Arvind’s Knits Business Division (KBD) is a part of the Arvind’s 500 million US
Dollars investment in line with the corporate vision of creating world class
differentiated fabric capacities and capabilities as Arvind’s response to the
challenges of the dynamic environment, wherein these fabrics can be converted
into strategic and deep “Garment Package Relationships” with select Global
Brands & Retailer.
Arvind Knits (KBD) is a part of the ‘Multi product textile facility’ set up at
Santej, Dist: Gandhi Nagar, near Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat with an
investment of US $ 50 Million in technical collaboration with Alamac Knits Inc.
USA. Arvind KBD operates as one of Asia’s largest vertically integrated knitwear
plants, which features state of the art equipment and world class production
capacities. Arvind assures the best quality and total standardization with its
in-house production from yarn to the final garment.
The installed capacity of the Fabric facility is 16 TPD (Tonnes per day). Of
this 11 tonnes is piece dyed and 5 tonnes is yarn-dyed fabrics. The Garmenting
facility has an installed capacity of 10,000 garments per day, to be doubled by
the end of 2005. Arvind Knits offers one of the world’s most comprehensive and
most enchanting range of knitwear products, to a clientele that comprises of the
most renowned garment brands & retailers of the World.
Cotton has been the primary focus of Arvind Knits, but lately it has ventured
into new age fibers like Lycra® blends, Modal, Polyester, Tencel®, Viscose, and
their blends. Constant evolution and innovation is the focus, to cater to the
ever-changing market demands.
Arvind KBD, over the years has acquired a reputation in partnering
with some of the finest names in the industry. International buyers
and vendors have taken pride in furthering their accreditation for
Arvind Knits. Tie up with distinguished fiber companies have also
been made who have lend their name to the product.
Arvind KBD has the distinction of being the only nominated supplier
of INVISTA (DuPont) Specialty Lycra® Fabrics in the Indian
Subcontinent. Furthering the relationship, INVISTA has entrusted
Arvind Knits as the only INVISTA accredited Readymade Garment Vendor
(RGV) source for Lycra® based garments in India.
Arvind KBD has tied up with International Fiber Companies like
Celanese (for Acetate), Lenzing (for Modal), Courtaulds (for Tencel®)
and Wellman who have approved Arvind knits as a Vendor for fabrics
made from their fiber.
Arvind KBD is a nominated supplier of fabrics to Nike Golf, Marks &
Spencer, Arnold Palmer, Eddie Bauer, Calvin Klein and Columbia
Sportswear.
Working towards total in-house solutions, Arvind KBD has also
acquired accreditation for its Laboratory and Testing Facility from
esteemed clients like Marks & Spencer, Target and Invista (DuPont).
Arvind Knits is at the fore front of offering full design packages
to its clients – from seasonal trend briefs to final fabric /
garment designs tailored to the brands / retailers in question.
Customized Design Briefs and Product Presentation along with
Marketing Concepts is presented to all Key Customers each season.
This value-added service is supported by:
International Design Consultants based in Europe for constant
feedback on the design and trend outlook for the Markets.
In-house Design Cell - working on Trend and Color Stories, for
seasonal presentations, a year in advance.
Development Cell - Constantly working on the intrinsic properties of
the Fabric like - New Yarn, Knitting Technology and Surface
Finishes.
Arvind KBD till now has focused primarily on cotton fabrics and has
the expertise to handle yarn counts ranging from 10s to 2/100s.
The fabric range includes Single Jersey, Pique, Textures, Pointelles,
French Terry, Autostriper, Electronic Jacquards, Popcorn and
Waffles. The Double Knits range includes Interlocks, Needle Outs,
Ottomans, Thermals, Pointelles, Textures, Reversibles, Autostripers,
Electronic Jacquards, Ribs, Fleece- Yarn Dyed and Piece Dyed and
Variegated.
To cater to changing market demands, new product innovations are
constantly being brought about. The latest range showcased by Arvind
Knits includes:
Lycra®: Arvind KBD is the
only INVISTA accredited readymade garment vendor (RGV) source for
Lycra® based garments in India. Arvind over the years has perfected
the art of producing garments with high Lycra® content (upto 13%).
Arvind Knits has the capability of making Lycra®, DO9M, Cool Max
fabrics with all feeds and alternate feeds.
Mercerized: Arvind Knits
has the capacity and the know-how to produce singles and double
mercerized fabrics with exquisite sheen and handfeel. Arvind Knits
is one of the few firms who can expertly produce Mercerized Lycra®
Fabrics. This feat also makes KBD a part of the elite Supima Club.
