Philippine Handloom Weaving Center: A New Dawn for Traditional Textiles in the Age of Fast Fashion

The DOST-PTRI unveiled the Philippine Handloom Weaving Center on July 7th, 2025. This marked a significant step towards revitalizing the nation’s textile industry. The event underscored a crucial mission: to bridge the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern technology, ensuring the survival and prosperity of Filipino weavers, and preservation of the Filipino culture. The Philippine Handloom Weaving Center will serve as a national epicenter for innovation, preservation, and progress. It will work in collaboration with 24 regional hubs across the country, aiming to create a nationwide network of support for Filipino weavers.

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The Philippine Textile Congress’s Innovative Progress Beyond 2024

Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI), spearheaded by Director De. Julius L. LeaƱo Jr., successfully hosted the 2024 Philippine Textile Congress at the Dusit Thani Hotel today. The event brought together […]

Science meets fashionin burst of colors at KatHABI

The highlight of the show was the Government Uniforms design collection, modeled by scientists and government officials themselves! These uniforms, made entirely from PTF, are not just stylish, but also a symbol of the Philippines’ commitment to sustainability.