Cotton Hawaiian Shirts

"What makes it an Authentic Hawaiian Shirt?"

The 50th State of the U.S. – Hawaii, is also one of the most famous. Hawaii is synonymous with gorgeous sun-dappled beaches, aquamarine blue waters and the Hawaiian Shirt. However, what is an authentic Hawaiian shirt? An authentic Hawaiian shirt will sport the following features:

  • Coconut buttons and double stitched seams
  • Button down facing and horizontal buttonholes
  • An absence of any top stitching on the shirt’s collar
  • Short sleeves, straight bottomed with the intention of wearing it out and a top button collar loop
  • Pattern matching on pocket attachment and an original ‘Made in Hawaii’ label
If a Hawaii shirt sports all these features and is made locally you know for sure you have an answer to the question, ‘What is an authentic Hawaiian shirt?’ Buying one that is locally manufactured will ensure an authentic Hawaiian shirt that is manufactured by the natives of the island and thus more environmentally sustainable. So if anyone asks you the question “What is an authentic Hawaiian shirt?” and where do you buy them from, you can always refer them to a reliable online site that deals in the real thing. Very few things bring you as much pleasure in life as owning an authentic Hawaiian shirt.

100% Cotton Banana Jack Hawaiian Shirts are shipped direct from Honolulu, Hawaii. We specialize in Hawaiian Shirt design from beginning art to finished shirts.

This is Banana Jack's premier cotton Hawaiian Shirt page. We manufacture wholesale and retail Hawaiian Aloha Shirts all over the world. For almost 35 years the 100% cotton shirt has been one of our most desired fabrics. The cotton Hawaiian Shirt is ideal for those who prefer a bit less dressy and more durable Hawaiian Shirt. We use many different types of cotton however the majority of our cotton shirts are done on 100% Cotton Poplin. This is a light weight tight woven cotton ideal for Hawaiian Shirts. It takes up to 16 colors of screening well and supports reactive ink almost as vividly as rayon or silk. We do our best to allocate (evenly) our Hawaiian Shirt designs on several different fabrics. If you're not sure if cotton is best for you feel free to contact us in Hawaii at 808-926-3155. We'll be happy to help with any questions you might have concerning our cotton poplin or any other doubts regarding all our Hawaiian shirts and apparel.

Before you purchase any of our Hawaiian Clothing keep in mind that at Banana Jack we are passionate about Classic Original Hawaiian Aloha Shirts and since you're in the market for a Hawaiian shirt you can be certain you've come to the right place. We take pride in carrying only the highest quality Hawaiian Aloha Shirts, and offer the greatest selection of Hawaiian Aloha prints in Hawaii and online. We do a 5 button camp cut Hawaiian Shirt for men from size small to 3X for the big and tall men.

Remember if it's not "Made in Hawaii" and shipped with "Aloha" it's not an authentic Hawaiian Shirt!