About Us

Our mission at ‘Ōiwi Ocean Gear is to provide attractive, high quality, functional activewear for ocean sport enthusiasts.  ‘Ōiwi was founded in Kailua, Hawaii in 1999 and has been producing dynamic activewear since 2000.  We specialize in quality UPF apparel (sun-protective activewear) that is designed in Hawaii and manufactured in the USA.  Our designs capture the unique lifestyle of the Hawaiian islands and reflect our passion for the culture of Hawaii.