“I wanted to build clothing that carries the story of the people and places behind it. My aim is to rebuild and redefine this link between people, place, and purpose". — Gabriel Patterson.
Tèmi began with a simple belief: knowing where your clothes come from — and who made them — matters.
Founded by Gabriel Patterson, PhD, a materials scientist, Tèmi is shaped by a life lived between everyday rhythms and the outdoors. Raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Gabriel grew up moving — through sports, music, desert trails, and mountain air — developing a deep respect for craft, place, and durability.
Tèmi was created to rebuild a more human relationship with clothing. By investing in skilled local labor, fair wages, and transparent, small-batch manufacturing, we create repairable, long-lasting garments built for everyday life and designed for adventure.