A Shaka for Summer Cookouts and Long Red, White and Blue Days
On the island, a shaka says hello, thank you and take it easy, all in one wave. The American Shaka Tank Top takes that familiar gesture and wraps it in a little red, white and blue. It is the kind of shirt you reach for on a warm Fourth of July, when the grill is smoking and the sun is still high over the yard.
Picture an early morning at Poʻipū, board under your arm and salt still drying on your skin, then a slow afternoon back home with the windows open. This tank fits that rhythm. It works just as well on a lake weekend or a hot afternoon, when the trade wind feeling is hard to find and you want something that just feels like summer.
What Goes Into It
- Koloa Surf Classic Heavyweight 5.4-ounce, 100% cotton
- 1x1 rib knit collar that helps the neckline hold its shape
- Shoulder-to-shoulder taping for added strength where a tank takes the most strain
- American Shaka graphic with a classic surf look
- Seven colors: Royal, Charcoal, White, Navy, Black, Athletic Heather with Black and Athletic Heather
Heavyweight cotton gives the tank a substantial, durable feel, and the rib knit collar and shoulder taping work together to keep it looking sharp wash after wash.
Fit and Sizing
Sizes run from Small to 4X-Large. Check the size chart and compare its measurements with a tank you already like. The cut is a classic, easy shape, so choose your usual size for a comfortable fit. If you shop extended sizes, the big and tall surf apparel page gathers more options.
How to Wear It
Pair it with board shorts for a relaxed beach town look, or throw it over a pair of jeans for a backyard barbecue. It layers easily under an open button shirt on cooler evenings at Hanalei, and it looks just as at home with sweatpants on a lazy weekend. Let the graphic do the talking.
Care
Follow the care label inside the tank for washing and drying instructions. Keeping the graphic and heavyweight cotton in good shape is easiest when you follow those directions every time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the American Shaka Tank Top made of?
It is a Koloa Surf Classic Heavyweight 5.4-ounce, 100% cotton tank with a 1x1 rib knit collar and shoulder-to-shoulder taping.
What sizes are available?
Sizes run from Small to 4X-Large. Check the size chart to compare measurements with a tank you already own.
What colors does it come in?
You can choose from Royal, Charcoal, White, Navy, Black, Athletic Heather with Black and Athletic Heather.
How should I fit it?
The cut is classic and easy, so most people choose their usual size. Compare the size chart measurements with a tank you already like if you are unsure.
Keep Exploring
Browse our heavyweight cotton tank tops, men's tank tops, patriotic and mens collections, or see our best sellers. You might also like the Koloa Wave Tank Top, the Koloa Original Logo Training Tee or the Koloa Surf Logo Sweatpants. Check the size chart, visit big and tall surf apparel, or learn more about Koloa Surf Co.
