The honu, the Hawaiian green sea turtle, is one of Kauai's best loved sights and a symbol of good luck and long life. The Koloa Honu Turtle Heavyweight T-Shirt carries that island spirit on a 6.1 oz cotton tee made by Koloa Surf Company.
The honu on Kauai
Honu are often spotted resting on Kauai's beaches and swimming along its coast. Visitors and locals alike slow down when one appears, because seeing a honu feels like a small gift from the ocean. This graphic is for surfers, beachgoers and anyone who wants a piece of that watermen tradition and ocean respect. If you have ever paused mid paddle to watch a turtle glide by, this is your tee.
Fabric and fit
- 6.1 oz, 100% soft spun cotton heavyweight construction
- Classic relaxed fit
- 1x1 rib knit collar with shoulder-to-shoulder taping
- Coverseamed neck for durability
- Removable tag
- Offered in many colors, including regular and extended sizes. Check the size chart, and see Big & Tall Surf Apparel for tall and big sizes.
How it feels
Heavyweight cotton gives a tee some body. It drapes with a little structure rather than clinging, and the relaxed fit leaves room to move. The ribbed collar is built to hold its shape, and the taped shoulders and coverseamed neck add durability for everyday wear. Because the tag is removable, you can skip the scratchy label after a long day outside.
How to wear it
Wear the Honu Turtle tee to the beach, to a sunset dinner, or on a morning coffee run. It looks right with board shorts and sandals, and it layers well under a light jacket or hoodie when the evening breeze comes in. A relaxed fit makes it an easy shirt to travel in and an easy one to give as a gift to someone who loves the islands. Add a favorite cap and you are set for a long day on the sand.
Care
Follow the care label inside the shirt. Washing a graphic tee inside out is a simple way to help the print last.
More island designs on this tee
Try the Salty Rooster, Tiki Time or Kauai Surfboards heavyweight tees. Browse all of them in Heavyweight Cotton T-Shirts or Men's Surf Shirts.
Koloa Surf Company draws its designs from Kauai. Read our story.
Questions
What does honu mean? Honu is the Hawaiian word for the green sea turtle.
What is it made of? 6.1 oz, 100% soft spun cotton.
Does it come in extended sizes? Yes, extended sizes are offered. See the options above and Big & Tall Surf Apparel.
How does it fit? It has a classic relaxed fit. Use the size chart to pick your size.
What does the honu symbolize? The honu is a symbol of good luck and long life.
