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Who is Awoke N’ Aware?
we believe, that together, we can choose to preserve our planet. That's why 15% of our profits are donated to organizations focused on saving our vulnerable animals and oceans. When you choose your new favourite outfit, you're choosing to make a difference. Together, we can look good, do good, and feel good.
- the fit: focusing on providing you the perfect essentials for all your moments. We focus on quality essentials for a premium selection
- the stitch: the perfect style is in the details, and we pay attention to those, including the fabrics. we only use low environmental (sustainable) materials. think recycled plastic bottles turned into fabrics, certified organic cotton, hemp, etc. We will always be finding the most innovative fabrics to keep you looking fresh, and our planet healthy.
- the mission: in partnering with various conservations, we promise to donate 15% of our profits to help animals and our planet. Each of one your purchases helps us get a little closer to a happier and healthier world.
- know animal that needs some lovin', post and tag us on instagram!
Do you have physical stores?
Not yet! it's definitely something we're thinking about.
for right now, you won’t find any brick and mortar store, for a few reasons.
Price: we are able to avoid huge markups by not having a traditional retail spot.
Eco Awareness:
Online vs Traditional:
Energy: currently running a brick and mortar store takes a lot of energy. we’re constantly looking for options to minimize our environmental impact. and that means e-comm.
#DYK an online store uses about 30% of the energy as traditional retail!
Hangers: Without a traditional retail space, we’re able to significantly reduce the number of hangers we need. We still have to use some, but we stretch the life of our recycled hangers regardless, and reuse whenever we can!
Plastic: Did you know, the average family goes through 1500 plastic bags a year?! It takes 12 MILLION barrels of oil to manufacture enough bags just for america. We HATE that and we have opted in for only 100% post consumer mailers when we send you a package. Plus, without a storefront, we don’t need to use any shopping bags!
Where can I find sizing information?
Check the style-specific sizing info on each product page. If you’re in need of more information on sizing, shoot us an email. We’re happy to help!
Will you be offering more sizes?
Yes! We’re still growing, and as we do, so will our size range. Currently, the male line comes in s, m, l, xl; female ranges from xs, s, m, l. If you need some help with sizing, just reach out! You can hit our facebook "message us" button and we will get back to you right away.
How can I exchange/return my item?
We accept returns within 60 days.
We don’t offer an exchange process, currently. But don’t worry… if you need to switch things up, we’re here to help. Send us an email, and include your order # in the subject. We’ll respond ASAP, and help ya out!
How long before my order ships?
We will process your orders within 2-5 business days (as long as the product is in-stock - we’ll let you know if that isn’t the case)
You can keep up to date with email or text notifications. You can select this option once your order is complete.
What forms of payment do you take?
Currently, we accept payments from Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Apple Pay.
What is a preorder or backorder, and when will my order ship?
Sometimes, we’ll offer exclusive pre-orders, before the styles actually arrive. Once they arrive, we’ll ship them out within 2-5 business days after they become available at our warehouse. We will do our best to keep you updated on this.
Where can I leave a review about my item?
We fiend feedback! We’re love to hear about your product and experience! To leave a review of a product, visit the item’s information page, scroll below the product details and click “write a review.”
Where do you manufacturer?
Love that you’re reading this tab! It’s crucial to know where your clothes are coming from and #whomademyclothes. Currently, we have partnered with an amazing manufacturer called MetaWear. A thought leader is sustainable and ethical production, MetaWear has helped us produce our 100% GOTS certified organic cotton t-shirts in their Fair Trade Certified India.
MetaWear trains the farmers in regenerative organic farming practices. This is an innovative practice to minimize environmental impacts by building soil health, sequestering carbon, and removing toxic chemicals from the farms and surrounding communities. This program and their standard address social, economic, and environmental issues that have been afflicting India’s cotton belt and its farmers for decades.
We also work with various manufacturers in the USA. We are in the process of setting up those partnerships and we can't wait to share more details!
Is your apparel sustainable?
Abso-f*cking-lutely! If we really want to save animals, we need be treat our planet and home with the respect it deserves. We try to minimize our impact as much as possible. From only low impact fabrics to recycled and recyclable packaging. As we learn more, we will continue to do more! Let’s learn together.
Garments:
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certified organic cottons
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recycled polyester
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upcycled materials
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hemp
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cork
- more to come..
Packaging Materials:
- poly mailer: 100% recycled content, recyclable
- hemp twine: renewable & biodegradable
- hang tag: biodegradable paper, plant it and it will grow you a plant!
- recycled tissue paper: recycled, biodegradable, recyclable
- stickers: 100% post consumer waste using recycle compatible adhesive
- business cards: made of recycled cotton t-shirts
and more exciting stuff to come!
Are you ethical?
Yaaas!! We can’t claim to want to better our planet, and not consider our global community. We manufacture globally, but only with factories with the highest regard for their people. It takes us several months to find a partner factory that we feel confident will represent our brand well, which means treating their employees with love! We leverage accredited compliance audits, such as Fair Trade Certifications, as a base level. We want our partners to have fair pay and work hours that are reasonable. We focus on developing relationships with our manufacturers to make sure this is a consistent truth. To learn more, read about the Fair Trade Certification, and know all of our partners carry their approval.
What materials do you use?
Currently, we use 100% certified organic cotton and recycled polyester. As we grow, so will our fabrics. Come back soon to learn more!
Why do we prefer these fabrics?
- one 100% organic t-shirt saves:
- 79g of chemical fertilizers
- 610mg of hazardous pesticides
- 695l of water
- 15hr of a 60 w lightbulb
- 2km of average car exhaust
(b) one recycled poly hoodie:
- 63,000million tonnes of polyester fiber are produced annually, switching to recycled polyester reduces our dependence
- There are about 8 plastic bottles per hoodie
