It was a colorful fashion event of products of innovation in Filipino-made textile fibers from pineapple leaf, abaca, banana and Philippine silk that were designed for government officials’ and employees’ uniforms.
“Innovation powers the future of the textile industry,” said Science Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. during the conference. Hinged on the requirement of Republic Act 9242, the institute has developed yarns and textiles in its PTF since 2005. Also, the Silk Innovation Hub in Kalinga serves the silk production in Cordillera. In 2023 two more will be launched, one each in Aklan and in Negros Occidental.
Through DOST investments, the Natural Dyes Center that serves as the core facility for natural dyes R&D and product development is able to link 11 NatDyes Hubs all over the Philippines.