Real Good Tees: Supporting the Surfrider Foundation

Nothing says “spring is here” quiiiite like a day at the beach. That’s why our latest collection of Real Good tees is designed in collaboration with the Surfrider Foundation, a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches for all people.

AE and Aerie are donating $50,000 to the Surfrider Foundation to support their efforts, and you can add to that with a donation of your own at checkout!

The new, limited-edition graphic tees are made using algae inks, natural dyes, and cotton sourced through the Better Cotton Initiative.*

Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over one million supporters, activists, and members, with more than 170 volunteer-led chapters and student clubs in the U.S., and more than 700 victories protecting our coasts. Learn more at surfrider.org


Surfrider fights for:

Coastal Preservation:

Taking on issues that threaten our beaches and natural shorelines.

Plastic Pollution:

Reducing the impact of plastics in the marine environments that surround us.

Ocean Protection:

Defending our oceans from challenges threatening the vitality of the ecosystem.

Clean Water:

Protecting the health and sustainability of our planet’s most precious resource.

Beach Access:

Working with decision-makers to ensure full and fair beach access for all to enjoy.


Want to get involved? Find a Surfrider chapter near you or make a donation at checkout!

*By choosing our cotton products, you’re supporting AE’s investment in Better Cotton’s mission. This product is sourced via a system of mass balance and therefore may not contain Better Cotton.


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