This is the FIRST EVER glow in the dark edition of "Hang Loose" -- or of ANY Gecko Hawaii shirt... EVER! We released the first batch of this classic as GITD in early June and it sold out in 48 hours! We decided to give it another go.. but it may not last long, so get it while you can! (Or buy a back-up if you got it the first time around!)
100% Ringspun Combed Cotton 6.1 Oz. Super Soft Made in the USA. This tee is belt printed front and back and then tie dyed by hand. No two are exactly alike. You will love wearing this 80s throwback!
Original Release Year: "Gecko Beach" was released in 1989 and was a staple in Gecko's shirt line for years.
The Story of Gecko Beach: A major seller at surf shops, Nordstroms, Macy's and more -- we ran different versions of Gecko Beach for over 10 years, as it was one of our best sellers. The design itself was hand-drawn -- and it's one of the things that really makes the original Gecko Designs so different. We honestly believe that through the process hand drawing the art (versus creating it digitally on a computer in a few hours) the small imperfections, which helped to capture the soul of the art. The hand drawn element captures "The Soul" of the artist.
Back then, the artist would go surfing, draw a little, smoke a little, surf a little, draw a little -- and wind up with their final sketch. The process would take over a week. Then, the artist would send the design via FedEx (the days before email). Gecko HQ 2 in California would receive the art, potentially make some notes or recommendations (changes to colors, etc) over the phone, and then Fed-Ex it back to the artist, where they would surf a little, draw a little, etc. -- then send it back with the changes made.
Gecko Beach is one of the Gecko designs that worked on EVERY color shirt. For our first go-around this time, we added it to black, white, grey and denim shirts for an extra "neon-pop!" Gecko Beach went through a 7 flash process, (a classic/retro shirt printing style that is not used often these days, because it is a more expensive printing process -- but it's what gives these shirts an all "new" dimension of color. People are so used to getting shirts "printed on demand" -- that these days we are all used to less quality and less color in order to produce shirts cheaper and faster. Not at Gecko! We spare no expense to make it EXACTLY the way you remember!
The first of Gecko's Artist Series Collaborations!
Only 600 Tanks & Tees Made!
Gecko Hawaii X Brian Viveros
Gecko Artist Series are limited edition shirt collaborations with some of the industry's leading artists. These are artists who have been inspired by Gecko over the years and artists who have continued to keep Gecko inspired!
Less than 100 available in each size!
100% Ringspun Cotton
Printed on a Jet Black T
This is one of our only designs where the graphic is on the front and the limited edition logo is stamped on the back.
About Brian Viveros Brian has done it all. In the world of fine art & graphic design, Viveros is well known for his signature DirtyLand World that features "Powerful Kick-Ass Women." His fine art is all about "Women of Power" and you have more than likely seen a few of his famous pieces (if not in real life, it's ALL OVER the web.)
Below is an excerpt from an interview with Brian Viveros on the details of the design and his process in creating Gecko's newest design:
What was your process in creating the art? Was it difficult to do? Or did it flow? I wanted to design the Gecko in a way that was connected to my fine art world. I paint portrait style paintings of kick-ass female characters in helmets and head gear. I had the idea of a realistic rendering of the Gecko in sunglasses wearing a helmet. The vision I had in my mind was pretty solid and clear from the start, so it just flowed. I was actually anxious & excited to get started. Its been years since I’d illustrated a t-shirt graphic but once I got going, it was a blast! I’m really happy with how it it turned out. I even included the classic OG icon in the helmet along with the year Gecko was established.
The perfect fit, super breathable — a fantastic shirt that helps make men’s arms look stronger, and women’s arms look smaller.
Gecko Hawaii art on white t-shirts really takes the “pop” of neon colors to the next level! They are also great for tie-dye experiments as they absorb the dye extremely well.
(Here is a little “Easter Egg” a.k.a hidden secret for you too...
This white version of “Hang Loose“ ALSO Glows In The Dark for a limited time! We only printed 300 white GITD Hang Loose shirts — and this may be our last batch of white GITD for a long while. We originally only let a few close “Gecko Friends” know about it via email, but now we are “soft releasing” what’s left of those. So, if you’re lucky enough to be reading this description, it means there are still some available! Please note: Now that we are “taking it public” — and letting the world know that the white Hang Loose t-shirt also glows — we will probably be sold out within a few days. It just depends on how many people actually take the time to read this!
Gecko Beach Tee White - The colors of this POP LIKE CRAZY! The retro printing style give the shirt a color dimension that almost doesn't exist anymore!
