Ape Leaf Reverse Aloha Shirt – 100% Cotton, Made in USA

The ape — giant taro (Alocasia macrorrhizos) — produces some of the largest leaves of any plant in Hawaii, its enormous heart-shaped blades reaching three feet or more across in the wet valleys of the windward coasts. A canoe plant brought to Hawaii by the original Polynesian voyagers, ape is related to kalo (taro), the most sacred food plant in Hawaiian culture. Its dramatic, oversized leaf silhouette makes a bold graphic statement even in the muted, sophisticated tones of the reverse print — the inside-out fabric that Hawaii's business community has preferred for decades. Made in USA from 100% cotton by Go Barefoot, makers of the highest quality Hawaiian shirts since 1957.

• Made in USA – Go Barefoot, makers of the highest quality Hawaiian shirts since 1957
• 100% Cotton – Breathable, durable, and comfortable for all-day wear
• Reverse print – Fabric sewn inside out for muted, sophisticated color — preferred by Hawaii business professionals
• Ape (giant taro) leaf design – A canoe plant of the original Hawaiian voyagers
• 2-piece collar & full placket – Dressier construction than a standard aloha shirt
• Longhorn buttons – Distinctive Go Barefoot detail
• Matched Print Engineered Pocket – Precision-matched pocket print
• Side vents | back yoke with center pleats | straight bottom hem
• Two replacement buttons sewn into side hem
• Ships from our Maui store – Fast, careful packing on every order

Why Buy from AlohaClothes?

• ✅ Made in USA — Go Barefoot has crafted authentic Hawaiian shirts since 1957
• ✅ Ape Leaf — Canoe Plant Heritage — one of the plants the original Polynesian voyagers brought to Hawaii
• ✅ Preferred by Business Professionals — the reverse print is the go-to formal aloha shirt in Hawaii's offices and boardrooms
• ✅ Ships from Our Maui Store — fast shipping from the heart of Hawaii

Perfect For

🌿 Hawaiian culture and botany enthusiasts • 🏢 Hawaii business and professional settings • 🌴 Aloha Fridays • ✈️ Hawaii vacations • 🎁 Meaningful gifts for those who love authentic Hawaiian heritage

Size Guide – Go Barefoot Men's Shirt (shirt measurements in inches)

These are shirt measurements (not body measurements). Measure a shirt that fits you well across the chest and compare to the chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ape and how does it relate to kalo?
Ape (Alocasia macrorrhizos, giant taro) is a canoe plant — one of the plants deliberately brought to Hawaii by the original Polynesian voyagers. It is related to kalo (Colocasia esculenta, taro), the most sacred food plant in Hawaiian culture. In Hawaiian tradition, kalo is the elder sibling of the Hawaiian people, and its cultivation in lo'i (flooded taro paddies) is central to Hawaiian identity. Ape is distinguished from kalo by its much larger leaves and its inedibility when raw — it must be cooked to neutralize its calcium oxalate crystals.

Why do Hawaii business professionals prefer the reverse aloha shirt?
The reverse print's muted, faded tones give the shirt a more formal, understated appearance — professional enough for the office, but still authentically Hawaiian. In Hawaii, wearing a reverse aloha shirt to a business meeting or government function is entirely appropriate and widely respected.

Does this run true to size?
Go Barefoot shirts run generously — always check the chest measurement chart above before ordering.