The initiative positions the country to participate in the rapidly growing global nonwovens market by transforming locally sourced natural fibers into advanced materials for industrial and consumer applications. It also marks DOST-PTRI’s next chapter in textile innovation after decades of advancing woven Philippine textiles. ONWARD now serves as the Institute’s brand for nonwoven textiles.
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DOST-PTRI to Launch ONWARD, Pushing Nonwoven Textiles Toward Sustainable Manufacturing and Industrial Use
The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) is set to launch ONWARD: Philippine Nonwoven Textile Innovation on July 1, 2026, at the SM North EDSA Annex Atrium