Ayurvastra---Healthy Fabrics Ayurvastra is a branch of Ayurveda, the ancient 5,000 year old Indian system of Vedic healthcare. Loosely translated, “Ayur” is Sanskrit for health, and “Vastra” is clothing ,Ayurvastra means Healthy Fabrics Ayurvastra project is initiated and launched by the Directorate of Handloom, Department of Industries and Commerce and the Department of Government Ayurveda College, aimed at creating a niche for the eco-friendly wellness textiles ( Deying the textiles using ayurvedic herbs and plants and 100% free from toxic and artificial chemicals) . Inspired by the concept Mr Sujeev Head of 50Years old traditional handloom firm at balaramapuram , kerala , South India Kairali Exports started manufactured Ayurvastra concept Textiles for this Kairali Exports tied up with organic cotton producers , Ayurvedic Herbal dyers , Handloom Weavers ,Garment Makers, Kalamkari Painters for making Ayurvastra based textiles. In 2006 First branded bedsheet was launched in kerala and supplied to all leading shops in kerala , and now due to consumer awareness in wellness clothing , there was good demand in domestic and international market , kairali exports is exporting ayurvastra fabrics to almost all part of the globe through marketing agents , designers and resellers . Since most of the Herbal textile available in the market is still processed using chemicals for eg: the pre-processing is done using chemicals like washing soda / chemical wet oils / acetic acids , only the dyes are taken from natural sources , so there is no much difference from the synthetic dyes but Ayurvastra is completly free from synthetic & toxic chemicals because from pre-processing of fabrics to the end product all is from natural material & ayurvedic herbs and plants The process of herbal dyeing starts with the grey cloth passing through several stages of treatment before it becomes colourful and ready to wear. Desizing - The washing of processed greige cloth starts with removing sizing, gums and oils used in the course of weaving by boiling and washing with natural mineral-rich water ,sea salts , cow urine etc. Bleaching - Fabrics are exposed to direct sunlight, use of a natural grass base and animal manure starts the bleaching process. Mordanting – Our unique method of mordanting natural mordants such as Myrballams, Pomagranate , rhubarb leaves, Natural oils, minerals, alum, iron water , are used. No heavy metal mordants like copper, chrome, zinc, tin, etc., have been used. Dyeing – Ayurvedic & Medicinally rich herbs formulations using plant material are made and boiled in a control temperature , the medicinal properties and the dye pigment are extracted and dissolve in the dye bath , For eg we commonly use , turmeric, Myraballm, Pomegranate , Onion Skin ,Maddar , Indigo ,neem leaf , holy basil , vettiver , castor oil, sea salt also used etc are used for dyeing of the fabric or yarn. The medicinal qualities of the herbs are retained by immersing the plant material directly in the dye bath.The cloth does not loose its medicinal effect even after constant use since the medical dyes (herbs) go into the yarn itself. The yarn is dipped into the herbs and the fabric is dipped again. Finishing - This is done by sprinkling pure water, Aloe Vera, Castor oil etc on the cloth and then stretching under pressure, using hand rolls. Recycling Plant - Solid and liquid waste is separated through the process of filtration and used for farming purposes as manure & watering the fields. Testing of Ayurvastra fabrics A clinical trail was done in Ayurvedic College Hospital with the support of Govt Agencies and the trail proves Ayurvastra can be effective for treatment of various diseases especially skin diseases Fastness As the source is from natural plants and herbs , the fastness will not be like the synthetic dyes however fastness standard 3 is mainatained (Washing condition applies) Benefits of Ayurvastra Textile industry is now getting conscious of the negative impact of the pollution it is causing. Awareness about the hazards caused by chemicals used in various processes have resulted in using organic fibres, and recycled polyester. This led to the rise of common jargons like Eco or Turning to green. Transition to green simply means adopting an environmentally friendly lifestyle and herbal dyeing is one among them. Ayurvastra is of 2 types 1) Ayurvastra for Treatment 2)Ayurvastra Wellness Ayurvastra For Ayurveda Treatment Natural extract impregnated wellness garments are hoping to tackle various diseases like hypertension, heart