Hemp Clothing Products
Organic Cotton Linens

• What's different about Rawganique's hemp products?
  
  Our hemp products (most of which are unique to us) are made from European hemp that is organically grown without chemicals or pesticides of any kind. In fact, in 2004 Rawganique debuted the world's first hemp clothing and home products made from certified organic European hemp. In 2007, Rawganique.com debuted the world's first 100% organic European hemp knit. We only use warm water and mechanical combing to soften our hemp fiber per heritage traditional methods, whereas most Chinese hemp fibers are chemically softened with acids and other toxic substances.
  
  Our hemp products are made in USA, Canada, Europe, and Thailand to ensure sweatshop-free, fair labor conditions. Many China-made hemp products are made under unfair sweatshop labor conditions. We make most of the 1,000+ eco products we carry and so our organic cotton, linen, and hemp products are unique to us. Our products are all PVC-free for the sake of the environment and human health. High-quality organic raw materials and sweatshop-free labor account for much of the price of our sustainably made products.
  
  We ship worldwide. There are no sales tax for US or overseas customers. Canadian customers: we now have a warehouse in BC, so there are no custom brokerage fees or duties to pay. GST (Canada) and PST (BC only) apply on Canadian orders.
  
  
• What fibers do you work with?
  
  Our products are made from organic cotton, linen, and hemp. We do not carry any products made from bamboo because a lot of chemical processing is usually involved in turning bamboo plants into fiber (read more under the next bullet).
  
  
• Why don't you have any soy, tencil, or bamboo products?
  
  With soy, there are issues with genetic engineering, chemicals, and pesticides. Tencil is made from fresh wood pulp (not recycled wood) so trees have to be cut down.
  
  With bamboo, there are issues with chemical processing to get to soft fiber. On top of that, it seems that the fibers many manufacturers are referring to as "bamboo" are in fact rayon. News: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the US and the Competition Bureau in Canada have begun to file charges against manufacturers of bamboo fiber products for making false claims. "The US FTC this week charged four sellers of clothing and other textile products with deceptively labeling and advertising these items as made of bamboo fiber, when they are made of rayon." And in Canada: "Identification of man-made fibres must conform to a list of generic fibres. Under the Textile Labeling Act and Regulations "bamboo" is not listed as a generic fibre name, and as a result it is not legal to identify the fibre content on a label as "bamboo". Because of the processing involved, "rayon" must be used."
  
  We don't work with recycled plastic fleece or other synthetic fibers because of their high potential for toxicity, outgassing, and allergic reactions. Fortunately, we don't need any of these fibers. With organic cotton, linen, and hemp, we can make most clothing and home products that anyone could possibly need.
  
  
• Do you offer Plus and Tall sizes?
  
  Absolutely! Most of our organic cotton, linen, and hemp clothing come in Petite, Plus, Big & Tall, as well as regular sizes. We constantly expand our sizing range to accommodate the full spectrum of eco-conscious and chemically-sensitive folks everywhere. We value your feedback, so write to us if you need an even wider size range. With enough feedback from our valued customers, we'll be happy to comply. Let us know!
  
  
• What is sweatshop-free?
  
  For us, sweatshop-free means fair labor conditions and respect for human rights. We ensure that the facilities we use for our production adhere to the highest fair labor standards. Most are either unionized, or set up as worker-owned cooperatives. We also have sew-at-home arrangements with artisans of many years' experience — this allows talented sewers, many of whom are elderly and single-parent mothers, to work at home and still earn a fair income.
  
  Our products are made in USA, Canada, the EU, and Thailand. (It's true that having products made in these countries does not guarantee sweatshop-free conditions: even though human rights violations are illegal, sweatshops still exist, unfortunately.) We are a small manufacturer so are sweatshop-free almost by definition (sweatshops usually churn out big volumes for big manufacturers). More importantly, we are fully committed to making sustainable products that respect both human rights and the environment. Once in a while, a customer would ask us why our products aren't as "cheap" as some products made elsewhere: some reasons are high-quality organic materials and quality sewing cost more, and paying sewers a fair salary will result in a higher price than if sewers are paid a few cents an hour, as is the practice in many "sweatshop" factories.
  
