Kāpī i Kekahi Long Sleeve T-Shirt

This breathable, cotton men’s long sleeve t-shirt features original, custom artwork by Maoli designers. The designs are printed using soft hand ink.

With a modern fit, featuring a crew neck, this soft, breathable cotton long sleeve t-shirt is one that can be worn casually for any occasion. Whether it is paddleboarding, playing music at an evening jam session, or going on an early morning winter walk, this Maoli t-shirt is perfect for any occasion.

• Men’s classic-fit t-shirt. 
• Pre-shrunk jersey knit.
  
• Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester.
• Crew neck.
• Long sleeve.
• Premium artwork by indigenous designers.
• Custom, trademark graphic.

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

NATIVE HAWAIIAN DESIGN

This design pays tribute to an ʻōlelo noʻeau (Hawaiian proverb) that highlights an important life lesson for all Hawaiian fishermen. “E ʻai i kekahi, e kāpī i kekahi” literally translates in English to “Eat some, salt some”. In ancient times, a very common way to preserve fish for eating at a later date is to dry it with paʻakai (sea salt). Back in those days, we didn’t have the privilege of putting fish into a freezer to keep it edible, so at first glance, this proverb could simply be advising a fisherman to preserve his or her catch so that it does not spoil.

However, there is a Hawaiian kaona (hidden meaning) that teaches us a valuable life lesson in conservation. In this proverb, the idea of “preserving fish” has a dual meaning—one, to preserve fish as a food item, and another, to preserve fish as a resource for future generations. There is a popular Hawaiian moʻolelo (story) where a young boy learns from the creatures of the ocean that it is important to preserve resources so that future generations may flourish. Whether it is by releasing reproducing females, returning smaller catches, or simply refraining from catching everything (just because he could), the boy is able to build life skills that help him to preserve the ocean’s resources.

Wear this shirt to show your kākoʻo (support) of preserving the ocean’s resources for the future generations to enjoy.