OUR FABRIC
Made From Bottles
Built for the Maliko Run
Recycled performance fabric, designed on Maui and tested where the water gets real.
Every Yard Starts as a Bottle
Silverback Hawaii gear is made from recycled polyester. Plastic bottles that would otherwise end up in a landfill, or in the ocean we paddle, get a second life as fabric that keeps you covered on the water.
We design every fabric on Maui and test it on the Maliko run before it goes into a hoodie, legging, or tee. If it chafes, sags, or holds water, it does not make the cut.
13 bottles per yard
Recycled bottles in every yard of fabric
UPF 50
Sun protection woven in. Nothing to reapply.
Dries fast
Light enough to dry between sets
Four-way stretch
Moves with every stroke
See Our Fabrics
The fabrics that keep you covered on the water.
Ultra Lightweight (New)
Our lightest fabric yet, made for hot days and long sessions.
Ultra light, fast wicking
Virtue
The original. Soft, durable, and the fabric that started it all.
78% recycled polyester, 22% spandex
Soft, midweight
Lotus Rec
So light you forget it is on. Built for maximum breathability.
85% recycled polyester, 15% spandex
Light, very breathable
From Bottle to Hoodie
Step 1. Collected
Used plastic bottles are collected and cleaned.
Step 2. Spun
The bottles are broken down and spun into recycled polyester yarn.
Step 3. Built
The yarn is knit into fabric, printed with our designs, and sewn into gear made for the water.
Built for the Water
Every piece is designed around what paddlers need on long sessions.
- UPF 50 sun protection: built into the fabric, so it does not wash out.
- Flatlock seams: flat stitching that will not rub you raw.
- Thumb holes: keep sleeves in place and cover the backs of your hands.
- Button closure hood: fits over your cap or visor.
- Neon colorways: chosen so your crew can spot you on the water.
Care for Your Gear
A little care keeps your gear performing season after season.
Rinse in fresh water after every saltwater session.
Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle.
Hang to dry, out of direct sun.
Skip bleach and fabric softener.
FAQ
What does UPF 50 mean?
UPF measures how much UV radiation a fabric blocks. UPF 50 lets through about 1/50th of the sun’s UV rays, the top rating for sun-protective clothing.
Is UPF the same as SPF?
SPF rates sunscreen on skin. UPF rates fabric. Because the protection is built into the fabric, it does not wear off in the water the way sunscreen does.
Which fabric is right for me?
For hot days and long sessions, go with Ultra Lightweight. For an everyday hoodie with a softer, midweight feel, go with Virtue or Yuki.
Does recycled fabric perform as well as new polyester?
Yes. It wicks, stretches, and dries just as well, with less plastic headed for the landfill.
Feel the Difference on the Water
Shop hoodies and leggings made from recycled bottles.