Why Surfwear Should Stand for Something

Ryan Baumann
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Why Surfwear Should Stand for Something Why Surfwear Should Stand for Something

The Problem With the Industry

Let’s be real—surfwear kind of lost its soul. What started out as clothing for surfers has become mass-market, diluted, and disconnected from the culture it came from. Somewhere along the way, it turned into runway brands and corporate boardrooms.

SORA exists to flip that script.

A Return to Meaning

We don’t make 50 new designs a month. We make one drop—a single, intentional collection—focused on a real beach that means something to us and to the community. With each piece we sell, 10% of profits go directly to a local foundation doing real work to protect and preserve that place.

No vague pledges. No gimmicks. Just clean, comfortable, surf-inspired gear that stands for something.

Designed With Soul

Our shirts are printed on Comfort Colors. If you’ve worn one, you get it. They’re soft, heavy, and feel like they’ve been with you for years. We chose them because they match our vibe—no shortcuts, no compromises, and built to last.

Each design ties back to a surf break, and we only run them for a limited time. When they’re gone, they’re gone. And that’s the point—because every beach is different, and every drop should be too.

Community, Culture, and Coastlines

This isn’t just about tees. It’s about keeping surf culture rooted in something real. It’s about connecting with the ocean, giving back to the spots that gave us everything, and building a new standard for what surfwear should be.

If you’re here for that—you’re already one of us.

Welcome to SORA.