in Norway on June 12, 2024. The event showcased sustainable fashion creations by designers Mayeth S. Codoy and Sabrina Saberhagen, featuring fabrics made from pineapple, bamboo, banana, and abaca fibers developed by the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI).
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DOST-PTRI HOSTS FACILITY TOUR FOR UP PRAEFECTS
By: Ceazar Andrei V. Mendoza
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
In line with the celebration of the UP Praefects' 11th anniversary, the UP Guild of United Minds - UP Praefects visited the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) as part of their SciTech Tour on June 11, 2024.
The UP Praefects is a duly recognized university-based socio-civic organization at the University of the Philippines - Los Baños. The purpose of their tour to DOST-PTRI, one of the Research and Development Institutions (RDIs) they visited, was to seek knowledge for scientific ideas, discover research, and learn through experience.
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DOST-PTRI AND DOST-CARAGA COLLABORATE FOR SININGTELA PAINTING COMPETITION
By: Ceazar Andrei V. Mendoza
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
In a vibrant celebration of local artistry and innovation, the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) and DOST Caraga hosted the SiningTela On-the-Spot Painting Competition on June 8, 2024, at Robinsons Butuan, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte as part of the 2024 Caraga Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW).