A 22° halo is an optical phenomenon forming a circle around the Sun or the Moon as seen here around a full moon in Palau.
Our story
In 2010, I left Thailand and headed to Palau to work as a diver master. Working on the high speed dive boats everyday, you’re exposed to harsh sun, salt water, strong winds and often pelting down pouring rain. Combining my experience in the fashion and diving industry, I designed the 22º ocean jacket to meet our needs as professional dive guides while working in Palau. The crew at Unique Dive Expeditions and I rigorously tested the jacket prototypes in daily use on the boat in Palau and on various expeditions. Each production of the jacket over the years has been refined and redesigned for fit, function and sustainability.
The jackets have caught the attention and respect of serious divers, underwater photographers, film makers, and marine biologists – people who spend their days on the ocean.
22 Degrees produces quality products for people who live and work on the ocean. And as a diver, photographer and ocean lover, I am committed to the core values of sustainability and social responsibility. 22 Degrees is a registered business with 1% for the Planet and donates 1% of annual profits towards environmental conservation efforts through their program. Our neoprene manufacturer utilizes more sustainable processes for production, and our products are shipped with packing supplies from EcoEnclose. In Jan-Apr 2020, 22 Degrees will undergo application for Climate Neutral certification. ( Read more about our sustainability efforts and our suppliers here. )
As an underwater photographer and underwater VR filmmaker, I’ve partnered with non-profits and marine science research efforts to work on projects to collaborate and advance their efforts. I’ve had the privilege to collaborate with NGOs including: MarAlliance, Parley for the Oceans, Asner Lab, Oceans 360, The Hydrous and The Ocean Agency.
In addition, our brand ambassadors are involved in amazing work in the areas of marine research, conservation and awareness. They represent the spirit of 22 Degrees – the passion for the ocean.
Owner / Founder / Designer - 22 DEGREES