The Story of theGecko BeachDesign:A major seller at surf shops, Nordstroms, Macy's and more -- we ran different versions ofGecko Beachfor over 10 years, as it was one of our best sellers. The design itself was hand-drawn -- and it's one of the things that really makes the original Gecko Designs so different. We honestly believe that through the process hand drawing the art (versus creating it digitally on a computer in a few hours) the small imperfections, which helped to capture the soul of the art. The hand drawn element captures "The Soul" of the artist.
Back then, the artist would go surfing, draw a little, smoke a little, surf a little, draw a little -- and wind up with their final sketch. The process would take over a week. Then, the artist would send the design via FedEx (the days before email). Gecko HQ 2 in California would receive the art, potentially make some notes or recommendations (changes to colors, etc) over the phone, and then Fed-Ex it back to the artist, where they would surf a little, draw a little, etc. -- then send it back with the changes made.
Gecko Beach is one of the Gecko designs that worked on EVERY color shirt. For our first go-around this time, we added it to black, white, grey and denim shirts for an extra "neon-pop!" Gecko Beach went through a 7 flash process, (a classic/retro shirt printing style that is not used often these days, because it is a more expensive printing process -- but it's what gives these shirts an all "new" dimension of color. People are so used to getting shirts "printed on demand" -- that these days we are all used to less quality and less color in order to produce shirts cheaper and faster. Not at Gecko! We spare no expense to make it EXACTLY the way you remember!
Take a stroll with in the Gecko Hawaii Time-Machine as we travel back in time and bring Primitive Gecko back to the future!
100% Ringspun Cotton (Super Frick'n Soft!)
Retro Printed With Puff Ink
Dark/Bright Neon Pink Front Pocket Logo
1989 was the dawn of a new age for streetwear and when the "Primitive Gecko" design made it's first debut! The blockbusters (now cult favorite) movies that radical summer were Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and Weekend At Bernies -- if you've never seen either of these movies... it's about time that you did! They aged like a fine box of wine! ) At this point in Gecko Hawaii history, the brand was exploding across the country and "Primitive Gecko" was hard to keep on the shelves -- which made it even more sought after!
Several weeks ago we launched this design to our Gecko Family (those who have helped support our relaunch and are a part of our special mailing list) as a secret shirt (only 150 printed) in an Electric Mango 80's tee -- which sold out in about 4 hours! We will NOT be remaking Primitive Gecko on the Electric Mango Pigment Dyed Tee (sorry to all of those who missed out), but the design on our signature black ringspun cotton tee is still a MUST HAVE for any Gecko Hawaii fan!
As of Sunday 11/22/20 at 3:30PM PST/6:30PM EST there are only a combined total of 68 Lilac to Purple shirts left!!!!!! Originally released on the mainstream website Saturday morning 11/21/20! They will most likely be sold out by the end of the day, so get yours TODAY while/if they are still available in your size!
Gecko Hawaii X HYPERFLASH - "Gecko Safari"!
EXTREMELY LIMITED!
4 DIFFERENT SHIRTS TOTAL IN THE COLLECTION RELEASE!
GeckoHYPERFLASH is a homage and retro flashback to the magical "thermochromatic" color-changing apparel of the early 1990's.
Gecko Hawaii HYPERFLASH shirts are heat activated and change color around 80 degrees, which gives it a super rare, "living, breathing, tie dye" feeling. Think of it as "the mood ring" of t-shirts -- but WAAAAAY cooler!
Thermochromatic technology has improved dramatically since the 1990's, but most apparel companies don't make it, because they are afraid to take risks, and it is REALLY expensive to make. However, our fans kept asking since our relaunch, so we made it happen for this SUPER LIMITED collection!
Specs:
1. Gecko HYPERFLASH - Color Changing T-Shirt
2. Gecko Safari from 1992
Recommendations:
In order to treat the shirt with Thermochromatic pigment technology, the shirts go through a special washing process. They are accurate in sizing, but slightly -- just a tad -- smaller than our usual shirts. If you are between sizes (in the tummy), we recommend going up a size.
SURPRISE RELEASE DATE: 11/19/20
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2. To be notified about Surprise Gecko X VAULT EXCLUSIVE & Limited Releases, purchase $100 of Gecko products (over the course of a year).
This Original print will bring you back to the year 1988. The Art makes wraps around the entire shirt and is sure to turn heads. The art still has Copyright from the parent company Happy Shirts, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
For the first time in over 30 year — Gecko Hawaii SPLATTER!
