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808 Powerbird Boardshorts
5
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Manufacturer
Birdwell
How it's made
US-manufactured, mostly imported materials
The Birdwell 808 Powerbird is a medium-length (8" inseam, 18" outseam) boardshort built from Birdwell's proprietary SurfStretch™ nylon — a high-density, abrasion-resistant, quick-dry fabric with rip-stop properties and PFC-free water repellency — handmade at Birdwell's Santa Ana, California factory and backed by a lifetime guarantee. Introduced just days ago, it joins the classic 808 line as its newest colorway/fit variant.
Keywords
Birdwell, 808, Powerbird, boardshorts, SurfStretch, swimwear, beachwear
Why the USAmade Score™ is 5/10
Birdwell has handmade its boardshorts at its Santa Ana, California factory since 1961, and the 808 Powerbird is explicitly labeled "Made in USA" with a lifetime guarantee. The 808 line uses SurfStretch™ fabric — a proprietary stretch nylon — cut and sewn in Santa Ana. However, nylon is a petrochemical-derived global commodity, and the SurfStretch™ fabric origin mill is not documented as domestically sourced; Birdwell notes that other non-boardshort apparel items are made in China, adding further nuance to the brand's claim. Genuine US-made boardshort manufacturing is verified, but imported nylon inputs place this at 5.
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