Exciting news. As you may be aware, here at Dark Turtle we are firm believers in Eco Friendly products. It will always be our aim to provide products which we fully believe in and which cause as little harm to the environment as possible. We are proud to announce we are now stocking these unreal surfboard traction pads from @gripd. We’ve tried them out and we absolutely love them as an alternative to traditional surfboard wax. Check them out. #suportbrandlocal #greenlifestyle #localbrands #brandlocal #apparelbrand #crewnecks #brandapparel #localbrand #endlesssummer #clothingline #indieclothing #sandalsurfergirl #oceansurfbranded #brandsurforiginal #competition #surfingiseverything #surfingislife #surfwearclothing #surftravel #beachphotography #coldwatersurf #surfshots #customsurfboards #sunsetsurf #surfwear #surfclothing #surfboard #surfboards #surftrip #longboard (at Tynemouth) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChIZYd0LxcM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Where focus goes, energy flows ✨ Quietly creating new things and rebranding my @etsy to coincide with my website. This photo in Maui sparked it all. Stay tuned ⚡️ Lookbook to follow along with new products - #RoseEadsDesignStudio - - - - - - - - - - - - - - #surfbrand #surfbrands #surfaccessories #surfstyle #brandsurforiginal #brandsurf #thewavecollection #womenwhoexplore #lookbooks #sheisnotlost #monsteralove #plantsofinstagram #crazyplantlady #plantstyling #greenyourfeed #indoorjungle #plantnerd #houseplantclub #monsteraddict #plantsarefriends #plantnerd #foliacollective #greenlife #plantgang #indoorplantlife #stylesurf #surfgirl #girlmeetglobe #surfclothing #surfergirlstyle https://www.instagram.com/p/BzDPVVenlzQ/

Our Eco Friendly Backdoor Hoodies are due back in stock any day now 🤙🏻 Make sure to keep an eye on our website at www.thedarkturtle.com #crewnecks #brandlocal #localbrands #indieclothing #apparelbrand #suportbrandlocal #brandapparel #newclothingbrand #localbrand #endlesssummer #clothingline #sandalsurfergirl #beaniehatcustom #oceansurfbranded #brandsurforiginal #surfingiseverything #surfingislife #surfwearclothing #surftravel #surfstickers #surftshirts #beachphotography #coldwatersurf #sunsetsurf #surfwear #surfclothing #surfboard #surfboards #surftrip #longboard (at Tynemouth) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChF6RABrN4J/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Welcome to the Turtle Den 🐢 Www.thedarkturtle.com #suportbrandlocal #localbrands #brandlocal #apparelbrand #brandapparel #localbrand #clothingline #indieclothing #ecofoodpackaging #sandalsurfergirl #beaniehatcustom #oceansurfbranded #brandsurforiginal #surfingiseverything #surfingislife #surfwearclothing #surftravel #surfstickers #surftshirts #beachphotography #coldwatersurf #surfshots #sunsetsurf #surfwear #surfclothing #surfboard #surfboards #surftrip #longboard https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg-EIdbuThF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Is there any better view than this? Lines stacking up like corduroy on Longsands. Doesn’t matter where we are in the world. Tynemouth always comes out on top 🐢 Www.thedarkturtle.com #suportbrandlocal #localbrands #brandlocal #crewnecks #brandapparel #newclothingbrand #localbrand #endlesssummer #indieclothing #ecofoodpackaging #sandalsurfergirl #beaniehatcustom #oceansurfbranded #brandsurforiginal #surfingiseverything #surfingislife #surfwearclothing #surftravel #surfstickers #surftshirts #coldwatersurf #surfshots #customsurfboards #sunsetsurf #surfwear #surfclothing #surfboard #surfboards #surftrip #longboard (at Long Sands Tynemouth) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgz1BU_OLRI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Beaches are just so alluring. We never want to be anywhere else. We’ve got you covered from t-shirts to hoodies this summer. Make sure to check out the range at www.thedarkturtle.com #simpleclothing #suportbrandlocal #localclothing #localbrands #brandlocal #apparelbrand #brandapparel #newclothingbrand #localbrand #endlesssummer #ecofoodpackaging #sandalsurfergirl #beaniehatcustom #oceansurfbranded #brandsurforiginal #surfingiseverything #surfingislife #surfwearclothing #surftravel #surfstickers #surftshirts #coldwatersurf #surfshots #customsurfboards #sunsetsurf #surfwear #surfclothing #surfboard #surfboards #surftrip https://www.instagram.com/p/CgxP5XzuEd1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Can’t believe we’ve hit 5000 followers. We literally have the best squad going 🐢 We absolutely love seeing so many people repping the Turtle. Make sure to keep your photos coming!! We really believe in this brand and will keep pushing it to be the best it can be!! #simpleclothing #suportbrandlocal #localclothing #localbrands #waterbasedink #brandlocal #apparelbrand #crewnecks #newclothingbrand #localbrand #clothingline #ecofoodpackaging #beaniehatcustom #oceansurfbranded #brandsurforiginal #competition #surfingiseverything #surfingislife #surfwearclothing #surfingclothing #surftravel #surftshirts #coldwatersurf #surfshots #sunsetsurf #surfwear #surfclothing #surfboard #surfboards #surftrip (at Tynemouth) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgrqZmOuDZw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Fact of the day: Life is better on the beach. Visit www.thedarkturtle.com for 10% off your first order. Woop woop 🥳 #beaniehatsurabayabarat #ecofoodpackaging #sandalsurfergirl #beaniehatcustom #oceansurfbranded #brandsurforiginal #skiingeverydamndayskilife #surfwearclothing #surfingclothing #surfstickers #surftshirts #womensbrand #brandapparel #conciousclothing #environmentalfriendly #newclothingbrand #crewnecks #waterbasedink #surfingislife #surftravel #darkturtle https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf6P43ton07/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Little fun wave out there in the scorching sun. We’ve been in the sea for hours and now have sunburnt faces….always wear sunscreen kids. Even in England. #beaniehatsurabayabarat #ecofoodpackaging #sandalsurfergirl #beaniehatcustom #oceansurfbranded #brandsurforiginal #skiingeverydamndayskilife #surfwearclothing #surfingclothing #surfstickers #surftshirts #sustainablefashion #sustainability #sustainableclothing #shirts #clothingline #teeshirts #localbrand #localbrands #brandlocal #beachvibes #beachfashion #endlesssummer #brandapparel #womensbrand #beachphotography #surfboard #surftravel #surfingiseverything #surfwear (at Long Sands Tynemouth) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf1lh5sImlJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Watching Keane from the @thegibrock with a few drinks. Ideal weekend for it ☀️ Who’s making the most of the sunshine? #ecofoodpackaging #sandalsurfergirl #beaniehatcustom #oceansurfbranded #brandsurforiginal #skiingeverydamndayskilife #surfwearclothing #surfingclothing #surfstickers #surftshirts #conciousclothing #sustainablefashion #sustainableclothing #environmentalfriendly #shirts #clothingline #teeshirts #newclothingbrand #crewnecks #localbrands #brandlocal #beachvibes #beachfashion #endlesssummer #brandapparel #womensbrand #beachphotography #surfingislife #surfingiseverything #localbrand (at The Gibraltar Rock Tynemouth) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfykkhcIMYm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Walking through Newcastle with this as a backdrop. The sky was on fire 🔥 Is everyone excited for the weekend? Sunshine and waves. #darkturtle #beaniehatsurabayabarat #ecofoodpackaging #sandalsurfergirl #beaniehatcustom #oceansurfbranded #brandsurforiginal #skiingeverydamndayskilife #surfwearclothing #surfingclothing #surfstickers #surftshirts #beachsurfing #womensbrand #environmentalfriendly #newclothingbrand #waterbasedink #surfingislife #surfingiseverything #surftravel #sustainablefashion #sustainability #sustainableclothing #clothingline #newcastlebeach #newcastle #newcastleupontyne #sunset #pretty #nature (at Newcastle upon Tyne) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfvkPLHodKP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

