I have a problem with the sleeves of my tees extending beyond my short sleeve shirts. how does your product address this issue? Also, do you offer a sleeveless tee?

Are Your Undershirt sleeves too long? Our Reply.

Hello!

Thank you for contacting RibbedTee Customer Service and for your interest in our undershirts!

When the short sleeves of an undershirt extend beyond the end of short sleeve shirts, it's an indication of three things:

1. The undershirt sleeves are too long (a practical assumption)

2. The side shoulders of your current undershirt are too long for your shoulder width

3. A combination of #1 and #2

The best way to determine whether or not an undershirt sleeve will be short enough would be to:

1. Measure the length of your existing undershirt sleeves (measurement "D" in this graphic

2. Measure the length of your undershirt's side shoulder/shoulder strap (from where the sleeve attaches to the body to where the collar attaches)

The combined length of 1+2 above determines whether or not the sleeve of your undershirt will extend beyond your short sleeve shirts.

As a point of reference, our RibbedTee MicroModal, CoolWear Supima, and Classic Fit undershirt items in size Medium have a combined length of approximately 12.5". Our Retro Fit undershirts have slightly shorter sleeves as well. In most cases, our undershirt sleeves will be shorter than the sleeves on short sleeve shirts.

Based on your email, we would surmise that your current undershirts have a measurement (1+2) that is several inches longer than ours.

We do not offer sleeveless muscle shirts at this time, however, we do offer two different styles of tank tops (a-shirts).

We hope the above information has been helpful. Please do let us know if we can be of any further assistance.

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Sincerely,
RibbedTee Customer Service

Image Credit: http://sleevesprouts.blogspot.com

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• 1.  A large increase in demand for our Made-in-USA undershirts. We've seen a 20% increase in demand during the first few months of 2013 compared to the preceeding three months of 2012 and a whopping 45% increase in demand compared to the same time last year!
   
• 2.  In Q3 of 2012 we worked with our supplier partners to implement several new quality control measures. During some recent production runs, we found certain components did not meet our exacting specifications, and as such, those components were rejected and required to be re-manufactured.

At RibbedTee, we take manufacturing our Made-in-the-USA undershirts very seriously and our first priority is to ensure our customers receive the same great products they expect from us. 

As a result of the increased demand and new quality control measures, we've found that some of our more popular styles and sizes have become out-of-stock more rapidly than we anticipated.

We're in the process of ramping up production to meet the demand, and optimizing the quality assurance measures in an effort to minimize low stock-level situations in the future. 

We're sincerely thankful for the high level of interest in RibbedTee and we're committed to offering quality undershirts, Made in the USA, that offer the best fit, feel, and functionality in their price class!

Please drop us a line if you have any questions. 

Thankfully,
Mike, Co-Founder & Managing Partner 

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The film will be released on September 13, 2013.

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At RibbedTee, we take manufacturing our Made-in-the-USA undershirts very seriously! So when we recently identified irregularities in some of our Classic Fit inventory, instead of ignoring them, we decided to take action!

Now while supplies last, you can purchase ALL of our remaining Classic Fit Clearance inventory at a whopping 40% off!

Never fear though, our fabric mills and sewing machines are at full capacity making a whole new supply of our most popular and highest selling Classic Fit line.

In fact, all new inventory will include some great new updates and will be pre-shrunk for your convenience as well! Keep an eye out for this new inventory in mid/late December.

Pre-Holiday Sale: 20% OFF Everything Else!

Thanks to our loyal (and hopefully comfy) customers, we've had a great 2012 so far. The holidays are fast approaching and we're feeling super generous!!

Now is your chance to take advantage of even more savings with this special limited time discount offer!

For the next 96 hours only, get 20% off ALL Non-Clearance items. This includes the following lines:

• Our Award Winning Retro Fit undershirts
• The super soft and silky MicroModal/Supima undershirts and tanks (The ones that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Danny Trejo (Machete Kills) wear)
• The versatile CrossOver Tee
• Our fabulous new CoolWear Supima line

Also, there is no coupon code required. Everything is on sale at RibbedTee.com!
Valid Dates: 11/07/12 - 11/11/12
Restrictions: Cannot apply coupon to existing orders - new orders only. Valid on all in-stock products only. Shipping not included. Cannot be combined with any other offers. No back orders.

Please contact us if you have any additional questions about this special offer.

