History of the Aloha Shirt
How the Aloha Shirt Inspired Casual Friday In 1962 the Hawaiian Fashion Guild pushed to make the Aloha shirt (more commonly known as the Hawaiian Shirt), acceptable business attire. They argued that the Hawaiian climate was not suited for standard business attire. It was too hot, and business clothes were too uncomfortable. After a few years, they decided to petition the Hawaiian Government to allow its staff to wear Aloha shirts on Fridays. By 1966, Aloha Friday had gotten its stamp of approval. With the end of WWII, many soldiers brought the Aloha shirts back to the mainland. This increased their overall popularity. By the 1990’s the shirt had gained such popularity, that many companies in Hawaii had allowed employees to wear them any day of the week. This led to a frenzy for finding brighter more flamboyant shirts for Fridays. As the recession set in, many employers were looking for ways to increase moral without spending money. They took Aloha Friday to the next level, allowing even more casual attire on Fridays, and thus Aloha Friday, became Casual Friday!
Haleakala
Haleakalā, Maui’s towering “House of the Sun,” is a spectacular shield volcano that stands over 10,000 feet tall. It boasts a colossal, erosion-formed crater 11 miles wide, offering visitors breathtaking views and unique ecosystems. The volcano has erupted ten times in the past millennium, and scientists predict more future activity. Haleakalā National Park, home to this geological wonder, houses more endangered species than any other U.S. National Park.
Fun Facts: Hawaii’s 7 Main Islands
Hawaii is a unique state, with multiple islands varying in population. It’s no wonder Hawaii is a vacation destination with these fun facts about the islands
History of the Shaka
A Shaka! A common Hawaiian greeting across the Islands that encapsulates the Aloha spirit. But how did the Shaka get so popular?
Kalani named one of the 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies (again!)
Puget Sound Business Journal has named Kalani Packaging one of Washington’s fastest growing companies for the second year in a row!
