J.Y. Rays Information

J.Y. Rays offers a extensive line of sought-after surf and swimwear for men, women, children, and professional athletes, with a keen eye for contemporary design and an embrace of technological innovations in materials. J.Y. Rays is headquartered in South El Monte, CA, with production capabilities in Asia and USA via our affiliate company QMI. Founded in 1992, J.Y. Rays, has continually fostered a deep commitment to quality, craft and client loyalty, within the highly competitive apparel industry. In 1998, J.Y. Rays formed the “Beach Rays” label. 14 years later, the J.Y. Rays family has grown exponentially. Now boasting multiple brands and offering a variety of swim and surf wear options - we proudly serve specialty stores, major outlets, and private label clients worldwide. Based in Taiwan, one of the biggest economic epicenters in Asia, QMI has expanded rapidly since it’s inception in 1982, QMI was a key player in making the first pair of board shorts in Taiwan and is now one of the premier apparel manufacturers in Asia. Now a thriving international business, QMI is a vertically integrated manufacturing company, with over 15,000 employees, factories in 4 different countries and continues to expand into new markets internationally.