14 October 2026International edition
Vol. I · No.
14 October 2026
AI in Fashion
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Bags, accessories and eyewear

Terra Thread

Gallant International · United States

Terra Thread is a sustainable bag and accessories brand founded by father and daughter Vik and Vizan Giri. It makes backpacks, totes, duffels and apparel from Fairtrade certified organic cotton in a Fair Trade USA certified factory.

Facts
FoundersVik Giri, Vizan Giri
Parent companyGallant International (B Corp)
MaterialFairtrade certified organic cotton
CertificationsFair Trade USA factory, GOTS
Websiteterrathread.com
Segment
Mid-market
Categories
BagsAccessoriesWomenswearMenswear
Sales channels
E-commerceWholesale

What is Terra Thread?

Terra Thread is a bag and accessories brand founded by the father-daughter duo Vik and Vizan Giri. Its parent company is Gallant International Inc., which Vik founded in 2009 and which is a Certified B Corporation.

Products and positioning

  • Everyday and mini backpacks
  • Duffels, gym bags and tote bags
  • Laptop sleeves, crossbody and sling bags, pouches and toiletry bags
  • T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, beanies and towels

All products use Fairtrade certified organic cotton. They are made in a Fair Trade USA certified factory and carry GOTS certification, and the company lists Regenerative Organic Certified (Bronze) among its credentials. The brand traces its supply chain from farm through spinning to the factory.

Distribution

Terra Thread sells mainly through its own online store, priced in US dollars by default, and through sustainable retailers such as EarthHero. It also supplies wholesale customers, offers corporate gifting and runs an affiliate programme.

Why it matters

Terra Thread is an example of a brand built around certification from the start, using third-party labels for fibre, factory and company to make its sustainability claims verifiable.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Terra Thread?

Terra Thread was founded by the father-daughter duo Vik and Vizan Giri; its parent company is Gallant International.

Are Terra Thread bags sustainable?

Terra Thread bags are made from Fairtrade certified organic cotton in a Fair Trade USA certified factory and are GOTS certified.

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