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5 REASONS MEN ARE DITCHING PLASTIC GYM SHORTS FOR RYKER
See why 50,000 men have switched from Big Brand plastic shorts!
"The Other Guys"
Material
100% Organic Cotton Shell + 100% Merino Wool Liner
Polyester, nylon, or spandex (plastic!)
PFAS / Toxic Chemicals
Zero - 3rd party tested with published results
Extremely common - with zero transparency or 3rd party testing
Protects from Microplastics
Yes - no plastic fabrics, ever.
Leaches millions of microplastics onto your skin.
Breathability
Naturally breathable - Merino wicks sweat & odor
Synthetics trap heat - only breathable when you add chemicals
Odor Resistance
Naturally antimicrobial - can wear multiple times with NO stink
Bacteria clings to plastic, making you stink after just one wear
Fertility Safe
Natural fiber, breathable for your boys, no BPA
Polyester underwear literally zeroed sperm counts in studies
The choice is clear - you shouldn't be wrapping yourself in toxic plastic shorts all day.
1. Made of 100% natural fibers - not plastic synthetics
Most “performance” shorts are made from plastic. You wear them when you’re hot, sweating, and your pores are open. For hours every week. Against the most sensitive skin on your body.
Ryker shorts are made from 100% organic cotton and Merino wool. No plastic fabrics against your skin.
2. 3rd Party tested - Zero BPA, PFAS or phthalates
Testing has found BPA in activewear from Big Brands - some at even 40x the safe limit. These chemicals are known hormone disruptors.
Any brand can say “non-toxic" - but Ryker proves it. We send our shorts to an independent lab. The results: ZERO BPA. ZERO PFAS. ZERO phthalates.
[See the lab report HERE]
3. Wicks sweat, breathes well, and never stinks
You might be skeptical natural fibers can hold up for a workout - but ours can. Why?
Our Merino liner pulls sweat off your skin, so you stay dry. And the organic cotton shell lets air through, so you don’t get that clammy feeling.
Merino also resists odor-causing bacteria. Polyester holds onto them. That’s why your old gym shorts still smell after you wash them. Many Ryker customers wear theirs multiple times between washes.
4. Fits and feels like the "big Brands" - without the plastic
Ryker’s shorts don’t fit like some hippie natural brand.
Same athletic cut. Zipper pockets for your phone and keys. Real stretch, from the way the fabric is knit, not from spandex. And ultra-fine cotton that’s softer than what you’re wearing now.
Nobody at the gym will know your shorts are natural. You will.
5. OVER 100,000 PAIRS SOLD - AND 99 DAYS TO TRY THEM Risk Free
Over 100,000 pairs have gone to men who switched from the Big Plastic Brands.
Try them for 99 days. Lift in them. Run in them. Sit in the sauna in them. Don’t like them? Return them for a refund.
You already know what training in plastic feels like. Find out what the alternative feels like.
DITCH PLASTIC TODAY
New Customer Offer
Buy One, Get One 30% Off Limited Time Only!
We know switching to a new brand is tough. That's why we give all new customers our BEST offer. Buy one pair of shorts, get the 2nd 30% off.
Natural Fiber Gym Shorts With A Compression Liner
The Apex Short - (100% Organic Cotton + 100% Merino Wool Liner)
100% organic cotton outer short + 100% organic Merino wool liner
Organic cotton from GOTS-certified sources + fabrics from OEKO-TEX certified partners
Fits just like Lululemon shorts
Naturally stretchy, temperature regulating and odor resistant
$66.00
$89.10
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RUNS LARGE - SIZE DOWN FOR A PERFECT FIT
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100% Natural Fibers
Certified Non-Toxic
3rd Party Tested BPA & PFAs Free
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Description
- 100% organic cotton outer short + 100% organic Merino wool liner
- Organic cotton from GOTS-certified sources
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified fabrics & dyes
- Our fabrics are 3rd party tested BPA, PFAS and phthalate free - see report here
- Our Merino wool is not superwashed - it's processed using an organic, plastic-free treatment - learn more here
Enough with the polyester shorts with the toxic liners. Switch to Apex shorts made with natural fibers.
Guaranteed to be the most comfortable gym short you've ever worn.
Size Chart
NEW SIZING: RUNS LARGE - SIZE DOWN FOR A PERFECT FIT
Materials and Care
Shorts: 100% Organic Cotton
Liner: 100% Organic Merino Wool
Care Instructions: Machine wash on cold with gentlest setting available. Wool specific setting if possible. Gentle washing avoids felting and shrinking.
Lay flat to dry. Do not tumble dry.
Wash only when needed - Merino naturally avoids odor, meaning less washing is needed!
Shipping & Returns
FREE Shipping on orders $150+.
