PH TEXTILE. Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) Director Celia B. Elumba (left), says anyone interested in the textile industry is welcome to visit the newly opened Textile Gallery and Design Innovation Hub in Bicutan, Taguig City in a two-day event held January 27-28, 2021. This year’s Conference with the theme, “Fashioning Philippine Textiles Towards A Sustainable Creative Economy” also aims to raise awareness on the use of natural fibers like pineapple, banana, abaca, and the Philippines silk for textile and allied products. (BEN BRIONES)
TELA CONFERENCE. Stanley Siahetiong, chief executive officer of Fivecent Global Corporation, discusses the technical characteristics of nonwoven textile during the TELA (Textiles Empowering Lives Anew) Stakeholder’s Conference of the Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Textile Research Institute on Wednesday (Jan. 27, 2021). Since 2015, the TELA conferences have been a venue to share the latest textile innovations and programs in support of the industry. (BEN BRIONES)
