The Department of Science and Technology (DoST) and the municipality of Vintar in Ilocos Norte on Friday officially launched the Regional Yarn Production and Innovation Center (RYPIC) to strengthen the country’s textile industry, BusinessWorld reported.
The center aims to help local weavers and other stakeholders meet their demand for quality yarn, boosting the region's textile production capabilities.
The initiative is part of broader efforts to support the local textile industry and promote innovation in yarn production.