PTRI in Philippines signs pact with TVEI for producing bamboo textiles

The project is funded under DOST-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources (PCAARRD) grants-in-aid programme called ‘Field Verification of Bamboo Textile Material Production and Treatment Technology’, according to a newspaper report.

A bamboo fibre extraction facility will be established in TVEI premises for extracting fibre from Kawayang Tinik (Bambusa blumeana) poles.

The DOST chief noted that Terra Verde Ecofarm, Inc focuses on natural farming technology, Integrated Diversified Organic Farming System (IDOFS), and integrated agri-tourism duly accredited by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Bamboo production Training Center.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)