FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

February 6th, 2007

“It is as fine as silk, as strong as polyester, as easy to care for as acrylic, cool and pleasant like linen, as warm as wool and absorbs more moisture than cotton.” (Quote from a TENCEL® customer)

Tencel® Creating a Microclimate in Activewear

From the Vibrant Streets of Bangkok:

RIPS PERFORMANCE

MIDNIGHT BLACK / COBALT BLUE

For a Sensationally Soft, Supple and Excedingly Dry Experience -Whether You're Wearing Them Someplace Exotic... Or Someplace Closer To Home

Available online at and

Catch a review on RIPS Performance Athlete from the team at: Undiesdrawer.com

RIPS Performance Garments (tencel/spandex) come from exotic Bangkok and evoke sensations rarely experienced in everyday underwear. "Wicked?" Only in the sense that RIPS Performance wicks away the moisture from the sultry night or a day at the gym, leaving the wearer dry and unaffected by the heat of the situation. RIPS Performance styles are made from a microfiber Tencel® with a touch of spandex – and we guarantee you will love the luxurious feel of this soft, environmentally-friendly fabric. Tencel has a cooling effect when temperatures get hot and a warming effect when it’s cold. Tencel is a natural cellulose performance fiber that is ideal for activewear whether worn during summer OR winter. European judges awarded Tencel® the Eco-Award for an exemplary "green" effect on our planet in the manufacturing process from tree pulp to highly touchable fabric.

We offer 6 silhouettes in silky-smooth Tencel® fabric that drape for the ultimate body-enhancing fit and the moisture-wicking breathability of a premium performance fabric. The modern styling and soft fabric create garments that are infused with comfort and support in superb clean lines. Tencel® fibers are arranged to create unique moisture management and absorb 130% more vapor than cotton. Our new RIPS Performance garments retain their sensational colors wash-after-wash due to the unique characteristics of the Tencel® fibers. These PERFORMANCE styles have a sensational touch and will definitely win a spot in your “favorites” – whether you save them for special occasions or wear everyday!

Available Now in Midnight Black and Cobalt Blue

RIPS Performance

Available in Midnight Black and Cobalt Blue

1) Exceptional Comfort - absorbs 130% more vapor than cotton and is extremely comfortable to wear. Tencel® makes the garments perfect for year round wear - cool in summer and toasty warm in winter.

2) Ultimate Moisture Transport – Great at wicking moisture away from the skin. Helps you stay fresh and odor-free.

3) Environmentally-Friendly Production - it was awarded the European ECO Award because of its environmentally-friendly production process - while maintaining pure4) Optimum comfort for Sensitive Skin – 85% people tested with sensitive skin find Tencel® feels the best!

These styles include the classic Crew Neck Short Sleeve, the Long-Sleeve Tee (great for casual wear or underwear). The Sleeveless Tee gives you a perfect opportunity to show off those pecs and to look sensational doing it! The bottoms give you three different waistband styles to choose – from the soft self-fabric of the Athlete – to the ultimate comfort of the microfiber waistband in the Squarecut Trunk – and finally to the eye-catching, innovative Drawstring Brief that adds a clever twist for your underwear options. Styles for every mood or whim and ALL feature our signature RIPS logo as shown in the above images. Check our www.rips.com website for updates!