A "Red Dirt Shirt" from Kauai, the most beautiful of the Hawaiian Islands, is guaranteed to be a most appreciated gift or your own favorite shirt. The shirts are individually hand dyed with real world famous Kauai Red Dirt especially known for it's long lasting properties. Each shirt is slightly different and reflects the personality of the dyer. To each shirt, which has the feel of velvet and the color of fine cognac, a Hawaiian block print is added using the colors of the original Tapa designs. Like a good pair of "jeans" the shirt will eventually fade to a beautiful buckskin looking "Kamaaina" chamois color.

An important aspect of the Red Dirt Shirt business is how it is helping Island people by creating a cottage industry. Much of the dyeing is done in homes throughout the islands by people unable to get outside employment due to family or handicap situations.

Anyone who has lived in or been to Hawaii will never forget the Red Dirt hills and the trade winds that blow this fine powder everywhere staining everything, from cars to houses to clothes. It was this Red Dirt that created the Hawaiian custom of removing your shoes before entering an Island home. This unique Red Dirt has been blessed and is believed to bring good luck to the wearer. Where this rugged "Extreme Hardwear" line of "Upcountry Gear" shirts are meant to be worn a little "extra" good luck could be extremely important.

Our Red Dirt Shirts come in two styles, Hanes Beefy Tees and Oneita Power Tanks. Shirts designated as having a back design also have a small logo on the front.

Phone 1-800-717-DIRT for information on special orders.