Dark Turtle has its roots firmly in the region – and they do like a turtle…

It might be a major cliché, but one thing we love about the north-east is that it has quite literally everything. Beautiful coastline? Got it. Rural countryside? Got it. City life? Definitely got it. So it’s no surprise that all of the above have inspired Tynemouth-based Dark Turtle to create clothing for all walks of north-east life. From wetsuits fit for a morning in the North Sea, to cosy hoodies and beanies that’ll see you through everything from a hike in Northumberland, to a pint in the pub afterwards, it has it all. This love of nature and outdoor activities is also the reason all of their pieces are designed with eco-friendly materials, like GOTS organic cotton and recycled fabrics, and are delivered in sustainable packaging. They even donate a percentage of revenue towards giving back to nature, with every order saving at least ten baby sea turtles. FR

Save the turtles at thedarkturtle.com