Who is Vissla owned by?
Sophia Hammond
Updated on May 18, 2026
Who is Vissla owned by?
Stokehouse Unlimited
Vissla and Amuse Society are global brands owned by Stokehouse Unlimited and have operations in the US, Europe and Australasia. The US division is headed by former Billabong US boss Paul Naude, while Europe is being driven by former Billabong CEO Derek O’Neill.
Who is Paul Naude?
Naude, Paul (1955 – ) Multifaceted surfer and surf entrepreneur from Durban, South Africa; finalist in the 1976 Pipeline Masters, the same year he co-founded Zigzag surf magazine; longtime CEO of Billabong USA. Naude was born (1955) and raised in Durban, and began surfing at age 10.
What is the Vissla brand?
Vissla is a brand that represents creative freedom, a forward-thinking philosophy, and a generation of creators and innovators. We embrace the modern do-it-yourself attitude within surf culture, performance surfing, and craftsmanship.
When was Vissla created?
November 07, 2013
Irvine, CA (November 07, 2013)— Through his newly-formed company Stokehouse Unlimited, surf industry executive, Paul Naude, has announced the brand names for two companies that will launch March 2014. VISSLA is a modern surf apparel company.
What country is Vissla from?
Company Description: Vissla is located in Aliso Viejo, CA, United States and is part of the Clothing Stores Industry.
Where are Vissla wetsuits?
Japan
For starters all of the wetsuits are hand made in Japan. Our polychloroprene is made of limestone.
Where is Vissla brand from?
Aliso Viejo
Vissla, based out of Aliso Viejo, has made waves since former Billabong executive Paul Naude created the brand about three years ago.
How do you get sponsored by Vissla?
HOW TO APPLY
- Sign up for Linkshare or login for existing members.
- Get approved.
- Post our branded banners and shopping links to your site or blog and spread the great news!
- Get paid commisions on sales.
Is Vissla only for men?
Vissla, based out of Aliso Viejo, has made waves since former Billabong executive Paul Naude created the brand about three years ago. Vissla won not only Men’s Apparel Brand of the Year, for the second year in a row, but also took home the Men’s Boardshort of the Year award.
Where are Vissla wetsuits made?
Vissla is proud to collaborate with premium Japanese wetsuit makers to offer some of the best neoprene in the business. While polychloroprene (neoprene) is normally made of petroleum through a chemical process, our Premium Japanese wetsuits are made of limestone sourced in the Kurochime Mountain area of Niigata, Japan.
What’s the best wetsuit brand?
The best wetsuits to buy now
- O’Neill Hyperfreak. Best wetsuit overall.
- Rip Curl Flashbomb 3/2 Chest Zip. Another excellent, flexible wetsuit.
- Quiksilver Highline Pro 1MM.
- SRFACE Heat.
- Olaian men’s surfing 4/3mm neoprene wetsuit 100.
- Finisterre Nieuwland 3E.
- Picture Organic Equation 3/2 FZ.
- Patagonia R3 Yulex FZ Full Suit.
What does Vissla stand for?
We love what we do
“We love what we do.” Vissla, based out of Aliso Viejo, has made waves since former Billabong executive Paul Naude created the brand about three years ago. Vissla won not only Men’s Apparel Brand of the Year, for the second year in a row, but also took home the Men’s Boardshort of the Year award.