To address the need for more quality textile materials for garments, the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) established the Innovation Center for Yarns and Textiles (ICYT) at its headquarters in Bicutan, Taguig City. With the aim of promoting Philippine textile in a program called TELA Pilipinas, DOST-PTRI now produces high quality yarns, natural fibers and natural dyes through the ICYT. These products are now being used as uniforms for the military institutions and patronized by some of the country’s top fashion designers and retail stores. A video presentation of the different stages of the ICYT operation were available to guests of the 2017 National Science and Technology Week celebration recently at the World Trade Center inPasay City. This innovation also opens opportunities to small weaving communities in the regions in line with the DOST’s thrust to bring its S&T knowledge products to the grassroots through its tagline “Science for the People”. #ScienceforthePeople #2017nstw #dostPH(Text and Photo by Rodolfo P. de Guzman/S&T Media Services)
