Rivendell Mountain Works Rugby Shirt
Sized generously to account for shrinkage after first wash. If between sizes, size down.
PREORDER: We are taking orders until 08.31.26 at midnight EST. Rugbies will be delivered 8-10 weeks thereafter. Rivendell Mountain Works logo embroidered on left chest - 3" wide.
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When I was building Withernot, I filled a moodboard with the outdoor brands that got it right. Brands with timeless products, authentic stories, and a reputation for making gear that only got better with age. Rivendell Mountain Works was one of the very first names on that board.
Founded in 1971, Rivendell earned a loyal following by making thoughtfully designed outdoor gear that was lightweight, functional, and built to last. The name, the history, the colors - it was everything I hoped Withernot could one day embody in the world of rugby shirts.
Years later, I learned Rivendell Mountain Works had been revived by its new owner, Mark Larese-Casanova, a professor in Utah State University's Outdoor Product Design & Development program and a passionate steward of classic outdoor gear. We connected over a shared appreciation for enduring products, and before long, this collaboration came to life.
Built on our signature heavyweight rugby, it features Rivendell Mountain Works' embroidered logo on an olive body with brown and burnt orange stripes inspired by some of the brand's most recognizable pack colorways. Like every Withernot rugby, it's made from heavyweight 14 oz. cotton with a roomy fit, twill collar, reinforced stitching, and rubber buttons, built to be worn hard for years to come.
We're honored to play a small part in Rivendell's next chapter and hope you'll enjoy owning a piece of this collaboration.
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14oz Heavyweight Cotton
Most rugby shirts today are flimsy and blended with synthetic fibers.
Ours are made from a custom-knit 14 oz heavyweight cotton fabric. No polyester. No stretch. Just substantial, heavyweight cotton that gets softer with age and develops character with every season of wear.
Made the Way They Used to Make 'Em
Withernot began with a painstaking journey: finding rugby shirts like the ones our dad wore in the 70s & 80s.
Heavyweight cotton. Rubber buttons. A sturdy twill collar. Reinforced construction.
After years of searching to no avail, we decided to take matters into our own hands and make our own.
Heirloom Quality
Built to last a lifetime....and maybe longer.
Our hope is that years from now, your Withernot rugby carries the memories of trips taken, earned scrapes and scuffs, and time well spent before finding its way to the next generation.
For There and Back
Our shirts are inspired by the places and activities we love most: hiking winding trails, fishing cold mountain streams, gathering around a bonfire on the beach, and loading up the car for a long weekend away.
They're built to be worn hard, packed often, and become your go-to for years to come.







