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From Humble Beginnings to Global Impact

Our commitment to eco-conscious practices and responsible craftsmanship ensures every product we create leaves a positive impact on the planet.

Certifications

About Us

Kariwala started as a small, family-run business with a simple mission to craft high-quality, sustainable workwear that would stand the test of time.

Our Story

Since 1989, we, at Kariwala Industries, embarked on a mission to deliver exceptional workwear, built on unwavering customer satisfaction. We started as a small manufacturer, but fuelled by a commitment to quality and ethical practices, we've grown into a diversified force in the textile industry. Today, our portfolio encompasses a wide range of products, including:

Industrial Workwear

Corporate Identity Clothing & Uniforms

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Eco-friendly Bags

Sustainable Fashion Accessories

Our journey has been one of continuous evolution, with a core focus on four pillars:

Sustainability

Ethical Business

Trust & Reliability

Community Empowerment

As one of India’s leading textile exporters, we offer high-quality garments and bags crafted with strict environmental standards. Our facilities and staff are among the best in the industry, and we are dedicated to cultivating workplace happiness and community well-being. We do all this with one mission: to spread happiness by conducting business with the principles of Dharma.

Industrial Workwear

Corporate Identity Clothing & Uniforms

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Eco-friendly Bags

Sustainable Fashion Accessories

Our journey has been one of continuous evolution, with a core focus on four pillars:

Sustainability

Ethical Business

Trust & Reliability

Community Empowerment

Ethical practices

Quality processes

Responsible production

environmental protection

Ethical practices

Quality processes

Responsible production

environmental protection

Ethical practices

Quality processes

Responsible production

environmental protection

Our Core Pillars

Sustainability

We champion responsible practices throughout our supply chain, ensuring our products are crafted with minimal environmental impact.

Ethical Business

We believe in fair treatment for all, fostering a positive work environment, and upholding ethical sourcing practices.

Trust & Reliability

We prioritise our partnerships on trust, consistent quality, transparency, and dependable delivery every time

Community Empowerment

We strive to contribute positively to the communities we touch, fostering happiness and well-being.

Organisational

Philosophy

Organisational

Philosophy

At Kariwala Industries, our philosophy goes beyond manufacturing. Rooted in sustainability and ethics, it guides every decision we make. BThis deeper foundation fosters unity, drives innovation, and creates a long-term legacy that goes beyond products or services. When purpose leads, success follows, attracting like-minded partners, employees, and customers who believe in the same mission.

Simplifying Success for Our Partners

We follow the ‘KISS’ principle—Keep It Simple, Silly. For buying partners, we prioritize the right product at the right time, ethically produced. For selling partners, we ensure reliability and competitiveness. Our commitment to long-term partnerships keeps our employees motivated and reduces attrition, fostering a stress-free, collaborative work environment.

Spreading Happiness Across Borders

Spreading HappinessOur mission is simple: "Spreading Happiness." Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s words, we believe true happiness comes when thoughts, words, and actions are in harmony. For us, happiness starts with those around us. Even though happiness is not ‘urgent’, it is ‘important’ and makes an integral part of our culture & often hiring question: “What makes you happy?”

Business Yoga ( Conceptualised by our Founder): Our Philosophy for Balance

Business Yoga is a philosophical concept introduced by us. Yoga which means the union of mind, body, energies and emotions can be applied and benefit businesses as much as they do human beings.
Just like yoga balances the mind, body, and spirit, we bring harmony to business practices, creating balance in work and life. This approach aligns closely with the Japanese concept of ‘Ikigai’—a reason for being, helping us stay connected to our core purpose.

Awards

Trade Licenses & Associations

SITRA (South India Textile Research Association)

SITRA provides services related to research, testing, and consultancy in the textile industry, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards in manufacturing processes.

Fairtrade Cotton

Fairtrade Cotton certification ensures that cotton farmers receive fair wages and work under safe conditions, promoting sustainable practices in the supply chain.

Sedex

Sedex is a global membership organization that supports companies to improve their supply chain standards. It provides access to data on responsible sourcing and ethical business practices.

Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH)

EPCH is an Indian body that promotes the export of handicrafts and ensures that producers meet the necessary quality standards for international trade.

OEKO-TEX Standard 100

OEKO-TEX is a worldwide certification system for textiles, verifying that products are free from harmful chemicals and safe for human use.

ISO 9001:2015

This is a globally recognized quality management standard that outlines criteria for consistently meeting customer and regulatory requirements in production.

Dun & Bradstreet (D-U-N-S Registered)

The D-U-N-S number is a unique identifier for businesses and helps in verifying their legal status and financial stability, often used for international trade.

ASTM International

ASTM develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems, and services to improve product safety and quality.

amfori BSCI

The amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) provides a code of conduct for ensuring fair working conditions throughout the supply chain, focusing on labor rights and safety.

Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)

GOTS certifies that textiles are made from organic fibers and that the production process adheres to stringent environmental and social criteria, ensuring sustainability.

Milestones

Winner of the UN Women 2020 Asia Pacific WEPs Award

2020

2018

Recipient of UNCG Award for Best Innovative Practices

Kariwala becomes Disney FAMA Approved

2018

Kariwala joins L’oreal’s Solidarity Sourcing Program

2017

Kariwala Receives the Top Exporter Award from the Eastern Indian Region, MSME.

2017

2016

Kariwala joins Zara Life

A new factory is opened in Kalyani, India. The first ever 100% woman run manufacturing facility in Asia.

2016

2015

Kariwala wins Encon awards-energy conservation award, for sustainable practices

Certificate of compliance with GOTS

2010

2009

Another facility opened in Sri Lanka.

Outstanding National Export Performance in Jute Handicrafts by Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts.

Fairtrade Certification

2008

2005

Establishment of the 4th factory at the Falta SpecialEconomic Zone, in West Bengal, India.

TOP Exporter’s Award for jute handicrafts in India

Outstanding National Export Performance in Jute Handicrafts by Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts.

2003

2002

Recognised by the Government of India as a Certified Export House.

Opened another factory in Sri Lanka

Launch of a new arm – ExcellenceTech, that provides information technology and programming, including web presence management, cloud services and mobile app development.

Opened factory in Sri Lanka

Launch of a new arm – ExcellenceTech, that provides information technology and programming, including web presence management, cloud services and mobile app development.

2000

1999

Kariwala became the first CAD-driven company of its type in India in 1999, using Lectra software for fabric cutting.

Kariwala Industries is awarded the ISO 9001 certification.

1998

1997

Success of the business soon meant it was time to open a second factory, and in 1997, Kariwala Industries opened its doors yet again.

Kariwala Industries began exporting eco-friendly bags to the world market.

1994

1992

Decision inspired to produce eco-friendly bags that would revolutionize the marketplace for a new green global economy. Incubated at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro.