Palaka Shirts & Shorts

The Palaka shirt's checkered-patterned fabric dates back to the time of King Kamehameha the Great, when explorers were infrequent visitors to Hawaiian shores. The pattern made its way in the late 1900s when Americans ordered tons of checkered-patterned thick cloth from England to make the uniforms for the field workers. Today palaka shirts are a great addition to your Hawaiian shirt wardrobe and are available in long and short sleeves for men. We also have palaka shorts with the same checkered fabric, a unisex design with an elastic waistband drawstring, and two front pockets. Wear the shirt and shorts set to create the perfect palaka match!