Coastal Dunes of Northwest Florida - Men's Floridian Shirt

Enjoy ease of movement and cool comfortableness in Okihasi’s “Coastal Dunes of Northwest Florida” patterned men’s shirt. Crafted with soft, breathable viscose, this versatile shirt with its classic design was inspired by the timeless beauty of dunes that play a vital role in sheltering coastal environments from hurricane-driven storm surges and curbing beach erosion.    

By building resorts, hotels and condominium towers on top of what used to be dune lines, developers engage in a spectacular dice roll. Throughout much of Florida, natural systems for mitigating the effects of powerful storms, now made even stronger by climate change, have been replaced by skyrocketing insurance premiums. A 50-foot setback line does not a buffer make. Some dunes remain, most of them on public lands protected from bulldozers, such as the Gulf Islands National Seashore on Okaloosa Island. Where they exist, these buffers are anchored by the extensive root systems of sea oats, a plant that ironically figures in countless pieces of “condo art.” The stalks of sea oats trap windblown sand, providing for the accretion of dunes over time. Undisturbed shoreline environments attract threatened species such as least terns, which nest precariously on the ground, and the imperiled Choctawhatchee beach mouse, which subsists on the seeds and fruits of dune vegetation. Secluded, unlighted beaches enable sea turtle hatchlings to clamber from nests to a gentle surf by the light of the slivery moon. - Steve Bornhoft

Please see below for more about the shirt, care, and sizing.

More about the Coastal Dunes ecosystem.

The coastal dunes ecosystem is a dynamic landscape that is shaped by wind, wave, and sand action, as well as grasses and shrubs that act as biological engineers. These dunes are home to numerous unique plant species, like the Beach Morning Glory, Skyblue Lupine, and the Yucca. In the fall, the dunes turn from white to yellow due to the flowering of the Woody Goldenrods and the Golden Asters.

These dunes are important because they protect us from heavy winds and ocean surges during severe storms like hurricanes. In addition, they are the nesting grounds for numerous migratory birds and different sea turtle species. Unfortunately, this rare and beautiful ecosystem is slowly disappearing due to beach development. 

MATERIAL DETAILS

1. Light-weight Viscose material - excellent to wear on those hot days.

2. Machine wash cold on gentle - Mild detergents - Dry Cleaning Recommended

3. Line dry

4. Iron on a medium setting - take caution when ironing

Sizing

Do not use generic sizing (S, M, L, etc). Take exact measurements of your body to get the correct size. See the sizing chart below.

Chest Size

Small - 41-44”

Medium - 44-47”

Large - 47-50”

XL - 50-54”

XXL - 54-58”

Back Center Length

Small - 27.5-28.5”

Medium - 28.5-29.75”

Large - 30-30.25”

XL - 31.5-32”

XXL - 32.48-32.98”

XXXL - 32.48-32.98”

Shoulder

Small - 17-18.25”

Medium - 18-19”

Large - 19-19.75”

XL - 20.75”

XXL - 21.75”