{"id":49076,"title":"Why I Started Pulpfish \u2013 A Diver\u2019s Story of Ocean-Inspired Clothing","description":"Discover the journey behind Pulpfish \u2014 from scuba diving in Egypt to creating sustainable, ocean-inspired t-shirts and hoodies. A personal story from beneath the surface.","content":"

From Dive Trips to T-Shirts \u2014 A Personal Story<\/strong><\/p>

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I first signed up to learn scuba diving with a PADI dive school called Shark Scuba in Colchester, Essex, back in 2006.<\/p>

\"psymhp9oxdcwrjff1erprraaan7nbwl0jd1dsqpfl9q39p0l.jpg.jpg?w=1140&v=2\"After weeks of pool training for my Open Water certification, we headed out to Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt to complete our qualifying dives.<\/p>

\"xctw7ekdtinocsmrjaalkwvhlus4bsxydqmo4yza6mznuvjc.jpg.jpg?w=1140&v=2\"Up until then, everything had taken place in a swimming pool \u2014 structured, controlled, and honestly a bit dull. But once I stepped into the sea at Naama Bay, it finally made sense. The moment I saw the vibrant coral and colourful fish darting around me, it all clicked. I wasn\u2019t just learning a skill anymore \u2014 I was entering a whole new world.<\/p>

\"hp04qixwosmuko2a0yms92ibruvsvat1ranwrjvfyhtzs2eb.jpg.jpg?w=1140&v=2\"After qualifying, we joined the dive boats and headed to world-famous sites like Ras Mohammed National Park and the Straits of Tiran. That trip marked the beginning of a deep, lasting connection with the ocean.<\/p>

\"6xlukzbexyetrq7oxs5zn37ddmcvoc9eccxhzpp0jhrr1fpy.jpg.jpg?w=1140&v=2\"\"kefgv4oogxowwt06hqlfaqewpoon4cl8qvfmy5lewabtwysn.jpg.jpg?w=1140&project=actigrow-farms-324609&v=2\"Scuba diving the wall Straits of Tiran<\/u><\/p>

The ocean became my quiet place, my teacher, and my inspiration.<\/em><\/h3>

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In 2012, I tried to turn that inspiration into a t-shirt brand. I worked with a local screen printer, used Gildan blanks, and even had custom labels made in Dubai and shipped to the UK. But something felt off. Too many chemicals. Too many miles. It didn\u2019t align with what I\u2019d seen underwater \u2014 a world worth protecting.<\/p>

\"tSo I paused. And I waited for a better way.<\/p>

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Fast forward to today \u2014 Pulpfish is back.<\/h3>

But now it\u2019s built on better choices:<\/h3>


Organic cotton. Solar-powered printing. On-demand production. Less waste. Fewer miles. It finally feels right.<\/p>

\"TeePulpfish is for divers, ocean lovers, conservationists, and anyone who feels the sea in their soul. Every design is a tribute to the creatures I\u2019ve seen underwater \u2014 from whale sharks to jellyfish \u2014 and every product is made with respect for their world.<\/p>

Thanks for being here. I\u2019m proud to share this with you.<\/h3>

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