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David Shepard Hawaii

Koa Flowers and Roots Whisper Stretch Fit Polo Shirt

Koa Flowers and Roots Whisper Stretch Fit Polo Shirt

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Made in Hawai‘i. Made with DTY (Drawn Textured Yarn) soft and stretching knitting fabric. This luxurious feeling fabric is flowing, draping, comfortable, with easy care and not prone to wrinkling. 95% Polyester with 5% Spandex. DTY fabric is dyed with an eco-friendly printing process, ensuring a product that's as responsible as it is beautiful. Machine wash and dry normal. Limited quantity print. Designed, cut, and sewn in Hawai‘i on imported fabric.

*Models are wearing a size Medium.

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THE STORY BEHIND THE HAND-DRAWN DESIGN

The Story Behind the Design:

Koa, in ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i, means to be brave, bold, fearless. Koa (Acacia koa) is a large native forest tree in Hawai‘i, living hundreds of years. Koa trees are prized for their strong, beautiful, and valuable woods that are used to make everything from canoes for transport to ukuleles for music.

What sets koa apart comes from their relationship to ‘āina. Their roots form a symbiotic relationship with soil microbes that allow koa to access an otherwise inaccessible essential plant nutrient: nitrogen. They take nitrogen from the air where it is plentiful, and put it into the soil, where it is scarce. Their special roots give them a big advantage and make the soil better wherever they grow. Koa roots share these nutrients across their forest root network, benefiting the entire forest.

Yet, what makes this print special are the flowers it depicts. Every so often, the koa forest flowers. When it does, it is a special occasion to celebrate.

- David Shepard