50,000 men have ditched plastic gym shorts
NATURAL FIBER
GYM SHORTS
Organic Cotton Shell. Merino Wool Liner. Ditch Your Plastic Gym Shorts.
Zero PFAS, polyester, or forever chemicals - 4.7 stars from 3,765+ reviews
100%
Organic Cotton Shell
100%
Merino Wool
Liner
ZERO
Toxic
Chemicals
0 PFAS. 0 Polyester. 0 Forever Chemicals
The Same Fit & Style. No Toxins.

Incredibly soft. Surprisingly stretchy.

Fits like Lulu shorts - no sacrifices.

Third party tested - no toxins here.
Get The Shorts That Give You Peace of Mind
The same fit & style. No toxins.
US VS THEM
EVERY PLASTIC SHORTS BRAND VS. RYKER
Check the tag. It's all polyester, nylon & spandex. AKA, plastic.

Every Plastic
Shorts Brand
Material
100% Organic Cotton Shell + 100% Merino Wool Liner
Polyester, Nylon, Spandex
(petroleum plastic)
Made of Plastic?
Absolutely not - just premium natural fibers from nature, not a lab
Made of 100% plastic - it's like you're wearing a water bottle
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
WHY WE STARTED
HE WAS TIRED OF TOXIC. SO HE BUILT SOMETHING BETTER.
Garrett did everything right. He trained hard, slept 8 hours, and optimized his diet. But he realized there was blind spot - he was training in plastic.
He looked into the research - and was shocked. Plastic clothes. Loaded with PFAS. Chemicals leaching into his skin during gym & sauna sessions. Chemicals that were proven to disrupt hormones. Not good.
"I optimized everything else. Even small things - like seed oils and toxic personal care products. But I was training in plastic? It didn't make sense. I wanted to make something better."
Garrett, Founder of Ryker Clothing
He didn't have fashion experience. But it didn't matter - he wanted something better. 10 months and $60,000 later, Ryker was born. Natural fibers, not polyester. The same fit & function as the big brands - without the toxins.

The Details
HOW WE BUILT IT RIGHT
You don't want some crunchy hippie short. So we didn't build that.
Organic Cotton
Athletic Cut
Natural Stretch
Zip Pockets
Temp Regulating
5" or 7" Inseam
Merino Wool Liner
No Polyester
No BPA or PFAS
No Plastic Fabrics
Odor Prevention
Stay Put Waistband

Stitch Density

Fabric Drape

Hem Curvature

Zip Pockets

Temp Regulating

5" or 7" Inseam

Chemical Free

Durability

Airflow Mesh

No Plastic Fabrics

Odor Prevention

Strong Stitching
THE RESULT?
The world's best natural fiber gym short. Insanely soft, surprisingly stretchy, and fits just like the big brands.
The Problem with poly
4 simple reasons
to ditch polyester.
Polyester = plastic. Do you really want to wear plastic?
MICROPLASTICS
Polyester = Plastic
Polyester is literally just a type of plastic.
Often the same type of plastic that water bottles are made of!
If you avoid those, why wear it?
Polyester is literally just a type of plastic. Often the same type of plastic that water bottles are made of! If you avoid those, why wear it?
TOXIC CHEMICALS
Polyester Often Contains Toxins
A shocking study found that 100+ activewear brands contained high levels of BPA - some even have 40x the legal limit!
BPA can mess with your testosterone.
And it's been shown the leach through skin contact!
A shocking study found that 100+ activewear brands contained high levels of BPA - some even have 40x the legal limit! BPA can mess with your testosterone. And it's been shown the leach through skin contact!
FERTILITY
Potential Fertility Impacts
A groundbreaking study showed wearing polyester underwear made men azoospermic.
Meaning their sperm count dropped to ZERO.
Not only that - it caused their balls to shrink too.
A groundbreaking study showed wearing polyester underwear made men azoospermic. Meaning their sperm count dropped to ZERO. Not only that - it caused their balls to shrink too.
SWEAT & STINK
Polyester Traps Heat & Bacteria - Making You Stink
Polyester is a breeding ground for bacteria.
It traps sweat - causing bacteria to buildup - which leads to smelly odors.
Every wonder why your shorts STINK after one workout? This is why!
Polyester is a breeding ground for bacteria. It traps sweat - causing bacteria to buildup - which leads to smelly odors. Every wonder why your shorts STINK after one workout? This is why!
Ditch Plastic, Wear Natural →
FIT & FEEL
Fits just like Lulu
Not sandpaper
The problem with most natural shorts? They look silly - and feel like some crunchy hippie brand. We didn't want that - so we built to fit like the big brands.
1
Designed Like Big Brands
Our take: Big Brands got the fit right - but the fabric wrong
2
Surprisingly Soft & Stretchy
We use innovative knitting technology to get the softness & stretch you need - without blending elastane
3
Comfortable Inner Liner - No Underwear Necessary
Just throw it on and go. No underwear required.
4
5" Inseam & 7" Inseam Options
Like a shorter style? We got you! Need it closer to the knee. We got you, too.
The Offer
Buy One Pair Get The Next One 30% Off
We're so confident you'll want to replace all your shorts - we'd rather you just buy 2 upfront. For a limited time, buy one and get your 2nd one 30% off!
Buy One Get One 30% Off
Mix and Match Colors, Styles, or Inseams!
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Made of 100% Natural Fibers - Not Plastic.
Most activewear is made of plastic. Not Ryker. Just 100% natural fibers like organic cotton & Merino wool - so I know I'm not sweating in plastic.
Stop wearing plastic. Switch to natural fibers.
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Lifetime Warranty
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Breathable, Sweat Wicking & Odor Resistant
“Merino wool naturally breathes better, doesn't trap sweat & odor, and keeps you smelling fresh wear after wear
Stop ending every session with swamp a*s. Merino wicks sweat & fights odor - so you stay fresh.
Fits and Feels Just Like Big Brands
“Ryker doesn't fit like some natural hippie brand. It fits just like my Lulus - and feels even better"
Big Brands nail the fit. But not the fabric! We nail both.
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Lifetime Warranty
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Certified Non-Toxic - With Published Test Results
“Ryker doesn't make claims - they publish results. 3rd party tested on every batch - with ZERO toxins"
No BPA. No PFAS. No phthalates. Ever. See report HERE.
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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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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the problem with polyester?
Polyester is actually a type of plastic. This means it sheds microplastics onto your skin with every wear, often contains toxic endocrine disrupting plastic chemicals (like BPA), and some studies show it can impact fertility.
What materials do you use?
We use natural fabrics like 100% organic cotton & Merino wool. These fabrics are from nature - not a lab. By choosing natural fabrics, you reduce your exposure to the microplastics and toxic chemicals often found in synthetic fabrics.
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?
We almost recommend customers "size up" from whatever they wear in synthetic brands. For example, if you're a medium in Lulu shorts, opt for a large in Ryker.
This is because our gear tends to run a bit small + shrinks ~5% in the wash. This is inherent to a high quality natural fiber.
"Pre-shrunk" cotton is often treated with harmful chemicals to make it that way - and that's not what we're about.
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.