Model wearing unisex Nahele Green Kauila long sleeve reclaimed cotton trash tee with yellow chest logo by Kekoa Creative.

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Kumulipo i ke Koholā Trash Tee — Moana Blue
$60.00
[100% Reclaimed Waste Cotton] • [Water-Based Screenprint] • [100% Plastic-Free & Compostable] • [Unisex Regular Straight Fit]

Heavyweight 6.5 oz regular fit short sleeve cut from 100% reclaimed industrial cotton waste in saturated Moana Blue. Finished with our studio chest insignia and featuring the expansive Kumulipo i ke Koholā back print in luminous Blue Starlight water-based ink, screenprinted in Los Angeles by Everybody.World. Built with a classic, straight streetwear silhouette, natural shoulder line, and complete freedom from synthetic plastics.

Pattern Moʻolelo: Kumulipo i ke Koholā

The Kumulipo is a sacred Hawaiian mele koʻihonua—a cosmogonic creation chant tracing an unbroken lineage from cosmic elements and flora/fauna to the gods and the Hawaiian people. Within this ancestral philosophy, all physical and spiritual life forms simply become—unfolding naturally to be born, live, and exist in balance.

The chant opens in the generative primordial night (pō), recorded and translated in 1897 by Queen Liliʻuokalani:

‘O ka lipo o ka lā, ‘o ka lipo o ka pō,

The darkness of the day, the darkness of the night,

Pō wale ho‘i,

Of night alone,

Hānau ka pō,

Born was the night,

Hānau Kumulipo i ka pō, he kāne,

Born was Kumulipo in the night, a male,

Hānau Pō‘ele i ka pō, he wahine.

Born was Po‘ele in the night, a female.

In the second wā (era) of creation, the palaoa (whale) emerges into the ocean depths ("Hānau ka palaoa noho i kai"), establishing marine life as our elder relation. Depicting the humpback whale (koholā) navigating celestial currents, this piece grounds the wearer in ancestral migration and ocean stewardship (mālama moana)

  • Fit & Sizing: Relaxed straight unisex cut with traditional set-in shoulders and a classic streetwear drape that flows below the hip. Preshrunk. Model is 5'7", 164 lbs, 32" waist, wearing a size Medium.

  • Circular Construction: 100% plant cellulose with a soft bamboo neck label. Sheds zero microplastics during laundering and is fully compostable at end of life.

  • Studio Dispatch: Designed in the SF Bay Area; knit and printed in Los Angeles; dispatched directly from Richmond, CA.

Kauila Long Sleeve Trash Tee — Nahele Green
$60.00
[100% Reclaimed Waste Cotton] • [100% Plastic-Free & Compostable] • [Matsui Eco Inks] • [Unisex Regular Straight Fit]

Heavyweight 6.5 oz regular fit long sleeve cut from 100% reclaimed industrial cotton waste in deep Nahele Green. Garment dip-dyed in intentional micro-batches, finished with our studio chest insignia, and individually hand-stamped across the back in Lehua Mamo gilded yellow. Built with traditional set-in shoulders, a classic streetwear length that drapes cleanly below the hip, and complete freedom from synthetic plastics.

Pattern Moʻolelo: Kauila

The Kauila motif honors Kānekauilanuimākēhāikalani—a sacred kinolau of Kāne manifesting as lightning, atmospheric electricity, and environmental transition. The pattern channels the natural energy of shifting seasons, grounding the wearer as we move into kau hoʻoilo (the wet, cooler winter months).

Each back panel is individually stamped by hand in our Richmond studio using traditional kāpala techniques and non-toxic water-based inks, creating subtle, one-of-a-kind variations across every piece.

  • Fit & Sizing: Relaxed straight unisex cut with traditional set-in shoulders and sleeves that fall naturally with the arm. 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 in the wash and is completely biodegradable at end of life.

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

He Mano Ka Niho Trash Hoodie — ʻŌhelo Red (2026 Studio Edition)
$140.00
[100% Reclaimed Waste Cotton] • [Matsui Eco Inks] • [100% Plastic-Free & Compostable] • [Drop-Shoulder Boxy Crop] • [2026 Studio Collectible]

Heavyweight 14.5 oz fleece pullover cut from 100% reclaimed waste cotton in our signature 2026 studio dip-dye colorway, ʻŌhelo Red. Hand-stamped across the chest with the He Mano Ka Niho motif in ʻAmaʻu Flame Orange using breathable, water-based Matsui Eco ink, leaving the reverse back cleanly unprinted. Engineered with exaggerated drop shoulders, an expansive wide chest, and a cropped lower hem that rests right at the natural hip. Built completely plastic-free without synthetic cords or metal hardware.

Pattern Moʻolelo: He Mano Ka Niho (2026 Collectorʻs Edition)

From our Mai Kahiko Mai design series, He Mano Ka Niho carries deliberate linguistic kaona (hidden meaning): spoken as he mano ka niho, it translates to "the teeth are multitudinous"—invoking ancestral lineage, collective fortitude, and countless generations. Spoken with the kahakō as he manō ka niho, it translates to "the teeth of the shark"—embodying fierce physical guardianship and the balancing duality between Pō (ancestral realm) and Ao (daylight realm).

Exclusively released for the Fall/Winter 2026 season, this hoodie pairs the sacred mountain berry hue of ʻōhelo with ʻamaʻu flame orange, honoring the vibrant new fronds of endemic upland ferns. Each year, Kekoa Creative issues a single limited run of this signature chest kāpala in an exclusive ink and garment-dye pairing, making each annual release an archival collector's piece.

Each piece is individually stamped by hand in our Richmond studio, resulting in subtle, one-of-a-kind variations across every garment.

