Featuring fashionable pieces harvested from the bounty of nature, apparels made from naturally-dyed Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) particularly the piña and saluyot were showcased atGMA News TV’s Good News.  Seeking the expertise of PTRI, Mr. Julius Leaño and Ms. Nora Mangalindan of the Research and Development Division (RDD) discussed on how the Institute developed the technologies of natural dyeing and conversion of indigenous materials such as saluyot into fabrics.

In line with the PTF Month Celebration this January, the program reminds the public to support locally and naturally-made fabrics like those of piña and saluyot.