Ditch your toxic polyester gym shorts
The same styles you love, WITHOUT the toxic polyester.
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100% Natural Fabrics
No Endocrine Disruptors
Non-Toxic Fabric
Non
Toxic
Fabric
100% Polyester-Free
100%
Polyester
Free
Polyester-Free Activewear
The Apex Short (100% Organic Cotton + 100% Merino Wool Liner) - Navy - 5.5"
The Apex Short (100% Organic Cotton + 100% Merino Wool Liner) - Black - 5.5"
The Ascend 100% Organic Cotton Shorts - Navy - 5.5"
The Ascend 100% Organic Cotton Shorts - Grey - 5.5"
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Ryker
vs. "The Other Guys"
We're obssessed with bringing you high quality, plastic-free gym clothes. We don't cut corners and we never use polyester or other plastic-based synthetic fibers.
"The Other Guys"
Polyester-Free
Tons of Polyester
No Microplastics
Can Shed Microplastics
Made of Merino Wool and Organic Cotton
Made of Plastic-Based Fabrics
No Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
May Contain Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
Naturally Antimicrobial
Traps Heat, Sweat & Bacteria
Minimally Chemically Processed
Heavy Chemical Processing
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What’s wrong with polyester?
made of
toxic plastic
Polyester is PLASTIC. You likely try to avoid plastic - so do you really want to wear it?
Endocrine disrupting chemcials
Polyester can have endocrine disrupting chemicals - which can drop your T levels.
Sheds Microplastics
When you wear polyester, microplastics can shed into your skin and the air around you.
BPA and "Forever Chemicals"
These "forever chemicals" can leech into our water supply (and your skin).
Formaldehyde & antimony
Formaldehyde? You mean the toxic chemical they use on corpses? Yup, we do.
Potential Fertility Impacts
Endocrine disruptors are one reason men's sperm counts are down 50% since 1970.
Natural Fiber Activewear
Why Organic Cotton?
No toxic pesticides or harmful chemicals
Naturally soft & breathable
100% natural, non-toxic fabric
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The Apex Short (100% Organic Cotton + 100% Merino Wool Liner) - Navy - 5.5"
The Apex Short (100% Organic Cotton + 100% Merino Wool Liner) - Black - 5.5"
The Ascend 100% Organic Cotton Shorts - Navy - 5.5"
The Ascend 100% Organic Cotton Shorts - Grey - 5.5"
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Nature's Activewear Fiber
Why Merino wool liner?
Naturally stretchy and elastic
Temperature regulating & NO itch
Naturally anti-microbial & anti-odor
Trusted by thousands of real people
From professional athletes to top fitness influencers, see why thousands are ditching polyester and switching to Ryker.
Finally, polyester-free gym shorts
I was honestly shocked once I learned most gym clothes were made of plastic. Went searching for plastic-free gym clothes & found Ryker - they fit great!
Jason M., Los Angeles
Fits and functions just like big brands
These shorts literally fit exactly like my Lulu shorts. Was skeptical of 100% organic cotton gym shorts at first but these are great!
Connor B., New York City
Super lightweight & stretchy
Surprised just how stretchy & lightweight these shorts are. Very different than other natural brands!
Ethan K., Austin Texas
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What's the problem with polyester?
Polyester is literally made of plastic. This means when you wear it & wash it, it can leach microplastics in the water supply (and your skin). It's also chock full of toxic chemicals (like BPA, bleach and formaldehyde). If you're worried about plastic and avoid things like plastic bottles and tupperware, you should avoid polyester.
Why organic cotton?
Organic cotton is the perfect natural fiber. It's free of toxic pesticides and harmful synthetic chemicals. It's also naturally soft & highly breathable - perfect for activewear. And the best part? We specifically weave our organic cotton fibers to keep their natural stretch - make them ideal for gym shorts.
Why Merino wool liner?
Gym shorts made with wool? We know what you're thinking. But Merino wool is different. It's naturally stretchy, odor resistant, and temperature regulating. And its ultrafine fibers means it doesn't itch like normal wool. This makes it perfect for built-in compression liner.
Do they fit & function like normal gym shorts?
Yes! We're not reinventing the wheel here - just making it healthier for you. Ryker shorts fit just like the big brands (Lulu, Vuori, Gymshark, etc.) and function just the same. You can lift in them, run in them, grapple in them - whatever you do, you can do in Ryker.
How do I care for my shorts?
We recommend a cold wash on a low setting. We recommend hanging to dry.
Do you offer returns & exchanges?
Of course - customer satisfaction is our #1 priority. We offer a 30-day return and exchange policy.