Seaweed, Not Plastic

We package 95% of our orders in Sway seaweed-based compostable mailers—and we're aiming for 100% in 2026. Unlike traditional plastic poly-mailers that persist in landfills for centuries, our Sway packaging is made with over 50% biobased content from regenerative seaweed and breaks down completely in home or industrial compost.

Our customers love the unique texture and feel—many are even posting their deliveries on social media. As our founder Alec says, "Using Sway bags is like an embedded give-back program." Every order you receive is a small step toward cleaner oceans and less plastic waste.

Made in Los Angeles

Every Ocean and San shirt is manufactured right here in Los Angeles. We know our factory workers by name. We ensure fair wages and safe working conditions. And we produce in small batches to minimize waste and maintain the highest quality standards.

This isn't just about proximity; it's about relationships and accountability. We founded Ocean and San in direct opposition to the fast-fashion model of overseas manufacturing, where quality, ethics, and environmental standards are often sacrificed for speed and cost.

Built to Last, Not to Landfill

Our products are designed for durability, backed by a lifetime warranty and crash replacement program. We'd rather you ride the same Ocean and San shirt for years than buy a new one every season.

This is the opposite of fast fashion. We're slow by nature; focused on timeless design, quality materials, and construction that endures. When you invest in Ocean and San, you're choosing gear that lasts.

Our Commitments

• Ethical labor practices: Fair wages and safe working conditions for all workers
• Minimal waste production: Small batch manufacturing to reduce overproduction
• Recyclable materials: Packaging designed to be recycled or composted
• Anti-fast-fashion: Founded to challenge the wasteful overseas manufacturing model
• Quality over quantity: Products built to last with lifetime warranty
• Customer satisfaction: Our team is here to help, feel free to reach out to us and a real person will respond and assist with whatever you need.