Limited Run!
Individually Hand Splattered - Each has it's own unique look.
White, Neon Green, Neon Blue & Neon Pink Splatter
Uses some original paint from the original Gecko Splatter era for authentic 80s/90s texture look and feel
Double Puffed pocket logo
Blacklight reactive makes it look like you're in space!
Gecko Hawaii teamed up with one of long time artists to bring back one of the most popular requests since our relaunch!
We worked with Dennis back in the late 80s & 90s — and he created hundreds of thousands of Gecko Hawaii Splatter tees. Since then, Dennis has worked with every brand in the book, from brands like OP and Bugle Boy in the 80’s to Yeezy and Supreme today.
The Look, The Feel, The History of Gecko's Splatter:
Our neon green, pink, white, blue and black splatter was different than other contemporary’s at the time because although we used neon —it was much more subtle — using super small — yet evenly dispersed paint specks all over the shirt. At the time (and still today), most splatter shirts consisted of either one color, multi-color with huge streaks and splashes. That can look cool, but it can also be hard to pull off and can look too busy. We wanted to release something that had a “pop” and was rad — but was strong and subtle. By using the “speckle/splash” technique,it gave the shirt a look as though it was almost part of the fabric itself.
If you still happen to own of the early splatter shirts, you’d notice that the paint had a lot more texture to it. As time went on, with larger mass production, the addition of graphics, and new types of paint — the splatter was flattened in the “flashing” process. However, our goal for the first Splatter shirts, hoodie, jogger re-release was to re-create that first ever splatter shirt we made. It is fully equipped with the original texturized splatter from the late 80’s early 90’s (check out the video, we even used some of the VERY SAME paint from back then!). with a simple pocket logo. This required us to splatter by hand — not by graphic design or digital printer.You can feel the quality and it is AWESOME. As far as we know, there is nothing else out there like it today.
Gecko Hawaii X HYPERFLASH - "Gecko Surf Wax" on our color changing Purple to Pink shirt!
Originally Printed In 1989! Proudly dyed & printed in the USA!
SURPRISE RELEASE DATE:3/26/21
GeckoHYPERFLASH is a homage and retro flashback to the magical "thermochromatic" color-changing apparel of the early 1990's.
EXTREMELY LIMITED! Gecko HYPERFLASH ALWAYS SELLS OUT -- SOMETIMES SAME DAY!
SIZING - PLEASE READ:
How To Choose Your Fit & Size
For HYPERFLASH ThermoChromatic Tees
If you've tried both of our slim fit tees and our classic fit/pigment dyed tees -- the sizing of these is somewhere in between. The closest sizing would be the Hanes Beefy T -- although on the HYPERFLASH shirts, thecotton is a lighter cotton than a Beefy T-- it's about 5 OZ ringspun, combed cotton -- which is thicker than our slim beach tees, but thinner than our more heavy, pigment dyed and classic fit tees.
The reason why HyperFlash Thermochromatic sizing is slightly different than our normal tees, is due to the Thermochromatic dyes, which undergo a washing process. This actually eliminates about 95% of shrinkage prior to your purchase.
So, If you like a looser feel/fit, definitely go a size up. The shirts are normal in the shoulder areas (much like the Hanes Beefy T),butthe "stomach" area is ever so slightly smaller from the washing process.
If you are taller, or have a bigger mid-section and like longer sleeves, we also recommend going a size up too. So if you are usually a medium, go with a large ---
However, ifyou like a normal/slightly slimmer/tighter fit around the arms and mid section -- go with your true to size.
RETURN OF THE RETRO 80S "Puff Ink" Front Pocket Logo!
Gecko Hawaii HYPERFLASH shirts are heat activated and change color around 80 degrees, which gives it a super rare, "living, breathing, tie dye" feeling. Think of it as "the mood ring" of t-shirts -- but WAAAAAY cooler!
Thermochromatic technology has improved dramatically since the 1990's, but most apparel companies don't make it, because they are afraid to take risks, and it is REALLY expensive to make. However, our fans kept asking since our relaunch, so we are making it happen again!
To be notified aboutSurprise Gecko X VAULT EXCLUSIVE & Limited Releases, purchase $100 of Gecko products (over the course of a year).
"Gecko Marble" on a Mango To White Color Changing Tee! Part of our HyperFlash series... !
GeckoHYPERFLASH is a homage and retro flashback to the magical "thermochromatic" color-changing apparel of the early 1990's.
