
Helikon-Tex Hawaii Shirt Pacific
Item no.: KO-HAW-CBPACIFIC
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Description
Aloha Vibes with Patina
With its collection of new Hawaiian shirts, Helikon-Tex bridges the gap between nostalgic style and field-ready functionality, making a bold statement both in urban settings and in the field: Loud, proud, and not here to blend in.
Inspired by the visual language of military heritage style, this shirt merges relaxed aesthetics with mission-ready features, making it perfect for the dress code: Tactical Tropics for off-duty operations.
Comfortable Fit with Tactical Purpose
This striking Hawaiian shirt follows the classic Aloha silhouette with short sleeves and a loose, breezy cut. The fit ensures comfort in hot climates while allowing full range of motion in dynamic situations. Designed in a traditional regular fit, it’s ideal for environments ranging from 19 to 40 °C.
Cotton Blend with Operational Value
The shirt is made from a functional cotton-elastane blend (97% cotton, 3% elastane) that combines the breathability of natural fibers with the stretch of modern technical fabrics. The fabric is soft on the skin, shape-retaining, and easy to care for. It wicks moisture effectively and dries quickly – essential during intense outdoor activity.
Thoughtful Functional Features
Unlike its fashion-forward predecessor, the Helikon-Tex Hawaiian shirt offers several tactical enhancements. These include a hidden zippered pocket for EDC items, an integrated lens-cleaning cloth for optics and eyewear, and a discreet sunglasses loop. While remaining visually understated, these elements significantly increase practical value – ensuring the shirt transitions seamlessly from the daily grind to the evening sundowner.
Pacific – Caribbean Vibes with Tactical Depth
The "Pacific" pattern plays on visual contrasts, with dominant, vibrant blue tones and stylized waves that evoke sunny beaches and the iconic 1980s aesthetic found in films like *Miami Vice* or *Pulp Fiction*. But beneath the tropical look lies a second, tactical dimension: on closer inspection, the pattern reveals a layered homage to maritime special operations.
Woven into the wave-like structures are visual miniatures of real-life mission scenarios: a RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) speeding with an armed boarding team, divers with rifles approaching the shoreline undetected, and a low-hovering helicopter ready for extraction. These motifs are intentionally subtle, blending seamlessly into the design while rewarding the trained eye with tactical depth. What appears to be a vibrant leisure shirt becomes a fabric-based reference to missions on, in, and above the water.
Originally popularized as a casual garment in 1930s and 1940s Hawaii and widely adopted by Pacific theater veterans after WWII, Helikon-Tex’s Hawaiian shirt now uniquely combines military historical reference with functional outdoor style. It stands for individuality, operational-grade clothing, and understated tactical symbolism – Aloha vibes with patina.
- 97% cotton, 3% elastane
- Breathable, soft, stretchy
- Approx. weight: 210 g
- Regular fit – classic, comfortable cut
- Suitable for climates from 19 °C to 40 °C
- Hidden zippered pocket
- Integrated cleaning patch for glasses or optics
- Sunglasses loop at chest level
- Available in Pacific and other color variants
Note: Accessories shown are for illustration purposes only and not included in delivery.
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Attributes
Color: Blue / White / Brown
Uppers: 97 % Cotton, 3 % Elastane
Model: HawaiiShirt
Brand: Helikon-Tex
Sex: Men
Type / Function: Shirt
Weight: 0,21 kg -
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Email:
Radomska 34
54-032 Wrocław
Poland (PL)
Phone: +48 71 769 45 90
Web: www.helikon-tex.com
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Responsible person:Entire M sp. z o.o.
Email:
Radomska 34
54-032 Wrocław
Poland (PL)
Phone: +48 71 769 45 90
Web: www.helikon-tex.com
[email protected]