Hawaiian Honu Graphic Tee | Tapa Hoku Honu

Features

Garment-dyed after the shirt is sewn, not before — giving each piece that lived-in softness and a fit that holds steady wash after wash, with next-to-no shrinkage.

Relaxed, seamless silhouette with a classic rib collar and clean topstitch detailing for an easy, elevated fit.

Finished with a woven twill label and shoulder-to-shoulder taping for structure that lasts.

Shipped polybag-free on every color but White, one small step toward less plastic in the world.

Material + Care Instructions

Material:

Woven from 100% ring-spun cotton, grown and milled right here in the U.S., for a hand-feel that's soft from the very first wear.

Sourced through the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, so the cotton is grown and tracked against a higher sustainability standard
Dyed with OEKO-TEX certified, low-impact pigment dyes applied in a salt-free process for a cleaner dye bath.

- Relaxed Fit

Care:

- Do not dry clean
- Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F)
- Do not bleach
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat.

Two golden Honu drift through a midnight navy Kapa star panel — guided by ancient stars, surrounded by white plumeria blossoms, and printed on the softest teal tee you'll ever wear. This is Tapa Hoku Honu. And it carries more meaning than most things you'll put on today.

Featuring original artwork exclusively designed by The Local Banyan, the Tapa Hoku Honu Tee pairs ancestral Hawaiian navigation symbolism with modern kapa-inspired design — a wearable reminder that the honu always finds its way home.

Crafted from 100% ring-spun cotton, this Soft Style Tee wraps you in lightweight, breathable softness that moves with you all day long. The tubular knit construction means no side seams, no waste — just a clean, smooth fit for the relaxed unisex silhouette. OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified, meaning every thread has been tested for harmful substances — safe for your skin, kinder to the earth. Size up for an oversized look.

The perfect gift for the ocean lover, the turtle fan, the star gazer, and anyone who carries the spirit of the Pacific wherever they go. The honu navigates by stars. You navigate by instinct. Wear both well.

Exclusively designed by The Local Banyan.

Tapa Hōkū Honu Garment-Dyed Tee

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