The Pratibha Factory maintains strict documentation to ensure the authenticity of organic content of the fibre. Records of farmers, their farmland, yields, the crop rotation, pest management and other activities is maintained at our on-site office in Karhii.

Pratibha also maintains all records at different production stages to ensure traceability and product integrity of organic cotton.

Documentation Procedure for Organic Cotton in Pratibha

The following documents are maintained :

• Details of cotton sowing and picking by Farmers
  
  
• Ginners dispatch details to the mill
  
  
• Cotton inward record at the Spinning Unit
  
  
• Issue of Cotton
  
  
• With lot nos. bale nos. & mixing program
  
  
• Test results of Yarn with respect to Yarn Lots.
  
  
• Yarn lot issue to Knitting Department - Knitting & Dyeing Programs ( K & P)
  
  
• Issue of Greige knitted fabric to Dye house
  
  
• Issue of fabric lots to dyeing
  
  
• Job Card
  
  
• Internal Test Reports of Fabric
  
  
• Despatch from Dye House
  
  
• Commercial Invoice
  
  
• In case of Fabric Orders
  
  
• Issue of fabric to Garments Section
  
  
• Cutting of Fabric
  
  
• Tracking till final dispatch

With the above record keeping procedure we can track the authenticity of the organic content right from cotton picking till final dispatch.

Process Guidelines

The various spinning, knitting dyeing and finishing processes executed at Pratibha for organic cotton are as per guidelines laid down by the “North American Organic Fiber Standards.” The American Organic Trade Association lays down these standards. Apart from this we also abide by the IVNAssociation requirements. Organic cotton is kept segregated from conventionally grown cotton at all production stages. Care is taken to protect the organic integrity of the fiber. The fabric is processed with low impact dyes and finished with prescribed agents only. Organic fiber products are stored such that contamination from environmental sources and prohibited substances is avoided. Subject to the buyers choice we pack the goods first in craft paper and then polysheets.

Certifications

The Organic procedures at Pratibha are Skal Certified. Skal is an organic certifying agency from Netherlands. Pratibha's License contract is No. 18162 for sustainable textile production. Apart from this Pratibha is also Certified by IMO [ Switzerland], Oekotex and are in process of getting certification from Soil Association standards [ U.K.]

Pratibha’s Social Perspective

Pratibha extends a holistic approach to cater to its social and environmental responsibilities. They are not only supporting sustainable textile production to contribute to the ecological balance but also serve religiously towards social welfare by.

• Supporting and encouraging the education of rural children in villages of Karhii with financial aid and also undertake responsibility of upgrading their infrastructure.
  
  
• Conscious effort towards the well being of the senior citizens of Karhii. The “Ashram” which arranges for their basic human needs is provided with the adequate financial support.
  
  
• Support local cowsheds for animal welfare
  
  
• Actively involved in the upliftment of the farmers associated with by providing employment opportunities to the upcoming generation of the farmers and also encourage their desire of their further professional education.
  
  
• Security of our farmers and their families which is reflected by the Life Insurance policies provided by us.
  
  
• Facilitating educational programs for the development and awareness of the farmers. They are also acquainted with our international buyers, which infuses them with a sense of pride.
  
  
• Pratibha distributes a part of its garments / fabrics to the needy children from orphanages.
  
  
• Distributing knowledge through various schools and colleges run by the management of Pratibha all over India.