Balavigna Weaving Mills Private Limited

T400 is a new fiber from DuPont Textiles and Interiors (DTI) –so revolutionary that the US Federal Trade Commission has granted the use of a new generic : elasterell-P. T-400 offers a wide range of aesthetic and performance benefits from cool comfort to enhanced fit, improved durability and more. Its multi-dimensional nature means that fabrics

“Balavigna” weaving mills private ltd., is known as “LYCRA peoples” in India from 1995 and its offering large collection of specialty stretch woven fabric that is “Cotton Lycra Poplins”, “Cotton Polyester Lycra Poplins”, Cotton Nylon Lycra Twills, Cotton Modal Lycra stretch Satins, Cotton Tencel Lycra Poplins, Linen Lycra Dobbies, Bamboo Lycra Voils, Cotton Soyabean Lycra Herring Bones and other Blends. BALAVIGNA is the Accredited Factory by INVISTA for Lycra Woven Fabrics in India.

What is Lycra?

LYCRA is the Brand name of Spandex Fiber introduced by DUPONT, 1959. Lycra is a synthetic fiber made of polyurethane.

DuPont scientist Joseph C. Shivers invented DuPont’s spandex fiber in 1959 after a decade of research. Originally designated fiber K, DuPont subsequently chose the more mellifluous trade name Lycra to distinguish its brand of spandex fiber. Always blended with other natural and man-made fibers such as cotton, wool, silk and linen, spandex is lighter in weight than rubber thread.

Puraane Zamaane Mein Cotton is one of the oldest fibres known to humanity. Some of the earliest fabric relics found in excavations of ancient civilisations have been cotton. Cotton was cultivated in Mohenjo Daro in 3500 B.C. Textiles of complex t echnique and design were found in Huaca Prieta, Peru circa 2400 BC. The word cotton itself comes from an Arabic word 'qutun' or 'kutun' used to describe any fine textile.

 

Types of Cotton

 

India grows all the four major types of cotton – G arboretum, G hirsutum, G herbaceum and G barbadense The first hybrid in the cotton crop was developed in India, in Surat, by Dr C T Patel (H4 intra hirsutum in 1970) – more than 200 varieties and hybrids were evolved in the subsequent five decades. Hybrids occupy around 45% of cotton crop in India, as in 1998. Important landmarks in the Indian cotton history include the development and release of native hybrids like G cot DH 37, G cot DH 9, DDH 2 and drought tolerant straight varieties like SRT 1, Renuka, LRA 5166, Anjali and Rajat

 

COMPARISON OF INDIAN GROWTH WITH
INTERNATIONAL GROWTH

 

We give below the main quality wise cotton comparison of Indian cotton with International Cotton growth.

 

INDIAN GROWTH   INTERNATIONAL GROWTH VARIETY STAPLE   VARIETY COUNTRY J-34 SG 1" - 1.1/32"   AFZAL - 1467 MOT.MID CIS.MID PAKISTAN U.S.A. UZBEKISTAN LRA 1.1/32" - 1.1/16"   IZMIR GREEK.MID CIS.MID TURKEY GREECE UZBEKISTAN H-4 MECH-1 S-6 1.3/32" - 1.1/8"   W.AFRICA.MID AUSTRALIA.MID CHINEESE IVORY COAST MALI BENIN CAMARON AUSTRALIA CHINA MCU-5 DCH-32 1.3/16" - 1.5/16"   GUIZA PIMA BARAKAT EGYPT U.S.A SUDAN

 

Organic Cotton Facts

 

Of all organic fibers, organic cotton is one of the most popular. Here are some facts about the growing organic cotton industry.