Originally Printed In 1988, Gecko Marble is reminiscent of the days of B.U.M. Equipment! Proudly dyed & printed in the USA! With Gecko Marble, the color change happens within the printed graphic too -- for an even radder "marble" effect.
EXTREMELY LIMITED! No Joke!
Gecko HYPERFLASH ALWAYS SELLS OUT -- SOMETIMES SAME DAY!
PLUS -- RETURN OF THE RETRO 80S "Puff Ink" Front Pocket Logo!
HYPERFLASH SIZING: How To Choose Your Fit & Size For HYPERFLASH ThermoChromatic Tees
If you've tried our slim fit tees and our classic fit/pigment dyed tees -- the sizing of these is somewhere in between. For the long sleeve shirts, If you like a looser feel/fit, definitely go a size up. If you are taller and like longer sleeves, we recommend you go a size up too. However, if you have shorter arms, or you like a normal/slightly slimmer fit -- go with your true to size.
The sizing of these are slightly different than our normal tees, because with the Thermochromatic dyes, they go through a washing process -- which eliminates 95% of shrinkage prior to purchase.
RETURN OF THE RETRO 80S "Puff Ink" Front Pocket Logo!
Gecko Hawaii HYPERFLASH shirts are heat activated and change color around 80 degrees, which gives it a super rare, "living, breathing, tie dye" feeling. Think of it as "the mood ring" of t-shirts -- but WAAAAAY cooler!
Thermochromatic technology has improved dramatically since the 1990's, but most apparel companies don't make it, because they are afraid to take risks, and it is REALLY expensive to make. However, our fans kept asking since our relaunch, so we are making it happen again!
To be notified aboutSurprise Gecko X VAULT EXCLUSIVE & Limited Releases, purchase $100 of Gecko products (over the course of a year).
Gecko Hawaii X HYPERFLASH - "Gecko Surf Wax" Green to Yellow Color Changing Tee!
Originally Printed In 1989!
Proudly dyed & printed in the USA!
SURPRISE RELEASE DATE:3/26/21
GeckoHYPERFLASH is a homage and retro flashback to the magical "thermochromatic" color-changing apparel of the early 1990's.
EXTREMELY LIMITED! Gecko HYPERFLASH ALWAYS SELLS OUT -- SOMETIMES SAME DAY!
SIZING - PLEASE READ!
How To Choose Your Fit & Size
For HYPERFLASH ThermoChromatic Tees
If you've tried both of our slim fit tees and our classic fit/pigment dyed tees -- the sizing of these is somewhere in between. The closest sizing would be the Hanes Beefy T -- although on the HYPERFLASH shirts, the cotton is a lighter cotton than a Beefy T-- it's about 5 OZ ringspun, combed cotton -- which is thicker than our slim beach tees, but thinner than our more heavy, pigment dyed and classic fit tees.
The reason why HyperFlash Thermochromatic sizing is slightly different than our normal tees, is due to the Thermochromatic dyes, which undergo a washing process. This actually eliminates about 95% of shrinkage prior to your purchase.
So, If you like a looser feel/fit, definitely go a size up. The shirts are normal in the shoulder areas (much like the Hanes Beefy T), but the "stomach" area is ever so slightly smaller from the washing process.
If you are taller, or have a bigger mid-section and like longer sleeves, we also recommend going a size up too. So if you are usually a medium, go with a large ---
However, if you like a normal/slightly slimmer/tighter fit around the arms and mid section -- go with your true to size.
RETURN OF THE RETRO 80S "Puff Ink" Front Pocket Logo!
Gecko Hawaii HYPERFLASH shirts are heat activated and change color around 80 degrees, which gives it a super rare, "living, breathing, tie dye" feeling. Think of it as "the mood ring" of t-shirts -- but WAAAAAY cooler!
Thermochromatic technology has improved dramatically since the 1990's, but most apparel companies don't make it, because they are afraid to take risks, and it is REALLY expensive to make. However, our fans kept asking since our relaunch, so we are making it happen again!
To be notified aboutSurprise Gecko X VAULT EXCLUSIVE & Limited Releases, purchase $100 of Gecko products (over the course of a year).
Gecko Marble HYPERFLASH: Pink to Cool White Longsleeve
Regular price
$44.95
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Gecko Hawaii X HYPERFLASH- "Gecko Marble" on our first ever long sleeve, Pink to Cool White (it's an awesome pale blue/white color) shirt!
