Vissla Mens Boardshorts: Eco Surf Board Shorts Built from What's Left Behind

Vissla mens boardshorts are built on a simple premise: the best surf boardshorts should not cost the ocean. The full range uses upcycled coconut-husk polyester, Repreve recycled plastic content, and PFC-free DWR water repellency — eliminating harmful fluorocarbons while delivering the stretch, fit, and durability serious surfers demand. Every pair constructed with 4-way stretch fabric for unrestricted movement in any direction. Available in 17, 19, and 21-inch outseam across three distinct silhouettes.

What Makes Vissla Boardshorts Different

Upcycled coconut-husk polyester diverts agricultural waste from landfill into high-performance surf fabric. Repreve converts post-consumer plastic bottles (5–7 per boardshort) into stretch fabric without virgin synthetic materials. PFC-free DWR keeps water beading off the surface without releasing PFAS chemicals that accumulate in waterways and marine ecosystems. Eco-credentials at every step of production — not marketing language applied to a conventional product.

Types of Vissla Boardshorts

• Fixed Waist Boardshorts: Traditional button and lace closure. The surf standard — a locked-in fit that stays put through wipeouts, duck dives, and aerial attempts. Available in 17, 19, and 21-inch outseam.
• Eco-Lastics: Elastic waistband construction. The all-day boardshort that goes from parking lot to lineup without adjustment. Same 4-way stretch and eco-materials, in a pull-on fit.
• No See Ums: Ultra-lightweight construction for warm water and tropical destinations where minimum between you and the water is the goal.
• Artist Collaboration Boardshorts: Vissla's Creators and Innovators program brings limited seasonal prints from artists within the surf world.

Outseam Lengths Explained

• 17-inch: Competition-length. Maximum leg freedom. Preferred by performance surfers who want zero fabric interference above the knee.
• 19-inch: Most versatile. Sits mid-thigh — long enough for all-day wear, short enough for unrestricted surfing. Most popular length in the range.
• 21-inch: Lifestyle length. Full coverage and a relaxed fit for beach days when you're more spectator than surfer.

Benefits of Vissla Eco Boardshorts

• Upcycled Coconut Polyester: Coconut-husk agricultural waste processed into performance stretch fabric. Reduces reliance on virgin synthetic materials.
• Repreve Recycled Content: 5–7 plastic bottles per boardshort diverted from landfill or ocean and converted into performance fabric.
• PFC-Free DWR: Water repellency without perfluorocarbon chemistry. No PFAS chemicals released into waterways from the fabric coating.
• 4-Way Stretch Throughout: No restriction on pop-ups, paddle strokes, or technical surfing maneuvers regardless of outseam length.

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