Department of Science and Technology, Republic of the Philippines · Metro Manila
Philippine Textile Research Institute
Science and innovation for competitive, sustainable Philippine textiles
Popular services5 entries
- 01Textile testing servicesRequest fiber, yarn and fabric testing and find fees, charter and portals
- 02Textile processing helpExplore yarn to fabric processing support through PTRI facilities
- 03Tropical fabrics complianceSee which fabrics comply with the tropical fabrics law for procurement
- 04Adopt a technologyAdopt dyeing, weaving, sericulture and machine technologies for your business
- 05Training and incubationJoin training, incubation, tours and exhibits for workers and students
Programs offered
4 programs across our colleges and units.
- 01Green Colorants, Materials and Textile ProcessingR&D program on green materials and enzyme-based processing
- 02Smart Textile TechnologiesR&D program on eco-friendly functional finishing
- 03Textile BiopolymerR&D program on fibers from agricultural by-products
- 04Philippine SilkR&D program on sericulture value chain revitalization
Textile research programs
From green colorants to smart textiles, biopolymers and silk
Green Colorants, Materials and Textile Processing
The Green Colorants, Materials and Textile Processing program develops green materials and enzyme-based pretreatment for Philippine natural fibers to support textile processing and farming communities.
Read 02Smart Textile Technologies
The Smart Textile R&D program develops eco-friendly finishing technologies that add new functions to natural fiber-blended textiles for sustainable textiles, health and medicine, and architecture.
Read 03Textile Biopolymer
The Textile Biopolymer program develops new textile fibers from abundant agricultural by-products for wearable, industrial, or technical textile applications.
Read 04Philippine Silk
The Philippine Silk program revitalizes the local sericulture value chain, from silkworm breeding and rearing to silk reeling and product development for domestic and foreign markets.
ReadServices for industry
Testing, processing, training and guides for industry and government buyers
Technical Services
PTRI offers textile testing, processing, training, library services and educational tours. Find what each service covers and where to read more or request assistance.
Read 02S&T Services
This page introduces PTRI's textile processing innovation services through ICYT and its textile testing services, with links to fees, Citizen's Charter, and service portals.
Read 03PTF
This page provides the Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) advisory listing law-compliant textile producers and the PTF guidelines for government procuring entities.
Read 04Available Technologies
The Philippine Textile Research Institute offers its finished textile researches for adoption by industry and small businesses through training and workshops, including dyeing, handloom weaving, sericulture, natural dyes, and machines.
ReadNews and updates
Silk summits, weaving festivals, congresses and field stories
News feed
Latest news and stories from the Philippine Textile Research Institute on silk innovation, Philippine textiles abroad, and circular design education.
Read 02Telathala: E-Newsletter
Download weekly PDF issues of Telathala, the PTRI e-newsletter, covering January to September 2026.
Read 03PHWF 2026: Experience the Soul and Innovation of Filipino Textiles
The Philippine Handloom Weaving Festival 2026 on September 18 to 20, 2026 at Gateway Mall 2, Quezon City brings over 25 weaving communities together for a bazaar, exhibition, fora, and textile technology immersion led by DOST-PTRI.
ReadTransparency and accountability
Documents this office publishes under the Transparency Seal, and the national portals where you can check procurement, budgets and records.
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Latest news and updates
The Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) is the Department of Science and Technology agency for textile research and development, testing, processing, and training.
- Silk breakthrough that kept La Herminia’s weaving tradition alive · Posted on October 21, 2026 — Rooted in the rich textile heritage of Aklan, La Herminia Weaving and Arts Incorporated has spent nearly three decades preserving the art of piña handloom weaving while championing indigenous fibers and Filipino craftsmanship. Hits: 116.
- 7 Philippine textile companies make a global mark at FashionPhilippines Milan · Posted on September 23, 2026 — What begins as a pineapple leaf or a strand of abaca in the Philippines is now being turned into fashion in Milan, bringing Philippine textile innovation closer to global markets and creating new opportunities from farmers and weavers. Hits: 528.
- DOST-PTRI, Shell Pilipinas, SoFA Design Institute push circular design education for sustainability · Posted on September 23, 2026 — A multi-sector partnership among DOST-PTRI, Shell Pilipinas Corporation, and SoFA Design Institute is advancing circular-design education by combining textile science, industry expertise, and design education. Hits: 282.
- #WeMenWeave breaks gender stereotypes in local weaving · Posted on September 21, 2026 — Weaving has long been closely associated with Filipino women, but Filipino men are also helping to preserve the craft, carry forward indigenous traditions, and build livelihoods through local handloom weaving. Hits: 266.
- PHWF 2026: Experience the Soul and Innovation of Filipino Textiles · Posted on September 17, 2026 — Over 25 weaving communities from across the Philippines will bring their authentic handwoven textiles and cultural stories closer to the public as the Philippine Handloom Weaving Festival (PHWF) 2026 seeks to expand the market for Filipino handwoven products. Hits: 219.
- SizePH brings Filipino foot-sizing technology closer to the public · Posted on September 14, 2026 — Over 400 Filipinos have undergone actual foot sizing and comprehensive foot measurements through SizePH, a technology-driven initiative spearheaded by DOST-PTRI for more accurate and accessible sizing. Hits: 191.
- Natural fibers for textiles sufficient, DA-PhilFIDA assures · Posted on September 14, 2026 — The Philippines has more than enough raw materials and demand to support a growing textile industry, but stronger processing capabilities and collaboration are needed, according to DA-PhilFIDA Executive Director Arnold “Ali” Atienza. Hits: 190.
- Ditta Sandico (re)defines textile sustainability through innovation · Posted on September 14, 2026 — For more than three decades, Filipino fashion designer and Wrap Artiste Ditta Sandico has championed Philippine handwoven textiles, transforming locally sourced materials and indigenous fibers into contemporary fashion. Hits: 108.
- Data can be PH textiles’ edge · Posted on September 14, 2026 — As global export rules evolve, Philippine textile manufacturers face both a challenge and an opportunity as products entering the European Union market will be required to carry verifiable information through the Digital Product Passport. Hits: 182.
- Marking the Future of local textiles: The Philippines’ push for Digital Product Passports · Posted on September 8, 2026 — Across global supply chains, garments and fabrics can touch various hands several times before reaching consumers, often leaving little information about where they came from, how they were produced, or what happens at end of life. Hits: 185.
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