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Rip Curl
StyleAthleisure / SportswearStreetwearSkatewear
Known forSwimwearT-shirts & graphic tees
Rip Curl is an Australian surf company founded in Torquay, Victoria in 1969 by Doug Warbrick and Brian Singer, who began by shaping surfboards before specialising in wetsuits. Its core products are neoprene wetsuits such as the Flashbomb and E-Bomb, boardshorts, the Search GPS surf watch, and casual beach apparel for men, women and kids. The brand runs the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach on the World Surf League tour and sponsors competitive surfers. New Zealand-listed KMD Brands, owner of Kathmandu and Oboz, has held it since 2019.
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How Rip Curl fits
| Category | Runs | Shape | Length | Size advice | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirts & overshirts | true to size | casual regular fit, generous through chest and armhole | regular, designed to be worn untucked | Order your usual size; slim-build wearers may prefer one size down. | low |
| Trousers & pants | true to size | straight to slightly relaxed leg, casual walkshort and chino cuts | regular inseam | Stick with your measured waist size, and consider one up if you sit between sizes as waistbands can feel snug. | low |
| Jackets | true to size | regular, layering-friendly cut through chest and shoulders | regular, hip-length | Take your usual size — there is usually enough room for a hoodie underneath without sizing up. | low |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | slightly large | relaxed, straight-cut body; not fitted | regular to slightly long in the body | Size down if you prefer a closer fit, otherwise stay true to size for the standard relaxed surf look. | medium |
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | true to size | regular to relaxed with roomy sleeves and body | regular, hitting around the belt line | Take your normal size; only size up if you plan to layer heavily. | medium |
Does Rip Curl run big or small?
Rip Curl fits true to size. Take your usual size for a relaxed surf fit, and only size down if you want a trimmer, closer cut on tees and fleece. Most shoppers report Rip Curl casualwear fitting true to size with a relaxed, non-restrictive surf cut, though a minority find tops slightly generous and boardshort/short waistbands snugger than expected.
How does Rip Curl fit?
Most shoppers report Rip Curl casualwear fitting true to size with a relaxed, non-restrictive surf cut, though a minority find tops slightly generous and boardshort/short waistbands snugger than expected. Overall shape: relaxed, casual surf-brand cut with room through the chest and body.
How do Rip Curl shirts & overshirts fit?
Rip Curl shirts & overshirts fits true to size. Order your usual size; slim-build wearers may prefer one size down. Shape: casual regular fit, generous through chest and armhole.
How do Rip Curl trousers & pants fit?
Rip Curl trousers & pants fits true to size. Stick with your measured waist size, and consider one up if you sit between sizes as waistbands can feel snug. Shape: straight to slightly relaxed leg, casual walkshort and chino cuts.
How do Rip Curl jackets fit?
Rip Curl jackets fits true to size. Take your usual size — there is usually enough room for a hoodie underneath without sizing up. Shape: regular, layering-friendly cut through chest and shoulders.
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