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

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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.

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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

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Zip Pockets

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Temp Regulating

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5" or 7" Inseam

Chemical Free

Durability

Airflow Mesh

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No Plastic Fabrics

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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.

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The Offer

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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!

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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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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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Certified Non-Toxic - With Published Test Results

“Ryker doesn't make claims - they publish results. 3rd party tested on every batch - with ZERO toxins"

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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

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Small

XL

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Small

Medium

Large

XL

XXL

RUNS LARGE - SIZE DOWN FOR A PERFECT FIT

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5.5"

5.5"

7"

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$68.30

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100% Natural Fibers

Certified Non-Toxic

3rd Party Tested BPA & PFAs Free

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Customer Reviews

Based on 724 reviews
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Dylan Zweifel
Worth every penny

I’ll be honest, I hesitated before pulling the trigger on these because of the price — Ryker shorts aren’t cheap, and I’ve been burned before by “premium” athletic wear that doesn’t actually perform any better than the $25 stuff. These are different.
I wear them for lifting (3-on-2-off split), longer bike rides, and just knocking around the house, and the difference in comfort is immediately noticeable — no chafing, no weird bunching, and the fabric breathes way better than I expected for something this substantial. The fit holds up whether I’m under a bar or on the bike for 15+ miles, which is more than I can say for other brands I’ve tried.
Are they expensive? Yes. Do I regret buying them? Not even a little. This is one of those cases where you actually get what you pay for — the quality is obvious the second you put them on, and they’ve held their shape wash after wash so far.
I’m planning to put these through real long-term use — daily training, higher mileage rides, the works — so I’ll come back and update this review after 3 months of consistent wear to report on durability. So far, though, I’m sold. Ryker please contact me when able.

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Cam Ross
Awesome, but sized down

Great shorts that hold up even after many washes! I would suggest getting the smaller size if you're between sizes like I am. I'm 6 foot 2, 200 lbs and the medium is much better than the large.

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Josh A
Love them!

I’ve had them for about a week now. I absolutely love them. Well-made, soft against the skin. Just great shorts. The quality of them is exceptional. I will be buying more.

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Melissa Nichols
Comfy

Best shorts! My husband really likes these and I love that he’s not wearing trash on his body!!

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JAMES D
Plastic free and super comfortable

I bought these shorts to get some plastic free work out gear both for me and the planet. I'm loving them because they are the most comfortable shorts I've ever worn. They are great for runs and weights.

Frequently Asked Questions

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