 

Types of Cotton

India grows all the four major types of cotton – G arboretum, G hirsutum, G herbaceum and G barbadense The first hybrid in the cotton crop was developed in India, in Surat, by Dr C T Patel (H4 intra hirsutum in 1970) – more than 200 varieties and hybrids were evolved in the subsequent five decades. Hybrids occupy around 45% of cotton crop in India, as in 1998. Important landmarks in the Indian cotton history include the development and release of native hybrids like G cot DH 37, G cot DH 9, DDH 2 and drought tolerant straight varieties like SRT 1, Renuka, LRA 5166, Anjali and Rajat

 

COMPARISON OF INDIAN GROWTH WITH
INTERNATIONAL GROWTH

We give below the main quality wise cotton comparison of Indian cotton with International Cotton growth.

 

INDIAN GROWTH			INTERNATIONAL GROWTH
VARIETY	STAPLE		VARIETY	COUNTRY
J-34 SG	1" - 1.1/32"		AFZAL - 1467 MOT.MID CIS.MID	PAKISTAN U.S.A. UZBEKISTAN
LRA	1.1/32" - 1.1/16"		IZMIR GREEK.MID CIS.MID	TURKEY GREECE UZBEKISTAN
H-4 MECH-1 S-6	1.3/32" - 1.1/8"		W.AFRICA.MID AUSTRALIA.MID CHINEESE	IVORY COAST MALI BENIN CAMARON AUSTRALIA CHINA
MCU-5 DCH-32	1.3/16" - 1.5/16"		GUIZA PIMA BARAKAT	EGYPT U.S.A SUDAN

  Normal Cotton Vs Organic Cotton

Organically grown cotton and its products is certified by independent third parties and some state agencies to ensure that no synthetic substances were used in the cultivation and harvesting of the fibers. Cotton grown on land free of chemicals for three years is certified as organic

One hundred percent organically grown garments can cost anywhere between twenty and fifty percent more than conventional cotton products.

Organic cotton fibers have the same fiber strength, length and other properties as conventional cotton. Cotton is a food as well as a fiber: seed and fibers are fed to cattle, and cottonseed  oil is a main ingredient in processed foods. Farmers use heavy amounts of toxic chemicals to produce it. Because of its many uses, cotton is one of the most widely grown crops in the  world, and the amounts of chemicals applied to produce it add up significantly.

Certified organic cotton cultivation, fabric and garment production always following the procedure/laws for the welfare of Labours involved.

 Every purchase of Organic product helps the environment safety, fair wages and safety working of labours and much more social welfare.

 Unless the Organic cotton products are certified, it is not meaningful for the purchase

 
Organic Exchange

Organic Exchange is a charitable organization committed to expanding organic agriculture, with a specific focus on increasing the production and use of organically grown fibers such as cotton.

Expand your definition of possibility

XLA™ redefines the clothes we wear, bringing unprecedented comfort and inspired movement to fit any lifestyle without compromising on performance; offering everything from high temperature tolerance for professional wear to premium drape and hand for sophisticated tailored styles. Fabrics enhanced with XLA wrap the body in gentle support wityh a soft, non-snap recovery that ensures multiple washings and dry cleanings while maintaining garment shape. Consumers have confidence they will look and feel great, wear after wear.

Improved dimensional stability, easy handling and greater range of motion mean not only a confident consumer reality but also a better overall production experience from design to retail floor. Because XLA inherently resists harish chemicals, high heat and UV light, it enables refreshing innovation in design and color. Fabric what won’t slip during cutting enables greater processing efficiencies and fewer cut and sew steps, leaving you more time to imagine and develop clothing to delight and amaze consumers.

We are happy to work with you to develop joint product marketing, in-store merchandising and sales promotions so you get the most out of a new opportunity for you brand. Our global network, on-site technical expertise and dedication to outstanding performance and quality are at you service.

Because XLA is about more than the opportunity to develop superior garments; it’s about promise. Promise of comfort. Promise of integrity. Promise of great innovation.

What is XLA™ fiber technology?

XLA™ fiber technology is a unique, elastic fiber that is olefin-based and designed for durable, comfortable stretch performance with excellent heat and chemical resistance.

