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Presented by Raja Ramji

Who we are -: 

Who we are - Based in the San Francisco Bay Area Developed organic cotton program in 1996 Focused on Organic Cotton apparel products Offer “One Stop Shop” – A fully integrated supply chain for knit & woven fabrics and garments, both in 100% organic & blended

Our Goals: 

Our Goals Support Sustainable Development Use Certified Organic Cotton Commit to Environmental & Social Responsibilities Compliance with Organic Processing Standards Adherence to Fair Trade Labor Practices Guarantee Product Quality & Production Capacity High Quality Products & Innovation Large Capacity & Long Term Sourcing Reliability Provide Integrated Supply Chain Management Excellent Service to Existing Customers - Pre-empt ‘falling between the cracks’ problems Cost Effective ‘One-Stop-Shop’ Sourcing – Facilitate smooth ‘transition to organic lines’ for New Customers

Our Record: 

Our Record Pioneered a 100% organic cotton woven fabrics program in a large integrated weaving mill in India in 1997 Pro-actively implemented operating practices to meet organic production standards (OekoTex-100, ETAD & OFC) Established a 100% organic cotton knit fabrics & garments program in a world-class knit mill, with an integrated garmenting unit, in India in 2001 Acquired a woven garmenting facility in India in 2002 Currently supplying a wide range of woven & knit fabrics; women’s & men’s apparel for active/outdoor wear, yoga/meditation wear, business/street casual wear, lounge/sleep wear, personal wear We are a recognized supplier of Organic Cotton Fabrics & Garments to major U.S. & U.K. customers

Cotton Consumption: 

Cotton Consumption

Organic Traceability: 

Organic Traceability Organic Fiber to Fabric Tracking Segregated storage and pre-cleaning of raw organic fiber Organic fiber prep steps (i.e. opening, cleaning, drawing, etc.) done in batch mode with thorough pre-cleaning of the processing equipment Dedicated carding and combing equipment Ring spinning section organic yarn, isolated by physical barrier to prevent cross contamination Designated looms and knitters for 100% organic fabric production Organic fiber & yarn handling and storage equipment color coded Organic fabric from looms, knitter, dyeing & finishing machines tagged with requisite tracking data

Organic Processing: 

Organic Processing Natural Origins has pro-actively implemented operating practices at its mills to ensure conformity to Organic Fiber Processing Standards Cornstarch used for sizing Softeners and surfactants containing prohibited materials, (alkyl-phenol compounds) are not used in scouring Hydrogen Peroxide bleaching process used Low Impact Reactive and vat dyes used are ‘Eco- Dyes’, certified by DyeStar to meet OekoTex-100 and ETAD Standards Maximum recovery and recycling of chemicals (permitted under Organic Standards Materials List) used in processing Three stage (aeration, chemical & biological) effluent treatment process ensures waster water meets stricter than local municipal standards

Environmentally Responsible Dyeing: 

Environmentally Responsible Dyeing Bleaching – Hydrogen Peroxide bleaching process Dyeing – Low Impact Reactive dyes for organic cotton fabrics Technical benefits of Reactive dyes High color fixation factor results in excellent colorfastness properties Good color uniformity and reproducibility Good washing characteristics gives better long term colorfastness Environmental benefits of Reactive dyes Elimination of Azo, Sulfur and Heavy-metal compounds High dye absorption reduces quantity and lowers dye content in the effluent Less complex treatment process and maximum recovery of process water

Customer Inputs: 

Customer Inputs Fabric/Garment Selection - Application Information Technical Specifications – Fabric textures/composition/ colors, garment CAD drawings/patterns/ grading specs, etc. Styling Guidelines – Fabric & garment samples and color swatches help minimize iterations and reduce lead time. Approval Procedures - Lab dips, testing requirements, production samples, etc. Labels/Hang Tags – Artwork/copy & other requirements. Lead Time Planning - Contingency allowance (Murphy’s Law) Logistics Planning – Shipping modes & destinations, freight forwarding & documentation requirements. Organic Certification – Organic bale certificate requirements.

Supplier Inputs: 

Supplier Inputs Fabrics/colors – Fabric options & Lab dip Pre-Production – Prototype, Photo & Sales samples Bulk Production – Lead time planning for fabric and garment production, testing & approval, transit time for shipping, allowance for customs clearance delays, etc. Milestone Reporting – Production schedule reports, early warning system to flag potential production problems Logistics – Shipping schedules, freight forwarding /clearing arrangements, local delivery coordination Documentation – Testing & organic certification, bank & shipping documents, customs/security clearance documents.

