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The history behind Billabong

Who are Billabong?

Billabong is one of the leading brands in the surfing industry dating back to the 1970s. In any surf or beach shop Billabong is one the brands you will always find. They have a range of products from board shorts, to bags, to bikinis, to jeans and much more.

Who founded Billabong?

Billabong was founded by Australian surfer Gordon Merchant and his wife Rena Merchant. They started designing and making their first board short in their home on the East Coast of Australia and sold them to local surf shops.

The uniqueness which set Billabong aside from other board shorts which were available was the famous triple-stitching technique developed by Gordon, which made the board short far more durable.

Where did the name Billabong originate from?

The name Billabong can be split into 2 parts, billa and bong. ‘Billa’ is an Australian word meaning river or creek and the word ‘bong’, means ‘to die’. So the definition of the 2 together means ‘an area of water from a river or creek that is stagnant and no longing running’.

The logo for Billabong shows 2 waves that are not running together and are motionless. They choose the name due to the uniqueness to Australia and the aboriginal meaning of an oasis.

How did Billabong become an International success?

From the success Billabong experienced in their first year they opened their first factory in 1975. Year after year they produced their merchandise and increased sales and moved to larger premises, in 1981 they reached the milestone of $1 million in annual sales. They began to sponsor the World Final Surfing Contest (the largest surfing competition still today set in Hawaii). This gave Billabong the international recognition they were after and began exporting to Japan, the United States, New Zealand and many more. From here the brand and the sales grew to what it is known today, as one of the leading names in the surfing industry.

 

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Boardshorts

Billabong On and On Tank (Tiki Turquoise) $34.5 The women's Billabong On and On tank features a shape pattern, an oversized fit, and a woven label.

Billabong Sedona Towel (Black) $34 The women's Billabong Sedona towel features a retro print and loogs and fringe on the ends.

Billabong Purl Scarf (Brown) $34 The Women's acrylic Purl scarf from Billabong features a cable knit design, a custom patch at the end with signature embroidery, plus a small Billabong button.

Billabong Black Tie Scarf (Black) $29.5 The women's Billabong Black Tie scarf features a mixed woven scarf with tassels.

Billabong Black Tie Scarf (Oatmeal) $29.5 The women's Billabong Black Tie scarf features a mixed woven scarf with tassels.

Billabong Channing Tank (Pearl) $29.5 The women's Billabong Channing top is made of 100% cotton. It features a tribal print, an empire waist, adjustable straps, and a comfy fit.

Billabong No Secrets Vest (Whitecap) $69.5 The women's Billabong No Secrets vest is made of 60%cotton/40%viscose. It features a hand crochet vest, an exaggerated fringe, and an open front.

Billabong Cienna Hat (Natural) $28 The women's Billabong Cienna hat features a wide brim straw hat, a twine band with a metal logo badge and bead trims.

Billabong Cienna Hat (Tan) $28 The women's Billabong Cienna hat features a wide brim straw hat, a twine band with a metal logo badge and bead trims.

Billabong Redemption Bag (Mocha) $44 The women's Billabong Redemption bag features a leather bag, a printed shoulder strap, dual straps, and a main zipper closure.

Billabong Misunderstood Sweater (Charcoal) $66 The women's Billabong Misunderstood sweater is made of 50%polyester/37%cotton/13%rayon. It features an open closure, lightweight cardi, and an oversized fit.

Billabong Not For You Tank (White) $29.5 The women's Billabong Not For You tank is made of 55%polyester/45%rayon. It features a printed tank & a cropped fit.

Billabong Tia Shirt (Black) $34.5 The women's Billabong Tia shirt is made of 50%polyester/42%rayon/8%flax. It features a relaxed fit, a chevron stripe, and a wide sleeve.

Billabong Essential Tank (White) $16 The women's Billabong Essential tank is made of 52%cotton/48%polyester. It features a v-neck, a racerback, and a super soft hand.

Billabong Live Tank (Grey) $29.5 The women's Billabong Live tank is made of100%organic cotton. It features a Bob Marley series screen print, and a racerback.

Billabong Live Tank (White) $29.5 The women's Billabong Live tank is made of100%organic cotton. It features a Bob Marley series screen print, and a racerback.

Billabong No Woman Bag (Mocha) $39.5 The women's Billabong No Woman bag features a rasta stripe strap, a faux leather bag, and a zipper closure.

