We are really proud to share our partnership with Swiss Wave Rippers!
Not only did we have the pleasure to provide them with sustainable and fairly produced team merchandise but we will also be collaborating on events to build a sense of community around our shared passion for adventures in the great outdoors. We joined forces to - Live it. Wear it. Share it. - together. Read all about it.
Swiss Wave Rippers are a local community built around the enthusiasm of rapid surfing. How they describe themselves:
"The Swiss Wave Rippers provide a platform for everyone involved in Rapid Surfing and bring together knowledge and interests. We define the Rapid Surfing decisively and are the first point of contact for information, exchange and active practice and development of this sport. For this we learn and teach passionately and ambitiously, live friendship and appreciation and create a familiar and respectful atmosphere."
More about Swiss Wave Rippers here.
A little while back, Swiss Wave Rippers were looking for a producer for their new club shirts. As an original "Rusmeler" and friend of our Micha & Cyrill, Marco from the Rippers already knew the Whatever Man brand very well. If you met him before, you could spot him with our T-Shirts with the surfboard poking out of the chest pocket ;) The other Rippers, Stephie (Event Manager) and Angi (Head of Surf School) have been wearing Whatever Man clothes for a while and knew what we stand for.
To learn more about our B2B offer, Marco got in touch with Micha. Since the Rippers are not only looking for an outfitter but also a real partner, Micha accepted their invitation and surfed a session with them in the river. Marco also wanted to know more about our customised offering so visited us in our store in Ruswil to check out some sample products first hand. After a few conversations it was clear that we had a great basis for our partnership.
Since the Swiss Wave Rippers not only promote rapid surfing but also support young talent with volunteer work, it was immediately clear to us that we could do something cool together and build on it.
As part of our B2B offer and our partnership, we developed a customised range of products for the team at Swiss Wave Rippers. The range includes a black Lyocell t-shirt for the crew. For the rest of the organisation we collaborated on a 100& organic cotton t-shirts available in black or white as well as hoodies. The range and designs were all customised based on the Swiss Wave Ripper needs. Through meetings, calls and a couple of e-mails, each step of the process was handled by Micha to ensure smooth process, production and delivery! It was a pleasure to collaborate and we're both stoked on the outcome!
You can read all about our B2B offer in our blog.
We just celebrated our partnership last weekend at Oana's Birthday Bash where Micha joined and jumped on some waves together with the Swiss Wave Rippers Team! Our partnership has just begun and we are looking forward to making some memories with you, our community, and the Swiss Wave Ripper community. Stay tuned for news and events so you can add some Swiss Surf adventures to your Whatever Man Lifestyle.
Interested in a partnership with Whatever Man Lifestyle or you're looking for a clothing alternative for your team or organisation? Contact us any time via info@whateverman.com, through our instagram @whateverman.lifestyle or visit us in store for a chat on Saturdays!
