Tèmi is a Bay Area–born technical outdoor brand built around people, place, and purpose. Cut, sewn, and finished locally within a 50-mile radius by skilled makers earning fair wages in the East Bay Area, California. Made to be repairable and endure a lifetime, creating a lasting human connection beyond trends.
A HUMAN-MADE OUTDOOR BRAND
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MADE LOCALLY - ON PURPOSE
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A HUMAN-MADE OUTDOOR BRAND . MADE LOCALLY - ON PURPOSE ·
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people
People come first. We work with skilled local makers, pay fair California living wages, and believe that human connection leads to longevity — and responsibility for the things we put into the world.
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place
Place is more than a dot on a map. Making locally allows us to stay connected to the craft — to show the real work behind technical apparel, and to honor where it’s made, not just what it does.
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purpose
Tèmi exists to slow things down. We create fewer, better pieces with intention and care, using natural fibers and recycled materials whenever possible. Our technical apparel is made for real lives — the ones that move between city ↔ trail, workday ↔ weekend, coffee run ↔ alpine start.
Tèmi means “mine” or “belonging to me” in the Yorùbá language. A reminder that what we make, and how we make it, matters. Tèmi exists to rebuild and redefine the connection between people, place, and purpose in what we wear.