By: Rochelle L. Cruz, DOST-CALABARZON
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DOST
officials with NCCE proprietor led the ribbon cutting ceremony for the
inauguration of the NatDyes Hub in Batangas
The first natural dyes
hub in the country has been officially opened to the public. The Department of
Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) led
the inauguration ceremony of the Natural Dyes Processing and Dyeing Facility
last December 6. Housed in the Natural Craft Connection Enterprise (NCCE) in
Purok Kamagong, Brgy. Inicbulan, Bauan, Batangas, the facility will produce and
sell natural dyestuff and cater to the dyeing service requirements of the
textile and allied industries such as handicrafts as it aims to spur growth of
the Philippine natural dyes industry.
The inauguration
ceremony was graced by DOST Undersecretary Brenda L. Nazareth-Manzano,
DOST-PTRI Director Celia B. Elumba, DOST-PCIEERD Deputy Executive Director Raul
C. Sabularse, DOST-CALABARZON Regional Director Alexander R. Madrigal, PSTC
Batangas Provincial Director Felina C. Malabanan, Batangas Governor Executive
Secretary Emma Pasatiempo, and NCCE Proprietor Pedro M. Polo Jr. Also present
were the partner-collaborators and stakeholders from the government, academe,
private institutions, enterprises, and friends from the media.
Natural dyes have been
deeply rooted in the culture and tradition of the country. But because of the
increasing demand and technology development, others resorted to synthetic
dyes. This establishment of hub is an effort to promote the use of natural
dyes. As said by Dir. Elumba, it is no secret that the collective efforts and
commitment of the primary researcher, supplier, and stakeholders are all needed
to make this project a success.
Looking forward, Usec.
Nazareth-Manzano and Dir. Madrigal challenged everyone to further innovate the
use of natural dyes in digital printing, food processing, and intelligent fiber
for modern fabrics as dye indicator.
This project is under
the collaboration of DOST-PTRI (project implementer), NCCE (private partner),
and DOST-PCIEERD (funding agency). The NCCE is also a DOST-CALABARZON’s Small
Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) beneficiary.
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