Founded in 1989, SIMA represents the interests of America’s surf industry and is designed to help you grow your business, save you money and help your company operate more efficiently. SIMA members include manufacturers and distributors of surfboards, surf apparel (swimwear, sportswear, boardwear, etc.), wetsuits, bodyboards, eyewear, footwear, accessories and other products used by beach and board sports consumers as well as magazines, exhibit companies, video companies and surf industry vendors such as banks and insurance companies.

The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) is the trade association of competing surf industry product suppliers working together to support, unify and ensure the sustainability of the surf industry through:

Support surfing and all other forms of wave riding, in regard to the sport, lifestyle and industry, Unify their surf industry and support through member brand growth, networking and education, Ensure the sustainability of their industry by supporting environmental and humanitarian organizations that are surf related.