Incorporating XLA fiber into fabrics offers unmatched opportunities for developing easy-to-handle, durable garments with improved shape retention.

How does XLA fiber technology resist heat?

The cross-links formed in the fiber’s molecular structure are the key to superior heat resistance. As the temperature increases, crystallites will gradually disappear and cross-links take over, keeping the network intact. After cooling to room temperature, crystallites will reform. This makes XLA very different from conventional melt-spun fibers. Which rely on crystallites for both recovery and heat resistance. Figure 3 shows fibers at room temperature and after three minutes at 220OC. When the slide cover was slightly pressed, the degraded spandex fiber came apart, while the XLA fiber maintained its integrity.

Because XLA fiber can survive intense heat, it enables a greater range of processing for stretch fabrics and garments. High temperature thermosol dyeing, high pressure and high temperature jet dyeing of polyester (130OC), and high temperature or extended time –curing processes for functional finishes are now possible. Stretch fabrics enhanced with XLA can also withstand high temperature steam press (Hoffman Press), tumble-drying and medium or high ironing temperatures.

What happens when XLA is exposed to harsh chemicals or damaging UV light?

Birla Excel is the latest manmade Cellulose Fiber from Birla Cellulose of the Aditya Birla Group. It is made from a highly refined eco friendly and sophisticated process after scientific Research and Development conducted at Birla Research Institute.

Fully Natural and Organic, Bilra Excel the third generation Cellulose Fiber under the Birla Cellulose Brand is the answer to fashion conscious consumers, who want the comfort and luxury of a natural fiber, with the engineered precision of a manmade fiber. Birla Excel is made from the choicest selection of wood pulp, a natural and renewable resource.

Birth of Linen

When Pre-Historic man decided that fur and skins were no longer the height of fashion, he turned to the fibers of the flax plant to create the first ever fabric. However, it was probably the Egyptians who first organised the industrial production of linen, recognising it as a noble fabric. Linen became a luxury worn by royal households and other aristocracy.

Linen probably came to Ireland in early Christian times. It was the Irish, who populerised linen world over and St. Patrik, the patron Saint or Ireland, is said to be buried in a shourd of Linen. The production of Linen continued through the Middle Ages, but is was not untile the 17th Century that the industry started to develop in a structured way, initially under the guidance of the Earl Stafford and the Duke of Ormonde.

In 1949 Jaya Shree Textiles, an Unit of Indian Rayon and Industries Ltd., The Aditya Birla Group Company took the first initiative to bring this nature’s gift spinning into world class weaving and finishing plant. The yarn is spun, woven and processed by importing French and Belgian Flax fibre. The plant is still the only facility for linen spinning in the sub-continent with state-of-the-art-technology.

Birla Cellulose

“Birla Cellulose” is the umbrella brand for Aaditya Birla Group’s Cellulosic fibre offerings with “Birla Viscose”, “Birla Modal” and “Birla Excel” as sub brands. The Birla Cellulose brand promises a quality product backed with state-of-the-art manufacturing plants and world class systems run by highly skilled manpower.

One of the largest global producers of Viscose Staple Fibre-Aditya Birla Group enjoys a lion’s share of the world market. The fibre units are in India, Thaliland, Indonesia, China and the pulp plants are in India and Canada. Birla Viscose from India, is globally the only viscose fibre manufactured through a patented and unique “Heavy Metal Free” process, which ensures an ecofriendlier product.

Modal

Innovations in viscose have focussed on new generation fibres to accentuate its brilliant lustre, soft feel and excellent drape whilst also improving its utility performance. Modal is the second-generation viscose fibre, which fulfills the age-old demand of a combination of looks with brains and of aesthetics with performance.

Modal as defined by the International Bureau for the Standardization of Man Made Fibres (BISFA) is a distinct viscose fibre genre, which has a higher Wet Modulus and satisfies a minimum value of tenacity in the wet stage at 5% elongation.

