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Barbarian Sportswear was founded in 1981 by Bill Hartle.
Bill saw an opportunity to manufacture a world quality rugby
kit domestically. With a strong attention to durability &
design, Barbarian products were developed to withstand the
rigours of grueling rugby match yet give a unique look while
maintaining optimal performance. Soon teams from across
Canada began asking for the brand. In the first 2 years,
a network of stores throughout Canada sold Barbarian
products to the rugby market.
In 1983 Barbarian was introduced to the Canadian University
Spirit wear market. The fact that Barbarian could make a
rugby shirt in small lots, in school colours and with custom
embroidery made it a good fit for college and university
bookstores like Queens, UBC and Dalhousie. Barbarian
quickly began to expand into the United States in both team
GAME and university markets. Customers included Harvard, Ohio
State and University of Michigan.
In 1995 the company built a dedicated, state of the
art, manufacturing facility in Kitchener, Ontario, where
it continues to manufacture today. From 2003 - 2007
Barbarian was the official supplier the Canadian National
Rugby Team. In 2009 Barbarian uniforms were used by Matt
Damon & Morgan Freeman hit movie, Invictus, about the
South African rugby team’s sensational victory at the World
Cup.

In 2013 Barbarian was purchased by Steve Wagner, an
entrepreneur with 25 years of experience in the sporting
goods industry. Steve was an avid rugby player in his youth,
with credits including Carleton University Varsity Team
Captain, OUAA All-Star Team, Vancouver Island under 21
select team and MVP at Royal Roads Military College. With
Steve’s background in rugby, design and the sporting goods
industry, Barbarian will continue to evolve and draw on its
strong heritage.
From the initial design, to knitting, cutting and sewing the
fabric, the staff at Barbarian is dedicated to producing
TRAINING the highest quality products that live up to the history and
reputation of the Barbarian brand.

CONTENTS

Elite Jerseys & Shorts ......................2 - 3
Varsity Jerseys & Shorts ..................4 - 5
Varsity Youth ........................................ 6
Sublimated Hoodies ............................ 7
New Pro-Fit ................................... 8 - 11
Performance Shorts ................... 12 - 13
Cotton Shorts ............................. 14 - 15
Socks .......................................... 16 - 17
Training ...................................... 18 - 23
Size Chart .......................................... 24

ACCESSORIES Off Field ............................................. 25
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