One question we often get asked is ‘Where did the name come from?’ Well…aside from the fact that everyone loves turtles….rumour has it that the Dark Turtle is symbolic of the sea, the North and the winter. These are three major things that completely resonate with our brand. The North Sea can be absolutely brutal at times🥶Sometimes you have to push yourself to go out but if you can paddle out at Longsands in the dead of winter then, like us, you have cold blood running through your veins. Sometimes the North in general gets forgotten about, we aren’t sure why, maybe it’s the weather 🤷‍♂️ but the surf and SUP community in the North East is absolutely thriving at the moment. It’s great seeing so many incredible brands, groups and individuals up here doing such epic things in the area. We are completely inspired by each and every one of them. At the moment, our main focus is to continue to grow the Dark Turtle community as much as we possibly can. We really believe in the ethos of our brand and we are so fortunate to have so many unbelievable customers who share our passions. Long may it continue! 🖤🐢 #ecofoodpackaging #beaniehatcustom #oceansurfbranded #brandsurforiginal #skiingeverydamndayskilife #surfashion #surfwearclothing #surfingclothing #surfstickers #surftshirts #beachsurfing #conciousclothing #brandapparel #womensbrand #environmentalfriendly #newclothingbrand #crewnecks #waterbasedink #surfingislife #surftravel #surfingiseverything #sustainablefashion #shirts #clothingline #apparelbrand #teeshirts #localbrand #localbrands #brandlocal #beachphotography (at Tynemouth) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfmm1-BrL-s/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Lifeguard on duty. If you zoom in close enough you can actually see him browsing the Dark Turtle website in between saving lives. Lifeguards are true heroes of this world 🤙🏻 #wildswimscotland #ecofoodpackaging #sandalsurfergirl #beaniehatcustom #oceansurfbranded #brandsurforiginal #skiingeverydamndayskilife #surfwearclothing #surfstickers #surftshirts #surfingtshirt #catchawave #beachbreaks #sandandsurf #wavesafterwaves #lifeatthebeach #beachpics #surfingiseverything #surfashion #wavescrashing #beachbreak #surfingislife #surfmagazine #surfingclothing #surfingwaves #surftravel #beachsurfing #surfwear #surfclothing #darkturtle https://www.instagram.com/p/CfgJBSLoHOP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We are absolutely loving Burgau 🖤 Found this little spot for a few cocktails and snacks. Even had ‘AYE’ painted on the wall. Home away from home 😬 @love_burgau #sandalsurfergirl #beaniehatcustom #brandsurforiginal #skiingeverydamndayskilife #catchawave #beachbreaks #wavesafterwaves #surfwearclothing #surfingclothing #surfstickers #lifeatthebeach #beachpics #surfingiseverything #wavescrashing #beachbreak #surfmagazine #surfwear #bestcocktailbar #barcocktail #craftcocktailbar #cocktailbartender #baracocktails #cocktailbar #surfingportugal #portugalsurfing #beachescape #surfrider #bigsurf (at Burgau, Portugal) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfG1G0hIdsZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

@chris_upton representing it in our Backdoor Sage Green Eco Hoodie. We love seeing the cold blooded crew out in the wild 🤙🏻 keep em coming. #surfingtshirt #beaniehatsurabayabarat #ecofoodpackaging #sandalsurfergirl #beaniehatcustom #oceansurfbranded #brandsurforiginal #skiingeverydamndayskilife #catchawave #beachbreaks #sandandsurf #wavesafterwaves #surfashion #surfwearclothing #surfingclothing #surfstickers #surftshirts #beachsurfing #lifeatthebeach #beachpics #surfingiseverything #wavescrashing #beachbreak #surfingislife #surfmagazine #surfingwaves #surftravel #surfclothing #surfwear https://www.instagram.com/p/CfE3CbTLe0L/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Turtle and the wolf. Got another one in, this time at Tonel. Quite possibly our favourite place to surf. The wave machine always seems to be turned on. #surfingtshirt #wildswimscotland #ecofoodpackaging #sandalsurfergirl #beaniehatcustom #oceansurfbranded #brandsurforiginal #skiingeverydamndayskilife #catchawave #beachbreaks #sandandsurf #wavesafterwaves #lifeatthebeach #beachpics #surfingiseverything #surfashion #wavescrashing #beachbreak #surfingislife #surfwearclothing #surfmagazine #surfingclothing #surfingwaves #surftravel #surfstickers #surftshirts #beachsurfing #surfwear #surfclothing #darkturtle (at Praia Do Tonel) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce_ob_Ko0Xk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=