  • Fit & Sizing: Relaxed, wide boxy crop with dropped shoulders and a high-rib hem resting right at the hip. Preshrunk. Available in our widest size gamut (XS–2XL). Model is 5'7", 164 lbs, 32" waist, wearing a size Medium.

  • 100% Plastic-Free Construction: Clean double-layer hood without polyester drawstrings or metal grommets; finished with a 100% bamboo neck label. Sheds zero microplastics and is backyard compostable at end of life.

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

He Mano Ka Niho Trash Crewneck Sweatshirt — ʻŌhelo Red (Zero-Hand Discharge)
$110.00
[100% Reclaimed Waste Cotton] • [Zero-Hand Discharge Kāpala] • [100% Plastic-Free & Compostable] • [Drop-Shoulder Boxy Crop] • [2026 Studio Collectible]

Heavyweight 14.5 oz crewneck sweatshirt cut from 100% reclaimed waste cotton fleece in our signature 2026 studio dip-dye colorway, ʻŌhelo Red. Finished with an artisan dye-discharge technique: hand-stamped across the chest with a clear Matsui Eco discharge base that deactivates the enzyme dye under heat curing, releasing the red pigment to expose the raw, undyed cotton fibers underneath. Delivers a true zero-hand feel—completely weightless, exceptionally breathable, and free of synthetic plastics. Engineered with exaggerated drop shoulders, an expansive wide chest, and a cropped lower hem that rests right at the natural hip.

Pattern Moʻolelo: He Mano Ka Niho (2026 Collectorʻs Edition)

From our Mai Kahiko Mai design series, He Mano Ka Niho carries deliberate linguistic kaona (hidden meaning): spoken as he mano ka niho, it translates to "the teeth are multitudinous"—invoking ancestral lineage, collective fortitude, and countless generations. Spoken with the kahakō as he manō ka niho, it translates to "the teeth of the shark"—embodying fierce physical guardianship and the balancing duality between Pō (ancestral realm) and Ao (daylight realm).

Exclusively released for the Fall/Winter 2026 season, this crewneck pairs the sacred mountain berry hue of ʻōhelo with raw unbleached cotton fibers revealed through dye-discharge. Each year, Kekoa Creative issues a single limited run of this signature chest kāpala in an exclusive ink and garment-dye pairing, making each annual release an archival collector's piece.

Each piece is individually stamped by hand in our Richmond studio, resulting in subtle, one-of-a-kind variations across every garment while leaving the reverse back cleanly unprinted.

  • Fit & Sizing: Relaxed, wide boxy crop with dropped shoulders and a sturdy rib hem resting right at the hip. Preshrunk. Available in our widest size gamut (XS–2XL). Model is 5'7", 164 lbs, 32" waist, wearing a size Medium.

  • Zero-Hand Feel: No ink film, surface texture, or peeling. The design is the bare cotton fiber itself, ensuring lifetime softness and drape.

  • 100% Plastic-Free Construction: Pure plant cellulose from neckline to hem; finished with a 100% soft bamboo neck label. Sheds zero microplastics during laundering and is backyard compostable at end of life.

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

He Mano Ka Niho Long Sleeve Trash Tee — Butter Yellow
$60.00
[100% Reclaimed Waste Cotton] • [Carbon-Negative Algae Ink™] • [100% Plastic-Free & Compostable] • [Unisex Regular Straight Fit]

Heavyweight 6.5 oz regular fit long sleeve cut from 100% reclaimed industrial cotton waste in warm Butter Yellow.Garment dip-dyed in intentional studio micro-batches, detailed with our studio chest insignia, and finished with an expansive sleeve-to-sleeve polohiwa shoulder band printed in carbon-negative Black Algae Ink™. Built with traditional set-in shoulders, a classic streetwear length that drapes cleanly below the hip, 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 straight unisex cut with traditional set-in shoulders and sleeves that fall naturally with the arm. 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.

Kauila Long Sleeve Trash Tee — Dark Navy
$60.00
[100% Reclaimed Waste Cotton] • [100% Plastic-Free & Compostable] • [Matsui Eco Inks] • [Unisex Regular Straight Fit]

Heavyweight 6.5 oz regular fit long sleeve cut from 100% reclaimed industrial cotton waste in deep Dark Navy Blue.Garment dip-dyed in intentional micro-batches, finished with our studio chest insignia, and individually hand-stamped across the back in Lehua Mamo gilded yellow. Built with traditional set-in shoulders, a classic streetwear length that drapes cleanly below the hip, and complete freedom from synthetic plastics.

Pattern Moʻolelo: Kauila

The Kauila motif honors Kānekauilanuimākēhāikalani—a sacred kinolau of Kāne manifesting as lightning, atmospheric electricity, and environmental transition. The pattern channels the natural energy of shifting seasons, grounding the wearer as we move into kau hoʻoilo (the wet, cooler winter months).

Each back panel is individually stamped by hand in our Richmond studio using traditional kāpala techniques and non-toxic water-based inks, creating subtle, one-of-a-kind variations across every piece.

  • Fit & Sizing: Relaxed straight unisex cut with traditional set-in shoulders and sleeves that fall naturally with the arm. 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 in the wash and is completely biodegradable at end of life.

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


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Circular design meets everyday wearability.

Created in partnership with EVERYBODY.WORLD, our core garment collection utilizes 100% reclaimed waste cotton—pre-consumer virgin cotton fibers diverted directly from North American spinning mills before ever reaching landfills. Screenprinted in small batches using non-toxic water-based inks and custom dip-dyed to order, these garments combine low environmental impact with lasting quality.

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