The Torchbearer

The Torchbearer.

Akers Point.

The bottom of the world. Where the Southern Ocean hits ancient granite.

For generations, this light has kept loved ones safe. Fishermen navigating home through the Foveaux Strait in the dark. Vessels finding safe passage through waters that don't forgive mistakes. Families on shore, watching for the port and starboard navigation lights that meant they're coming home.

Shining every single night — a light symbolising the loyalty and steadfastness of the family and community that have every faith in their fishermen.

For the fishermen, it's more than a safety beacon. It's the sight of knowing — a warm dinner, a hot shower, and being greeted at the back door with smiling eyes, from knee height to the gaze of a grateful wife.

This hoodie carries that. The history. The vigil. The quiet, unwavering act of being the light for someone else.

Wear the beacon. Be the torchbearer.

Island steady. World ready.

🧵 Fabric & Construction

• 96% recycled polyester, 4% elastane (US/Mexico fulfillment)
• 95% recycled polyester, 5% elastane (Latvia fulfillment)
• Fabric weight: 9.08 oz./yd.² (308 g/m²) — may vary by 5%
• Soft cotton-feel fabric face with brushed fleece inside
• Double-lined hood with design printed on both sides
• Unisex relaxed fit | Sizes 2XS–6XL
• Comes with drawstrings | Overlock seams
• Blank product components in Mexico sourced from Poland and Mexico
• Blank product components in the EU sourced from China and Poland

Disclaimer: In areas where the fabric is double-layered (like pockets), details from the inner fabric layer may subtly show through, especially with lighter designs.

• Traceability: Knitting — China | Dyeing — China | Manufacturing — Latvia
• Contains 95% recycled polyester | Contains 0% dangerous substances
• This item releases plastic microfibers into the environment during washing

Age restrictions: For adults | EU Warranty: 2 years
Meets flammability, formaldehyde, lead and phthalates level requirements.

What is All Over Print?

Unlike a standard hoodie with a small logo or chest print, All Over Print means the design is printed across the entire garment — front, back, sleeves, and all. The fabric itself becomes the canvas. Every seam, every panel, every inch carries the design.

But here's what makes it even more special — the fabric is printed first, then cut and sewn specifically for your order. Not pulled from a rack. Not mass produced. Cut for your size. Sewn for you. A garment that has never existed in this exact form before you ordered it — and never will again.

A note on the print

This piece is printed directly onto the fabric. The colours carry a soft, matte finish rather than a sharp digital look. Dark areas may feel slightly firmer on first wear and soften beautifully with washing. This is not a flaw — it's the nature of the craft. Real material. Real print. Real wear.

Care
Treat it well and it will last. Cool wash. Dry in the shade. No dryer — the island air does it better anyway.

🌊 The EASTERLY Promise

EASTERLY clothing is printed on demand. Every garment is made when you order it — not mass produced, not sitting in a warehouse, not identical to the next one.

This is not fast fashion. This is not a brand chasing trends. EASTERLY exists for the ones who wear their values — quietly, confidently, without needing the world to notice.

When you wear EASTERLY, you're not just wearing a garment. You're carrying something. The island. The light. The force that rises in the East every single morning without fail — the same force that lives inside you.

The design has a story.
Every EASTERLY piece is rooted in Rakiura — Stewart Island, New Zealand. One of the most remote inhabited islands on earth. The designs don't come from a mood board. They come from the land, the sea, the creatures, and the people who call this place home.

Made by one person. At the bottom of the world.
EASTERLY is a one-person brand built on a remote island. No factory. No team. No shortcuts. Just a deep belief that clothing can carry meaning — and that the world needs more of that, not less.

Your piece is being made right now. Just for you.
Made to order means it takes a little longer. That's not a flaw in the process — that's the point of it. Your garment didn't exist before you ordered it. It's being made specifically for you, in your size, right now. That's worth waiting for.

We light the beacon for Rakiura.
EASTERLY's mission is to direct the tribe — to shine a light on the people, the causes, and the guardians of Rakiura who need support. When you wear EASTERLY, you join that tribe. And the tribe gives back.

📖 Read our story → https://www.easterly.kiwi/pages/our-story
🏴 Know what we stand for → https://www.easterly.kiwi/pages/the-easterly-declaration
🤝 Choose who you want to help → https://www.easterly.kiwi/pages/our-people
🧭 Discover what our Icon means → https://www.easterly.kiwi/pages/icon

And hey — are you OK? 🌊 → https://www.easterly.kiwi/pages/are-you-ok

No hanger tags. Just the garment and the story.
The story is from Rakiura. No tag could compete.

Made to order. Not made for landfill.
Every EASTERLY piece is made when you order it. No overstock. No waste. No excess sitting in a warehouse. Just your piece, made for you.

Don't expect perfect apparel. Only expect unique.

There could be wonky stitching. There could be slight fading. There could be residue or pilling. There could be all sorts. And that — that's the intriguing part. That's what makes it yours and no one else's.

Wabi-Sabi. 🌿

📏 Size Guide

Please measure yourself carefully before ordering — we recommend measuring at least twice (honestly, four times wouldn't hurt!). Because every EASTERLY piece is made to order, we're unable to offer exchanges for sizing errors.

When in doubt — size up.

Sizing note: We recommend going up one size for a relaxed fit.

In compliance with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), this product is manufactured by EASTERLY LIMITED (hello@easterly.kiwi | 6 Petersons Hill Road, 9818, Stewart Island, New Zealand) and represented in the EU by SINDEN VENTURES LIMITED (Markou Evgenikou 11, Mesa Geitonia, 4002, Limassol, Cyprus | gpsr@sindenventures.com). All consumer products meet EU safety standards.