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Comp Jacket 25 - Federal Blue/Bone

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Comp Jacket 25 - Federal Blue/Bone

Carrie Birdwell Mann

Santa Ana, CA

Price

$200.00

About this piece

Classic 'Comp Jacket' influenced by 60s surf clubs. A staple since '62. The Birdwell Comp Jacket combines classic SurfNyl® durability with a new anti-snag Talon zipper, made by the original zipper innovators. Built for everyday wear, this upgraded jacket offers smooth, reliable performance while staying true to Birdwell's American-made heritage. Features:   Traditional collar. One-way zipper. Comp stripes across chest & back and signature Birdwell pocket on sleeve. Birdwell woven label on...

About the artist

Carrie Birdwell Mann started making boardshorts on a single sewing machine in 1961 after watching surfers shred through their trunks at Newport Beach. She developed SurfNyl — a nylon fabric tough enough to survive reef contact — and added a flat-front waist with a metal buckle that became the brand's signature. Sixty years later, the factory in Santa Ana still sews every pair by hand. No overseas production, no fast fashion, no compromise.

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