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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
🎉The TK Time Capsule - Our journey through the last three years.

🎉The TK Time Capsule - Our journey through the last three years.

Well, hello hello. How long has it been? 5 years? 17 years? Who knows, COVID time isn’t real. One thing is for sure: it’s been far too long since we...
January 02, 2023 — Bridget Kilgallon
Woman climber bouldering in Moab Utah, supported by several female spotters all wearing Têra Kaia TOURA basewear top outdoor sports bras with strappy criss cross racerbacks

The Unexpected Spark That Connects Women at the Crag

At Tera Kaia, we designed basewear because we got tired of clothes that didn’t fit right, and didn’t perform on outdoor adventures. What we didn’t realize is that a piece...
December 27, 2022 — Bridget Kilgallon
Logo Redesign: TK Gets a New Look

Logo Redesign: TK Gets a New Look

It’s 2023 and TK is ready to hit the world with a brand new look. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes with the help of our talented designers to...
December 19, 2022 — 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
A Letter to 2020

A Letter to 2020

Dear 2020, You've been a roller coaster of emotions for everyone. So far, you've taught us how much we need human connection, and how far we have to go to...
June 22, 2020 — Bridget Kilgallon
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Têra Kaia COVID-19 Coronavirus Update

Tera Kaia Update Regarding COVID-19 Coronavirus

Hey everyone! Bridget here with an update in regards to COVID-19 from our homebase in Bishop. We'll be social distancing this week, so please understand that we won't be around...
March 14, 2020 — Bridget Kilgallon
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Têra Kaia Basewear logo over a snowy mountain with purple sunset. Kicking off 2020 with our time capsule article.

The Tera Kaia Time Capsule 2019: A Year of Transformation

UPDATE: Due to the increasing spread of COVID-19 many of the proposed product launches in this article have been postponed until further notice. The global economy and supply chain at...
January 01, 2020 — Bridget Kilgallon
Arêt Basewear → Tera Kaia

Arêt Basewear → Tera Kaia

Arêt Basewear is growing up. Introducing Tera Kaia. A letter from the founders. Remember back in 2016 when we launched our little baby brand Arêt Basewear? We do too. Well, it's...
March 28, 2019 — Bridget Kilgallon
🎉 The Arêt Time Capsule 2018 - Our Second Year in Business

🎉 The Arêt Time Capsule 2018 - Our Second Year in Business

Can you guess which cadet is which? Neither can we! This lovely photo was taken in Joshua Tree by Jen Gold Enter the TERRIBLE TWOS! This year was full of...
January 08, 2019 — Bridget Kilgallon
🎉 The Arêt Time Capsule - A Glimpse back at 2017

🎉 The Arêt Time Capsule - A Glimpse back at 2017

Wow, time flies when you're having fun! As 2017 comes to an end, we at Arêt Basewear have been reflecting back on how magical this first year has been. We...
December 31, 2017 — 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.