Body Glove
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Body Glove is an apparel and watersport-gear manufacturing company, specializing in wetsuits, swimwear, clothing, footwear and accessories.[1] They also make water sports related equipment such as personal flotation devices and snorkeling equipment. The company's products are well-known in the surfing, diving and other water sport circles. Additionally, Body Glove sells mobile phone and technology accessories, some of them of neoprene. Body Glove products are sold in the United States by a network of independent retailers. Body Glove is also sold in approximately 50 countries internationally through distributors, sales agents and licensees.[1]
Body Glove was founded by twin brothers Bill and Bob Meistrell in 1953.[2]. The company's headquarters are located in Redondo Beach, California, California. Through Reek Check (SIMA's environmental fund) and the Surfrider Foundation, Body Glove contributes to the preservation of the environment.
Body Glove sponsors action sporting events, such as the Body Glove Surfbout (a 4 Star WQS event) and the National Scholastic Surfing Championships.[1] The company sponsors one of the most respected surf and wakeboard teams in the industry. Pro surfers Bruce Irons, Mike Losness, Alex Gray, Cheyne Magnusson and Holly Beck and wake boarders Rusty Malinoski and Jeff McKee are all sponsored by Body Glove.
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