Our vintage wash garments are washed for extra softness, providing a timeworn look and comfort from the first time you slide them on.

Our shorts are known for living to tell the tale. The nicks and fade over time is what makes a pair of Birdwell Board Shorts a pair of “Birdies.” And from what we’ve heard, they only get better with age. We thought we’d give you a head start. With our new Stone Washed Vintage Camo 312 Board Shorts, you’re one step closer to that perfect patina. 

 The original “Birdies” were born in 1961 when surf mom Carrie Birdwell Mann sewed the first pairs for her sons in her Southern California living room. Hoping to replace the canvas shorts that were popular with surfers at the time with something safer and more functional, she found inspiration in the sails of the boats docked at nearby Newport Beach. Originally working with off-the-shelf spinnaker cloth, she soon commissioned Birdwell’s signature nylon fabric, SurfNyl™️, and replicated the two-layer construction and triple seams of the most durable sails, and an American icon was born. 

 The 312 board short is a longer version of Ms. Birdwell’s original design — lightly modernized and improved over 60 years of field testing by lifeguards and surfers who depend on their Birdies to last a lifetime of waves. We’ve found that these are the ideal length for larger guys and those looking for a bit more coverage. Each pair of our 312 board shorts is hand-cut from our proprietary SurfNyl™️ and sewn by expert craftspeople in Santa Ana, California. With a simple button fly, a tab closure for an adjustable fit, and a timelessly appealing contrast stitch, these long shorts will be with you for many summers to come. 

• Features: Stone-washed SurfNyl™️ fabric. Triple lace tab closure with black oxide grommets. Flat lace black drawcord. Camo buttons on pocket and fly. Signature back pocket with key loop.  60th Anniversary Birdie woven label on waistband.   
• Fit: Long length. Outseam ranges between 20” – 24” depending on your waist size. Tab closure allows for minor adjustments in fit.   
• Fabric: SurfNyl™️ exterior and lining for strength, comfort, and durability. 
• Construction: Hand-cut & sewn in Santa Ana, CA. 
• Care: Machine wash cold. Do not bleach. Hang dry only.