Made from 100% organic cotton, this isn’t just your usual boxy tee. It sort of is, in that it’s got that classic silhouette that’s so easy to team with high-waisted shorts or jeans or to throw on over a bikini as a casual cover-up. It’s also got that vintage tee style with a silk screen KAVU logo printed on the front. But it’s the quality that sets it apart, with hypoallergenic cotton suitable for the most sensitive skin and a heat transfer printed label so you never get that back-of-the-neck scratchy irritation like from a standard tag. And then there are the details in its pieced material construction and wide ribbed collar. This is a hands down classic, with 80’s surf style looks made for now.
| Size (cm) | Bust | Arm Length | Natural Waist | Hips |
| XS / 4 | 83.8 - 86.4 | 73.7 - 76.2 | 63.5 - 66 | 88.9 - 91.4 |
| S / 6 | 88.9 - 91.4 | 76.2 - 78.7 | 68.6 - 71.1 | 94 - 96.5 |
| M / 8 | 94 - 96.5 | 78.7 - 81.3 | 73.7 - 76.2 | 99.1 - 102 |
| L / 10 | 99.1 - 102 | 81.3 - 83.8 | 78.7 - 81.3 | 104 - 107 |
| XL / 12 | 104 - 107 | 83.8 - 86.4 | 83.8 - 86.4 | 109 - 112 |
| Size (inches) | Bust | Arm Length | Natural Waist | Hips |
| XS / 4 | 33 - 34 | 29 - 30 | 25 - 26 | 35 - 36 |
| S / 6 | 35 - 36 | 30 - 31 | 27 - 28 | 37 - 38 |
| M / 8 | 37 - 38 | 31 - 32 | 29 - 30 | 39 - 40 |
| L / 10 | 39 - 40 | 32 - 33 | 31 - 32 | 41 - 42 |
| XL / 12 | 41 - 42 | 33 - 34 | 33 - 34 | 43 - 44 |
Now here’s an origin story for you. Back in the early nineties, fishing boat skipper Barry Barr was fed up with wearing cheap trucker caps that got snatched off his head in storms, never to be seen again. He decided to make a super-durable cap that wouldn’t blow off whatever the weather, and he did it by stitching the webbing material from a Teva sandal all the way around the crown. Turned out his ‘Strapcap’ was a hit, and KAVU was born.
From humble beginnings flogging Strapcaps out of the boot of his car in Seattle, Barry’s since expanded to produce a whole array of durable outdoor kit with a laid-back, van-lifer vibe. The KAVU range takes in everything from sling bags to swim shorts, and while they’re serious about producing great gear that’s made to last, they’re also not afraid to have a laugh. Their prints are bold, playful, and in some cases so loud that they’ll take some considerable chutzpah to carry off – but that’s what makes them so much fun.
And if you’re wondering about the name, KAVU is an aviation acronym that stands for ‘klear above, visibility unlimited’. It means it’s a perfect day for an adventure.
