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Nudibranch Nirvana Best Day Ever Shorts

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When you’re ready for the best day ever and want a pair of shorts that are fun, supportive, and equally comfortable on land or in the water.

Arguably the most colorful animals in the ocean, Nudibranchs come in thousands of different flavors. Our design celebrates this incredible diversity by combining 22 different species in a magnificent mosaic of sea slug splendor. 5% of sales will be donated to the Gosliner Slug Lab at the California Academy of Sciences, the world’s leading nudibranch research group that has discovered over 1500 new species.

    1. Unisex fit designed for everyBODY
    2. 5.5 inch inseam
    3. Light weight, durable, 2-way stretch for optimal comfort, movement, and shape retention
    4. Lightweight, silky smooth 4-way stretch liner
    5. Self-draining side pockets along with a self-draining back pocket with corrosion-resistant zipper
    6. Elastic waistband with Paracord drawstring at the waist that is rot, mildew, and abrasion resistant, and has a tensile strength >200 lbs
    7. 100% fade-proof printing: chlorine, sun, saltwater and sunscreen resistant
    8. UPF 50+ sun protection (max rating achievable)
  • Built for those who refuse to choose between comfort and toughness. Our boardshort fabric has just enough stretch to move with you and enough grit to outlast everything you throw at it — from the boat ramp to the bar.

    The built-in liner uses our silk-weight fabric which is feather-light, silky smooth, and cool to the touch.

    Main fabric: 88% Repreve® RPET (recycled polyester made from post-consumer plastic bottles), 12% spandex

    Liner fabric: 91% Repreve® RPET (recycled polyester made from post-consumer plastic bottles), 9% spandex

    Eyelets: brass

    Drawstring: high tensile strength nylon paracord

    Zipper: polyacetal resin (tough, high-strength thermoplastic)

    Safe, premium performance yarns: Our high-quality, fully traceable yarns are sourced through sustainable partners in the U.S. These materials meet rigorous chemical safety standards and are independently verified for over 1,000 harmful substances like BPA and PFAS through OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certification.

    High-quality, responsible printing: Our products are printed using heat transfer sublimation, a printing technique that is widely considered to be the safest for both workers and the environment. It requires no water, eliminates dye from entering water systems, and minimizes ink and fabric waste. All the inks and dyes we use are also OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified.

    Recycled materials, minimal waste: Our commitment to environmental responsibility starts with sustainable fibers and yarns. We use synthetic yarns made from recycled plastic bottles, which helps remove and repurpose existing plastic.

    Learn more about our environmental impact and manufacturing here, and our materials here.

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Advocate Apparel Inspired by Nudibranchs & Marine Ecosystem Biodiversity

Nudibranchs are soft-bodied marine gastropod molluscs that come in a mind-boggling diversity of shapes and sizes. While the total number of species is unknown, scientists estimate there could be as many as 30,000. Only around 3,000 species have been formally described in the scientific literature so far, meaning there is a lot of work to do!

Besides being beautifully colored ocean ambassadors that inspire people around the world to champion ocean conservation, nudis are also ecologically significant members of the marine environment. They consume a diverse menu of prey, fill specific ecological niches, and have evolved incredible survival strategies that have been used to advance other fields, including biomedical research.

5% of sales from your purchase of this product are donated to The Gosliner Slug Lab at the California Academy of Sciences

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