Palaka - Black

The palaka print is considered a direct predecessor to the modern Aloha shirt. Unlike modern aloha shirts that use fashionable lightweight materials, palaka shirt were made of heavy yarn-dyed cotton twill in a disctinct checkerboard pattern. By the late 1800s and early 1900s, palaka shirts served as the standard rugged workwear for planation workers throughout the islands. This palaka shirt in black is crafted in Hawaii from durable 100% cotton for rugged breathable comfort while being perfectly suitable for casual adventures or laid-back gatherings. The relaxed fit runs a little large, giving you that easy and breezy island feeling.

SIZING NOTE: Our shirts are generously cut. A good rule of thumb is to wear a size down from the t-shirt size you wear. Or take a button-down shirt that you own and like how it fits. Lay it flat and measure across the chest just under the sleeves. Double that measurement and compare it to our size chart and choose whichever is closest.