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We recently recieved word from the film's wardrobe department that Danny Trejo has quickly become a huge fan of our RibbedTee MicroModal Tank Tops, which happen to be the same tank tops that Dwayne Johnson is wearing in the film Pain & Gain.

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Let's just hope we "make the final cut" and see Dwayne wearing it in the actual movie when it releases early next year.

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...these vintage-inspired ones from an online-only company called Ribbed Tee are so light, you can hardly feel them. The fit is trim and slightly clingy, for lack of a better term, making them excellent under a dress shirt....

Photo Credit: ValetMag.com (The Best Summer Undershirt)

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Follow host Will Smith as he sports our black Classic Fit tee throughout the show!

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RibbedTee Trade in Your Hanes Offer Press Release

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Here's an excerpt from his review:

I had pretty much resigned myself to always being disappointed in my t-shirt quest when a mail arrived from a new brand called Ribbed Tees who were making some bold claims about their product.

So I threw caution to the wind, placed an order and to my delight found out that their claims actually turned out to be true, these guys really have come up with the perfect undershirt.

Ribbed Tees are just that little bit longer than regular t-shirts (so they stay tucked in), have collars which stay flat (instead of going all saggy) and are great quality without costing an arm and a leg.

I love the fact this company focuses on doing one thing, but does it better than anyone else in the world.

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Our new made-in-the USA, 100% cotton ribbed tank top is currently in production and due to release before the holidays!

This isn't just any ordinary tank top either. We've combined some amazing and bold design features with a heavier, high-quality ribbed cotton, and added our signature longer length too.

All the above makes for one AWESOME tank top. More details coming soon!

Lower Shipping Fees

You asked. We listened. Check out our new Shipping Options.

Domestic Customers: We've just added the very affordable First Class Mail option for packages under 13oz. A savings of over 30% in shipping fees. 

International Customers: With our new International Airmail Service*, we've reduced shipping fees to select international countries such as Canada, UK, and Australia a whopping 60%!
* for packages up to 4lbs.

Visit our online store and use our shipping quote tool to calculate the savings.

Mobile Shopping

In a hurry or on the go? Need some new undershirts in a pinch but you're not near a computer?

No problem. Now Android, iPhone, and touch-screen mobile users can shop on the new RibbedTee.com  mobile website.

Just visit RibbedTee.com from your mobile phone and shop wherever you are!

See the original email newsletter here.

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Now, with our new International Airmail shipping option, the shipping fee for a one pound package destined for coutries like Canada, Austraila and the UK is less than $10 (That's a shipping SAVINGS of over 60%!)

You can also receive shipping savings of anywhere from 15% - 50% for two, three, and four pound orders as well!

More countries coming soon.

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The right undershirt needs to be thin enough to comfortably wear under your regular shirts, light enough to keep you cool and sturdy enough to wear on its own. And we've found the best one to do all three.

Read the entire article here.

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Here are just a few of the comments we've received recently via Facebook, Twitter, and of course, email too!

From @RenaizzanceSoul at the Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas. (via Twitter)

"Got my first order from @ribbedtee WOW!!! I'M HOT!! LOL"
"My new favorite shirts!! They don't lose shape after wearing them over & over. Can't wait to order more..."
"The blue to compliment my @ribbedtee... *flawless" http://twitpic.com/5f8kis (Photo)

From @TomMQuinn  (via Twitter)

"New undershirts from @ribbedtee arrived. How can something so simple be so good?

From @SMatthew74 (via Twitter)

"@ribbedtee Do you ever plan to carry grey shirts again or just plan to move the expected date forever? It's been at least 4+ months!"
"@SMatthew74 sorry 4 the delays. our fabric suppliers had problems sourcing the heather grey yarn we require but they now have it!"

From Patrick W (via email)

"holy crap, the T-shirts are exactly what I wanted.  You cannot find, ANYWHERE, V-Necks that are ribbed like wife beaters.  They are awesome, and less expensive than the others.  Perfect."

From Andrew (via email)

"I got the t-shirts and I love them. Thanks for selling them"

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QUESTION: I don’t like to wear undershirts in warm weather because it just makes me hot and uncomfortable. My wife thinks it’s gross to not wear an undershirt. What are your thoughts?

Jill's response

I must agree with your wife. I prefer that men wear undershirts with their dress shirts as it provides for a crisp, clean look. I like to joke that if you look like an Abercrombie model, have no chest hair, and don’t perspire than it is ok to go without. Very few men fit into that category.

