The Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) is stepping up efforts to strengthen compliance with the Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) Law, saying full implementation across government agencies could generate an estimated P17.8-billion annual
The Philippine textile sector has taken another step toward sustainable material innovation with the launch of a P6 million Natural Textile Innovation Hub in Benito Soliven, Isabela, an initiative designed to transform banana agricultural waste into high-value textile products while generating livelihood opportunities in rural communities. The project, spearheaded by the
The Philippine textile industry could establish a strong foothold in the European Union (EU) market by embracing sustainability and complying with emerging environmental regulations, according to the Department of Science and Technology (DoST). “We noticed that in some countries, their textile processing uses more chemicals and is therefore harmful to the environment,”














