Maharishi explores its mythological roots in 1960’s Vietnam, where the arrival of over 400,000 U.S. soldiers resulted in a huge increase in demand for the services of tailors.
Original 60’s spec Cotton Sateen has been reproduced with organic yarns to create faithful reproductions and modified versions of Utility suits, as well as Jungle uniforms offered in Cotton Poplin.
SS21 continues efforts towards producing sustainable clothing, with the use of natural dyeing processes and organic fabrics without the use of harmful pesticides, as well as utilising fabrics 100% recycled from waste material.
Respect nature, utilise technology.
(link: https://www.maharishistore.com/collections/fabrics/cotton-poplin text: **COTTON POPLIN**)
100% Cotton · 200gsm
1960’s era U.S. Army spec Cotton Poplin, reproduced exclusively for Maharishi. This lightweight cloth was introduced when the U.S. military was invited to advise overseas in Vietnam, and soldiers required a lighter cloth suitable for the tropical climate.
(link: https://www.maharishistore.com/collections/fabrics/crushed-hemp text: **CRUSHED HEMP**)
100% Hemp · 170gsm
A lightweight and textured fabric that has been garment dyed for a soft, worn feel.
Hemp is celebrated for its strength and natural resilience to pests – requiring no pesticides. One of the most versatile and renewable of all our natural resources, it has the ability to grow in almost any climate, like a weed. After harvesting, the hemp plant leaves long root systems that enrich the surrounding soil.
(link: https://www.maharishistore.com/collections/fabrics/japanese-cupro-twill text: **JAPANESE VEG DYED CUPRO TWILL**)
100% Cupro · 115gsm
Vegetable dyed eco-cupro twill, made in Japan from recovered cotton waste. A similar handle to silk, but breathes and regulates body temperature like cotton. Sandwashed for a soft finish.
**ITALIAN CARBON RIPSTOP NYLON**
98% Polyamide / 2% Carbon · 115gsm
Water-repellent Nylon reinforced with Resistex® Carbon fibre. Heat regulation allows for faster sweat evaporation and helps maintain a constant body temperature, whilst antistatic properties disperse electric charges accumulated from the environment or physical exercise.
(link: https://www.maharishistore.com/collections/fabrics/powerloom-stripe text: **POWERLOOM STRIPED COTTON**)
100% Cotton · 250gsm
SS21’s Yard Stripe Powerloom Cotton mimics weaving techniques found in the mountainous regions of Vietnam, occupied by indigenous peoples known as the Montagnard – a name christened by the French during their long occupation of Vietnam.
(link: https://www.maharishistore.com/collections/fabrics/summer-polycotton text: **SUMMER POLYCOTTON**)
60% Polyester / 40% Cotton · 130gsm
Using a tightly woven polyester-cotton blend, this lightweight fabric is both water-repellent and quick-drying. The fabric is soft to the touch, comfortable and breathable.
(link: https://www.maharishistore.com/collections/fabrics/japanese-recycled-nylon text: **JAPANESE VEG DYED RECYCLED NYLON**)
100% Nylon · 120gsm
Lightweight Nylon reinforced with a micro-ripstop weave, 100% recycled from waste yarn. Tear-resistant, water-repellent, and quick-drying – offering protection from the elements, whilst remaining lightweight and breathable. Naturally dyed using olives and bamboo charcoal, resulting in rich colours that cannot be achieved using chemical dyes.
(link: https://www.maharishistore.com/collections/fabrics/organic-cotton-sateen text: **ORGANIC COTTON SATEEN**)
100% Cotton · 300gsm
1960’s era U.S. Army spec Cotton Sateen has been reproduced with organic yarns and used to create faithful reproductions and modified versions of Utility suits, as well as Eastern-inspired silhouettes using excess military cloths and trims.
(link: https://www.maharishistore.com/collections/fabrics/hemp-organic-cotton text: **HEMP / ORGANIC COTTON**)
55% Hemp / 45% Organic Cotton · 480gsm Sweat / 210gsm Jersey
As part of a continued effort to produce sustainable clothing, SS21 blends the biodegradable fibre with organic cotton – combining the durability and natural strength of hemp with the comfort of cotton.
Hemp is celebrated for its strength and natural resilience to pests – requiring no pesticides. One of the most versatile and renewable of all our natural resources, it has the ability to grow in almost any climate, like a weed. After harvesting, the hemp plant leaves long root systems that enrich the surrounding soil.
(link: https://www.maharishistore.com/collections/fabrics/organic-cotton text: **ORGANIC COTTON**)
100% Cotton · 450gsm Sweat / 190gsm Jersey
Maharishi’s perennial use of organic cotton aims to raise awareness and contribute to the reduced use of pesticides in the production of clothing materials.
Every Maharishi collection utilises sweat and jersey crafted in premium 100% organic cotton grown without toxic pesticides and synthetic fertilisers.
(link: https://www.maharishistore.com/collections/fabrics/recycled-polyester text: **NEWLIFE™ RECYCLED POLYESTER**)
100% Polyester · 100gsm
100% recycled Polyester fibres made from post-consumer plastic waste reclaimed from the ocean and other sources. Yarns are constructed using a mechanical process rather than through use of chemicals, reducing the use of harmful toxins.