KATIN HAULIN TEE
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Built by the Brand That Started It All
Katin has been part of California surf culture since 1954, when Nancy and Walter Katin opened Kanvas by Katin in Surfside, just north of Huntington Beach. Born as a boat cover business, it quickly became the workshop behind California's first dedicated surf trunks. More than 70 years later, Katin still builds its reputation on quality and durability, and the Haulin Tee carries that same commitment into a casual everyday staple.
The Graphic
The back of the Haulin Tee tells the story in one image: a classic surf van loaded so heavily with boards that the whole rig looks like it might not make it to the beach, but will definitely try. The illustrated scene is printed under the "Katin Customs" badge alongside the brand's long-standing mantra, Quality - Durability - Good Looks. It is the kind of graphic that reads as lived-in rather than manufactured, earning its place on a garment built to last.
A Classic Short-Sleeve Cut
The Haulin Tee is cut as a relaxed short-sleeve with a crew neck and short sleeves that sit comfortably at the shoulder. The dark base lends the graphic strong contrast and gives the shirt a versatility that works from the parking lot to the pier. The overall silhouette leans roomy without losing structure, which is exactly what you want when you are hauling boards and gear all day.
Katin Customs: Quality, Durability, Good Looks
Katin remains a staple of Southern California surf culture because it refuses to compromise on construction. Every piece in the line is built to hold up through salt air, sun, and repeated wash cycles without losing its character. The Haulin Tee fits that standard, offering a graphic tee that improves with wear rather than fading into irrelevance after a season.
Shop the Haulin Tee at Island Water Sports
Pick up the Katin Haulin Tee in store and online at Island Water Sports, South Florida's destination for surf-driven apparel and gear. Questions? Reach the team at 954-427-4929.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Katin
- Category
- Short Sleeve Tees
- Fit
- Relaxed / Classic crew neck
- Graphic
- Back graphic: overloaded surf van with board stack; Katin Customs badge with Quality, Durability, Good Looks tagline
- Gender
- Men's
- MPN
- itemMatrix-42354
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Katin Haulin Tee?
- The Katin Haulin Tee is a men's short-sleeve crew-neck tee featuring a back graphic of a surf van overloaded with boards, printed under the Katin Customs badge. It comes from Katin, the California brand that made the first dedicated surf trunks starting in 1954.
- Is the Katin Haulin Tee true to fit?
- The Haulin Tee is cut in a relaxed, classic silhouette with a crew neck. It is intended to wear with comfortable ease rather than a fitted athletic cut, so it suits a range of body types without feeling boxy.
- What is Katin Customs?
- Katin Customs is Katin's in-house branding badge that ties back to the brand's original Kanvas by Katin workshop roots, where everything was made by hand for durability. The Haulin Tee carries the Katin Customs badge on the back alongside the tagline Quality, Durability, Good Looks.
- How should I care for a Katin graphic tee?
- For best results with any printed graphic tee, wash inside out in cold water and tumble dry on low or hang dry. This preserves the print and the base fabric. Specific care instructions are on the garment label.
- Where can I buy the Katin Haulin Tee?
- The Katin Haulin Tee is available at Island Water Sports in store and online. You can reach the store team at 954-427-4929.
- What makes Katin a surf heritage brand?
- Katin was founded in Surfside, California in 1954 by Nancy and Walter Katin, originally as a boat canvas business. The brand evolved into California's first maker of surf trunks and has remained a staple of Southern California surf culture ever since, building its reputation on quality and durable construction.