TEXTILE and garment production is growing globally, and so is the amount of waste it is producing. In response, the Textile Revitalized (TexRev) Project, launched by the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), in partnership with Bayo Manila Inc., boosts the growth while reducing waste. Its solution: convert post-industrial fabric scraps into sustainable yarns.

The reports cited by the DOST-PTRI underscored the urgency to address the increase in textile waste. First, according to Statista, the Germany-based global data and business intelligence platform, household spending on clothing and footwear in the country reached nearly P232 billion. Textile production soared from 58 million tons in 2000 to approximately 109 million tons in 2020 and is projected to increase by 160 million tons by 2030.