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Surf and Snow Brands and Retailers Work to Help LA Fire Relief

A wide range of industry brand and retailers have jumped in to aid those impacted by the devastating…

News January 17, 2025
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686 Owner on Benefits of Slow and Steady Growth, Next Season’s Orders and More

Outerwear and apparel brand 686 made Circana’s Top 10 list of fastest growing brands. We spoke with founder…

News April 24, 2024
Action sports industry executives offer their 2024 outlooks

2024 Preview: Executives Make Sense of Industry Headwinds, Tailwinds

The leaders of Skullcandy, Rhythm, 686, FMF, and Carver parse through the potential hurdles and boosts that could…

News January 2, 2024
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686’s Mike West Gets Back to Running the Ship

The business is on track to hit its highest revenue year following a recent leadership change aimed at…

News November 16, 2023

Boarding for Breast Cancer and 686 Launch “Camille” Jacket

The nonprofit and technical apparel brand are teaming together for this limited-edition jacket in memoriam of a dear…

Press Releases October 20, 2023

686 Launches Unwork Collection

The new collection introduces a jacket and pant designed and tested with movement, durability and breathability in mind.

Press Releases August 24, 2023
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686 Releases Magic Line Pants Designed with Lonnie Kosuko Kauk

There are two colorways available: the vintage inspired white and pure black, which is a nod to the…

Press Releases April 27, 2023
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686 Celebrates 30th Anniversary with “Unseen” Art Show

“We held the show to celebrate the people who are the driving force of our existence,” said Mike…

News December 12, 2022
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686 Becomes Climate Neutral Certified

Climate Neutral’s certification is based on internationally recognized standards for carbon measurement, neutrality, and offsetting.

Press Releases April 21, 2021
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