Philippine Textile Council calls for more support for Filipino weavers

25 Mar '21

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To survive and grow in the new normal following the pandemic, the Philippine weaving industry needs support not only from consumers but also from key decision-makers in the business community. Therefore, HABI The Philippine Textile Council aims to link more local and global brands and businesses with Filipino weavers through the HABI Connects initiative.

“We’re elated that more brands are using sustainable and local materials in their products,” HABI president Laida Lim was quoted as saying by media reports in the country.

The campaign begins with a collaboration with Bayo, a like-minded Filipino fashion brand. It rolls out a collection that uses natural fibre textiles in cotton, abaca and pina from La Herminia in Aklan, Ambension weavers in Bulacan and Argao weavers in Cebu.

It also features weaves of polyester worked with cotton threads to upcycle industry scraps or production offcuts and avert them from ending up in landfills. The collection is now available at www.bayo.com.ph and at www.shophabifair.com.

“Our collaboration with Bayo is just the beginning. With the HABI Connects campaign, we hope that more entrepreneurs and businesses, not just in fashion and lifestyle but also in other industries, will follow suit and support our local weaving communities," Lim added.

Since 2009, HABI: The Philippine Textile Council has been at the forefront of promoting, preserving and sustaining the local textile industry. Over the years, HABI has connected Filipino weavers with more consumers through the annual Likhang HABI Market Fair.

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