Kalo Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Kalo Short Sleeve T-Shirt

Kalo Short Sleeve T-Shirt

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Embrace Your Roots with the Maoli Kalo Women’s Tee

Soft, breathable, and made for everyday life, this Hawai‘i t-shirt is a go-to staple for the modern wahine. Whether you’re spending time in the loʻi (taro patch), catching up with friends in town, or flying over to the continent, the Kalo wahine tee by Maoli offers the comfort of what will become your favorite Hawaiian t-shirt with the deeper meaning of connection to ʻāina and culture. Lightweight and versatile, it’s one of those local Hawaiian t-shirts you’ll reach for again and again—wherever your day takes you.

Features That Matter

  • Authentic Design: Original artwork inspired by the kalo plant, created by indigenous Hawaiian designers.
  • Premium Fabric: Made from 100% soft jersey cotton, ensuring breathability and comfort in any climate.
  • Modern Fit: Slim-fit cut with a tailored crew neck and short sleeves for a versatile look suitable for various occasions.

For detailed information on our short sleeve t-shirts, check out our Fit Guide.

Native Hawaiian T-Shirt Design

In Hawaiian culture, kalo is a primary food source that has been widely cultivated across the islands and across Polynesia. Kalo is not only critical to the Hawaiian food system, but also holds deep ancestral ties as the kuaʻana (older sibling) of all kanaka maoli. 

The Iʻa Lau Nui design consists of three kalo leaves and pays homage to the ʻōlelo noʻeau (Hawaiian proverb), “ka iʻa lau nui o ka ʻāina”. The proverb translates in English to “the big-leaved fish of the land”, which refers to the lūʻau (taro greens), and its important place within the traditional Hawaiian diet. This “big-leaved fish” is nutritious, vitamin-rich and the key cornerstone to any good laulau or lūʻau stew.

Sustainability

We've partnered with some stellar organizations who are taking garment printing into the 21st century with DTG (direct-to-garment) printing technology. This means, everything at Maoli is made to order and we don’t have a warehouse full of clothes lying around. This reduces the clothing waste in our business to nearly zero. 

Our eco-friendly water-based inks provide unlimited color combinations and make detailed prints pop without reducing their vibrancy in the wash. Reducing toxicity in the environment is one of our top priorities. 

Whenever possible, we also use organic, recycled, or sustainable fabrics to manufacture our apparel. We aim to make our products good for your body and for the ʻāina (land).

We encourage our customers and our community to demand more from us when it comes to sustainability. Have an idea? Please don’t hesitate to reach out!

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