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Rugby
FORCE XV
FORCE XV is a French rugby specialist created in 1985, who manufactures and sells a wide range of
rugby products such as playing kit, individual protection, teamwear and training accessories.
Specialised in sublimated rugby apparel, the brand has its own production units in France and
exclusively sells its products through a selected retail network.
If you wish to team up with FORCE XV and become part of the brand’s UK network of
retailers, please contact Alistair Bennett – 07540 777 753 or contact-export@forcexv.com
New shoulder pads: the “Absolute Seven”
Many top professional players endorse the
FORCE XV protective products in Europe,
such as Kelly Brown, Tom Ryder,
Sébastien Bruno or Elvis Vermeulen.
Rugby has become ever more physically
demanding. Few and far between are the players that
set foot on a rugby pitch these days without some
form of protection.
FORCE XV protective products are designed in
close collaboration with professional players and
medical experts to provide the ultimate
protection and comfort for the athlete. “Working
with the players not only gets FORCE XV out onto the pitch and into the public eye but enables us also to
improve and adapt our products to suit the needs and requirements of the modern game.” Says Charles
Poitou, Maketing FORCE XV.
These last months, players’ feedback has helped enlarge the protection range by introducing a very
lightweight and breathable body armour: the IRB-approved “Absolute Seven”. This new generation of
shoulder pads features 7 protected areas – shoulders, humerus, arms & sternum – anti-compression slits
and DRYGTex technology for increased protection and comfort. The “Absolute Seven” is clearly the best
compromise between a baselayer and an integral body protection like the classic FORCE XV Tribal.
CANTERBURY
The Uglies Story
The heart and soul of the Canterbury brand is rugby. The company is proud to produce innovative rugby
attire for many of the great teams, but they are also at the top of their game when it comes to high quality
training and fashion products. Their latest top-selling product combines the heritage of Canterbury with the
quality of the long-standing Hall of Fame products.
The UGLIES stadium pant has shot to fame over the last 12 months, establishing itself as one of
Canterbury’s leading products. The UGLIES journey began when cuts of fabric were left over from the
rugby jerseys being produced. With the vision to ensure this unwanted material was not wasted, the
random combinations of fabric were sewn together to produce UGLIES garments. Having started with
simple rugby jerseys, the UGLIES range has now expanded to include stadium pants, combination sweat
pants, t-shirts and hoodies.
Canterbury believe that the combination of our traditional stadium pant with an UGLIES twist, is a
portrayal of the importance of Canterbury’s heritage and a must-have for all rugby players.
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