Quiksilver
The mountain and the wave.

Since it's beginnings in 1969, Quiksilver has combined function, fit, art and fashion to develop boardshorts and clothing for mountain and ocean lovers across the globe. While still sticking to the core roots of the mountain and the wave, Quiksilver has become recognized as the premium youth lifestyle and culture clothing brand within the action sports market.

About Quiksilver

As the most iconic surf brand that has pioneered generations of progression and innovation, Quiksilver has been delivering the best of the best to surfers everywhere since 1969. What started as a company simply rooted in surf lifestyle, has evolved into an influential brand that provides high quality fashion for those seeking performance and comfort in the world of adventure sports. Quiksilver’s extension into the ski and snowboard categories was a natural part of the brand’s growth, and we continue to be one of the top snowboard brands represented on the mountains year after year. At Quiksilver, we innovate to inspire, and if our products can facilitate your adventure-seeking lifestyle then we’ve done our jobs right.

Quiksilver has an ever-changing array of materials, prints, and technologies. In addition to boardshorts, Quiksilver designs and produces an entire line of lifestyle apparel, wetsuits, and snow outerwear available across the globe. Our elite team of athletes have become icons throughout the world. Our mission is inspire the youth and progress as the world around us evolves.

For years, Quiksilver has been actively engaged in charitable activities, both locally and globally. Quiksilver recognizes the concept of corporate social responsibility and benevolence. We want our philanthropic work to have impact beyond what we do as one company and believe that we can do this by coordinating the support of other organizations and individuals. The Boardriders Foundation was formed to bring all of Quiksilver’s charitable giving under one umbrella. The Foundation commenced activities as a 501(c)(3) private foundation in October of 2004. The Boardriders Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to benefiting and enhancing the quality of life for communities of boardriders across the world by supporting environmental, educational, health and youth-related projects.

Brand Specs

Origin: Torquay, Victoria, Australia
Founders: Alan Green and John Law
Founded: 1969
Core Values: Community, Environment, Improving Quality of Life

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