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DOST-PTRI WELCOMES RETURNED OFWS TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY-BASED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH IFWD PH PROGRAM
By: John Nikko V. Espiritu
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) supports the DOST's Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines (iFWD PH Program) by welcoming returned Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) as visitors to introduce them to the programs, technologies, and services offered by DOST-PTRI for technology-based business opportunities.
Returned OFW participants have shown interest in the manufacturing of handloom weaving machines, woven fabric production, and natural dyeing, as well as the assistance provided by DOST-PTRI, including equipment, materials, and training.
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BAMBOO TEXTILES PH TAKES CENTER STAGE AT A FASHION SHOW IN MALTA, CHAMPIONED BY A FILIPINA DESIGNER
By: Reina Rose B. Realino
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
The Bamboo Textiles PH are featured at Montekristo Estate in Malta during the Fashion show entitled “Creative Sustainability through Fashion, A Fusion of Art,” featuring Mayeth S. Codoy, a Filipina designer, and owner of MYET, a Norwegian brand based in Norway that specializes in designing NTF fabrics.
Ms. Codoy's work is anchored in sustainability, influenced by Norwegian culture and economic value. She showcases this through her ingenious use of Philippine natural textile fibers in haute couture fashion. Her signature fashion style includes minimalist contemporary design using natural textile fibers.
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DOST-PTRI PROVIDED A LEARNING SESSION AND TOUR TO THE 1ST BATCH OF TEXTILE ACADEMY
March 20, 2024
By: Reina Rose B. Realino
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), in collaboration with Playbox Arts & Workshops, recently hosted a learning session with a tour for homeschoolers from Laguna. The aim was to familiarize them with the fiber-to-yarn-to-fabric process of sustainable textiles and natural dyes. Their interest in visiting the Institute was sparked by the videos uploaded on DOST-PTRI's Facebook Page, with one of their favorites being the waste-to-wearables fashion showcase.
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DOST-PTRI LEADS THE 3RD PHILIPPINE HANDLOOM WEAVING INTERAGENCY MEETING
March 19, 2024
By: Jenneli E. Caya
The 3rd Philippine Handlooom Weaving Interagency Meeting, led by the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), took place with the primary objective of ratifying revisions to the draft multi-agency Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at coordinating government efforts for the advancement of the Philippine handloom weaving sector.
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CELEBRATING EMPOWERED WOMEN IN THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF TAGUIG THROUGH THE BASIC HANDLOOM WEAVING TRAINING FROM THE DOST-PTRI
March 18, 2024
By: Reina Rose B. Realino
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
In line with the National Women's Month Celebration and as a priority area of Taguig City's Livelihood Caravan Project, 15 empowered women successfully graduated after completing a five-day training in DOST-PTRI's Basic Handloom Weaving Course. The course equipped them with fundamental weaving skills using an upright, 4-harness handloom weaving machine, covering weaving terminologies, elementary fabric computations, and handloom machine operations with troubleshooting to create basic pattern weave designs, aiming to generate livelihood opportunities for women beneficiaries.
