Signatories to the MOA
on the development of piña fiber blended knitting yarns
are shown above, (from left) Nora B. Mangalindan, OIC,
Research and Development Division of PTRI, Dr. Carlos C.
Tomboc, PTRI director, TKC general manager, Ms. Emeretha
S. Daniel and TKC head merchandiser, Elizabeth Lee.
Standing L-R, Marites de Leon,
Prototype knitting yarns from piña fibers
blended with cotton fibers will be developed by PTRI
within a two-month period. Three blend ratios will be
processed, consisting of 50/50, 60/40, and 70/40
(cotton/piña).
for the
development of knitting yarns made from natural fibers
suitable for shirting materials.