O'Neill wetsuit

O'Neill is a renowned American brand specializing in surfwear and surfboards, founded in 1952 by Jack O'Neill in San Francisco, California. The brand is credited with inventing the first neoprene wetsuit, revolutionizing surfing by allowing enthusiasts to surf in colder waters. Over the decades, O'Neill has expanded its product line to include surfwear, swimwear, snowwear, and lifestyle apparel, catering to surfers, windsurfers, and wakeboarders. In 2007, the brand was acquired by Sisco Textiles N.V., a privately held company headquartered in Luxembourg. Despite this acquisition, the O'Neill family continues to own and operate the wetsuit segment of the business, with its headquarters in Santa Cruz, California. The O'Neill clothing license in the United States is held by the La Jolla Group, headquartered in Irvine, California. This structure allows O'Neill to maintain its roots in the surfing community while benefiting from the resources and distribution capabilities of its parent company.