If you don't love it, return it (unused) in 90 days for a full refund.
Care Instructions
Cold wash & hang to dry.
Trusted By Top Health Experts And Biohackers
Over 100,000 Pairs Sold To Men Like You...
MH
Mark H.
Founder & CEO
Miami
I optimize everything else. This was my one blind spot.
"I spend $600/month on supplements, recovery, and bloodwork. I track every input that goes into my body. Then I realized I was spending 4 hours a day training in petroleum-based plastic that's been linked to hormone disruption. Once I saw the data on polyester and endocrine disruptors, I couldn't unsee it. Switched to Ryker, and I won't go back. These are now a non-negotiable in my protocol."
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William T.
Managing Director
New York
I looked at the research. The decision was obvious.
"I don't buy anything based on marketing alone. I looked at the actual studies on polyester, microplastics, and BPA - and the data is hard to argue with. Ryker's third-party lab results showing zero endocrine disruptors sealed it for me. The Merino liner is genuinely more comfortable than any synthetic I've worn. These are the only shorts I train in now."
JG
James G.
VP, Technology
San Francisco
The last gap in my health stack.
"Eight Sleep, WHOOP, my sauna - I've invested in all of it. But I was still training in polyester shorts that shed microplastics. It's absurd when you think about it. Ryker closed the last gap. The fit is identical to Lululemon, the Merino liner handles sweat better than any synthetic, and I'm not absorbing endocrine disruptors through my skin for two hours a day. Should've done this years ago."
Certified & Third Party Lab Tested
Our products use certified materials & 3rd party tests to guarantee our gear is free of harmful chemicals.
GOTS Certified Organic Cotton
Grown without pesticides or harmful chemicals, our cotton is safer for your skin and better for the planet.
OEKO-TEX Certified Materials
And Dyes
Our facilities only use OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified materials - to avoid the toxins found in traditional apparel.
Third Party Lab Tested
Completely free of BPA, PFAS ("forever chemicals"), and phthalates - so you can trust you're safe.
See Full Lab Results
We Even Publish Our Results...
BPA Free. PFAS Free. Phthalate Free. Full transparency - because that's what you deserve. Full report published below.
See Full Lab Results
★★★★★ Trusted by 50,000+ happy customers
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials do you use?
We exclusively use natural fabrics like 100% organic cotton & Merino wool. No polyester or plastic based fabrics. These materials allow us to avoid microplastics & toxic chemicals.
Won't wool be hot?
Merino wool is NOT your grandma's wool sweat. Merino wool is naturally temp regulating - it keeps you cool when you're hot and hot when you're cold. It's why hikers & the military have used it for decades.
Our customers even say our shorts are comfortable in the Texas heat!
Why is it more expensive than some other synthetic brands?
Because we don't compromise. Because we only use high quality, organic fabrics like 100% organic cotton & Merino wool, our product costs are substantially higher than big brands who sell cheap materials (polyester) at a premium price.
Additionally, we only partner with ethical manufacturers who maintain GOTS & OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certifications, pay their workers a fair wage, and maintain safe conditions for their staff.
Last thing - we're proud that we're still priced competitively to premium brands like Lululemon, Vuori, Rhone and Ten Thousand - despite using high quality, 100% natural materials.
What are GOTS & OEKO-TEX Standard 100?
GOTS is the Global Organic Textile Standard. It means our cotton has been grown & processed without the synthetic pesticides or toxic chemicals (like formaldehyde), commonly found in conventional cotton.
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 means all of our fibers, fabrics, and dyes have been 3rd party tested for a variety of toxic substances - including BPA, PFAS and other endocrine disruptors. When you wear Ryker, you can be confident you're only wearing the best.
What dyes do you use?
We use water based fiber reactive dyes that comply with GOTS & OEKO-TEX Standard 100 class 1 standards.
They're independently tested for heavy metals & other toxins commonly found in the apparel industry.
Are your clothes 3rd party tested?
Yes. Not only do we rely on regular factory audits from the governing bodies of GOTS & OEKO-TEX Standard 100, but we also independently test our fabrics & end garments.
You can see our latest test here. Completely free of BPA, PFAS, and phthalates.
What size should I get / will your products shrink?
For Apex shorts (built in liner), we recommend sizing down. If you're a large in Lulu, we recommend ordering a medium.
We have specifically sized our garments this way.
We always recommend washing on the most gentle setting available + laying flat to dry to reduce shrinkage.
What's the return policy?
We offer a 90 day return policy. As long as the garment is unused (meaning, you don't wear it several times and then decide to return), we will accept your return.
We want happy customers - not annoyed customers. So we're pretty generous here.
Done wearing toxic plastic shorts?
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