Seashells of the Gulf Coast - Men’s Floridian Shirt

Searching for and collecting seashells is a fun hobby for many beachgoers. In biological terms, seashells are the hard, protective exoskeletons produced by marine mollusks, such as snails, clams, and oysters. The shells are primarily made of calcium carbonate and serve to protect the soft-bodied animals from predators, physical damage, and changes in environmental conditions. Seashells grow in layers as the mollusk secretes materials to expand and strengthen the shell over its lifetime. The size, shape, and color of the shells vary widely depending on the species of mollusk and its habitat. The shells on this shirt feature the seashells of the Gulf Coast of Florida. Some examples include Shark Eye, Common American Auger, Coquina Clam, Tulip Shell, Calico Scallop, Sunray Venus, Scotch Bonnet, Florida Cone, Common Nutmeg, Alphabet Cone, Lettered Olive, Kitten’s Paw, Junonia, and many more. Even though starfish and sand dollars are echinoderms and not mollusks, I wanted to include them because they’re fun to find on the beach as well. Both marine mollusks and echinoderms are at heighten risks because of ocean acidification and rising temperatures due to climate change. As always, please make sure to leave as is any seashell, sand dollar, and/or starfish if they are still living.

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. In general, our sizes run a bit larger. See the sizing chart below.

Chest Size

Small - 40-43”

Medium - 43-45”

Large - 45-47”

XL - 47-51”

XXL - 52-55”

XXXL - 56-59”

Length

Small - 28.5-29.5”

Medium - 29.5-31.5”

Large - 31.5-32.5”

XL - 32.5-33.5”

XXL - 33.5”

XXXL - 33.5”

Shoulder

Small - 17-18.25”

Medium - 18-19”

Large - 19-19.75”

XL - 20.75”

XXL - 21.75”

XXXL - 22-22.5”