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

What we found

Verified Domestic Audit

Audit & Disclaimer Context

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.

Local

Made here

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

Source

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

Local

Materials

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

Source

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

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.

Local

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