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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.*
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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:
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Coastal Preservation:
Taking on issues that threaten our beaches and natural shorelines.
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Plastic Pollution:
Reducing the impact of plastics in the marine environments that surround us.
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Ocean Protection:
Defending our oceans from challenges threatening the vitality of the ecosystem.
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Clean Water:
Protecting the health and sustainability of our planet’s most precious resource.
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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.