be pono - women's long-sleeve sunshirt element guard pro UPF 50
description
pono means balance and doing what’s right.
oʻahu's windward side has its own kind of sun. it gets through the clouds, bounces off the water, and just when you're not looking, finds you whether you're on the beach or on the waves. this shirt was built for that.
UPF 50 polyester interlock with a soft matte hand, not shiny, not stiff, not the kind of athletic fabric that announces itself. wears like a tee, breathes like a cool windward breeze, and provides sun protection without having to think about it.
design notes: "be pono" sits quietly across the upper back, flanked by balance lines. the kailua hi logo at the left chest.
feel
lightweight, 4.0 oz 100% polyester interlock UPF 50 sun protection moisture-wicking with color-locking technology soft matte finish, not typical shiny athletic fabric, quick-dry; moves in and out of the water without a second thought.
for reference:
• 3.0 - 4.5 oz/yd²: very light, airy
• 4.5 - 6.0 oz/yd²: standard everyday tee weight
• 6.0 - 7.0 oz/yd²: heavy tee, more structured
• 7.5 - 9.0 oz/yd²: extra heavy / “street-luxe”
fit
women's relaxed fit with a higher neckline set-in sleeves for a clean look. choose your usual size for a loose feel. size down for a closer fit
inspiration
pono means balance and doing what's right. not the dramatic kind. the quiet, everyday kind. the kind you practice when you show up for the paddle before dawn, when you pick up trash off the beach even when no one's watching, when you slow down enough to actually be where you are. may this shirt serve as a gentle reminder to invite balance and peace into your day.
care
machine wash cold with like colors. do not bleach. do not use softener. line dry or tumble dry low. remove promptly. do not dry clean.
shipping + returns
we ship to the u.s. + canada.
u.s.→ free
canada → CA$10 flat (duties/taxes collected by carrier)
most u.s. orders arrive in 4–10 business days; please allow up to 20 days in peak times or remote areas (incl. hawaiʻi/alaska). orders may ship in more than one box.
tracking links are emailed as each package ships. multiple items can mean multiple boxes/links.
outside the u.s.+ canada → contact us for a quote.
returns
free 30-day returns & exchanges (U.S. only) for fit, don’t-love-it, defects, or wrong items sent. items must be unused (try-on OK)and in sellable condition, with original tags attached (if applicable) and proof of purchase (order number).
start here → returns + exchanges
questions→ contact us
be pono - women's long-sleeve sunshirt element guard pro UPF 50
I love the shirt, have worn it while out sailboat racing and it's perfect! Also want to shout out to Elliot at KailuaHI for his excellent customer service, I needed to exchange for a smaller size and he did not disappoint! Will keep checking back to see what's new! Mahalo! jan