686 Men’s Gradient Fleece Beanie

Since Michael Akira West first stepped on a skateboard within the early eighties, he all the time had ideas in his head. Engulfed within the progressive street skateboarding scene in Hermosa and Venice Beach, Mike was once introduced to snowboarding and located a brand new addiction and inspiration. All through the next years, Mike worked and rode at an area mountain in Big Bear, continually gathering and exploring new ideas. After finishing school on the University of Southern California, Mike realized that if he was once going to do something on his own, it will have to begin when he had nothing to lose. The usage of punk, rap and jazz music in addition to his choice of sneakers and vintage clothing as kinds of inspiration, Mike started working. On November 13, 1992, 686 technical apparel was once formed. The 686 name comes from a the most important date within the lifetime of Mike’s grandmother (June 6th, 1986) and adds as much as the age of when he began the corporate (6+8+6=20). Because the beginning, 686 has been about providing cutting edge, fashionable outerwear and technical apparel inspired from the similar Los Angeles street culture and mountain way of life it was once founded upon. Products just like the trademarked Smarty line of removable liners, the Times line of limited edition co-branded products, the Plexus line of minimalist shell technology featuring technical fabrications featuring exclusive Infidry water resistant innovations, the patented Tool belt line of functional belts and enhance of the DIY ethos all make up the 686 name. Being INDEPENDENTLY rider owned and operated and an obsession to make products gradually unique is what 686 is all about. Experience.
one hundred% Acrylic
Fleece lined
one hundred% soft acrylic