  We are involved in the production process from beginning to end to be sure of procuring the right fabric weave & weight and the right fit & finish for our unique products. First, we obtain organic raw materials of the highest quality possible (it's very rare that we use organic stock fabrics, preferring instead to custom-make fabrics for each job to truly realize our designer's vision; most of our fabrics are actually unique to us and aren't available in the marketplace). Then we contract top knitters and weavers to turn our organic fibers into the perfect fabric for the job. Once the fabric is made to our specifications, we contract sew-at-home artisans or sweatshop-free sewing facilities to work on the production. Lastly, our products are ecologically finished, then packaged, and sent to our warehouse for distribution. We also carry a small number of products made by respectable organic outfits that are as committed to sweatshop-free practices as we are.
  
  
• Who buys your hemp products?
  
  Hemp purists, connoisseurs of heritage linens, and eco-conscious folks from around the world. Chemically-sensitive people and those suffering from environmental allergies — MCS or multiple chemical sensitivities. Patients recovering from major surgeries and chemotherapy whose skin has become sensitive to industrial chemicals, synthetics, and dyes in clothing, sheets, and towels. Renowned green-organic spas, hotels, restaurants, retreats, and resorts around the world. People of all ages who care about the environment, health, and human rights.
  
  With Global Warming on everyone's minds, we're also seeing more and more new folks who are interested in helping the environment. Many customers find us through such publications as Elle, Natural Home, People, Wish, Envy, Modern Dog Today, InStyle, the LA Times, Washington Post, USA Today, Alive, The Green Guide, Kansas City Star, as well as websites such as The National Geographic, Woody Harrelson's, Tao Of Change, the Green Muze, and numerous others which have featured or written about our products.
  
  We are moved by the good work that people are doing around the world, touched by the support we have received through the years, and thankful for the opportunity to provide the global eco-community with eco-friendly green products that are sustainably made, comfortable, stylish, and borne of fresh & innovative takes on heritage traditions.
  
  
• How can hemp help alleviate Global Warming?
  
  Hemp is a renewable, sustainable plant that's very versatile. It's fiber for clothing and home products, nutritious food for good health, pulp for paper, cellulose for energy, oil for paint, fiber for insulation and industrial applications, and so much more. Hemp has the potential to end our reliance on fossil fuels once and for all. Hemp clothing keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter. Hemp grows quickly and enriches the soil as it grows. Hemp doesn't need fertilizers or much water to grow. Read more.
  
  
• What are your most popular products?
  
  There are many, but hemp suits for weddings and work, hemp shower curtains, French linen sheets, hemp yoga-karate pants, organic cotton underwear and socks, organic cotton mattresses, hemp shoes, hemp soap, hemp jeans, and hemp towels are all at the top of the list.
  
  
• How long have you been around?
  
  Rawganique has been offering hemp clothing and home products since 2000. We ship world-wide.
  
  
• What's your take on the environment?
  
  We care passionately about the environment. We walk the talk and strive always to offer consumers pure, sustainable, and real alternatives to Earth-harming conventional products. The co-founders of Rawganique live simply and totally off the grid on solar & wind power; they grow their own organic foods year-round, Fukuoka-style. In fact, Rawganique was created off the grid on a Mac.
  
  "We have chosen to become hermits in a society that demands — even requires — of us an over-exposure to its various mind-numbing media outlets and corporate advertising. Life has become a lot more manageable and beautiful since we took ourselves off the treadmill of modern society with all its irresistible trappings. We can actually hear the sounds of nature and see and feel the simplicity in all things. We have, in effect, become our environment. We can feel its splendor, glory, and sadness, and we do all we can to leave our environment as healthy, sane, safe, clean, and natural as we imagine the original pristine environment to be. That's our purpose in life." More info can be found on the About Us page.
  
  
• Do you have a print catalogue?
  
  Yes! We print our 28-page full-size catalogues on 100% recycled paper using biodegradable vegetable inks. Click here to purchase our print catalogue($5 in N. America, $10 elsewhere, to help offset printing costs).
  
  
• How do I order?
  
  Click the "Add to Cart" button on the product pages to put items in your shopping cart. Once you're ready to pay, click "Checkout" and give your billing, shipping, and payment information, and you're done! We usually ship orders the same day they are placed.
  
