Born Primitive is made in the USA. Its headquarters are in Virginia Beach, VA, but it’s unclear where the clothing is manufactured.
Bear and Mallory Handlon founded the company in a garage in 2014. They started by creating compression shorts for Olympic weightlifting. This humble beginning marked the start of a brand that would soon become synonymous with innovation and dedication to the athletic community.
As a veteran-owned business, Born Primitive reflects values such as sacrifice, honor, and a deep appreciation for defending freedoms. Watch the video below. If this doesn’t pump you up, I don’t know what will.
Fast-forward to today, Born Primitive has expanded its product line far beyond compression shorts.
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Their dedication to the community is evident through significant charitable contributions, including over $500,000 to organizations supporting the military and first responders and a notable $186,000 raised through their “Back the Gyms” campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic to assist struggling fitness centers.
Born Primitive is made in the USA and embodies the profoundly American spirit of perseverance, community support, and athletic excellence. See how to integrate Born Primitive gear into your rotation for work, play, business travel, and whatever else you have going on.
As a veteran, this is important to me.
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Michael Brito
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