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Beat the heat with smart fabric color choices this dry season! ☀️🥵
Wearing light-colored clothing made from breathable fabrics can help you stay cool during extreme heat. Studies show that dark colors absorb significantly more heat than light ones, with black shirts reaching temperatures 5–10°C higher than white shirts under the sun. Light shades like white, beige, light pink, and mint green reflect more sunlight, keeping you cooler and more comfortable.

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Marikina Polytechnic College Inaugurates the Footwear Innovation Technology Research Laboratory
The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) warmly congratulates Marikina Polytechnic College (MPC) on the successful launch of its Footwear Innovation Technology (FIT) Research Laboratory last April 14, 2025.

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11 Residents of Rizal, Kalinga Trained as Silk Reelers Under SEDA Pilipinas
11 residents from Rizal, Kalinga have completed a five-day training on Post-Silk Cocoon Processing (Reeling), providing them with the skills needed to become silk reelers. The training was conducted from March 31 to April 4, 2025, through the SEDA Pilipinas Program implemented by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI).

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Treading New Paths in Medical Textile Science Through Establishing Connection with Adamson University
The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) recently held an Innovation Dialogue with Adamson University, bringing together faculty members from the Chemistry and Biology Departments to explore ways to collaborate in research, education, and innovation.

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DOST-PTRI to Establish Silk Cocoon Hub in Laguna in Collaboration with DOST-CALABARZON and GSFAC
The DOST-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), in partnership with DOST-CALABARZON, is preparing for the establishment of the first commercial-scale Silk Cocoon Hub in Pangil, Laguna, in collaboration with the Galalan Sericulture Farmer Association Corporation (GSFAC).
