The RivalKit story started in 2017,

Born out of my frustration at the sports clothing industry as it was, and for the majority still is. As kit secretary for Edinburgh University Boat Club, I came to see first hand the issues surrounding the industry. Orders had to be processed in bulk at set points throughout the year. Not only did this make payment for over 100 athletes a near-impossible task, it also denied our high-performance athletes the flexibility they require when it comes to competitive garments. On top of this, turn-around times were often incredibly slow, with athletes waiting months for essential items to be delivered, and even then sometimes arriving with mistakes. There were numerous occasions when large numbers of our squads did not have essential kit for some important races, leading to people being forced to scrabble around to find spares last minute.


It was this backdrop that inspired me to create RivalKit. We are an Edinburgh-based sports clothing company that is committed to providing all of our customers with top-quality kit backed up by top-quality customer service. All of our business is conducted based off of the three Rival values: Reliability, Accessibility and Approachability; it is these core values that underpin every aspect of our company. From the moment an idea is born in your head, to when you make contact with our team, through to when the product is delivered to your door, we will ensure that your experience is as streamlined and efficient as possible, with a service that ensures all of our customers feel valued. You can access support from us whenever, wherever and however suits you best, with the ability to alter your proposal right up to the moment it is sent away to the manufacturers at no extra cost. As performance athletes ourselves, we understand that consistency is key, and it is that consistency and reliability that we ensure will be with you for every step of your Rival journey.


We are keen to not just stop here, but to keep pushing ourselves forwards to be the best that we can be, just as all of our Rival athletes are every day in training. We are constantly improving our technical garments, ensuring that we test them out in all conditions: both on the water and off the water, on the field and off the field, rain or shine. We also have been looking for more sustainable options for both the manufacturing and distribution of our clothing, as we know just how important it is to keep our planet looking as good as you do in our kit. An inclusive culture is essential, and is part of what makes sport so special in people’s lives. We want this to continue right through our company.


I hope that this has helped you to understand a bit more about what makes us tick here at RivalKit. We have set out with the mission of transforming the sports clothing industry one step at a time, and hope that you will feel inspired to join us on this journey.


Ryan Morrison

Founder, RivalKit