• Kona Hawaii Vintage Retro Unisex Embroidered Cotton Polo, Sport Grey, Black Logo, Merlin Classics
  • Kona Hawaii Vintage Retro Unisex Embroidered Cotton Polo, White, Black Logo, Merlin Classics
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Kona Hawaii Vintage Retro Unisex Embroidered Cotton Polo - Black Logo

Kona Hawaii Vintage Retro Unisex Embroidered Cotton Polo - Black Logo

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The Kailua-Kona polo, for the town that was the last home of King Kamehameha I. Soft ring-spun cotton pique with the Kailua-Kona vintage retro logo embroidered on the chest in black thread: hometown pride that passes at the office.

Choose the polo when a t-shirt is too casual and a logo too loud: the embroidered crest reads as a club mark, so it works for golf, a summer dinner or a workday. It is the Kailua-Kona gift for fathers, grooms and anyone who already owns too many tees.

A polo that works for the office, the course, or the weekend: soft 100% ring-spun cotton pique (~5.2 oz/yd²) in a clean, semi-fitted, side-seamed cut, with a 2-button placket, dyed-to-match buttons, and our vintage-retro logo embroidered on the chest. The breathable, lightweight fabric is comfortable in warm weather and carries advanced fabric certification. Care: machine wash cold (gentle), tumble dry low, no bleach, do not iron decoration, no dry clean. Embroidery is thread, not ink, so slight differences from the digital product image are normal — full details in our Embroidery footer.

Kamehameha I, who united the Hawaiian Islands by 1810, moved his capital to Kailua-Kona in 1812 and died at Kamakahonu on May 8, 1819. The first American missionaries landed here aboard the brig Thaddeus on March 30, 1820; Mokuʻaikaua Church, the oldest Christian church in Hawaiʻi, was rebuilt in stone in 1837, and Huliheʻe Palace, one of only three royal palaces in the United States, followed in 1838.

The palace on Aliʻi Drive is built of lava rock and coral mortar with koa and ʻōhiʻa inside, and has been a museum since 1927. Hualālai rises 8,271 feet directly above the town, the airport sits on its 1801 lava flow, and the Kona Coffee Belt grows on its slopes. On the Kona Coast since Kamehameha is the mark on this piece.


QUICK FACTS — KAILUA-KONA HI EMBROIDERED COTTON POLO

Town: Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi

Founded: Royal capital 1812–19

Known for: Kamehameha I’s last royal residence; Huliheʻe Palace (1838); Mokuʻaikaua Church, the oldest in Hawaiʻi; the Kona Coffee Belt

Art: Kailua-Kona vintage retro logo, black (embroidered)

Blank: Semi-fitted pique polo, side-seamed, 2-button placket

Fabric: 100% ring-spun cotton, ~5.2 oz/yd²

Decoration: Chest embroidery, black thread

Care: Machine wash cold (gentle), tumble dry low, no bleach, do not iron decoration

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL

Made to order in the USA


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Product FAQs

How does your sizing work?

Every item is made to order, so please check the size chart on this page before you buy. Women's fitted tees run small; size up for a looser fit. Caps are one size with an adjustable strap.

How are items made and when will they arrive?

We make each item to order using premium blanks, embroidery and soft-hand prints. Production takes 2-5 business days (weekends and holidays excluded), then 4-10 days in transit via USPS, UPS or FedEx to U.S. addresses; most orders arrive within 6-15 business days. You'll get a tracking link the moment it ships. Any current shipping offer is shown in the bar at the top of every page and applies automatically at checkout, no code needed.

How do I send a gift?

Enter the recipient's address as the shipping address and your own as the billing address at checkout. Nothing ships with a price; the package includes a plain packing slip. Tracking goes to your email, not theirs. For birthdays and holidays, order two weeks ahead to be safe.

What's the return policy?

Made-to-order items can't be returned or exchanged for size or color, so please use the size chart and photos before ordering. If anything arrives defective, misprinted or damaged, send a photo and your order number within 30 days and we'll replace it or refund you.

How do I care for my item?

Apparel: wash cold, inside out, with like colors; no bleach; tumble dry low or hang dry. Embroidered pieces: iron inside out to protect the stitching. Caps: spot clean. Printed glasses and water bottles: hand wash only, no dishwasher, so the artwork lasts. Mugs and engraved glasses are dishwasher safe. Any item-specific care notes are in the description above.

Who makes this?

Merlin Classics is a small Connecticut brand making original retro designs for the towns people love. Every piece is printed, embroidered or engraved to order in the USA, and the business supports hunger relief in the communities our collections celebrate.

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Kailua-Kona was the capital of the unified Hawaiian Kingdom from 1812 to 1819 — King Kamehameha I lived at Kamakahonu and died there on May 8, 1819.

Kona holds the hinge of Hawaiian history in a single mile of shoreline: the heiau where a kingdom's founder died, the church where a new era began, the palace the royals kept coming back to, and the pier where the world now gathers. Our Kona designs gather that identity — the hibiscus, the coffee, the black-rock coast — into wearable form. On the Kona Coast since Kamehameha.

Why People Visit Kailua-Kona Hawaiʻi

Kona offers culture beside calm ocean days. Visitors enjoy palaces, petroglyphs, and bayfront sidewalks. It is sunny, walkable, and rich with island stories. Travelers find year round appeal in parks, paths, and public spaces. The setting combines natural beauty with accessible neighborhoods and landmarks. History and everyday culture sit side by side in a welcoming way. Visitors can plan relaxed mornings and unhurried afternoons without missing key sights.

Kona Hawaii Merlin Classics retro vintage logo featuring hibiscus motif