HIC Hawaiian Island Creations
HIC, short for Hawaiian Island Creations, started in Kailua on Oahu in 1971. We carry its boardshorts, walk shorts and swim trunks, with many styles in waist sizes from 28 all the way to 60.
Buying guide & FAQ
Pick the fabric first
Most of the HIC boardshorts here are 8-way stretch, which moves with you in every direction: Backyards, Tumbleland, South Point, Kalama, Trifecta and Tiburon Shark, to name a few. Kanaha and Kona Tiki are quick dry. Nua and Lopa are microsuede, which feels soft and brushed rather than slick.
Lengths run from 19 to 23.5 inches. The number at the front of each name is the outseam, so a 19 inch short sits higher on the leg than a 21 or 23 inch short.
Walk shorts, swim trunks and volleyball shorts
For dry land, the 23 inch Mauna Kea cargo walk short and the Chiba Chino 8-way stretch walk short both go to a 60 waist. The Claymore is a walk short cut from boardshort fabric.
If you'd rather have a liner, the Kaanapali Beach swim trunks have a mesh liner and run Small to 4X-Large. Fast Break (mesh) and Unwind (cotton fleece) are HIC's volleyball shorts.
Sizing
Boardshorts and walk shorts sized in numbers are waist measurements in inches. Swim trunks and volleyball shorts are sized Small to 2X or 4X. Not sure? Measure a pair you like across the waistband and email the number to jz@MauiShirts.com.
Common questions
What does HIC stand for?
HIC stands for Hawaiian Island Creations. The company started in Kailua on Oahu in 1971.
What is the difference between boardshorts and swim trunks?
Boardshorts usually have no inner liner and are sized by waist in inches. Swim trunks like HIC's Kaanapali Beach have a mesh liner and are sized Small to 4X-Large.
Do you carry HIC boardshorts in big sizes?
Yes. Many HIC styles, including Backyards, Tumbleland, South Point, Nua and Lopa, come in waist sizes up to 60.
Is shipping free?
Yes. Shipping is free to anywhere in the USA and its territories, with no minimum order and no code to enter. Faster USPS and FedEx options are available at checkout.
Written and updated October 2026 by the MauiShirts family in Wailuku, Maui. Questions? Contact us or read shipping & returns.
