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Billabong
StyleStreetwearSkatewearAthleisure / Sportswear
Known forSwimwearT-shirts & graphic tees
Australian surf label started in 1973 by Gordon Merchant, who triple-stitched boardshorts at home in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast. The range covers boardshorts, wetsuits, graphic tees, boardshirts, denim, bikinis and backpacks, with beach-worn prints, washed colour and relaxed cuts. Authentic Brands Group bought parent Boardriders from Oaktree Capital, closing the deal on 1 September 2023, and now licenses production and distribution. US licensee Liberated Brands filed Chapter 11 in February 2025, shutting the American store fleet; the brand continues via wholesale and e-commerce.
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How Billabong fits
| Category | Runs | Shape | Length | Size advice | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-shirts & graphic tees | true to size | regular to relaxed, fairly straight body with a wider sleeve | regular, long enough to stay tucked or untucked | Buy your normal size, but consider sizing up if you want extra room after a hot wash since the cotton can shrink slightly. | medium |
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | slightly large | relaxed, roomy through chest and shoulders in typical surf-fleece style | regular, sometimes a touch short in the body after washing | Stick to your usual size, or size down if you dislike a baggy hood-and-shoulder fit. | medium |
| Shirts & overshirts | true to size | relaxed boardshirt/camp-collar cut with a straight, unshaped body | regular to slightly short, designed to be worn untucked | Order your normal size; size down only if you want a trimmer silhouette in short-sleeve prints. | medium |
| Trousers & pants | true to size | relaxed to straight, with elastic or drawcord waists that add some flexibility | regular inseam, often longer than expected on shorter frames | Take your measured waist size and expect a relaxed leg. | low |
| Jeans & denim | true to size | varies by block, from slim-taper to straight, generally with a comfortable rise | regular inseam with a little stacking on slim fits | Go with your usual waist, and note that stretch denim may relax about half a size with wear. | low |
| Jackets | slightly large | relaxed casual outerwear cut with space for a hoodie underneath | regular, hip-length on most styles | Stay with your usual size since there is already room for layering. | low |
Does Billabong run big or small?
Billabong fits true to size. Take your usual size for a relaxed surf fit, and only size down if you want tops to sit closer to the body. Most shoppers find Billabong roughly true to size with a relaxed, easygoing cut, though cotton tees and fleece can shrink slightly and boardshort waistbands are often reported as snug for their stated number.
How does Billabong fit?
Most shoppers find Billabong roughly true to size with a relaxed, easygoing cut, though cotton tees and fleece can shrink slightly and boardshort waistbands are often reported as snug for their stated number. Overall shape: relaxed, surf-casual cut with roomy chest and armholes rather than slim tailoring.
How do Billabong t-shirts & graphic tees fit?
Billabong t-shirts & graphic tees fits true to size. Buy your normal size, but consider sizing up if you want extra room after a hot wash since the cotton can shrink slightly. Shape: regular to relaxed, fairly straight body with a wider sleeve.
How do Billabong hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Billabong hoodies & sweatshirts fits slightly large. Stick to your usual size, or size down if you dislike a baggy hood-and-shoulder fit. Shape: relaxed, roomy through chest and shoulders in typical surf-fleece style.
How do Billabong shirts & overshirts fit?
Billabong shirts & overshirts fits true to size. Order your normal size; size down only if you want a trimmer silhouette in short-sleeve prints. Shape: relaxed boardshirt/camp-collar cut with a straight, unshaped body.
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