A Case Study: 

A Case Study Initial discussions with Early Winters on woven pants & shorts program – mid 2002 Fabric selection – August 2002 Purchase order – September 2002 Lab dips and color selection – September 2002 Fabric production completed – November 2002 Garmenting completed – December 2002 1st consignment shipped on time – January 2003 Total order delivered in 4 lots – Jan - July 2003

A Case Study: 

A Case Study Highlights The original Early Winters garments were made from conventional cotton, pigment dyed & washed The new garments are made from 100% organic cotton, reactive dyed and washed to match The finished garment costs allowed EW to hold price levels, while meeting margin targets Sourcing Organic Cotton Apparel is a team effort between the customer & supplier. Success depends upon full and timely communications in both directions

Partial Customer List: 

Partial Customer List Existing Customers Patagonia Early Winters Prana Mountain Equipment Coop Hanna Andersson Sierra Club/ISDA Utilikilts Under The Canopy Indigenous Designs Sundance/Quick Feat Cotton Plus Marks & Spencer Katharine Hamnett New Customers (Sampling) Timberland Gaiam Inner Wave Lululemon Ecoganik Earth Creations Blue Canoe Kavu T.S. Design Serenity Seats

Woven Fabrics: 

Woven Fabrics LIGHT WEIGHT FABRICS (3.5 to 7 oz/sq yd) Best Suited for • Women’s – Blouses/Dresses/Other Tops/ Pajamas/Under Garments • Men’s – Shirts/Pajamas/Under Garments Fabric Options • Chambray, Damask, Oxford, Plain, Poplin, Percale, Rip Stop, Satin, Twill    MID WEIGHT FABRICS (6.0 to 8.5 oz/sq yd) Best Suited for • Women’s - Pants/Shorts/Suits/Blouses/Dresses/Skirts • Men’s – Shirts/Pajamas/Under Garments Fabric Options • Bedford Cord, Canvas, Denim, Dobby, Duck, Gabardine, Matty, Oxford, Ottoman, Rip Stop, Satin, Tussore, Twill     HEAVY WEIGHT FABRICS (9.0 to 12.5 oz/sq yd) Best Suited for • Women's & Men's Jackets/Pants/Shorts/Skirt/Suits • Hand Bags & Accessories Fabric Options • Bedford Cord, Bull Denim, Canvas, Denim, Dobby, Duck, Matty, Oxford, Ottoman, Satin, Twill

Knit Fabrics: 

Knit Fabrics LIGHT WEIGHT FABRICS (3.5 to 5 oz/sq yd ) Best Suited for Women's & Men's - T-Shirts/Under Garments Women's - Blouses/Camisoles/Tank Tops Fabric Options Single Jersey, Interlock, Rib MIDDLE WEIGHT FABRICS (6.0 to 8.5 oz/sq yd) Best Suited for Women's & Men's - Polo Shirts/Sweaters/Sweat Shirts/Sweat Pants & Shorts/T-Shirts/Turtle Neck Women's - Cardigans/Dresses/Pants/Shorts/Skirts Fabric Options Single Jersey, Interlock, Rib, Pique, French Terry, Fleece  HEAVY WEIGHT FABRICS (8.0 to 12.5 oz/sq yd) Best Suited for Women's & Men's - Jackets/Sweaters/Sweat Pants & Shorts/Sweat Shirts Women's Cardigans/Dresses/Leggings/Pants/Shorts/Skirts/Unitards Fabric Options Single Jersey, Interlock, Rib, French Terry, Fleece

Garments: 

Garments WOMEN’S & MEN’ Pajamas Pants & Shorts Polo Shirts Shirts Sweaters Sweat Pants & Shorts Sweat Shirts T-Shirts Undergarments  WOMEN’S  Blouses Cardigans Camisoles Dresses Skirts & Leggings Tank Tops & Yoga Tops Unitards

Embroidery & Printing: 

Embroidery & Printing Embroidery • CAD System • Up to 12 Colors • Up to 1 Meter Width & 75% Coverage • Over 1,000 In-house Design Options • Custom Designs Accepted     Printing • Roller, Table & Discharge Printing • Up to 8 Colors • Low Impact Reactive Printing Ink • Engineered Prints