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DOST-PTRI Fuels Vintar's Footwear Aspirations through Textile Innovation
John Nikko V. Espiritu & Richelle Jem P. Jobog
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) recently engaged with the Municipality of Vintar, Ilocos Norte, to support its efforts in exploring the local footwear industry. As part of a broader Technology Mission to Marikina City, DOST-PTRI hosted a key visit to its Innovation Center for Yarns and Textiles (ICYT), where municipal representatives, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), local weavers, and officials from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Ilocos Norte gained firsthand insights into textile innovation. The mission, led by Mayor Richard A. Degala and Councilor Randy Degala, aimed to equip Vintar’s stakeholders with knowledge on sustainable material production and its applications in shoemaking.
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Not A Sunset Industry: DOST-PTRI Sees Philippine Textiles Rising Again Through Innovation
By: John Nikko V. Espiritu
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
The Philippine textile industry is experiencing a resurgence, driven by innovation, sustainability, and cultural appreciation. This was the key message shared by Dr. Julius L. Leaño, Jr., Director IV of the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), during his appearance on It's A Beautiful Day, a program on the Bilyonaryo News Channel, on February 10, 2025.
Speaking with hosts Anne Asis-Carilo, Monique Tuzon, and Paolo del Rosario, Dr. Leaño provided a comprehensive overview of the textile sector's current landscape, challenges, and promising growth opportunities. He emphasized that while large-scale textile mills have yet to recover their former strength, the handloom weaving sector continues to gain traction due to increasing consumer awareness and demand.
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How the Philippines is Making Every Fabric Count in the Fight Against Textile Waste
By: Reina Rose B. Realino
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
The Growing Crisis of Textile Waste
The fashion industry is one of the largest contributors to environmental pollution and the textile waste primarily ends up in landfills or incinerators, significantly impacting ecosystems and contributing to climate change. In the Philippines, textile waste from manufacturing and post-production processes continues to accumulate, contributing to environmental degradation and resource depletion.
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Day 2 of TELACon Shifts Focus to Philippine Textiles Beyond Government Uniforms
By: John Nikko V. Espiritu
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
Building on the success of the first day, the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) continued its mission to weave circularity during the second day of the 2025 National Textile Convention (TELACon) on January 31 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City.
