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Tentree Review: Comfortable Clothing From a Sustainable Brand

Published on August 10, 2022 by Graham · Product Reviews May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

Curious about Tentree and the quality of their products? This hands-on review will fill you in on this sustainable brand.

Table of Contents

  • Quick Take
  • About Tentree
  • My Build
  • What I Tried
  • Ottoman Classic T-Shirt
  • InMotion T-Shirt
  • Destination Agility Short Light
  • Destination Pant
  • FAQs About Tentree
  • My Recommendation
Tentree Review
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Tentree has made waves in the clothing industry, and for a good reason. If you want to learn more about the company and their products, read on.

Quick Take

Tentree makes high-quality clothing, and they’re extremely ethical. Overall, they’re a great brand.

Pros

  • They’re ethical
  • Their clothes are high-quality and practical

Cons

  • They don’t offer multiple inseam lengths for their shorts or pants

Click here to check out Tentree, or read on for the full review.

About Tentree

Tentree had it’s humble beginning in 2011 when Kalen Emsley and David Luba had the idea to start a clothing brand that “gave back to the Earth.” They brought Kalen’s brother Derrick Emsley on board as the CEO.

Their first office was in Kalen’s basement in Regina, Saskatchewan, but after appearing on The Dragon’s Den, they received enough funding to take Tentree to the next level.

If you want the full story, there’s a great blog post about it on the Tentree site.

For every item purchased we plant ten trees, in an effort to regenerate ecosystems, capture carbon and provide planting jobs in communities around the world. All our products are created with an Earth-First approach, meaning they’re made in fair, safe working conditions, and constructed using only sustainably sourced and recycled materials.

From Tentree’s About Page

In case you’re wondering about the name, it’s kind of a literal meaning. For every item purchased, Tentree plants ten trees. As of July 2022, they’ve planted more than 81 million trees, and their goal is to plant 1 billion by 2030.

To take their environmental efforts even further, they’ve launched Climate Plus, which is a subscription service that helps people offset their carbon footprint.

Basically, you can fund the planting of a certain number of trees each month, and the trees help reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Therefore, you’re at least offsetting the amount of carbon that your lifestyle produces.

Needless to say, Tentree is an extremely ethical company. Now we’ll discuss their products.

My Build

For reference, I’m 6’1″ and 170lbs. I have a 37″ chest and usually wear Large tops. My ideal pants size is 32×32.

What I Tried

These are the products I tried:

  • Ottoman Classic T-Shirt
  • InMotion T-Shirt
  • Destination Agility Short Light
  • Destination Pant

Here’s my hands-on review of each product.

Ottoman Classic T-Shirt

The Ottoman Classic T-Shirt is a ribbed shirt made of a cotton and polyester blend. The ribbed texture looks really interesting, but I don’t think it’s very comfortable. It feels scratchier than a regular t-shirt.

Tentree Ottoman classic tee and Destination shorts
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It’s also not a very light tee, so it’d be better suited for wearing in early spring or layering with in fall and winter rather than wearing in the summer.

It’s kind of a tight-fitting shirt overall, and the collar is a little too tight. Sizing up would be a good idea.

Overall, the Ottoman looks cool, but I feel like they chose form over function.

InMotion T-Shirt

If you’re looking for an athletic tee, the InMotion shirt is great. It’s a pretty standard moisture-wicking t-shirt that has a nice stretch to it.

Tentree InMotion shirt with Seiko SKX013
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Tentree definitely combined function and form with this shirt, as it’s great for workouts and looks stylish enough to hang out at home or run errands in.

Destination Agility Short Light

I tried the Destination Agility Short Light, and I absolutely love them. They’re nice, stretchy shorts that look stylish too.

I’ve been wearing them for all kinds of activities. Walking, running, yoga, hanging out, running errands, etc.

Tentree Destination short logo
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A bonus is that they’re made from recycled water bottles.

One downside of these shorts is that they only come in a 10″ inseam. That’s simply too long of an inseam for a lot of guys.

They fit my legs pretty well, but I’d prefer a slightly shorter inseam, like 9″. A 7″ option would also be great as it’d be a nice middle ground between shorter inseams (like 5″) and longer inseams (like 10″).

Destination Pant

Similar to the Destination Agility Short Light, the Destination Pant is a versatile garment that can be used for exercise or casual wear.

Tentree Destination Pants
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For me, the style of them isn’t something I gravitate towards, but I have no complaints about the quality.

They’re comfortable, durable, have a lot of pockets, and they’re water resistant! If you’re looking for a comfortable pair of pants that have a slight stretch to them, the Destination Pant is worth trying.

One complaint about the fit is that, similar to the shorts; there are no options for different inseam lengths.

FAQs About Tentree

Here are the answers to some common questions about Tentree.

Is Tentree a Canadian Company?

Yep, Tentree started in Regina, Saskatchewan, and is now headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Who Owns Tentree?

Tentree is owned by Kalen Emsley, David Luba and Derrick Emsley.

What Is Tentree’s Mission?

To sum it up, Tentree’s mission is to give back to the Earth and to plant 1 billion trees by the year 2030.

My Recommendation

Tentree has a great set of ethics, and they make high-quality clothes. My only big complaint with their products is that the shorts and pants could really benefit from multiple inseam length options.

Hopefully, this review will help you decide whether you want to try their products or not!

Questions? Comments? Leave them below!

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About Graham

Graham is a writer, musician and the Director of Operations at The Modest Man. He likes creating, managing and sharing helpful content with the TMM audience.

Background: Graham Romero is originally from the southeastern United States, but he's lived in some different cities while building his career as a remote digital marketer. In his spare time, Graham likes to spend time outside with loved ones, produce music, and build and repair guitars.

Expertise: Graham handles operations for The Modest Man and The Slender Wrist. He likes finding and reviewing high-quality products from ethical brands. Graham has collaborated with brands like Pact, Allbirds, Thursday Boots, Level8, Darn Tough and Dr. Squatch.

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