INDIAN COTTON MARKET

Puraane Zamaane Mein Cotton is one of the oldest fibres known to humanity. Some of the earliest fabric relics found in excavations of ancient civilisations have been cotton. Cotton was cultivated in Mohenjo Daro in 3500 B.C. Textiles of complex t echnique and design were found in Huaca Prieta, Peru circa 2400 BC. The word cotton itself comes from an Arabic word 'qutun' or 'kutun' used to describe any fine textile.

Types of Cotton

India grows all the four major types of cotton – G arboretum, G hirsutum, G herbaceum and G barbadense The first hybrid in the cotton crop was developed in India, in Surat, by Dr C T Patel (H4 intra hirsutum in 1970) – more than 200 varieties and hybrids were evolved in the subsequent five decades. Hybrids occupy around 45% of cotton crop in India, as in 1998. Important landmarks in the Indian cotton history include the development and release of native hybrids like G cot DH 37, G cot DH 9, DDH 2 and drought tolerant straight varieties like SRT 1, Renuka, LRA 5166, Anjali and Rajat

 

COMPARISON OF INDIAN GROWTH WITH
INTERNATIONAL GROWTH

We give below the main quality wise cotton comparison of Indian cotton with International Cotton growth.

 

INDIAN GROWTH			INTERNATIONAL GROWTH
VARIETY	STAPLE		VARIETY	COUNTRY
J-34 SG	1" - 1.1/32"		AFZAL - 1467 MOT.MID CIS.MID	PAKISTAN U.S.A. UZBEKISTAN
LRA	1.1/32" - 1.1/16"		IZMIR GREEK.MID CIS.MID	TURKEY GREECE UZBEKISTAN
H-4 MECH-1 S-6	1.3/32" - 1.1/8"		W.AFRICA.MID AUSTRALIA.MID CHINEESE	IVORY COAST MALI BENIN CAMARON AUSTRALIA CHINA
MCU-5 DCH-32	1.3/16" - 1.5/16"		GUIZA PIMA BARAKAT	EGYPT U.S.A SUDAN

  Normal Cotton Vs Organic Cotton

Organically grown cotton and its products is certified by independent third parties and some state agencies to ensure that no synthetic substances were used in the cultivation and harvesting of the fibers. Cotton grown on land free of chemicals for three years is certified as organic

One hundred percent organically grown garments can cost anywhere between twenty and fifty percent more than conventional cotton products.

Organic cotton fibers have the same fiber strength, length and other properties as conventional cotton. Cotton is a food as well as a fiber: seed and fibers are fed to cattle, and cottonseed  oil is a main ingredient in processed foods. Farmers use heavy amounts of toxic chemicals to produce it. Because of its many uses, cotton is one of the most widely grown crops in the  world, and the amounts of chemicals applied to produce it add up significantly.

Cotton is the worlds most used fiber, though commonly touted as all natural it is the most sprayed crop on Earth! In the US alone 80 million pounds of chemicals are used each year on conventional crops. One pound of cotton fiber has been sprayed with 1 1/4 pounds of chemicals by the time it is done and 7 of the top 15 pesticides used have been labeled a probable carcinogens to humans by the EPA. Whats the solution? Alternative fibers are sustainable and don't need the chemicals to grow effectively. Soy Protein Fiber also has a number of great additional properties of for the wearer and the environment. Soy is a renewable resource and the Soy Protein Fiber (SPF) is made using the by product of the soybean industry.

1. Soy Protein Fiber has antibacterial and UV radiation prevention properties.

2. SPF has great moisture absorption so you always feel dry and fresh.

3. Soy Fiber promotes the micro circulation of the blood capillaries and also contains many amino acids necessary to the human body. By touching the skin the fabric activates the collagen in the skin.

4. Soy Protein Fiber has a beautiful silky look and a nice cashmere feel. Nothing feels better than that.