Tee by skate heritage label Vans with graphics printed at the left chest and back. Washed cotton jersey t-shirt in a standard fit with short sleeves and a ribbed knit crew neck. In 1966, the Van Doren Rubber Company opened for business in Anaheim, CA. Since then, Vans has evolved beyond surf and skate sensibilities to draw influence from a Southern California culture that is as diverse as it is progressive.