- Birdwell (clothing)
Birdwell is an American surf clothing company, headquartered in
California , makers of Birdwell Beach Britches. Founded by Carrie Birdwell Mann in1961 , the company manufactures and sells customised heavy-dutyswimsuit s, which are sold internationally. With four basic models, various fabrics, includingSurfnyl ,Tectyl , heavynylon ,sailcloth , andcanvas , more than 40 colours, and various other options, the combinations that can be created are nearly endless. Justifiably, the company's motto is "We don't build 1000 things. We build one thing 1000 ways.".The swimsuits themselves, which resemble
board shorts , are paneled swimsuits, with waistbands resemblingboxing trunks , always double-stitched, always with two layers of fabric. These shorts are known and favoured amongsurfer s,lifeguard s, and paddleboarders, due to their quick-drying design and extreme durability; with an estimated 10 years for average use, and 2-5 for more strenuous use.On all of the trunks, there is a 2 square inch (50 mm) logo, of a stylised anthropomorphic
surfboard , wearing, of course, Birdwell Beach Britches, nicknamed "Birdie".External links
* [http://www.birdwellbeachbritches.com/ Birdwell Beach Britches]
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