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5 Reasons To Ditch

Your Toxic Polyester

Gym Shorts

5 Reasons To Ditch

Your Toxic Polyester

Gym Shorts

Why Make the Switch?

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Polyester = Plastic

Polyester is actually just a type of plastic. It's often made of the same type of plastic that plastic water bottles are made of! If you avoid those, do you really want to be wearing it all day?

BPA & PFAs ("Forever Chemicals")

Several polyester-based athletic brands have tested for high levels of BPA - an estrogenic endocrine disrupting chemical. Additionally, many "moisture-wicking" fabrics contain PFAs & PFCs - "forever chemicals" that can leach into your body & have been shown to lower testosterone.

Polyester sheds microplastics

Because polyester is made of plastic, every time you wash & wear, tiny microplastics shed from the clothes. This means your largest organ - your skin - is exposed to microplastics. Not only that, you can also absorb these microplastics by breathing them into your lungs!

Potential fertility impacts

One study showed that men who wore polyester underwear all became azoospermic - meaning their sperm count dropped to zero. Do you really want to be rocking polyester all day?

Sweat & Stink

Polyester isn't naturally breathable - it's actually designed to trap moisture against the skin. This makes it a breeding ground for bacteria, stink, and skin irritation. Ever wonder why your gym shorts STINK after just one workout? This is why!

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THE BEST ALTERNATIVE TO POLYESTER GYM SHORTS

100% Natural Fibers - We only use 100% organic cotton and 100% Merino wool - never polyester or plastic-based fabrics. Even our waistbands are natural - made of natural rubber & cotton.

Non-Toxic Fabrics - Our organic cotton is sourced from GOTS-certified facilities, ensuring it's grown without synthetic fertilizers & pesticides. And our fabrics are processed by OEKO-TEX certified mills that avoid harmful chemicals commonly found in conventional activewear.

Naturally Breathable & Moisture-Wicking - Our Merino wool easy wicks away sweat to keep you feeling clean & comfortable- even during your most intense workouts.

Athletic Fit & Function - That same "activewear" fit you want - without the plastic-based fabrics. It fits just like your favorite "big brands"!

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NON-TOXIC

100% NATURAL FIBERS

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NON-TOXIC

100% NATURAL FIBERS

ATHLETIC FIT

NON-TOXIC

100% NATURAL FIBERS

ATHLETIC FIT

NON-TOXIC

100% NATURAL FIBERS

ATHLETIC FIT

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The Apex Short - (100% Organic Cotton + 100% Merino Wool Liner)

100% organic cotton short + 100% Merino wool liner

Fits just like Lululemon shorts

Naturally stretchy, temperature regulating and odor resistant

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Customer Reviews

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Paul S
The Best

Best feeling and fitting shorts on the market. The natural fibers are a game changer. The customer service is outstanding!

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Wade
The best workout shorts out there

These are by far the best workout shorts I've ever had. While they're more than a bit on the pricy side, they're definitely worth it. They are made well with high quality materials, the design is stellar, and I'm not being poisoned by plastics masquerading as clothing.

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BarbaraAnn

Does shrink win wash would like a size bigger than XL. Great material and very comfortable.

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BarbaraAnn

Does shrink and wash would like a size bigger than XL, but worth the material. Very comfortable

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sharlene quick
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Working out feels so much better with Ryker shorts

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DONE WITH POLYESTER ACTIVEWEAR?

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