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AyurTex concept is to bring the traditional organic natural dyeing method to modern textile industry for making Eco-friendly wellness textiles.
Ever since the discovery of synthetic dye derived from coal tar by William Perkin in 1856, until natural dyeing was the only dyeing method followed in textile industry, after large scale production of cheap synthetic dye, natural dyes slowly become almost extinct . but after realizing the negative impact of the synthetic dyes like pollution, environmental and health problems the textile world is now changing back to the alternative safe Eco friendly dyeing methods.
India has a long history of the dyeing textile in natural way from natural sources. The kings , saints , royals used natural herbal dyed clothes , The natural color painting in 1000 year old temples and caves are many evidence that natural dye was the main sources for coloring clothes and also used as a media for human wellness.
We Kairali Exports a half century old traditional handloom firm researched and masters this art of traditional natural herbal dyeing method and manufacture 100% organically dyed textiles without synthetic chemicals in any process .
Ayurveda is a traditional and the most influential form of medicine native to India originating from its Vedic traditions. It is popularly practiced all over the world. Ayurveda use herbs and medicinal plants for treating various health problems . We use ayurvedic herbs in our dyeing process thus AyurTex stands for Ayurvedic Textiles.
All our products are eco friendly , truly organic and follow fair trade even our dye waste can be used as natural fertilizer for agriculture.
Concept :
Ayurveda is not only a system of medicine, but also a way of living. It is used to both prevent and cure diseases. In today world the spread of synthetic chemicals in natural resources like air, water, land had created may health problems to living organism, it is very hard to get clean water, good food, fresh air, this lead to new diseases and social problems. In Ayurveda for healthy life three dosha (Vatha, Pitha, Kabha) should be balanced, if any dosha is imbalanced will lead to diseases,to balance dosha and to have healthy living we need good food, shelter, clothing. AyurTex concept is to give a good clothing in natural way without, synthetic chemicals, the environment(Aura) surround our body plays a vital role in preventing mental and physical health, when herbal dyed cloth surrounds your body it can gives wellness to body and mind.
AyurTex team made many research and mastered in making clothes using medicinally rich herbs, this clothes is not only Eco friendly but also soft on the skin with a nice feeling on the body, and the shades are earthly which will calm the mind.
AyurTex dyeing process is a unique dyeing method. Which we have summarized in the below table:
| Process | Our Ayurvedic Dye | Natural Dye | Chemical Dye |
| Fabrics or Yarn | We use only natural fabrics like Cotton, Silk, Linen, Junte, Bamboo, wooletc..) we do not recommend syntetic fibers. | Apart from natural fibers Synthetic or petro chemical yarns and fabrics are also used. | Natural ,Synthetic or petro chemical yarns or fabrics used but the properties are altered to get different finish. |
| Pre-processing of fabrics | We use Natural surfactants (soap net) and fibers are not harshly treated, the natural feeling is preserved. Bleaching is done naturally using sunlight & natural minerals. | Many natural dyers use Chemicals for pre-processing because of cheap chemicals availability and easy work , there is no much different from synthetic dye. | Toxic synthetic chemicals are used as a bleaching agent and surfactant. The fibers will react with the chemical and natural properties will be dead. |
| Dyeing | The dye extracts are directly taken from medicinally rich herbs. The herbs itself will act as mordents and dye, the shades are earthly and there is no touch of any synthetic chemicals. | Even through dye extracts from natural sources but for fixing colors many toxic and heavy metals are used like tin, chrome etc., chemical mordents are used. | For making bright colors Harmful chemical dyes like Formaldehyde, Chrome, Copper, Dioxin and zinc are used for making colors. |
| Finishing | Natural herbs and Surfactants are used for finishing. | Organic Chemicals are used for finishing the fabric. organic chemicals is also synthetic chemicals. | Many type of finish is derived from different Chemical process which can create health problems. |
| Softening | Softener is made from naturally using , Castrol oil, aloevero and natural fixatives. | Eco-friendly chemical softener is used. | Chemical softener is used. |
Benefits of Eco-friendly wellness textiles from Kairali exports
♦ The foremost benefit is that you can be proud of contributing your part towards our “Go Green” motive. All our products maintain environmental friendliness in all possible aspects. Thus by preferring us, your moral obligation towards earth is also taken care of.
♦ Natural fibres like cotton is good for the skin and when it is dyed with natural medicinal rich herbs, the comfort level and soft feel to the skin further enhances.
♦ The herbal properties of the clothing provided keep the users in safe zone by creating a barrier to the external environmental toxins.
♦ There are not even hazy chances of any kind of allergic reactions and the fabric is compatible to all type of skins.
♦ A positive aura remains enveloped to the body thus boosting the confidence of wearer.
Products :
- T-Shirt-Shirt(Mens/Womens)
- Kurtha(Mens/Womens)
- Bedsheets(Single,Double,Family, USA Sizes)
- Shawls(Cotton,Silk & Both mixed)
- Towels(Bath Towel,Thorth & Hand Towels)
- Inner Wears(Mens/Womens)
- Shirts(Mens/Womens)
- PillowCovers
Contact Us:
Kairali Exports
Head Office
Herbarium and Research Center
SN Lace Buliding,
Balaramapuram, Thiruvanathapuram,
Kerala – 695501
Tel: 0471 – 2400371
Mob: +91 9387803812
www.kairaliexports.com
kairaliexportsinfo@gmail.com
12/192,Thailampalayam,
Olakkovil PO,
Nambiyur,
Erode – 638 460.
(From Tiruppur Railway station 22 km/Coimbatore Ariport 50 km)
Tel: 0421 – 3219777.
ayurtex@gmail.com.