Who We Are & Why Sustainability Drives Everything We Do

Every brand has a starting point — a reason it exists beyond just selling things. At Clozist, ours comes down to a simple belief: the everyday choices families make at home can have a genuinely positive impact on the world. That's not a marketing line. It's the thread running through every product we source, every supplier we partner with, and every decision we make as a business.

We started Clozist because we were frustrated. As parents and pet owners ourselves, we kept running into the same problem — finding products that were good for our families and good for the planet felt harder than it should be. So we set out to do the work, so you don't have to.

What "Sustainable" Actually Means to Us

The word sustainable gets thrown around a lot. For us, it's not a checkbox — it's a set of real questions we ask before anything lands on our shelves. Where does this come from? Who made it, and how were they treated? What happens to it at the end of its life? Can we trace the journey from source to your doorstep?

If a product can't hold up to those questions, it doesn't make the cut. It really is that straightforward.

This matters especially when it comes to what goes into our bodies and onto our skin. That's why we're proud to offer our 100% Pure Cold-Pressed Sesame Oil — ethically sourced and as close to its natural state as possible. Cold-pressing preserves the oil's natural nutrients and flavour without chemical solvents or excessive heat. You get the full goodness of the sesame seed, nothing added and nothing stripped away.

Ethical Sourcing: What It Looks Like in Practice

Ethical sourcing isn't just about organic certification, though that matters too. It's about knowing that the farmers and workers at the beginning of the supply chain are treated fairly and paid properly. It's about choosing suppliers who share our values, not just our price point.

Sesame is a good example of why this matters. It's grown across parts of Asia and Africa, often by smallholder farmers who have cultivated the crop for generations. When sourcing is done responsibly, those farmers benefit. When it isn't, they're squeezed out by shortcuts that prioritise volume over integrity.

Our 100% Pure Sesame Oil — Lightly Toasted carries that same commitment, just with a slightly different flavour profile. The light toasting brings out a gentle warmth and nuttiness that makes it versatile in the kitchen — ideal for dressings, marinades, or a drizzle over roasted vegetables. Still pure, still ethically sourced, with a little more depth.

Flavour and Values, Together

Something we hear occasionally is that choosing sustainable products means making a compromise — on quality, on flavour, on convenience. We'd push back on that. In our experience, when you trace a product back to its roots and handle it with care, the quality speaks for itself.

Take our 100% Pure Toasted Sesame Oil. Rich, deeply nutty, with that distinctive aroma that makes Asian-inspired cooking so satisfying — this is an oil that earns its place in your kitchen on flavour alone. The fact that it's ethically sourced just makes it feel even better to use.

The three oils sit neatly together as a family:

• Cold-pressed — clean and light, great for raw applications and gentle cooking
• Lightly toasted — a little more warmth, perfect for everyday cooking
• Fully toasted — bold and rich, built for finishing and flavour-forward dishes

Each one made with integrity, from seed to bottle.

A Brand Built for the Long Term

We're not here for a moment. We're building something families can rely on for years — a place where you can shop with confidence, knowing that the people behind the products have already asked the hard questions on your behalf.

That means being honest when something isn't perfect, improving continuously, and staying curious about better ways to do things. Sustainability isn't a destination we've arrived at. It's an ongoing commitment that shapes how we grow.

We're glad you're here. And we hope that as you get to know Clozist, you'll feel the care that goes into everything we do — right down to the oil in your pantry.