The Philippine Textile Research Institute as a line agency of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) supports the local textile and allied industries achieve global competitiveness through utilization of indigenous resources, and development of technical competence in textile production and quality assurance.

The Anthony Cruz Legarda collection is an experience that reveals the indigenous and intricate characteristics of Philippine textile as well as the technical virtuosity of Filipino master weavers’ use of natural color, pattern and form.

The PTRI Natural Dye Group mounted an exhibit and conducted a technology demonstration during the 6th Coconut Week Celebration sponsored by the Philippine Coconut Authority of the Department of Agriculture (PCA-DA) last August 24-26, 2007 at the Megatrade Hall of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong.

The Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) was one of the contributors in the project of radio DZMM's Kasalang Bayan on August 15, 2007 at the Paco church in Manila. PTRI contributed 100 yards of Philippine tropical fabrics composed of polyester-abaca blends to clothe 21 couples of this dream wedding.

Talisay (Terminalia catappa) is a shady tree widely distributed all over the country and is often grown for ornamental purposes. The Natural Dyes R&D program of the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) has found the talisay leaves to be a rich source for black dye.

Philippine indigo (Indigofera tinctoria) is one of the oldest dyes in civilization and one of the most widely used natural dyes in the whole world due to its excellent colorfastness properties. Here in the Philippines, indigo was once extensively used in the weaving industry including the abel of Ilocos and the Abrenian fabrics.

PTRI Director Dr. Carlos C. Tomboc received the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) Award as the 2007 Outstanding Professional in the Field of Forestry at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel, Manila on 22 June 2007.

The 8th Piñññna and Fiber Festival in Aklan is an annual activity held during the celebration of the province's founding anniversary. The event focused on showcasing Aklan-based handloom woven products made from piña, abaca and raffia, various handicrafts, housewares, and furniture made from the province's abundant native fibers.

A Memorandum of Agreement was signed on March 28, 2007 between the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) and the Transcontinental Knitting Corporation (TKC) for the development of knitting yarns made from natural fibers suitable for shirting materials.

In 1995, the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) collaborated with the Katutubong Filipino Foundation to do research on the extraction and application of natural dyes, on apparels, yarns, and home textiles.

The natural dye Common Service Facility (CSF) that had been built in Aklan State University's Banga campus in 2004 will get an infusion of new knowledge on natural dyeing through a project funded by the Korean government amounting to US$15,000 with local counterpart of US$2,500.