Roark Shaded SS Tee
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A short sleeve tee inspired by island travel
The Roark Shaded SS Tee takes its name and graphic from the giant Ravenala, known as the Travelers Palm, which the brand describes as giving sporadic shade from passing South Pacific storms and equatorial sun while connecting Tahiti nui to Tahiti iti on the motos. If you have been looking at roark short sleeve shirts with a travel inspired story behind the print, this tee is built around that theme.
Garment dyed cotton with heart and back print
This tee is a premium garment dyed tee made from 100% cotton that is pre-shrunk before it reaches you. Because it is small batch dyed, natural irregularities in color are part of the finish rather than a flaw, and the graphic uses a soft, hand feel print placed at the heart and back. It is cut in Roark's premium fit.
Made for warm weather, everyday wear
A garment dyed cotton tee like this is an easy layer for warm South Florida days, whether you are headed to the beach, out on the boat, or just running around town. The soft hand feel print and pre-shrunk cotton make it comfortable to wear straight out of the wash without worrying about it changing shape or shrinking further.
How to care for it
Because the tee is small batch garment dyed, treat it gently to keep the color true. Wash it with like colors and avoid harsh treatment that could disturb the soft hand feel graphics at the heart and back. As with most garment dyed cotton pieces, a gentler wash and a low heat dry help preserve both the print and the fabric's natural irregular coloring over time.
The Roark story behind the tee
Roark is a revival of bold adventurism told through the eyes of an idealized traveling figure, with a collection spanning tees, outerwear, bottoms, and accessories. The brand's graphics, like the Travelers Palm story on this tee, are meant to weave real travel experiences into a timeless line built on adventure and independence.
Why shop this tee at Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports has been part of South Florida's surf and beach lifestyle since 1978, and we carry Roark for shoppers who want travel inspired graphic tees that hold up to real everyday wear. Pick up the Shaded SS Tee with us for a comfortable, story driven addition to your warm weather rotation.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Roark
- Product
- Roark Shaded SS Tee
- Gender
- Male
- Feature
- Premium Garment Dyed Tee
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- Natural Irregularities in Color
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- Soft, Hand-Feel Graphics
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- Heart and Back Print
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- 100% pre-shrunk
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- Premium Fit
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- Materials: 100% Cotton
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the story behind the Roark Shaded tee graphic?
- The design references the giant Ravenala, known as the Travelers Palm, which Roark describes as providing shade from passing South Pacific storms and equatorial sun while connecting Tahiti nui to Tahiti iti on the motos.
- What is this tee made of?
- It is a premium garment dyed tee made from 100% cotton, pre-shrunk, and cut in Roark's premium fit, with natural irregularities in color from the small batch dyeing process.
- Where is the graphic printed on this tee?
- The tee features soft, hand-feel graphics printed at both the heart and back.
- Does Roark make other short sleeve shirts like this?
- Yes, this Shaded tee is part of Roark's broader short sleeve tee lineup, built with the same garment dyed cotton approach.
- Is Roark a good brand?
- Roark is known for weaving real travel stories, like the Travelers Palm theme on this tee, into a consistent lineup of tees, outerwear, bottoms, and accessories built around adventure and independence.