Maker file № 0130 / Surf & Swimwear

Birdwell Beach Britches

Boardshorts handmade in Santa Ana since 1961. Founded by Carrie Birdwell Mann, every pair is double-stitched with SurfNyl fabric and a brass buckle that was designed before Velcro existed. Three generations later, they're still sewn in the same factory.

IndieOut indexes 250 products from Santa Ana, CA; purchase and shipping happen on the maker site.