Watching the Water Before the Waves Come In
Anyone who spends mornings near the water learns to read the tide. The shoreline shifts, the sand reappears, and a break that looked flat an hour ago starts to wake up. The Koloa Tidal Long Sleeve T-Shirt takes its name from that daily rhythm, built for the cooler hours when you are walking down to see what the ocean is doing.
Picture a slow start in Poʻipū, trade winds still soft and salt in the air, coffee going cold on the tailgate. This heavyweight long sleeve keeps you comfortable while you wait for the right moment to paddle out, and it carries on through beach walks, road trips and easy weekend errands long after the sun climbs.
What Goes Into It
- Heavyweight 6.1-ounce, 100% soft spun cotton
- Ash is a 98/2 cotton and polyester blend in the line
- 1x1 rib knit collar
- Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
- Coverseamed neck
- Double needle sleeves and hem
- Colors: Indigo, Black, Natural, Stonewashed Blue and Carolina Blue
Soft spun cotton has a smooth feel against the skin. The taped shoulders and coverseamed neck help the shirt keep its shape, and the double needle sleeves and hem add strength where a long sleeve sees the most wear.
Fit and Sizing
Sizes run from Small to 4X-Large. Check the size chart and compare its measurements with a long sleeve you already like. Heavyweight cotton has some structure, so choose your usual size for a classic fit, and consider sizing up if you prefer extra room through the chest and arms.
How to Wear It
Layer it over a swimsuit for an early walk along Hanalei, then pull on shorts and sandals for the drive home. It works just as well with dark jeans and boots on a cool evening. Roll the sleeves for a relaxed look or keep them down for extra coverage while you sit on the sand watching the tide.
Care
Follow the care label inside the shirt for washing and drying instructions. Turning it inside out before washing helps protect the print and keeps the cotton feeling soft wash after wash.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fabric is the Koloa Tidal Long Sleeve T-Shirt made from?
It is made from heavyweight 6.1-ounce, 100% soft spun cotton. The Ash color is a 98/2 cotton and polyester blend.
What sizes are available?
Sizes run from Small to 4X-Large. Check the size chart for measurements before you order.
What colors does this shirt come in?
The shirt comes in Indigo, Black, Natural, Stonewashed Blue and Carolina Blue.
Does the shirt run large or small?
Heavyweight cotton has some structure, so most people choose their usual size for a classic fit. Compare the size chart with a long sleeve you already own.
How should I care for it?
Follow the care label inside the shirt. Turning it inside out before washing helps protect the graphic.
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