Palaka & Paniolo
Palaka is the checked cotton work shirt of Hawaii's plantation workers and paniolo (Hawaiian cowboys). Our Palaka Plantation Paniolo men's shirt comes in eleven colours, sized X-Small to 3X-Large.
Buying guide & FAQ
What's here
The men's Palaka Plantation Paniolo shirt, matching palaka shorts (Small to 2X-Large), a Paniolo Palaka long sleeve shirt from Pineapple Juice and a palaka face mask.
Sizing
Sizes aren't standard between Hawaiian brands, and an aloha shirt is meant to hang loose anyway. If you're unsure, measure a shirt that fits you well (armpit to armpit, then collar seam to hem) and send the numbers to jz@MauiShirts.com before you order.
Common questions
What is palaka?
A checked cotton cloth, and the work shirts made from it, worn by plantation workers and paniolo in Hawaii.
What colours does the palaka shirt come in?
Eleven, including black, brown, dark green, gray, navy, pink, purple, red, royal, teal and yellow.
Is shipping free?
Yes. Shipping is free to anywhere in the USA and its territories, with no minimum order and no code to enter. Faster USPS and FedEx options are available at checkout.
Written and updated October 2026 by the MauiShirts family in Wailuku, Maui. Questions? Contact us or read shipping & returns.
