As the center for textile research and development, the Institute provides for the collection, organization, storage and retrieval of textiles and textile-related information. Its Technical Library contains a sizeable number of general references, books, foreign and local periodicals on this specialized field.

The bi-monthly publication and dissemination of print materials entitled: Textile Developments continuously inform the textile and garment industries, related government agencies, libraries and organizations with up-to-date technical information on local and international developments on textile processes, raw materials, product technology, fashion trends, etc. for the production of high quality products for domestic and export markets.

The development of computer-based bibliographic databases using CDS/ISIS software provided for fast and easy retrieval of information that will be responsive to the needs of the researchers. ARTIC Database consists of indexed periodical articles available in the PTRI Technical Library. TEX1 Database consists of directory of mills and garment manufacturers. It also maintains the OPAC-Online Public Access Catalog of ScINET-PHIL which consists of bibliographic catalog and abstracts of books readily available for references.

The establishment of the PTRI Local Area Network and Internet connection in February 1997 facilitated the sharing of and access to information and the transfer of files. It also improved communication through the use of electronic mail and was able to explore the World Wide Web for searching and retrieving the resources needed to support the research requirements of the information users.