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How we developed the best hiking shorts for women: lots of samples and prototypes of hiking shorts

How We Made the Best Hiking Shorts for Women

The TOURA hiking shorts have been years in the making. We wanted shorts that would not only be technical and functional, but would also be super comfortable, and flattering. So, we set out to create a design from scratch.
November 17, 2023 — Bridget Kilgallon
The real cost of sustainable outdoor clothing. Two women hiking in outdoor clothing discussing sustainability.

The Real Cost of Sustainable Outdoor Clothing

Back when I was starting this business, I learned a lot about what is wrong with the world of making sustainable outdoor clothing. My biggest takeaways weren’t what I expected. The real answer to sustainability was to make fewer things that work better, and make sure the person who buys your items will absolutely love them into the ground.
November 14, 2023 — Bridget Kilgallon
Têra Kaia is now using numerical sizing and offering a more inclusive size ranges for our basewear.

Inclusive Sizing is here. Hello, Basewear in Sizes 10–12!

At Tera Kaia, our mission is to redefine the way clothes fit and function. This year, we're delivering on that promise. We're expanding our size range, and switching to numerical sizing to make our products inclusive to more bodies.
July 21, 2021 — Bridget Kilgallon
Introducing The Basewear Repair Program

Introducing The Basewear Repair Program

Here at Têra Kaia, we design garments to live a circular lifecycle. TK is launching a Basewear Repair Program to close the loop on landfill waste. We know you love...
October 29, 2020 — Bridget Kilgallon

Welcome to the Journal: official blog of Tera Kaia Basewear.

Here we tell stories about the outdoors, sustainability, and life through the lens of outdoor women. Get the latest on TK events, and a "behind the seams" look at everything that's going on with our brand.