Finisterre
Finisterre is a British outdoor and surf clothing brand founded in 2003 by Tom Kay and based in St Agnes, Cornwall. It makes technical clothing with a stated focus on sustainability and function.
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 |
| Founder | Tom Kay |
| Headquarters | St Agnes, Cornwall |
| Certification | B Corp, since January 2018 |
| Website | finisterre.com |
What is Finisterre?
Finisterre is a British clothing brand based in St Agnes, Cornwall. Tom Kay founded it in 2003, starting the company above a surf shop.
Products and positioning
The brand makes technical clothing, including merino underwear and base layers, waterproof and insulated jackets, sweatshirts and hoodies, and clothing for running and yoga. In 2023 a recycled-neoprene wetsuit was in development.
Sustainability and functionality sit at the centre of the brand, which holds the view that performance and sustainability are both key factors in its clothing. Finisterre was certified as a B Corp in January 2018. It also operates a traceability tool called i-spy, which tracks transport between production steps.
Why it matters
Finisterre is a British technical clothing label that places environmental credentials at the centre of its offer. Its B Corp certification and its i-spy traceability tool are the clearest expressions of that approach, and its range now extends from surf origins to running and yoga clothing.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Finisterre from?
Finisterre is a British brand based in St Agnes, Cornwall.
Who founded Finisterre?
Finisterre was founded in 2003 by Tom Kay, who started the company above a surf shop.