About Billabong
Billabong was founded by Gordon Merchant in Burleigh Heads (on the Australian Gold Coast) in 1973. He combined his passion for surfing with hard work to design boardshorts; manufacturing them on his kitchen table and selling through local surf shops and markets.
Since the 70’s Billabong has continually improved every phase of its operations to become one of the world’s leading makers of surfwear and accessories (or surf accessories). Indeed Billabong has expanded its portfolio to include boardsport products such as wetsuits, watches, surfboards, snowboard outerwear and skateboarding clothing. Furthermore Billabong wallets have become one of the most sought after wallets in the world.
During the 80’s Billabong went international, initially exporting to New Zealand, Japan, Europe and California, then to the rest of the world through international licensing providing the Billabong licensee met high standards.
Billabong Wallets
Billabong lead the way in the surf wallets industry, a popular market for customers wishing to buy gifts for men. Indeed the surfwear industry is dominated by Billabong, and its two key competitors; RipCurl and Quicksilver, and all three surf brands offer extensive wallets ranges that appeal particularly to young people (boys and men aged 12 to 20 years old). However Billabong offer what could be considered, the best and most unique collection of wallets.
Billabong offer wallets in a myriad of materials including leather, canvas, cotton and PVC. The quality of each wallet is excellent, with the leather and canvas wallets of particular note. Value for money on all Billabong wallets is great, with all the wallets having multiple zipped pockets, coin pouches, card slots, photo ID areas…even SIM card holders and carabiner clips!
In addition, leather Billabong wallets also come presented in a magnificent tin presentation cases which make them the perfect gifts for men.
Billabong Hats
Billabong are also renowned for their collections of men’s beanies, caps and other hats.
Billabong Scarves
Billabong offer an extensive collection of winter scarves for men.