87% matchVissla
Same SoCal surf-trunk core, more eco-tech fabrics
What changes: Adds wetsuits and hardware; less workwear/canvas heritage
Brand profile
Katin USA
California surf-workwear label founded in 1954, known for canvas boardshorts, durable everyday basics and artist-designed graphics.
Huntington BeachOrigin
MenswearFocus
Workwear / HeritageStyle
$$Price
4 brands like Katin USA like Vissla, The Critical Slide Society, Brixton →
What to know about Katin USA
Katin USA is a California surf and workwear label that began in 1954, when Nancy and Walter Katin opened the Kanvas by Katin boat-cover shop in Surfside, just north of Huntington Beach. Local surfers wanted tougher shorts, so Walter tailored trunks from boat canvas, and the brand claims status as one of California's first surf-trunk makers. Today the range spans boardshorts and swim trunks, tees, fleece, canvas and cord pants, workshirts and caps, with rotating artist-designed graphics. It operates independently from Huntington Beach, selling direct and through surf retailers.
If you like Katin USA
87% match
84% matchThe Critical Slide Society
Artist-driven surf graphics, looser relaxed cuts
What changes: Australian, softer fabrics and more fashion-leaning than durable canvas
79% matchBrixton
Heritage California caps, flannels and workwear basics
What changes: Headwear-first, skate/moto leaning rather than surf-canvas
74% matchSalty Crew Clothing
Coastal utility shirting built for fishing instead of surf
What changes: Performance sun-protection focus, heavier logo branding
Brand facts
- Founded
- 1954
- Origin
- Huntington Beach, United States
- Price
- $$
- Focus
- Menswear
- Styles
- Workwear / Heritage, Streetwear