About Latex, Lycra, Elastic Allergies If you observe allergic reactions upon contact with products that contain latex, you are one of a growing portion of around 10% of the population. The sensitivity can range from annoying (skin rashes, itching, swelling, lesions mostly on the finger tips) to dangerous (anaphylactic shock and acute severe asthma attacks), and it tends to worsen with continued exposure to the offending products. That’s why health care workers are more likely to develop problems - latex is an effective barrier against contagious transmission and is widely used in health ca...

The Beginner's Guide to Chemical-free Organic ProductsThoughts and considerations for those embarking on a chemical-free and sweatshop-free organic lifestyle Chemical-free Organic Clothing & Home Products by Rawganique Welcome to the world of pure & chemical-free products. We're sure glad you're here!Rawganique manufactures handcrafted chemical-free organic products that are geared towards chemically-sensitive customers. It doesn't hurt that our pure organic products can also be enjoyed by everyone else as a prevention against skin allergies and chemical sensitivities. Environment...

OK, so you love Rawganique's hemp shoes and boots because they can save the world, literally. They are vegan, breathable (yes!), environmentally-friendly, and super sustainable. But you live in a wet climate or snowy climate and you wish you could waterproof them. You've come to the right place. Rawganique was founded in the Pacific Northwest by off-grid island homesteaders in 1997 so we know a thing or two about daily drizzle through the darker months of the year. We also had a huge garden and ran an animal sanctuary so we know about soiled shoes. No worries! You can use 100% natural wax t...