The company made military uniforms during the First World War, before producing kit for the All Blacks.

[4] Rugby products manufactured by Canterbury include jersey uniforms, protection (head protectors and mouthguards), boots, and balls.

The company also produces casual wear clothing (shorts, t-shirts, polo shirts, pants, jackets, hoodies, socks), and accessories (bags, backpacks, hats, scarves) Canterbury of New Zealand was established in 1904 by three English immigrants, John Lane, Pringle Walker and Alfred Rudkin.

Canterbury then began making uniforms for the New Zealand and Australian armies during the First World War.

[2] In 2006, Canterbury sold its South African operations to investment group House of Monatic, which set up Canterbury South Africa to run these operations under licence.