About Us
RA Exports
The Leading Textile Mill in India
We at RA Exports with the mission of "Superior Quality at Competitive Price" stay focused on customer satisfaction interms of fabric quality and finish at the best possible pricing. We have always made our buyers feel that our fabrics are "Worth every Penny"
"Success Do Not Happen Overnight."
Our Journey in the field of woven fabric manufacturing started in 1977. The founders of the company being traditional handloom weavers themselves, with their expertise over time, mastered the art of producing woven fabrics with great quality at minimal lead time. With efficient management standards, well-experienced technical team and effective supply chain, we work towards achieving our goal without compromising on our mission.
Timeline
Our founder, the man who planted the seed of our journey in the field of fabric manufacturing an inspiration for generations to come, the late Mr. R. Arthanari Chettiar started his career in 1958 as a handloom weaver producing Art Silk x Cotton fabrics.
1958
The late, Mr. R. Arthanari Chettiar, began his career as a Handloom Weaver with a single Handloom machine In-house.
1958 to 1966
Undertook Job-work Orders from fabric suppliers and brings in 5 additional Handloom machines to meet the production demands.
1966 to 1970
Machinery updation by installing two Powerlooms in addition to the existing setup.
1970 to 1973
Complete modernisation by swapping all Handloom machines for Powerlooms to improvise the quality and production capacity.
1977
Incorporation of the firm "M/S R. Arthanari Chettiar" to procure own fabric orders.
1979
Mr. R.A Padmanaban, the current managing director of the firm, steps into the business administration along with his father.
1979 to 1980
Machinery expansion with additional installation of 4 Powerlooms, In-house Warping machine and Twisting machine.
1980 to 1981
Production expansion by outsourcing Job-Work orders to 50+ looms.
1981 to 1982
Market exploration by producing Viscose fabrics and 100% Cotton fabrics. (Yarn Dyed and Solid)
1982 to 1994
Became a prominent supplier in our Product Market by outsourcing Job orders to more than 100+ Powerloom weavers.
1994
IMr. R.A Saravanan, brother of Mr. R.A Padmanaban steps into the business administration.
1995
Installation of Yarn Manufacturing Unit "Sri Sowdeswari Mills Pvt. Ltd." with 6000 Spindle Capacity. It was later expanded to 16,000 Spindle capacity by 2007.
2001
Incorporation of "RA Exports" and started woven fabric export to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
2004
Investment in PICANOL Shuttle-less looms and Vamatex Sectional Warping machine to produce woven fabrics at superior quality.
2006
Incorporation of 2nd Yarn Manufacturing Unit "RA Mills Pvt. Ltd." with 8400 Spindle capacity.
2008
Entry into the market of Yarn Dyeing with installation of 6 HTHP Vertical Dyeing machines and a production capacity of upto 1 Ton of Dyed Yarn / day.
2006
2008 to 2014 - Yarn Dyeing Plant expansion with a capacity to produce upto 3 Tons of Dyed Yarn / day.
2016
Fabric finishing unit installation with machines suitable for Desizing and Shed-Drying processes.
2019
Upgrading the Chemical Treatment facilities at Yarn Dyeing plant to have Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals.
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) was developed by leading standard setters to define world-wide recognised requirements for organic textiles. From the harvesting of the raw materials, environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing to labelling, textiles certified to GOTS provide a credible assurance to the consumer
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The Global Recycle Standard (GRS)
The Global Recycle Standard (GRS) was originally developed by Control Union Certifications in 2008 and ownership was passed to the Textile Exchange on 1 January 2011. The GRS is an international, voluntary, full product standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of recycled content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices and chemical restrictions.
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Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)
The Better Cotton Standard System is a holistic approach to sustainable cotton production which covers all three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social and economic. Each of the elements – from the Principles and Criteria to the monitoring mechanisms which show results and impact – work together to support the Better Cotton Standard System, and the credibility of Better Cotton.
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OEKO-TEX
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is one of the world's best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances. It stands for customer confidence and high product safety. Find out here what STANDARD 100 means and why it is worth checking for this label when buying textiles.
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ZDHC
The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Programme is a collaboration of leading brands, value chain affiliates, and associate contributors committed to advancing towards zero discharge of hazardous chemicals in the textile, leather, and footwear value chain, thereby reducing harm to the environment and human well-being.
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RA Exports is more than a three decade old organization that constantly changes with the trend and the technology to meet the demands of the ever growing customers- who are simply the leading global brands of the apparel market.
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