Agile, Sustainable & Committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Excellence, and Innovation
APAYAO STATE COLLEGE
Agile, Sustainable & Committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Excellence, and Innovation
APAYAO STATE COLLEGE
Agile, Sustainable & Committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Excellence, and Innovation
NATURAL TEXTILE FIBER INNOVATION HUB
Equipment for Fiber Extraction
The Project strategically establish a Natural Textile Fiber Innovation Hub in Apayao capable of processing in its full capacity 10-40 kilograms of fibers per day equivalent to about 60 kilograms of spinnable or opened fibers ready for yarn and other textile material conversion. The primary objective of this project is to provide pretreated fiber requirements of the Regional Yarn Production Innovation Center (RYPIC) based at ISU Ilagan, Isabela; and to promote the natural textile fiber chain and catalyze an integrated local textile ecosystem. The total cost of the project is PhP 3.9M funded by DOST-PTRI with a duration of one year. Equipment for fiber extraction was provided for the College. The expected output of the project is 10-40 Kg. pretreated open and spinnable fiber to be sold to Ilagan, Isabela as income generating fund for the College.
The Natural Textile Fiber Innovation Hub (NTFIH) at Apayao State College is a pivotal initiative funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST- GIA)
Implemented by DOST-PTRI under 12 TELA Program;
Monitored by DOST-PCIEERD
Launch in March 17, 2023 at Apayao
Located at ASC, Payanan, San Gregorio, Luna, Apayao
Organize community events and campaigns to raise awareness about the benefits of sustainable textile production and the program’s impact on local economies and the environment.Conduct training sessions and workshops for partner-farmers in Apayao and nearby provinces to enhance their skills in fiber extraction and utilization.Set up a fully operational pilot facility for processing pineapple leaves and banana pseudostems into fiber, ensuring quality control and efficiency.
