Goals for our ACTION PLAN
The Comfort Revolution
Putkai's story was born from a desire to create clothing that feels good on your skin and treads lightly on the planet. We use eco-friendly materials, ethical production practices, and innovative design to create everyday essentials that are as comfortable as they are sustainable. Join us on our journey to redefine comfort and reshape the future of fashion, one thread at a time.
Our North Star
Our principle is to seamlessly blend fashion with nature, preserving ancient dyeing techniques while innovating for sustainability.
Every step minimizes environmental impact, prioritizing bacterial inhibition, moisture management, and thermal regulation.
Our commitment extends to herbal treatments, chlorine-free production, pH balance, and OKEO-TEX® certification.
With sustainable materials, circular processes, and eco-friendly packaging, Putkai empowers consumers with choices that merge comfort, functionality, and sustainability.
Our Story
Embracing sustainability, one thread at a time
Nandhini Thangavelu
About Us
Jananya Doraiswamy
Nandhini Thangavelu
Jananya, born into a family well known in the textile business, pursued her passion for design by completing her undergraduate degree in Apparel & Fashion Technology from the prestigious PSG College of Technology. Well connected with industries and experienced in various processes, she brings both technical knowledge and practical insight to her work. A certified yoga teacher, she has assisted multiple teacher training programs at Sivananda Ashram and co-founded Anbe Yogam, an online yoga center. Through her curated programs, she has guided many individuals towards holistic living and mindful well-being.”
Nandhini is a management graduate with over 15 years of entrepreneurial experience. She has successfully transformed her family’s building into a thriving lodging facility, which she continues to manage. Over the years, she has explored diverse ventures, from book trading to running an online business process outsourcing service for forex traders and software companies. Beyond business, she is an organic farmer and yoga practitioner, dedicated to a sustainable, wellness-focused life shaped by permaculture.
“Blending Strategy, Wellness, and Sustainability”
“Driven by a shared passion for sustainability, nature, and holistic living, Jananya and Nandhini came together to establish this venture. With complementary backgrounds in management, entrepreneurship, textiles, yoga, and organic farming, they bring a unique blend of industry knowledge, strategic insight, and creative vision. Their combined expertise in business operations, process management, and wellness practices forms the foundation of a brand that reflects both their philosophy of mindful living and their proven capabilities as entrepreneurs.”
From Our Production House
Anchoring Our Essence
Prioritizing eco-friendly practices in every aspect of our operations.
01 Sustainability
Crafting garments that are both beautiful and durable.
02 Quality
Continuously exploring new ways to minimize our environmental impact and also deliver both world's sustainable and fashionable
03 Innovation
Maintaining open and honest communication with our customers and stakeholders.