Men's Mauka
$119
Colorways: Kilauea Red, Waipio Mist and Mauna Kea.
Our debut design. Two-color build with the signature angled sleeve. 3 colorways.
Dualfactor™ Technology · Patent pending
No CO₂ cartridges — reusable instantly
30-day exchanges & returns
Free shipping on orders $70+ (lower 48)
TechnologyBreathable When Dry. Inflatable When Wet.
Every Wailana™ is powered by Dualfactor™ Technology, our patent-pending buoyancy system: a chamber in the chest, filled through a tube at the collar. No CO₂ cartridges, no hardware, nothing to replace.
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Step 1: Get it wet
Your Wailana™ must be wet before inflating. Once wet, you can inflate in or out of the water.
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Step 2: Blow to inflate
Find the tube inside your Wailana™ and blow into it like a balloon. Inflate to your preferred level of buoyancy.
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Step 3: Fold & secure
Fold the tube over and secure it with the attached strap.
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Float & have fun!
Relax, float and enjoy the water.
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Step 4: Unstrap & lift
Release the strap and lift the tube beside your head, keeping the opening above the water.
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Step 5: Press to release
Hold the tube up and press the inflated area with your other hand to release the air.
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Deflates as it dries
Your Wailana™ also gradually releases air as the fabric dries.
Why it's different
One shirt instead of two pieces of gear.
| Wailana™ | CO₂ buoyancy shirts | Rash guard + float vest | |
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| How it inflates | A few breaths at the collar | CO₂ cartridge | Always on — vest is the float |
| Cost per use | None — reusable instantly | Replacement cartridges | None |
| Bulk when you don't need it | Lies flat | Lies flat; hardware on board | Full vest, all session |
| Breathability | Breathable when dry | Varies by brand | Foam vest traps heat |
| Price | $119 | $129–$189 | Two purchases |
Most water wear does one thing well. We think it should do more.
Mawowui™ is a water wear brand built on a simple belief — the gear you wear in the water should work as hard as you do, quietly and without getting in the way. Our first product, Wailana™, builds a buoyancy chamber directly into a performance rash guard, debuting in the Mauka Collection. It's where we start. Not where we stop.
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The Mauka Collection
Built to Breathe. Designed to Float.
Meet Wailana™, the breathable, inflatable float shirt—debuting in the Mauka Collection, in men's and women's fits.
Buoyancy built in.
Every Wailana™ features a discreet, integrated inflatable chamber across the front of the chest. Just a few breaths add buoyancy when you want it. When you're ready to move on, simply release the air and keep exploring.
No bulky vest. No CO₂ cartridges. Just lightweight, on-demand buoyancy built into the shirt you already wear.
Made for the water. Built for wherever it takes you.
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Built to move with you
Poly blend stretch fabric follows every paddle, pop-up and duck dive. An athletic fit made for all-day comfort.
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Important safety notice
This product assists floating. For use by COMPETENT SWIMMERS ONLY. It is NOT a life jacket, personal flotation device (PFD), or life-saving device. Not suitable for non-swimmers or unsupervised use.