Pink to Cool White is actually the most authentic early 90s color changing shirt, because it was the first one on the market!
The long sleeves are AMAZING! The color change is wild! And in the summer, you can push the sleeves up and make the most awesome patterns!
GECKO HYPERFLASH LONGSLEEVE SIZING:
How To Choose Your Fit & Size
The Hyperflash shirt is a slightly different size from all of our other shirts. They are closest to our black beach tees, but due to the HyperFlash magic washing process, and the fact that they are unisex shirts, they are ever so slightly smaller than your normal fit. Because of this, we are adding our sizing recommendations -- and we welcome your input too!
If you like the look and feel of a nice, fitted shirt, or you are under 5'8": Go with your actual size.
If you like a slightly more relaxed fit: Try the next size up than normal. For example -- If I usually get a medium, but I'm finding that lately I've been eating too much shave ice with taro ice cream -- I'd probably be more comfy in a large. The most notable difference between medium and a large shirt is the length of the stomach area, and the length of the arms.
If you are taller and like longer sleeves: We recommend you go a size up too.
The sizing of these are slightly different than our normal tees, because with the Thermochromatic dyes, they go through a washing process -- which eliminates 95% of shrinkage prior to purchase.
(We've added a pic of what a long sleeve HyperFlash looks like in action in the product photos using our Gray HyperFlash shirt)
Originally Printed In 1988! Proudly dyed & printed in the USA!
EXTREMELY LIMITED! Gecko HYPERFLASH ALWAYS SELLS OUT -- SOMETIMES SAME DAY!
RETURN OF THE RETRO 80S "Puff Ink" Front Pocket Logo!
SURPRISE RELEASE DATE: 4/2/21
GeckoHYPERFLASH is a homage and retro flashback to the magical "thermochromatic" color-changing apparel of the early 1990's.
RETURN OF THE RETRO 80S "Puff Ink" Front Pocket Logo!
Gecko Hawaii HYPERFLASH shirts are heat activated and change color around 80 degrees, which gives it a super rare, "living, breathing, tie dye" feeling. Think of it as "the mood ring" of t-shirts -- but WAAAAAY cooler!
Thermochromatic technology has improved dramatically since the 1990's, but most apparel companies don't make it, because they are afraid to take risks, and it is REALLY expensive to make. However, our fans kept asking since our relaunch, so we are making it happen again!
To be notified about Surprise Gecko X VAULT EXCLUSIVE & Limited Releases, purchase $100 of Gecko products (over the course of a year).
Gecko Surf Wax HYPERFLASH: Blue to White Longsleeve
Regular price
$44.95
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Gecko Hawaii X HYPERFLASH Secret Shirt - "Gecko Surf Wax" on our first ever long sleeve, blue to white shirt!
Originally Printed In 1989! Proudly dyed & printed in the USA!
EXTREMELY LIMITED! Gecko HYPERFLASH ALWAYS SELLS OUT -- SOMETIMES SAME DAY!
RETURN OF THE RETRO 80S "Puff Ink" Front Pocket Logo!
SURPRISE RELEASE DATE:3/26/21
SIZING:
How To Choose Your Fit & Size
For HYPERFLASH ThermoChromatic Tees
If you've tried our slim fit tees and our classic fit/pigment dyed tees -- the sizing of these is somewhere in between. For the long sleeve shirts, If you like a looser feel/fit, definitely go a size up. If you are taller and like longer sleeves, we recommend you go a size up too. However, if you have shorter arms, or you like a normal/slightly slimmer fit -- go with your true to size.
The sizing of these are slightly different than our normal tees, because with the Thermochromatic dyes, they go through a washing process -- which eliminates 95% of shrinkage prior to purchase.
GeckoHYPERFLASH is a homage and retro flashback to the magical "thermochromatic" color-changing apparel of the early 1990's.
RETURN OF THE RETRO 80S "Puff Ink" Front Pocket Logo!
Gecko Hawaii HYPERFLASH shirts are heat activated and change color around 80 degrees, which gives it a super rare, "living, breathing, tie dye" feeling. Think of it as "the mood ring" of t-shirts -- but WAAAAAY cooler!
Thermochromatic technology has improved dramatically since the 1990's, but most apparel companies don't make it, because they are afraid to take risks, and it is REALLY expensive to make. However, our fans kept asking since our relaunch, so we are making it happen again!
To be notified about Surprise Gecko X VAULT EXCLUSIVE & Limited Releases, purchase $100 of Gecko products (over the course of a year).
