The Ajraks silk fabric has been designed to withstand high temperatures, as well as being able to be used over clothing and is waterproof, meaning it can easily be worn as a waterproof material.
The material was first developed in India, but has since been imported by Japanese firms.
“The idea behind this is to provide a product that is lightweight and easy to use, which is what we are trying to achieve,” says Ajrrak’s Managing Director, Kirit Sommer, in a statement.
“It is a very important product that has the ability to withstand the extreme conditions that we are facing, and the fact that it is water-resistant is a great asset.”
Sommer says the product was first conceived as a way to increase the quality of materials that were used for textile production.
“At Ajramak we have a very small manufacturing team.
We had to focus on making a product we can make in large quantities,” he says.”
We had to make sure that we could produce it with quality materials.
It is an exciting time for us.”
The Ajras silk fabric can be used on garments for up to eight hours.
“It is designed to be water-repellent,” Sommer adds.
Somber says the company is looking to commercialise the product by selling it through various retail channels, including through online retailers and clothing shops.