Ulu Mat Men's Rayon Shirt – 100% Rayon, Made in Hawaii

Ulu — the breadfruit — is one of the most important plants in Hawaiian history. Brought to the islands by the original Polynesian voyagers as a canoe plant, breadfruit was a dietary staple for centuries, its starchy fruit feeding communities across the Pacific. The ulu leaf itself — large, deeply lobed, and architecturally striking — has long been used as a motif in Hawaiian kapa (bark cloth) design, its geometric outline lending itself naturally to the mat-like patterns of traditional Hawaiian textile art. The Ulu Mat shirt honors that heritage: the breadfruit leaf rendered in a geometric, mat-inspired composition that connects the aloha shirt tradition to Hawaii's deepest cultural roots. Made in Hawaii, USA from 100% rayon under the Two Palms Puanani label.

• Made in Hawaii, USA – By Two Palms (Puanani label)
• 100% Rayon – Soft, lightweight, and breathable for warm island weather
• Matched front pocket – Unlike imported shirts, the pocket matches the print
• Coconut shell buttons – Authentic Hawaiian craftsmanship
• Yoke with side pleats – Comfortable fit and full range of motion
• Straight bottom hem – Clean, relaxed look
• Ships from our Maui store – Fast, careful packing on every order

Why 100% Rayon?

Rayon is the fabric of choice for Hawaii's warm, humid climate. It's lighter than cotton, drapes beautifully, and breathes exceptionally well in 85°F heat and high humidity — keeping you cool and comfortable all day. That's why authentic Hawaiian shirt makers have used rayon for decades.

Why Buy from AlohaClothes?

• ✅ Made in Hawaii — Two Palms crafts authentic aloha wear right here in the islands
• ✅ Culturally Rooted Design — the breadfruit leaf, a canoe plant of the original Hawaiian voyagers
• ✅ Matched Front Pocket — a hallmark of quality Hawaiian shirt making
• ✅ Ships from Our Maui Store — fast shipping from the heart of Hawaii

Perfect For

🌿 Hawaiian culture enthusiasts • 🌴 Aloha Fridays • ✈️ Hawaii vacations • 🛳️ Cruises & resort wear • 🎁 Meaningful gifts for those who love authentic Hawaiian heritage

Size Guide – Two Palms Men's Rayon 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 ulu and why is it significant in Hawaiian culture?
Ulu (breadfruit, Artocarpus altilis) is one of the most important canoe plants — the plants that Polynesian voyagers deliberately brought with them on their migrations across the Pacific. In Hawaii, breadfruit was a dietary staple for centuries, its starchy fruit eaten baked, pounded, or fermented. The ulu leaf's distinctive lobed shape has been used in Hawaiian kapa (bark cloth) design for generations, making it one of the most culturally resonant botanical motifs in Hawaiian art and textile tradition.

What is a mat print in Hawaiian shirt design?
A mat print draws its geometric structure from traditional Pacific woven mat patterns — the interlocking, repeating designs found in lauhala (pandanus leaf) weaving and kapa cloth. Applied to a Hawaiian shirt, it gives the design a more structured, geometric quality than a standard floral print, connecting the aloha shirt tradition to Hawaii's pre-contact textile heritage.

Is this made in Hawaii?
Yes! Made in Hawaii, USA by Two Palms under the Puanani label — authentic Hawaiian craftsmanship, not an import.

Does this run true to size?
Two Palms sizing differs slightly from other brands — always check the chest measurement chart above before ordering.