Quiksilver one of the most famous names in surf wear

Quiksilver was founded in the early 1970s by anSurf wear from Quiksilver is now very popular not
Australian surf enthusiast called Alan Green. It wasjust on beaches and at surfing events but also on
inspired, it's said, by a Japanese woodcut called thethe street and at parties as young people look not
Great Wave Off Kanagawa, which was published injust for something to wear for surfing but also for
1832 and showed a great wave threatening sailingwhen they are relaxing. The company produces hats
boats off the coast of Kanagawa. It shows Mountand caps as well as hoodies and fleeces with a
Fuji in the background.surfing theme. Their T-shirts have surf logos and
This nineteenth century Japanese image might seemthemes as well and the company even produces
to be a million miles away from the world ofaccessories such as wallets and belts that manage to
Australian, Californian or south west English surfingbe both funky and useful.
but it does have one thing in common, of course,The company also sponsors around 500 amateur and
and that's a wave. It is even displayed in theprofessional surfers and skateboarders including
occasional surf shop, especially those stockingprofessional surfer Kelly Slater. This kind of
Quiksilver amongst their surf wear.sponsorship has Quiksilver as a surf wear brand
Quiksilver also producing a collection of surf wear formaintain its close connection with the sport and it has
women called Roxy. In 2005, the company launchedof course helped Slater himself to become very a
The Quiksilver Foundation, a charitable organisationgreat name have been crowned ASP World
which works to provide environmental, educational,Champion. He is often seen in thrfshack.co.uk/ for
health and youth-related projects to board ridingmore services!
communities around the world.