About Us
OUR STORY BEGINS
“From Struggles to Success: A Textile Odyssey”
In the bustling year of 1996, a small textile manufacturing company embarked on a journey with a vision to redefine the industry. Armed with determination, craftsmanship, and an unwavering commitment to quality, the company quickly garnered positive responses and established itself as a reliable supplier in the textile market. For several prosperous years, the company thrived, building a reputation for excellence and earning the trust of clients worldwide. Its fabrics adorned homes, offices, and fashion runways, becoming synonymous with quality and innovation. However, as with any journey, challenges arose. In the face of economic downturns and shifting market dynamics, the company found itself navigating rough waters. The textile landscape became more competitive, and sustaining the earlier momentum proved to be a formidable task.
Undeterred, the company leadership embraced the struggles as opportunities for growth and transformation. With a renewed focus on innovation, sustainability, and customer-centricity, the team implemented strategic changes. They invested in cutting-edge technologies, redefined manufacturing processes, and adopted sustainable practices, aligning their vision with the evolving needs of the industry and society.
During these challenging years, the company remained resilient, fueled by the dedication of its employees and the unwavering belief in its mission. As a result of these strategic shifts and a relentless pursuit of excellence, the company weathered the storm and, by the dawn of 2020, emerged stronger than ever.
In 2020, the company emerged as “AaRa” proudly stands as a beacon of success and empowerment in the textile manufacturing realm. With a renewed sense of purpose, it has become a big player in the industry, showcasing not only the resilience ingrained in its history but also the adaptability required for sustained success.
The journey from a modest start in 1996 to overcoming struggles and emerging as a powerhouse in 2020 serves as a testament to the company’s ability to evolve, innovate, and empower itself. Today, it continues to weave the fabric & sewing the apparels of success, setting new standards for quality, sustainability, and global impact in the dynamic world of textile manufacturing.
OUR CERTIFICATIONS
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
GOTS – Global Organic Textile Standard
The GOTS certification is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibres, incorporating both environmental and social criteria across the full supply chain. global-standard.org+2global-standard.org+2
By being GOTS-certified, AaRa Exports ensures that our organic fibre products (from raw material through processing, manufacturing and labelling) meet rigorous independent third-party audits for human and ecological aspects. global-standard.org+1
What it means for you: You receive fabrics or garments made from truly organic sources, processed with respect for people and planet — ideal for discerning buyers in Europe, USA, UAE and Australia seeking high-integrity textile partners.
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
This certification ensures that textiles (raw, semi-finished and finished products) are tested for harmful substances, and that every component (yarn, fabric, accessories) meets human-ecological safety requirements. OEKO-TEX+2Testex+2
What it means for you: When you choose our products — be it home textiles, baby clothing or apparel — you can be confident they are safe for skin contact and free from unsafe chemical residues. This is a key requirement for hotel linen buyers, baby garments and export-markets with strict safety standards.
Fairtrade Textile Standard
Fairtrade Textile Standard
This standard ensures that textile supply chains meet social, environmental and economic criteria. Workers and small-scale producers are audited to guarantee fair wages, safe working conditions and sustainable practices. Fairtrade+2Fairtrade+2
What it means for you: By sourcing from AaRa Exports, you partner with a responsible manufacturer that respects worker rights and promotes ethical trade. This is particularly relevant for brands and buyers prioritising ethical procurement in export markets like the EU, NZ and Australia.
Global Recycled Standard (GRS)
Global Recycled Standard (GRS)
The GRS is a voluntary textile standard verifying that recycled materials and products containing recycled content comply with chain-of-custody, social and environmental requirements, and chemical restrictions. Textile Exchange+2controlunion.com+2
What it means for you: If you request home-textiles or cotton bags made with recycled materials, we can supply GRS-certified versions. That means full traceability of recycled content and responsible production from fibre to finished product — a growing requirement for hotels, resorts and eco-conscious brand customers.
Cotton Made in Africa (CmiA)
Cotton Made in Africa (CmiA)
CmiA is an internationally recognised initiative promoting sustainable cotton farming in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on smallholder farmers, environmental protection and decent working conditions. Cotton Made in Africa+2Cotton Made in Africa+2
What it means for you: When selecting cotton yarns or fabrics from AaRa Exports, you have the option of CmiA-certified cotton — which assures sustainable cultivation, fairer livelihoods for farmers and improved environmental outcomes. This is especially relevant for premium cotton orders where sustainability is a differentiator.
Sedex (SMETA – Ethical Audit Standard)
https://www.sedex.com/solutions/smeta-audit/
AaRa Exports follows the Sedex SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) framework — one of the world’s most widely used social compliance audits. SMETA ensures complete transparency and accountability across four key pillars:
Labour Standards
Health & Safety
Environment
Business Ethics
By complying with Sedex/SMETA, we demonstrate that our factory operations, workforce welfare practices, and environmental initiatives meet strict global expectations. This is especially crucial for large buyers, hotel chains, and international brands that require proven ethical manufacturing partners.
What it means for you:
You receive products manufactured under responsible, ethical and compliant working environments — giving you confidence, traceability, and peace of mind for global procurement.
OCS – Organic Content Standard
External link: https://textileexchange.org/standards/organic-content-standard/
The Organic Content Standard (OCS) is a globally recognised certification from Textile Exchange, verifying the presence and amount of organic material in a final product. It also ensures full chain-of-custody traceability from the farm to the finished fabric or garment.
OCS certification is ideal for buyers who prefer verified organic content but may not require a full GOTS-certified process.
What it means for you:
When you order OCS-certified fabrics, baby clothing, or garments from AaRa Exports, you get guaranteed organic fibre content with transparent documentation — trusted by global retailers and organic speciality brands.
OCS Blended – Organic Content Standard (Blended)
External link: https://textileexchange.org/standards/organic-content-standard/
The OCS Blended Standard is a variation of OCS that applies to products made with a mix of organic fibres and conventional/recycled fibres. This is commonly used for:
Blended garments
Fabrics needing strength or technical performance
Cost-efficient organic product lines
Items where partial organic content is preferred
AaRa Exports produces OCS Blended-certified products with full documentation, batch records, and supply-chain verification.
What it means for you:
You can offer your customers a more affordable organic-focused product while still retaining the credibility of certifiable organic input. Ideal for mid-range apparel, baby clothing, cotton bags and large-volume export orders.
Principles of our work
01. Excellence in Quality
Relentless commitment to premium materials, ethical processes, and international standards in every product we craft.
02. Transparent Integrity
We believe in honest communication, fair practices, and delivering exactly what we promise — always.
03. Purposeful Innovation
Blending tradition with modern techniques to create sustainable, functional, and future-ready textile solutions.
HOW WE WORK
Bringing You the Elements of
Style
Tech Sheet
We begin with a detailed tech pack tailored to your design and specification requirements. Every stitch, seam, and measurement is documented to ensure perfect alignment between vision and production.
Fabric Making
From sourcing premium cotton to weaving custom fabrics, our in-house mills ensure complete control over quality, texture, and finish. We offer flexibility in GSM, weaves, and certifications like GOTS, Oeko Tex, and Fairtrade.
Approval
Before production, we provide pre-production samples for your approval—ensuring fit, color, print, and fabric meet your expectations. Only after your go-ahead do we move forward.
Production
With a skilled workforce and modern machinery, we maintain consistent quality across all units. Our production process is timely, transparent, and adheres to ethical manufacturing practices.
Final Product
Each product undergoes rigorous quality checks and safe packaging before dispatch. We ensure your final shipment is export-ready—accurate, certified, and delivered on time.
