Private company

RIPT Apparel

Logo: riptapparel.com²

RIPT Apparel is an American online retailer of limited-edition pop-culture graphic t-shirts based in New Hudson, founded in 2009.¹ It was founded by T.J. Mapes, Matt Ingleby and Paul Friemel.¹

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2009Founded¹

HeadquartersNew Hudson¹
Founded inChicago¹
Websiteriptapparel.com

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The story

Founded by Matt Ingleby, Paul Friemel and T.J. Mapes in 2009, in Chicago.¹

Leadership

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FounderMatt Ingleby¹
FounderPaul Friemel¹
FounderT.J. Mapes¹

Subsidiaries and ownership

Owners

Elijah Canfield since 2020

From Wikidata.¹

Timeline

2020Acquired Acquired by Elijah Canfield¹
2009Founded Founded in Chicago¹

Sources

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1
WikidataRIPT Apparel on Wikidata
2
Company websiteRIPT Apparel logo