Philippine Textile Research Institute

Dumaya Jr. 09:35 AM, Oct 27, 2023

October 27, 2023

Dear Lara Yvette A. MAGNO,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Oct 13, 2023 11:29:00 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for Weaving in Taytay.

Response to Request

Your FOI request is approved. I enclose a copy of the information you requested.

1.	Is there weaving in Taytay, Rizal?

As of now, we don’t have any identified weaving communities in Taytay Rizal.

2.	Statistics about how many people used Philippines Textiles and imported Textiles?

As of now, this is part of the Institute's initiative through our Digitalization program to determine how many people use Philippines Textiles and import Textile.

3.	What Facilities are included in research and development in textiles?
The following are the Natural textile fiber innovation hubs established by the DOST-PTRI:
1.	Natural Textile Fiber Processing Center – Taguig City
2.	Bamboo Textile Fiber Innovation Hub – La Union
3.	Bamboo Textile Fiber Innovation Hub – Cavite
4.	Bamboo Textile Fiber Innovation Hub – Isabela
5.	Natural Textile Fiber Innovation Hub – Apayao

4.	What is the most dominant textile used in the Philippines?

Pineapple fiber and Abaca Fiber

5.	Information about water hyacinth and bakong

Water Hyacinth: 

The stalks of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) are a viable natural source of alternative textile material, according to the Department of Science and Technology's Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI).
Researchers at PTRI are studying water hyacinth fibers are raw materials for the manufacture of clothing and home fabrics. Processing the fibers with polyester staples initially produced blended yarns with 20-35 percent water hyacinth component. 
For a yarn count of 15 Ne suitable for apparel, blends of 80/20 and 65/35 of polyester/water hyacinth fibers were used. The same blends of polyester/water hyacinth fibers were used to get a yarn count of 10-12 Ne ideal for home textiles such as curtains, upholstery, table runners, napkins, bed cover, pillow case, and other items found at home.

In the Philippines, the proliferation of water hyacinth, an invasive aquatic nuisance, in freshwater bodies, such as lakes and ponds has led researchers to study the plant's effective uses as a natural wastewater purifier and an indicator of the level of pollution in the water besides a natural source of fiber. (Arlene R. Obmerga, S&T Media Service, August 27, 2009)
Bakong:
As of now, the Institute has ongoing research on Bakong fiber to be used in different textile applications in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry – Design Center of the Philippines and private sectors. The Bakong is now being used in different applications like reinforced composites, fabric, ropes, etc. for more information you can visit this link https://bakong.carrd.co/

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to Julius L. Leaño, Jr., Ph.D., at ptri.records@ptri.dost.gov.ph. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.

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Thank you.

Respectfully,

Herson D. Dumaya Jr.
FOI Receiving Officer