We wish to inform  you that PTRI has issued a certification for RA 9242 compliance on 26 March 2012 to Exclusively His for its Philippine tropical fabric coded as PTRI SN 0290-12 (CN 12-0121) after meeting the fiber composition and minimum performance requirements for office uniform.  For your requirements, you may communicate directly with Flor Melissa De Ocampo-Mendoza, Marketing Manager of Exclusively His at telephone numbers 577-4544 / 372-0770 / 585-4680.

Please be informed also that testing of submitted fabric sample of Asia Textile Mills, Inc located in San Cristobal, Calamba City, claimed to be polyester/abaca is still on-going.  The corresponding test reports, evaluation and certification are due for release on 07 May 2012.

Thank you.

Featuring fashionable pieces harvested from the bounty of nature, apparels made from naturally-dyed Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) particularly the piña and saluyot were showcased at GMA News TV’s Good News.  Seeking the expertise of PTRI, Mr. Julius Leaño and Ms. Nora Mangalindan of the Research and Development Division (RDD) discussed on how the Institute developed the technologies of natural dyeing and conversion of indigenous materials such as saluyot into fabrics.

In line with the PTF Month Celebration this January, the program reminds the public to support locally and naturally-made fabrics like those of piña and saluyot.

 In January of 2012, Pres. Aquino signed Proclamation No. 313 declaring January of every year as the Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) Month to promote public awareness and push for the use of indigenous textile in the country. In observance of the PTF Month, the Philippine Textile Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (PTRI-DOST) gears up on its research and development endeavors and promotional activities to further the commercialization of these uniquely Filipino fabrics made from the prized piña, abaca, banana, and the Philippine silk. 

A recent study conducted by researchers from the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) and BS chemistry students from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) reveals a simple yet efficient method of breaking down toxic chemicals from dye effluents.  These wastes from textile mills contain a wide range of contaminants and are considered one of the largest groups of compounds that poase a grave threat to the environment if not properly treated and released to the environment.