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Ditch your toxic polyester gym shorts

Try Ryker’s 100% Organic Cotton Gym Shorts.

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Non-Toxic Materials

Non

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Athletic Fit

Athletic

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Naturally Breathable

Naturally Light & Breathable

100% organic cotton gym shorts

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The Ares 100% Organic Cotton Shorts

100% organic cotton gym shorts

Fits just like Lululemon shorts

No polyester or plastic-based fabrics

$69.00

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Customer Reviews

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Ace Lane
Ryker clothing

Hi, I feel that this is the way we need to go with our workout clothing and every day apparel. Great to work out in nontoxic shorts! They fit pretty good, I have a 33 waist, maybe a tad smaller and the largess fit well. I do need to use the drawstrings, no worries.
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Annie
Make the switch now!

These shorts are incredible! My husband is working on scrapping his polyester workout shorts for Rykers. He loves the way they feel. They have been holding up well in the wash. He runs in them, plays tennis in them, works out in them. I’m so glad this company is making alternative workout clothes to the polyester types.

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Usman Baig
Ares Shorts

I have collected 6 pairs of the Ares shorts now just because of how comfortable they are. Great investment for the gym.

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William Higdon
Terrific comfort.

The shorts are very comfortable and lightweight. Perfect for exercise or lounging. I could wear em everyday.

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S. B.
Pretty Great Shorts

Fit is great, material is soft and lightweight, perfect length, but unfortunately as other reviews have said the pockets are an issue. Purchased two pairs and both pairs arrived with the pockets having holes in them. I only found out by putting my keys in them and they fell right out, went from very pleased to slightly annoyed. Secondly i purchased due to wanting to get rid of athletic clothes (ten thousand, lulu lemon etc) that are made from nylons and other potentially harmful materials. Ive worn nads boxers and purchased there shorts but their shorts are very basic and ive seen tons of influencers online promoting this brand so i gave them a try and i liked the idea of the product and that they are US based but after receiving the shorts seeing they are made in china is slightly disappointing. Would buy again but they should have better quality checking, not worth the hassle in returning ill stitch them up and finally get to wear the shorts.

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"Ryker's shorts are an absolutely elite alternative to polyester plastic shorts. They are super lightweight and silky smooth. Would highly recommend for anybody who is looking to ditch their polyester shorts but still wants that stretchy feel that you need in the gym."

Case Bradford, @casbrad

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"Ryker's built-in-liner shorts are extremely comfortable. Not comparable to anything you’ve ever worn before, and don’t even feel you’re wearing a liner. Very comfortable. Honestly my new favorite pair of gym shorts"

Zack S., @ZackStrength

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"I was honestly shocked when I first tried on the gym shorts. Most natural shorts I've tried are just ok, but these actually fit like regular gym shorts but are 100% organic cotton. Highly recommend for exercise or even just lounging around"

Travis D., @the_travisday

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Ryker 

vs. "The Other Guys"

We're obssessed with bringing you high quality natural fiber activewear.

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Polyester-Free Fabrics

Tons of Polyester

No Plastic-Based Fabrics

Loaded With Microplastics

Made of Merino Wool and Organic Cotton

Made of Plastic-Based Fabrics

Naturally Breathable Fabrics

Retains Heat and Moisture

Naturally Antimicrobial

Traps Sweat & Bacteria

OEKO-TEX Certified Partners

Often Manufactured With Harmful Chemicals

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What’s wrong with polyester?

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made of

100% plastic

Polyester is PLASTIC. You likely try to avoid plastic - so do you really want to wear clothes made of 100% plastic?

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Toxic chemicals

Polyester may contain toxic chemicals - which are often used in the manufacturing process & finishing process.

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Sheds Tons of Microplastics

When you wear polyester, microplastics can shed from the clothes into the air around you.

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BPA and "Forever Chemicals"

These "forever chemicals" can leech into our water supply (and your skin).

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Formaldehyde & antimony

Formaldehyde? You mean the toxic chemical they use on corpses? Yup, we do.

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Why Organic Cotton?

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No toxic pesticides or harmful chemicals

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Naturally soft & breathable

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100% natural, non-toxic fabric

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5.5” and 7” Inseam Options

APEX SHORT

100% Organic Cotton +

100% Merino Wool Liner

5.5” and 7” Inseam Options

ARES SHORT

100% Organic Cotton Short

5.5” and 7” Inseam Options

Apollo Short

100% Merino Wool Short

TITAN BOXER BRIEF

100% Merino Wool

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Trusted by thousands of real people

From professional athletes to top fitness influencers, see why thousands are ditching polyester and switching to Ryker.

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Finally, natural fiber gym shorts

I was honestly shocked once I learned most gym clothes were made entirely of plastic. Went searching for gym gear made of natural fibers and 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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