Ed D’Ascoli founded Xcel in 1982, working from the bedroom of his Sunset Beach house.

Xcel’s reputation for exceptional product quality is a clear result of an unwavering dedication to research, development, and design innovation.

With tropical to cold-water products for men, women, and youth, the brand stresses performance: maximum stretch and durability, sealed-seam construction, and a fit that feels custom-made every time.

Xcel has been voted Surf Industry Manufacturer’s Association (SIMA) “Wetsuit of the Year” by its industry peers three times (2007, 2008, 2010).