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Onward initiative platforms natural fibre nonwovens

By Haydn Davis
29 June 2026

DOST-PTRI is presenting natural fibre-based nonwoven technologies as part of a drive to diversify the Philippine textile sector into new industrial applications and sustainable materials

Researchers are using agricultural residues such as banana pseudostems and pineapple leaves

MANILA - The Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) is launching Onward: Philippine Nonwoven Textile Innovation in Manila, highlighting locally sourced natural fibre-based nonwoven textiles as alternatives to synthetic plastics in industrial and commercial applications.

ONWARD brings together a portfolio of nonwoven developments based on agricultural residues such as banana pseudostems and pineapple leaves, as well as bamboo, water hyacinth and other regionally available fibres.

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