Billabong Bent Sweater (Oatmeal) $65 The women's Billabong Bent sweater is made of 90%acrylic/10%polyester. It features an open front, long front tails, and a knit body.

Billabong Sahara Bag (Natural) $39.5 The women's Billabong Sahara bag features a top zip, 1 pocket, a woven material, and tassel details.

Billabong Sahara Bag (Charcoal) $39.5 The women's Billabong Sahara bag features a top zip, 1 pocket, a woven material, and tassel details.

Billabong Along With Tank (White) $26 The women's Billabong Along With tank is made of 100% organic cotton. It features a racer back, pigment overdye and a scenic screen print.

Billabong Cienna Hat (Black) $28 The women's Billabong Cienna hat features a wide brim, a straw body with twine, a bead detail, and wood logo trim.

Billabong Essential Tank (Black) $16 The women's Billabong Essential tank is made of 52%cotton/48%polyester. It features a v-neck, a racerback, and a super soft hand.

Billabong Sunsplash Hat (Aquarius) $28 The women's Billabong Sunsplash hat features a shorter brim, a straw hat with a natural twine detail.

Billabong Madison Bikini (Aqua) $59.5 The women's Billabong Madison bikini features a slide triangle top, a wave pattern, a double strapping detail with a knot, and adjustable neck/side/waist ties.

Billabong Adele Boardshort (Aqua) $49.5 The women's Billabong Adele boardshort is made of 58%nylon/42%cotton. It features a pinstripe boardshort with a contrast waistband, a back flap pocket, and a 9 inseam.

Billabong Jessa Dress (Black) $39.5 The women's Billabong Jessa dress is made of 100%rayon. It features a printed woven dress with a lace dront detail, a center front button closure, and adjustable straps.

Billabong Bayside Dress (Grey) $40 The women's Billabong Bayside dress is made of 95%cotton/5%spandex. It features a stripe pattern, a body con dress, and a center/back seaming.

Billabong Peecemaker Top (Black) $52 The women's Billabong Peecemaker top is made of 100% cotton. It features a crochet top, a racerback, a front hem shorter than the back, and a long fringe hemline.

Billabong Bella Boardshort (Aqua) $39.5 The women's Billabong Bella boardshort is made of 100% recycled polyester. It features a printed wave with a solid waistband, a drawstring waist, a screened logo, and a 2 inseam.

Billabong Gypsetty Short (Black) $42 The women's Billabong Gypsetty short is made of 100% cotton. It features a printed design, a pull on short, a scalloped lace trim, and an elastic waistband.

Billabong Studio Tank (Pearl) $34.5 The women's Billabong Studio tank is made of 60%cotton/40%modal. It features a strappy back with woven straps, a brushed wash, a racer back, and a chest patch pocket.

Billabong Above Tee (Grey) $30 The women's Billabong Above t'shirt is made of 50%polyester/37%cotton/13%rayon. It features an oversized fit, and a butnout body with a vintage Americana art.

Billabong Canyon Shirt (White) $39.5 The women's Billabong Canyon shirt is made of 60%cotton/40%viscose. It features an oversized fit, a whip stitch at the front seam, and a front patch pocket.

Billabong Portobella Sweater (Oatmeal) $58 The women's Billabong Portobella sweater is made of 100%acrylic. It features a stripped pattern, a loose knit sweater, a crew neck, and a loosely finished hem.

Billabong Huntington Tank (White) $34 The women's Billabong Huntington tank is made of 50%polyester/50%viscose. It features a screened image of Huntington Beach from the pier, a racerback, and a super soft hand.

Billabong Satisfy T'shirt (Red) $39.5 The women's Billabong Satisfy t'shirt is made of 65%polyester/35%modal. It features an oversized fit, 1x1 rib side insets and a reverse coverstich throughout.

Billabong Satisfy T'shirt (Grey) $39.5 The women's Billabong Satisfy t'shirt is made of 65%polyester/35%modal. It features an oversized fit, 1x1 rib side insets and a reverse coverstich throughout.

Billabong Visitor Sweater (Black) $59.5 The women's Billabong Visitor sweater is made of 87%polyester/7%spandex/6%cotton. It features a deep v-neck, an oversized fit, and side vents.

Billabong Legit Legging (Grey) $39.5 The women's Billabong Legit legging is made of 65%polyester/35%cotton. It features a knit legging, an all over flower print, and an elastic waistband.