  
• Is shopping at Rawganique safe?
  
  Definitely! Our online shopping cart employs the highest security standards and protocol, so it's 100% safe and secure. (Verisign Secure Seal)
  
  
• Are your products returnable?
  
  Of course. You may exchange or return unused clothing and footwear products within 30 days of receipt. Bedding, bath, food, underwear, and custom items are, however, not returnable due to prohibitive cost or hygienic reasons. More info is provided on our Help page.
  
  
• How do I contact you?
  
  Call us toll-free at 1.877.Raw.Hemp between 9AM – 4PM Pacific Standard Time, Monday – Friday. For fastest service: Please click here to email us.

Organic Hemp Clothing + Organic Cotton & Linen Products

Rawganique.com: Unique sweatshop-free organic hemp clothing products made in USA, Canada, & Europe (not China) under fair labor conditions; we also have a comprehensive selection of organic cotton & linen clothing & home products. Our hemp products are made from certified organic European hemp (chemical-free), not Chinese hemp (many of which are processed with toxic chemicals & acids). We do not carry clothing made from soy (issues with Genetically Modified Organisms — GMO's — and pesticides and chemical fertilizers), bamboo (issues with chemicals and acids used in the manufacturing process), PET (recycled soda bottles: issues with outgassing and chemicals), or wood fiber (made from new wood, plus acids & chemicals in processing).

Founded in 2000 by Thammarath Jamikorn & Klaus Wallner, Rawganique.com is a human-scale family business that promotes sustainable organic hemp clothing products (as well as organic cotton & linen products) and way of life. We are concerned about the fragile condition of our eco-system and inspired by the works of Scott & Helen Nearing.

Rawganique.com was created off the grid on a Mac, from clean solar & wind power. (Our co-founders homestead in a small cabin powered solely by the sun & wind and grow most of their own organic produce.)

Our catalogue of hemp products is printed on 100% recycled paper using vegetable ink and non-toxic, water-based coating.

We remain committed to supplying the global eco community with pure, sweatshop-free, and environmentally conscious hemp clothing products that are made under fair labor conditions in the US, Canada, & Europe. We also offer a selection of organic clothing made in Thailand by sew-at-home seniors in their 50's and 60's. Our organic cotton, linen, and hemp clothing & home products are made without heavy metals or harsh chemicals for true purity & environmental sustainability.

With over 1,000 organic cotton, linen, hemp clothing & home products on offer, Rawganique.com is one of the internet's most comprehensive sources of quality eco products that are friendly to people and the environment.

Over the years, Rawganique.com's organic cotton & hemp clothing & home products have been featured in Natural Home Magazine, Elle Magazine, Instyle Magazine, USA Today, The Washington Post, L.A. Time, The Green Guide, The Today Show, Modern Dog Magazine, as well as many other magazines, books, & television shows. Our organic hemp products have also been used in many films as well as the Manhattan production of the hit Abba broadway musical Mamma Mia!

Our organic hemp linens and bath products can also be found in many luxury green hotels all over the world (Vanessa Noel's Green Hotel in Nantucket is one example). We are deeply grateful to the above as well as all of our customers who have supported and encouraged us through the years. We also wish to thank Woody Harrelson, Alicia Silverstone, as well as other celebrities who have spoken up on behalf of the environment and who walk their talk.

The only way to make sure you're getting truly pure and sustainable hemp products that are free from chemical defoliants and other toxins is to choose hemp clothing, footwear, food, and home products that are made from certified organic European hemp.

Hemp clothing in other languages: Hanff Kleidungstücker, Vêtements de chanvre, asa, asanuno, nawa, ama, mafu, omeshi, hifuku, omeshimono, irui, ishokujuu, iryou

A word of greeting from the Rawganique family:

Welcome to Rawganique.com Organic Cotton, Linen, & Hemp Clothing and Home Products, where the good life is the simple life. Please consider our website of sustainable products a quiet, old-fashioned retreat from the hecticness and rampant chemicalization that are characteristic of the modern, conventional world -- we at Rawganique.com wholeheartedly embrace the Slow Is Beautiful Movement (slow living, slow food, slow cities, slow islands).

May love, peace, purity of mind and spirit, happiness, goodwill, mindfulness, health, light, and sustainability prevail.