Moisture Management Fabrics:
Arvind KBD has developed technologically superior fabrics for
moisture management. Moisture Management Fabrics can also be created
with chemical treatment to any fabric for e.g. 100% Cotton at Arvind
KBD. Currently supplying to Cutter & Buck, Eddie Bauer & Nike.
New Age Fibers: Arvind
KBD has been a pioneer in experimenting with, and introducing new
age fabrics made from fibers like Modal, Tencel®, Viscose,
Comfortrel, Sensura etc.
Blends: Arvind KBD has
the expertise to work on new blends. Production has already been
done on Modal/Cotton, Tencel®/Cotton, Viscose/Cotton,
Polyester/Cotton, Polyester/Viscose, Silk/Cotton and Silk/Viscose
and other man made / cotton blends.
Arvind KBD has a daily capacity to produce 11 tonnes piece dyed
fabric and 5 tonnes yarn dyed fabric.
The dyeing plant has state-of-the-art machinery comprising of 20
THEN Yarn Dyeing Machines and 11 SCLAVOS Piece Dyeing Machines
(Atmospheric and High-Temperature Dyeing Machines with autodosing of
chemicals).
The capacity of yarn dyeing machines range from 60 to 300 Kg and the
same for piece dyeing machines range from 180 to 720 Kg.
The Dyeing capability is assisted by the Dyeing Lab, which checks
the lots for shade variation with DATA Color Shade Matching System.
The Processing Lab is modeled on the production setup to achieve
production results in the lab itself.
FINISHING
Arvind KBD has the latest machinery for fabric finishing. Tubular
and Open width finishing is done on Tubetex and Santex ranges
respectively.
We have Compacting lines and Relax Drying routes to cater to varied
requirements.
Dornier Singeing and Mercerizing machines are used for process value
addition.
In-house Babcock 8-chamber Stenter is used for superior heat setting
(for Lycra®) and width standardization and application of finishes.
FINISHES
Arvind KBD is constantly updating and developing new finishes and
finishing techniques to add value to the fabric. Some of the
finishes that can be provided to the fabrics are:
Value Addition through Finishes:
Moisture Wicking
Anti Microbial Finish
UV Protection Finish from CIBA
NANO Finish from BURLINGTON
TEFLON Finish from INVISTA
Easy Care-Wrinkle Resistance
Bio Wash / Enzyme Softening
Peaching
AIR-DRAPE ™ Finish (for Softer handle, and adding bounce to the
fabric through Air Beating)
Arvind KBD Garmenting operation was an addition done to provide
complete solutions to the buyer in terms of GARMENT PACKAGE, thereby
reducing cost and lead times. Garmenting, which is the final step in
the value chain is the now the focus of Arvind Knits. It aspires to
be a one-stop-shop for any apparel buyer across the globe. What sets
apart KBD is the complete material flow in one straight line, from
yarn to the final garment ensuring maximum efficiency & optimization
of resources.
3 CONCEPT PRODUCTION FACILITIES
AMBAR Designed
Specifically for producing Premium High End Golf-wear and
Leisurewear AML CASUALS (SYMPHONY)
Designed for producing Sportswear / Casual wear / Cut & Sew Tees &
Polos AML ESSENTIALS To be
Operational by Q4-2005- Designed Specifically for Producing Volume
Run Core Basic Products. Complete efficiency control to pass on the
price benefit to the Customers
Arvind KBD currently has a garment capacity of 10,000 garments a
day, which shall soon be doubled in the current year. The Skilled
Labor Force has the capability to shift and adapt to any new style,
which is introduced in the lines.
Audit & Quality Assurance is of utmost importance at Arvind Knits
Garmenting. The accreditation given by international quality
conscious buyers speak at length about quality at Arvind Knits.
Certain buyers like Nike have shown complete faith in the company
and have nominated an Arvind Knits Employee as their in-house
auditor.
KBD follows AQL 1.5, in consonance with most of the buyers’
requirements.
100% In-line and final checking of the garments is done to assure
the filtering of imperfect garments.
There is a shift from the Quality Control Policy to a Quality
Assurance Philosophy. Gradually the Product control practices are
being discarded and Process control techniques are being adopted.
The Garmenting plant does a process audit along with a product
audit.
Arvind KBD is a SHAPE (Safety Health Attitude People Environment)
Compliant unit. The garmenting setup fulfils the requirements
regulated by the law of the land.
Compliance Audit Approved by:
Nike
Reebok / Greg Norman
Sara Lee
Eddie Bauer
Independent Certification Authorities have also certified Arvind KBD
for Social Compliance:
