Nature
Throughout their early years, the brothers spent much of their time immersed in the natural world. With countless childhood holidays roaming the dense jungles and twisting coastline of Sri Lanka, the brothers grew up with a deep-rooted appreciation for nature. As adults they continue to foster this connection, embracing the often magical intricacies and sheer natural beauty of this tropical island.
This passionate love for nature, along with a clear understanding of the dire need to fight for and preserve what remains of our diverse natural world, grew into a passion for environmental conservation that is reflected in all aspects of the Salty Swamis ethos.
Principles
Established in 2017 with the goal of creating the definitive alternative space for lovers of surf on the island, the Salty Swamis surf shop is located front and centre of Hikkaduwa’s bustling strip with direct access to the town’s main surf break.
The spacious premises have been carefully designed to create a relaxed, easy-going space with a laid-back atmosphere that flows seamlessly between a cafe, surf shop and art gallery. Our friendly team are well versed in all things surf and always happy to help out with the needs of surfers passing through our store. Apart from our curated range of high-quality surfboards and surfing hardware we also stock stylish clothing, limited edition art prints and other accessories specially selected with the need of contemporary surfers in mind.
Responsibility
Durable and sustainable fabrics are vital for quality pieces of clothing. This is why we source only the best material for our products. All our fabrics are either certified organic and responsibly dyed (OEKO-TEX standard-100 and GOTS
certified) or locally sourced from garment industry waste material.
In order to mitigate some of the carbon footprint caused by importing fabric into the island, we pledge 1% of all revenue to The Parrotfish Collective, a not-for-profit organization that aims to educate, inspire and mobilize local communities towards environmental stewardship. Salty Swamis is also certified by the Good Market as a sustainable, socially and environmentally conscious business.