ailments, arthritis, asthma and diabetes with the herbal dyed bed linens, mattresses, healing herbal blankets, sun white towels, comforting apparels, aprons, night wears and so on this has been proved by a clinical Trail conducted in Ayurvedic College Trivandrum, Kerala Patients suffering from three doshas can use this clothes , Ayurvastra will create an ayurvedic environment around the body which will support the curing process in the Ayurvedic Treatment but the patient has to consult an ayurvedic doctor for the diseases and should use our ayurvedic clothes so there will be an effect on the body and mind , which will speed up the curing process As Ayurveda suggests various ways of disease treatments like steam bath, massage, oleation, sweating, heating and so on for various ailments with different herbal concoctions, as the basic principle is that the extracts have to be in contact with the skin. In our present busy world, these potential methods are not much explored mainly due to the time limitations and stringent practices. This lead to the rise of new branch of technical textile called Wellness textiles. As per the experts, by coming contact with herbal cloth, body loses toxins and the metabolism enhance like in case of microencapsulation technique. As skin functions as the protective barrier but also as a conduit for outside substances to enter the body, same way skin also absorb medicinal molecules from textiles and result in improved resistance against harmful substances. *---Ayurvastra should not be treated as an medicine , it supports the curing process Ayurvastra For Wellness Ayurvastra can also used as an wellness clothing by any one , Ayurvastra believes in restoring the balance within the bodys system and strengthen the immune system. The various herbs used have well proven antimicrobial and other medicinal properties. Various emerging brands like Ayurvastra, Ayurfab , etc are developing herbal textiles can resist and fight against diseases. Environmental Benefits Almost 50% of the chemicals manufactured is consumed by textile industries in many ways from cultivation of cotton to processing of fabrics and the toxic dye bath is let out to natural sources like land / water / air and pollute it , this finally reaches the living organisam including human and creates various environmental and health problems Ayurvastra fabrics production do not require any synthetic chemicals so this spread of unwanted chemicals can be brought down Benefits for Workers The workers working in synthetic dyeing house are facing many health problems but Ayurvastra workers are healthy as there will be no hazard chemicals involved to the workers and it give good feeling and health for workers Benefits for Agriculture Farming Ayurvastra need ayurvedic herbs and other natural plants , when large scale of Ayurvastra production starts there is good scope for farmers to cultivate ayurvedic herbs and plants Social benefits of Ayurvastra Ayurvastra give opportunitny to weavers community as currently 70% of ayurvastra is handloomed , the standard of the ayurvastra weavers is improved Ayurvastra Fabrics Manufacturing 1. Ayurvastra Fabrics can be Made only in Natural Fabrics like Cotton / Silk / Wool / Hemp / Coir /Bamboo 2. Ayurvastra dye can be applied in yarns and weaved (there will be good fastness and eveness) 3. Ayurvastra Fabrics are dyed using ayurvedic herbs which have curative properties 4. Ayurvedic dyeing is possible in All type of fabrics weaving like woven / knit fabrics etc 5. All type of garments can be made using our concep 6. Ayuvastra have earthly light shade and it cannot be darker as synthetic shades 7. Its Natural that Ayurvastra fabrics will have light variations or patches (As the herbs from different soil will give different shades , the season will also affect the shades) 8. Black / Grey possible 9. Blue is made using indigo fermentation process Washing Condition (The Wellness Fabrics has to be taken care as below ) a. The Fabrics should be washed with mild natural bleach free detergent , soap nut powder is recommended and can be ordered from us b. The cloth should be washed in cold water c. After Wash the fabrics should be dried in Shades (sunlight will fade the shades) d. If used in washing machine , Gentle cycle is preferred e. The fabric should not be treated with any chemical conditioner f. Iron with Steam iron Thanks Sujeev CEO – Kairali Exports
Posted on: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 04:18:22 +0000
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