Spacefish Army — Wearable Ocean Art, Started by a Dive Instructor

Spacefish Army started with a dive instructor who wanted to be recognized underwater. Founder Morgan Oughton spent more than a decade as a designer and art director in New York City. She first tried scuba diving on vacation in the Bahamas, and a few years later, in 2016, she sold everything to train as a PADI instructor, then moved to Hawaii to teach. There she turned her marine-life artwork into leggings so her students could spot her on a dive. People started asking where to buy them, the dive shop she worked for wanted to sell them, and the brand grew from there.

Morgan now runs Spacefish Army with her partner RJ, whom she met when they were both working on the Kona Aggressor liveaboard. The brand is a small, women-owned business based in Lake Worth, Florida. It makes sun-protective activewear for divers and ocean lovers, including rash guards, leggings, swimwear, scuba headbands, and dive socks, and its gear is sold in hundreds of stores across the US, the Caribbean, and other tropical destinations.

Every print is original artwork, drawn or painted by Morgan or a guest artist, and the brand does not use AI-generated art. Designs are sublimation printed, and the brand describes its core fabric as a GRS-certified blend of 87% recycled polyester, made from single-use plastics, and 13% spandex.

DiveCatalog.com carries Spacefish Army scuba headbands and dive socks, stocked direct from the brand.

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Spacefish Army at DiveCatalog.com

Scuba Headbands

Spacefish Army designs its scuba headband to hold hair back from the mask strap and skirt. Its folded construction gives the front an adjustable width to suit different hairlines, and a tucked front seam keeps it from slipping. It is made for scuba diving, snorkeling, and swimming.

Dive Socks

Spacefish Army dive socks are worn under dive boots, inside full-foot fins, or on their own, and help prevent blisters from what the brand calls "fin foot." The slick, quick-drying fabric also makes it easier to slide into booties and a wetsuit. They are a heel-free tube with a reinforced curved toe seam and flat, coverstitched seams, sold as a pair.

The Prints

We carry 12 prints, each as both a headband and a pair of dive socks, so you can match the two: Turtle Tie Dye, Neon Fish Frenzy, Coral Kaleidoscope, Whale Shark Wonderland, Electric Blue Octofloral, Deep Sea, Shark Camo, Ocean Mandala, Manta Mayhem, Hammerhead Hibiscus, Psychedelic Mermaid, and Galaxy Whale Shark.

Turtle Tie Dye shows sea turtles outlined over a bright blue, purple, and pink tie-dye wash. Whale Shark Wonderland and Manta Mayhem are watercolor artwork by Hawaii-based artist Danielle Burnside; Manta Mayhem was inspired by the Kona manta night dive.

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Why Buy Spacefish Army from DiveCatalog.com?

• Genuine Spacefish Army — stocked direct from the brand
• Match your set — all 12 prints come as both a headband and a pair of dive socks
• Easy add-on — light and compact, simple to add to a mask, fin, or wetsuit order
• Cashback rewards — earn rewards on eligible purchases to use on future gear

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Frequently Asked Questions — Spacefish Army

Who founded Spacefish Army?

Morgan Oughton, a former New York City fashion designer and art director turned PADI dive instructor, founded the brand. She runs it today with her partner RJ.

What does the scuba headband do?

Spacefish Army designed it to keep hair back and away from a mask's silicone skirt, which the brand says helps prevent breakage and leaks. It also keeps hair from snagging on Velcro and other gear.

What are the headbands and socks made of?

The headbands are 87% recycled polyester and 13% spandex, with the recycled polyester made from repurposed single-use plastics. The socks use a lighter 230 gsm polyester and spandex fabric. Spacefish Army rates the fabric UPF 50+ for sun protection.

How are they sized?

Both are one size fits most. The headband has a stretchy 18-inch circumference and is 4.5 inches wide at the front, folding to 1.5 inches at the back. The socks are 14.5 inches long with a stretchy 8-inch ankle opening, and the brand says they fit up to a men's US size 12.

Will the prints fade?

The designs are sublimation printed, so the color is part of the fabric, and the brand says they won't fade and won't crack the way screen prints can.

How do I care for them?

Spacefish Army recommends rinsing in fresh water after every use. Machine wash inside out on a cold, low-agitation cycle, then hang dry or tumble dry on low. The brand also advises keeping the fabric away from Velcro and rough surfaces, which cause pilling.

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Spacefish Army says its mission is to build a community of adventurous spirits, as bold in their style as in their lives. Browse the collection above.