At Budgy Smuggler we are focused on how well we can make a garment, not how cheap we can do it. Australia has a long and proud tradition of swimwear design and production.

It is the birthplace of the speedo (now Budgy Smuggler :)) style swimwear. We are proud to continue this tradition. We have invested heavily in our manufacturing so we’re a world leader.

Plus when you put on a pair of smugglers / smugglettes, we want you to feel that you’re putting on a genuine garment crafted with love.

We love the craftsmanship and when you put on a pair we want you to feel like you a literally putting on a part of Australia.

Budgy Smuggler has a long and strong connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians who were some of the early adopters with Budgy Smuggler, particularly professional athletes/footballers.

It’s a community we love and are fiercely loyal too. A general shout out to all the mob out there.

First Australians also make some of the most incredible art in the World. We are honoured to be able to share some of these designs through our swimwear. Importantly, artists retain ownership of the work and a royalty is paid on each sale to the artists and/or to a nominated charity partner.

We note that Budgy Smuggler is on the land of the Guringai people and we pay full respects to Elders past, present and future.

Our Australian office is based in Brookvale, Sydney and we have our factory just up the road - from printing to cutting to sewing, all in Sydney.

Normally people at the pub. We haven’t had a good idea in a long time. There are lots of pubs in Australia, and even more in the UK, so we feel this is a good place to be based from.

While we think it is unfair to take all of the credit for the accumulation of World Titles, Rugby Premierships, and Olympic Gold Medals, we are happy to do so.

Smugglers are also handy for being comfortable, keeping everything in place, and being less likely to fall down in a tackle. Professional athletes and particularly footy players were early on the uptake as they typically move between showers and ice baths at the end of the game… and no one likes getting in an ice bath nude.

Sincerely though, it is a real honour to be a part of dressing rooms of every level from park and country footy / cricket to World Champions, Olympic Champions and National Premierships/Flags. Part of smuggling is the camaraderie that builds in these team both on and off the paddock. We love to be a small part of this.