Vintage Quarter-zip Mistral Fleece. Founded in 1976, Mistral's first collections consisted of windsurfing-specific sportswear, hardware and accessories. They recognized the growing popularity of Californian windsurfing culture and the need for a European producer. Since then, Mistral has continuously evolved to meet the demands of the ever-changing watersports industry, becoming A holistic water sports lifestyle brand that embraces a love of wind, water and the windsurfing life. Since then, Mistral has survived and thrived, morphing with the ever-evolving nature of watersports. With a focus on performance and quality, Mistral has become known for producing the most advanced windsurfing boards and equipment in the world.