Clade & First Light Farms
When nature is treated with respect and materials are stewarded from origin to outcome, the result isn’t just luxury — it’s legacy.
Our Regenerative Vision
At Clade Apparel, we believe that real luxury isn’t about excess — it’s about integrity. For us, regenerative means designing that enhances the land, supports the people who make it, and uses every part of the story.
- We source materials with full transparency and ethical upstream practices.
- We make garments built for years, not seasons — because durability, repairability and timeless design are the ultimate sustainability.
- We partner with producers who think beyond commodity — whose systems restore soil, raise animals with care, and preserve landscape biodiversity.
Meet Our Partner — First Light Farms
We’re proud to collaborate with First Light Farms, a New Zealand-based collective of farmers who practice pasture-based, 100% grass-fed Wagyu and other heritage herds.
Their approach exemplifies regeneration:
- Cattle roam open pastures where soil health, native vegetation, water-way protection and biodiversity are prioritized.
- Each animal is valued — raised with minimal inputs, grain-free, and processed with full respect for the life it contributed.
- The hides from these herds become the foundation of our “nothing wasted” philosophy: the material that other systems discard becomes the material we honor.
The Journey — From Pasture to Jacket
- On First Light’s pastures, soil is nurtured, grasses are rotated, ecosystems regenerated. It’s where the story begins.
- When nature’s cycle completes, the hides are not sidelined—they become raw material for outerwear. No avoidable waste, no shortcuts.
- At Clade, skilled artisans in NYC handle every step: tanning (minimal treatment), cutting around character, stitching with longevity in mind.
Why This Matters
- Our full-grain hides carry natural markings, character and story. We don’t hide the origins — we accentuate them.
- Regenerative land use captures carbon, supports resilient soil and enhances biodiversity — meaning your purchase contributes far beyond a wardrobe upgrade.
- We commit to transparent factories, fair wages and full chain-traceability.
- Fewer pieces, higher quality, deeper meaning. When you invest in something built right, you buy less — wear more — waste less.
Regenerative Practices
Use the FAQ section to answer your customers' most frequent questions.
At Clade we define regenerative as systems that restore soil, enhance ecosystems, and create materials that support long-term value—not just lower impact.
Yes. Their animals are grass-finished, raised in open pasture systems with a priority on land health, animal welfare and full use of the animal.
Every hide is maximised. Marks and character remain in the leather. Off-cuts become patches, tags or small goods. Nothing unnecessary is discarded.
Minimal intervention. Use a soft cloth, avoid heavy chemicals, condition only when required. We include care instructions with each piece.
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