Product & Fit
We're based in Huntersville, NC, and every piece is pressed by hand here in the Carolinas — born on Lake Norman.
Our short sleeve and long sleeve tees use an oversized unisex fit. Taking your normal size gives the intended relaxed fit; size down if you prefer something closer to the body. Our Box Hoodie is also intentionally relaxed and oversized.
Reference our Sizing Guide for exact garment measurements.
Our relaxed fits are designed to wear comfortably across a wide range of body types and personal styles.
Many women prefer sizing down for a more fitted look or staying true to size for a relaxed, oversized fit.
You can always reference our Sizing Guide for exact garment measurements before ordering.
That's our proprietary COASTonal™ design philosophy at work.
Most apparel brands place loud, high-contrast graphics on top of the garment. We take a different approach — engineering our artwork to live inside the color family of the fabric itself, using light and depth instead of competing colors.
The result is a softer, sun-faded look that feels naturally worn-in from day one.
We prioritize softness, longevity, and tonal consistency above everything else.
Each Carolina Lake Co. piece is produced using carefully selected print methods designed to preserve the natural feel of the garment while delivering the subtle detail required for our COASTonal™ artwork system.
Every release is tested extensively for feel, finish, and wash durability before it ever reaches a drop.
Wash cold and inside out. Tumble dry low. Avoid high heat.
If ironing is needed, iron inside out only.
Wear it often. It gets better with time.
Orders & Limited Drops
We intentionally keep our production runs small.
Each release is a tightly limited batch, pressed by hand here in the Carolinas. Producing in small batches allows us to maintain strict quality and color consistency across every garment.
Once a colorway or specific Lake Series release sells out, it's gone for the season.
We don't guarantee restocks on sold-out colors or sizes — production runs are intentionally small.
Join our email community to hear first if a piece comes back.
Shipping, Returns & Exchanges
Every piece is pressed, packed, and quality-checked by hand in small batches.
Orders are typically processed within 3–5 business days in North Carolina. Transit time begins after shipment, and tracking is emailed when your order leaves.
Orders of $85 or more ship free. Below that, shipping is calculated at checkout based on your order's weight.
We want your order to become the piece you naturally reach for after a full day on the water.
We accept returns on unworn and unwashed items within 30 days of delivery. Customers are responsible for return shipping costs, and original shipping charges are non-refundable.
Because our inventory is produced in small batches, we are unable to guarantee size exchanges. If your requested size is available, you'll cover the cost of shipping your original item back to us, and we'll cover shipping the replacement to you. If your requested size is sold out, we'll issue store credit or a refund so you can shop what's currently available.
If your order arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, we'll make it right and cover the return shipping costs.
To initiate a return or exchange, contact us at hello@carolinalake.co.
Lake Series
Lake Norman, Lake Tillery, and Lake Wylie are all live now, across our Lake Series long sleeves.
More lakes ahead — join our email community for first access as new lakes and colorways release.