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Abaka

Cuts and sews hemp basics in Shawinigan

Mario Audet has sustained over two decades of local Quebec manufacturing in Shawinigan with eco-friendly natural materials.

Shop Abaka Reviewed 15 Aug 2026

From Abaka

Salopette Josette en chanvre from Abaka

Salopette Josette en chanvre

$123

Comfortable, durable overalls ethically made in Shawinigan from a natural hemp and organic cotton blend.

What we found

Verified Domestic Audit
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Quebec founder ownership, local Shawinigan garment construction, and Quebec operations verified.

Owned here

100% Canadian-owned by co-founder Mario Audet and Karine based in Shawinigan, Quebec since 2002.

Source
Fondée à Shawinigan en 2002 par Mario Audet, Abaka est une entreprise pionnière du vêtement écoresponsable québécois.
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Made here

Garments are designed, patterned, cut, and sewn in Shawinigan, Quebec workshops.

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Tous nos vêtements sont entièrement confectionnés au Québec, dans notre atelier de Shawinigan.
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Materials

Uses ethically certified natural hemp, bamboo viscose, and organic cotton sourced from certified sustainable suppliers.

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Nous sélectionnons avec soin nos fibres écologiques : chanvre naturel, viscose de bambou et coton biologique.
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Partly local

Shipped from here

Atelier-boutique, design studio, warehouse, and fulfillment located at Shawinigan, Quebec.

Source
Notre atelier-boutique et notre centre de distribution sont situés à Shawinigan, QC.
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Sources we checked

  • Abaka Shawinigan Quebec workshop and founder ownership

Reviewed 15 Aug 2026. Next check by 15 Feb 2027.