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FAQ - PRODUCT

Can you swim in this material?

RipSkirt is not specifically designed as a swim skirt. However, it is a quick-dry material and could be a good replacement for the classic board short. Just be mindful that the fluidity of the skirt might wrap around you a bit once submerged in water

Do RipSkirts or Sport Skirts have built-in shorts?

RipSkirts don't have built-in shorts. However, we do have our undershorts as an option to wear under your RipSkirts and Sport Skirts for extra coverage.

Why can't I find an item that is sold on your US website?

While our Canada website is still new, we have limited products available in order to gauge interest. Because RipSkirt Hawaii is a small business, we are limited to producing inventory that we can sell in 6 months, based on projected sales. We hope t

How do I care for my RipSkirt Hawaii items?

As with all laundry, we recommend washing and drying items with like colors. White and darker or bolder colors especially should be washed and dried separately to prevent dye transfer.To remove wrinkles, we suggest steaming or tumble drying on low he

Are your products UPF protective?

We do not add any chemical UPF protectant to our clothing. The UPF rating used is based on a test the fabric received. You can find a list of our tested UPF-rated products below:. Sun Hoody- UPF 50 protects the thinner skin on our necks and décolleta

Can I wear my RipSkirt over leggings?

Yes! Your RipSkirt will meet your needs in and out of the water. Many customers have sent reviews about maximizing their skirts’ versatility—to yoga class, bike rides, marathons, various water activities, and even to work!. The solid black has been k

How can I cover exposed velcro?

Depending on size, fit, and where you wear your skirt on your hips, you may have some exposed velcro. With every skirt, we provide 1.25" of extra female velcro to cover any exposed male velcro. It is in a little clear bag attached to the hang tag.We

How do the RipSkirts close?

Our Ripskirts securely fasten with velcro. The Velcro wrap closure system allows you to take your RipSkirt on and off with ease! No stepping through with wet sandy feat. A feature also loved by those with limited mobility. The Velcro placement has be

What fabric is the RipSkirt made of?

The RipSkirt is made from 93% polyester-7% Spandex with 4-way stretch, great drape and is quick-dry, light weight non-clingy, nor see-through!

Do You Have a Store or Sell to Retailers?

We don’t have any physical retail stores, including in Hawaii. However, we’re happy to ship directly to your hotel or condo during your vacation—more details here. Currently, we are unable to meet the demand of retailers, so we focus on selling direc

What is the difference between a limited edition and classic RipSkirt print?

Our RipSkirt Classic prints are tried and true prints, that will typically be on our site for an extended period of time until we see the demand start to wane. A Limited Edition print will be on our site anywhere from 1 month to 5 months. We do our b

Where are your products made?

We manufacture primarily in China, where we work with some small, high-quality manufacturers (not the government). We have spent a lot of time in each factory, and are lucky to work with some lovely people there!. Our products are inspired by the Haw

When will an item be back in stock?

We receive frequent shipments of new products.  Please check back and sign up for our email newsletter here to receive updates on new items and restocks. If a print or colour is on the sale or final sale page, it has been discontinued and will not be

Can I pre-order an item?

Aloha!. Thanks for checking in and being so eager to order—we truly appreciate it. However, we are not able to accept preorders at this time. Please sign up for our email newsletter on our homepage to receive updates about restocked items.

What does last run mean?

When a RipSkirt has a note that indicates "last run," it means we will no longer produce that print after the stock runs out. Get it while it's available!.