RYU Apparel Receives Impressive Community Support During First Days of Launch

Newly launched athletic tech apparel brand experiences impressive response on opening weekend


VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Dec. 7, 2015) - RYU Apparel Inc. (TSX VENTURE:RYU), received impressive response from Vancouver's athletic and fashion community following the opening of their flagship store on November 27th. With over 1350 units purchased within its first 72 hours, management believes RYU is becoming a favourite amongst active Vancouverites.

"We are extremely pleased with and excited by the response we've seen since launch," says Marcello Leone, CEO and president of RYU. "The demand is further evidence of the need for both modern and functional athletic training apparel."

An athletic tech apparel brand engineered for the multi-discipline athlete, RYU blends technical training apparel with urban style, creating best in class fitness clothing without compromising fit, value or design, that serves to facilitate human performance.

"Our bags, women's and men's collections are all garnering attention and excitement across the industry," continues Leone. "We are eager to continue to add to our core line and expand to online sales."

RYU's online store is slated to launch mid December 2015.

About RYU

RYU Apparel Inc. is a Vancouver-based athletic technical training apparel brand engineered for the multi-discipline athlete. RYU utilizes innovative fabrics, superior design techniques and advanced production methods to create proprietary technical apparel and accessories with uncompromising style designed by athletes for athletes.

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RYU APPAREL INC.

Marcello Leone, CEO President and Chairman of the Board

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