Model wearing unisex Butter Yellow He Mano Ka Niho long sleeve reclaimed cotton trash tee with black kāpala pattern stamp by Kekoa Creative.
Polohiwa shoulder band print of He Mano Ka Niho shark teeth motif in black Algae Ink on yellow long sleeve tee.
Model wearing unisex Butter Yellow He Mano Ka Niho long sleeve reclaimed cotton trash tee with black kāpala pattern stamp by Kekoa Creative.
Polohiwa shoulder band print of He Mano Ka Niho shark teeth motif in black Algae Ink on yellow long sleeve tee.
Model wearing unisex Butter Yellow He Mano Ka Niho long sleeve reclaimed cotton trash tee with black kāpala pattern stamp by Kekoa Creative.
Polohiwa shoulder band print of He Mano Ka Niho shark teeth motif in black Algae Ink on yellow long sleeve tee.
Model wearing unisex Butter Yellow He Mano Ka Niho long sleeve reclaimed cotton trash tee with black kāpala pattern stamp by Kekoa Creative.
Polohiwa shoulder band print of He Mano Ka Niho shark teeth motif in black Algae Ink on yellow long sleeve tee.

He Mano Ka Niho Long Sleeve Trash Tee — Butter Yellow

$60.00
Size: 
[100% Reclaimed Waste Cotton] • [Carbon-Negative Algae Ink™] • [100% Plastic-Free & Compostable] • [Unisex Boxy Cut]

Heavyweight 6.5 oz long sleeve cut from 100% reclaimed industrial cotton waste in warm Butter Yellow. Garment dip-dyed in intentional studio micro-batches, detailed with the kāpala chest insignia, and finished with an expansive sleeve-to-sleeve polohiwa shoulder band printed in carbon-negative Black Algae Ink™. Built for circularity, effortless drape, and complete freedom from synthetic plastics.

Pattern Moʻolelo: He Mano Ka Niho

From our Mai Kahiko Mai design series, the repeating triangular motifs of He Mano Ka Niho draw inspiration from ancestral kapa watermarking and traditional tattooing.

The name carries deliberate kaona (hidden linguistic depth): pronounced as he mano ka niho, it translates to "the teeth are multitudinous and countless"—speaking to ancestral continuity, collective strength, and enduring genealogies. When spoken with the kahakō as he manō ka niho, it reveals "the teeth of the shark"—invoking fierce physical guardianship, oceanic authority, and the sacred balance between Pō (ancestral night) and Ao (daylight realm).

Each piece is individually printed and stamped in our Richmond studio using bio-based Algae Ink™, leaving a soft,breathable hand-feel that softens with every wash.

  • Fit & Sizing: Relaxed, boxy unisex cut. Preshrunk. Model is 5'7", 164 lbs, 32" waist, wearing a size Medium.

  • Circular Construction: 100% natural plant fibers with a soft bamboo neck label. Sheds zero microplastics during laundering and can return safely to the soil at end of life.

  • Studio Dispatch: Hand-finished and dispatched directly from Richmond, CA.

[100% Reclaimed Waste Cotton] • [Carbon-Negative Algae Ink™] • [100% Plastic-Free & Compostable] • [Unisex Boxy Cut]

Heavyweight 6.5 oz long sleeve cut from 100% reclaimed industrial cotton waste in warm Butter Yellow. Garment dip-dyed in intentional studio micro-batches, detailed with the kāpala chest insignia, and finished with an expansive sleeve-to-sleeve polohiwa shoulder band printed in carbon-negative Black Algae Ink™. Built for circularity, effortless drape, and complete freedom from synthetic plastics.

Pattern Moʻolelo: He Mano Ka Niho

From our Mai Kahiko Mai design series, the repeating triangular motifs of He Mano Ka Niho draw inspiration from ancestral kapa watermarking and traditional tattooing.

The name carries deliberate kaona (hidden linguistic depth): pronounced as he mano ka niho, it translates to "the teeth are multitudinous and countless"—speaking to ancestral continuity, collective strength, and enduring genealogies. When spoken with the kahakō as he manō ka niho, it reveals "the teeth of the shark"—invoking fierce physical guardianship, oceanic authority, and the sacred balance between Pō (ancestral night) and Ao (daylight realm).

Each piece is individually printed and stamped in our Richmond studio using bio-based Algae Ink™, leaving a soft,breathable hand-feel that softens with every wash.

  • Fit & Sizing: Relaxed, boxy unisex cut. Preshrunk. Model is 5'7", 164 lbs, 32" waist, wearing a size Medium.

  • Circular Construction: 100% natural plant fibers with a soft bamboo neck label. Sheds zero microplastics during laundering and can return safely to the soil at end of life.

  • Studio Dispatch: Hand-finished and dispatched directly from Richmond, CA.

    • Cut Profile: Relaxed, boxy unisex cut with dropped shoulders, sturdy ribbed cuffs, and a reinforced crew collar that holds its line wear after wear.

    • Model Dimensions: Model is 5'7", 164 lbs, with a 32" waist, photographed wearing a size Medium in Butter Yellow.

    • Fit Guidance: True to size for a relaxed, modern streetwear drape. Size down if you prefer a closer, tailored profile.

    • Preshrunk: Garment dip-dyed and industrially washed. Preshrunk with less than 2% shrinkage when washed cold and hung dry.

    • Fiber Base: 100% Reclaimed Waste Cotton. Spun from industrial textile cutting remnants—literally the cutting-room scraps, floor lint, and dust bunnies that would otherwise end up in landfills. Zero virgin crop cultivation, zero synthetic polyester, and zero agricultural water waste.

    • Micro-Batch Dip-Dye: Garment dip-dyed in intentional batches to eliminate deadstock surplus and give the Butter Yellow colorway an organic,nuanced warmth.

    • 100% Plastic-Free & Compostable: Pure plant cellulose from seam to hem. It sheds zero synthetic microplastics into city waterways during laundering and can return safely to the soil as backyard compost at the end of its lifecycle.

    • Trims & Labels: Finished with 100% soft bamboo fabric labels—completely free of polyester weave or plastic heat-transfers.

    • Carbon-Negative Algae Ink™: Standard black screen inks rely on petrochemical carbon black derived from fossil fuels.We print using Algae Ink™ by Living Ink Technologies—a water-based, OEKO-TEX certified pigment formulated from algae cells that sequesters more carbon during growth than it emits in processing.

    • 100% Plastic-Free & Compostable: Pure plant cellulose from seam to hem. It sheds zero synthetic microfibers into municipal waterways during laundering and is fully backyard-compostable at end of life.

    • Trims & Labels: Finished with 100% soft bamboo fabric labels—free from scratchy polyester weaves or plastic heat transfers.

    • Milling & Origin: Ethically spun, knit, and sewn in Los Angeles by Everybody.World; hand-printed and finished in our Richmond, SF East Bay studio.

    • Washing: Turn garment inside out. Machine wash cold with like colors using a mild, plant-based detergent to protect natural dyes and printed ink artwork.

    • Drying: Line dry in shade to preserve cotton tensile strength and save grid energy, or tumble dry low. Avoid leaving in direct, harsh sun for prolonged periods as natural dyes are UV-sensitive.

    • Steaming & Ironing: Steam freely to release packing creases, or iron warm inside out. Never apply direct dry iron heat onto the printed Algae Ink™ graphic.