Research shows that on average we produce 2 cups of sweat per day. That’s pretty gross, especially if it is seeping through our clothes. Remember the old saying: “Never let ’em see you sweat.”

Mike Schwarz, founder of ribbedtee.com undershirts, offers a number of reasons why undershirts are a must in every professional man’s wardrobe.

“While it might not be apparent, wearing an undershirt in the summer months or in hotter/more humid climates can be a huge help. First, undershirts provide an additional layer of protection between you and your clothing. Not only will they help keep sweat from reaching your outer clothing, they will also help protect your outer shirts from body oils, odor and underarm perspiration stains.”

Schwarz adds that wearing an undershirt allows you to wear your dress shirt more than once between washings, thus saving you money and extending the life of your clothes. The key is to find lightweight undershirts that are either form fitting or have a slimmer cut. “Wearing undershirts that are too thick or too bulky will wind up making you feel warm and uncomfortable,” he says.

Try it, and let me know. With the right undershirt you can stay cool while still looking fresh and crisp.

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HOW TO: Spread Your Business Footprint Around the Web - Mashable.com/Open Forum

Mike Schwarz, founder of RibbedTee, learned that lesson the hard way. “When I first started contributing to forum threads, I was more focused on pitching our brand, and less on addressing the topic of discussion,” he recalls. “A few times, I got schooled pretty bad and came to the realization there was a better way to participate. In many cases, I would visit a forum and refer other competitor’s products if it was a solution to the person’s inquiry.”

His lesson? “Help others thoughtfully, and they will in turn consider your products at some time in the future.”

Should You Take That Job Offer? - Wall Street Journal

Mike Schwarz can relate. A few months after launching RibbedTee Designs, a maker of men's undershirts in Los Angeles, Mr. Schwarz accepted a temporary product-management position with a large Internet company to help support his family. He then began spending his mornings and evenings working on his start-up.

"It's exhausting but exhilarating at the same time," says Mr. Schwarz, 42, who had gotten laid off from another large Internet company before going into business for himself.

After about a year of doing double duty, he was offered a permanent and high-paying position. He was tempted, but turned it down. By this point, Mr. Schwarz says, his start-up was growing consistently, and he figured he could afford to focus on it entirely. Today, RibbedTee is profitable.

Career Changes: 5 Success Stories - CBS MoneyWatch.com

Mike Schwarz of Santa Monica, California
Industry Switch: NetZero VP to undershirt entrepreneur

As internet access migrated to broadband and cable companies started taking the lion share of the business, NetZero had to downsize. While at home recovering from knee surgery, I saw a show called The Big Idea, and it inspired me to start my own undershirt company, RibbedTee, in 2008. Although I’ve helped build and launch products for other companies in the past, when customers tell us and others how much they love RibbedTee, I feel like a proud father. I never quite got that same feeling creating something for someone else.

The New Generation of Cloud Storage Tools - Inc.com.
Article: RibbedTee leveraging state-of-art storage and sharing technology to stay operationally efficient.

Mike Schwarz, who is founder and president of RibbedTee Designs, which makes men’s undershirts, says his company primarily uses Dropbox to share files with external consultants and suppliers. "We store product photos in a public Dropbox folder, then send a link via e-mail to that public folder. Our creative people can access and download any photo they want easily and seamlessly. We also share files this same way with our PR teams, printers and also our bookkeeper," he says, adding that his favorite part of Dropbox is that he can share a private link with a third party without requiring them to install an application.

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"To be perfectly honest, I was a little skeptical about their products. I’m old school, I like my hanes t-shirts. They’re cheap, disposable, and what my grandfather used to wear. Never really thought I could buy a “high-end” undershirt. Well, I was definitely proven wrong."

"I don’t know about you, but one of the biggest issues I have with my undershirts is that they tend to get untucked. This creates a bulge of extra fabric at my midsection and makes it look like my button-up shirt fits worse than it does. The longer cut of the RibbedTees coupled with their slimmer cut, makes it feel like I’m almost wearing a second skin. There’s no untucking, no extra fabric, just clean lines."

"I can’t wait to rock these every day in the summer, when I’m walking around the streets of NYC in the stifling heat. I won’t think twice anymore about wearing that second layer in order to help wick away sweat."

Read his full RibbedTee Undershirt review here.

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In Episode 29, Michael Brouillet sports his new RibbedTee MicroModal undershirt while doing the Michael Vick "dog abuse" atonement shtick.

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