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We’re a small business creating high-performing adventure apparel for the hottest days.

Effortlessly cool apparel sustainably handcrafted in small batches from breathable, durable, natural hemp-based fibers. Designed to keep you comfortable as possible in temperatures above 90ºF / 35°C+. Naturally anti-microbial, built-in UV 40+ protection, and made without harsh chemicals.

  • Built to thrive under the desert sun.
  • Adventure apparel for 100°F+ days.
  • Live light. Breathe easy. Move free.
Long-Sleeve Hooded Henley

Long-Sleeve Hooded Henley

Premium comfort meets rugged style in this versatile outdoor essential.

Classic Crew Neck Tee

Classic Crew Neck Tee

Soft, breathable fabric perfect for everyday adventures.

Performance Joggers

Performance Joggers

Move freely with moisture-wicking comfort and style.

Trail Running Shorts

Trail Running Shorts

Lightweight and durable for your toughest trails.

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Our North Star: Heat

Our shirts are cut from 100% natural hemp fibers that stay breathable in heat most fabrics cannot handle, around 30–60% more breathable than cotton or polyester in both dry and humid conditions. That extra airflow lets your body shed roughly 5–10°F (3–6°C) more heat than in conventional gear, without clingy plasticky feel or chemical coatings of polyester – all while using up to 98% less water than cotton.

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Buying Fewer, Choosing Better

Over the last couple decades, it’s started to feel normal to pay more and get less: cheaper quality and shorter product lifespans, often disguised by glossy social media marketing.

We're designing Terlingua Threads to be the prime counterexample to this trend. Our business model isn't built on planned obsolescence. It's more authentic for us to earn trust, build new gear for different use cases over time, and grow because a community of people told friends, “This one actually worked – and kept working.”

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3,300+

Miles Tested In Our Gear

Across 6 Continents

124ºF

Hottest Temperature Tested

Mexicali, Mexico

14

Avg. Number of Prototypes

Per product

50

Expert product beta-testers

Guiding design decisions & changes

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Every Mile Tells a Story

Pushing limits one step at a time

From scorching deserts to mountain peaks, our ultramarathon journey captures the raw determination of endurance athletes who refuse to quit.

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Born From a Love For the National Parks

Terlingua Threads started on a warm spring evening outside Big Bend National Park when one of us put his phone away and listened to a storm roll in. It became a small business between two best friends making gear for people who would rather watch the sky change than their feeds refresh, and who hike, roam and explore the places most others avoid.


Guided by Physics

Our fabrics are engineered based on the principles of thermodynamics and evaporative cooling. In extreme heat and humidity, traditional materials trap moisture and heat. Terlingua Threads uses advanced fabric technology that maximizes airflow and moisture wicking, keeping you cool when it matters most.

Our fabrics are engineered based on the principles of thermodynamics and evaporative cooling. In extreme heat and humidity, traditional materials trap moisture and heat. Terlingua Threads uses advanced fabric technology that maximizes airflow and moisture wicking, keeping you cool when it matters most.

Outfit your people with gear built for real heat. We partner with independent shops and guide services for small-batch hot-weather apparel that endures.

No AI Used: Every logo, type treatment, and photo on this site was created deliberately by us with real pens, cameras, and Adobe Creative Suite tools – not AI image generators. The words here come from us trying to think clearly about how to communicate our story & gear.

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