Prevent hot heat waves from making direct contact with your skin or face with our range of straw hats, lifeguard hats, etc. Vans is a US-based leading manufacturer of sporting goods, footwear, fashion accessories, and clothing. Vans started in 1966 in California and, now, it operates in over 70 countries across the world as a subsidiary of VF Corporation. The green color shows freshness, health, and energy.