This vibrant orange premium weight TSPTR pocket tee is crafted from 100% organic cotton, embodying both style and sustainability. It features a unique water-based ink print inspired by surf culture, highlighting a rich history from the 1967 interview with surfer Jerry Shine. Ethically made in Portugal, this tee offers comfort and flair, making it a perfect fit for casual outings or lounging. Celebrate surf culture with a piece that tells a story and supports eco-friendly practices.
From the brand: Orange premium weight 100%
organic cotton TSPTR pocket tee with water based ink print
In April 1967 the LA Free Press featured an interview with Californian surfer Jerry Shine. Titled ‘Aloha from Hell’ it fol
lowed
Shine from his local La Jolla surf breaks to Vietnam via US Navy boot camp. Shine was a member of the China Beach Surf Club, an unof
ficial
U.S. Military association founded in 1967 in Da Nang, Vietnam. It grew into a major cultural and therapeutic outlet for young G.I.s to surf during R&R away from the front lines of the war. What started initially as a small lifeguard outpost, grew into a major surf club with soldiers, including Shine, covertly shipping their surfboards in the States over to Vietnam.
Ethically made in Portugal
