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5 Reasons Your Polyester Shorts Are Wrecking Your Skin
See how thousands of men ended their workout rash, chafe, and irritation for good.
What's Touching Your Skin
Heat & Sweat Buildup
Chafing & Irritation
Harmful Chemical Leaching
100% organic cotton +
100% Merino wool
Naturally breathable, lets skin cool down
Soft, smooth fibers that get gentler when wet
3rd party tested + OEKO-TEX certified
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100% Plastic (polyester, nylon, spandex)
Traps heat & moisture — the cause of heat rash & folliculitis
Abrasive synthetic fibers that get harsher with sweat
Often loaded with BPA, PFAS, phthalates
Do you REALLY think wrapping yourself in plastic is good for your skin?
1. Polyester is literally plastic - against your most absorbent skin
Those "performance shorts"? Just plastic in disguise. Often the same type of plastic that water bottles are made of - shedding microplastics onto your skin with every workout.
The skin between your legs is one of the most absorbent surfaces on your body. Does that sound like something you want plastic on?
2. Polyester Traps Heat - the #1 cause of heat rash
Heat rash and prickly heat happen when sweat ducts get blocked. Polyester does exactly that: traps heat against your skin, plugs the ducts, and creates the perfect conditions for irritation.
That clammy, hot, "I need to peel these off" feeling? That's your polyester shorts.
3. CHEMICAL FINISHES + BPA/PFAS ABSORB DIRECTLY THROUGH YOUR SKIN
Your "moisture wicking" shorts? Coated in chemical finishes - and often toxins like "forever chemicals".
Research shows these chemicals can leach via skin contact. Does that sound good for your skin?
4. Polyester breeds bacteria - causing sweat and stink
When you trap heat & sweat against your skin, bacteria thrive. And synthetic polyester is the perfect breeding ground.
The same bacteria that cause jock itch, butt acne, and make you smelly down there. Not exactly what you want from your workout gear.
5. Polyester can trigger DERMATITIS - red itchy skin
If you’ve dealt with chafing or bright red irritation, your shorts may be part of the problem.
When sweat and heat stay trapped, irritation and chafing become more likely — especially during movement.
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100% NATURAL FIBERS - We only use 100% organic cotton and 100% Merino wool - never polyester or plastic-based fabrics. Comfortable, natural and skin-safe.
CERTIFIED NON-TOXIC - GOTS & OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified. Third party tested — ZERO BPA, PFAS, or phthalates.
NATURALLY BREATHABLE & SKIN SAFE - Natural fibers that are specifically engineered to prevent the rash, chafe, and irritation that synthetic shorts can cause.
ATHLETIC FIT & FUNCTION - Same fit as the "Big Brands" - without the plastic fabrics that wreck your skin.
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The Apex Short - (100% Organic Cotton + 100% Merino Wool Liner)
100% organic cotton short + 100% Merino wool liner
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Description
- 100% organic cotton shorts + 100% Merino wool liner
- Organic cotton from GOTS-certified sources
- Made with fabrics from OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified mills
Enough with the polyester shorts with toxic 100% plastic underwear liners. Switch to our natural Apex shorts.
Guaranteed to be the most comfortable gym short you've ever worn.
Materials and Care
Shorts: 100% Organic Cotton
Liner: 100% Merino Wool
Care Instructions: Machine wash cold on gentle setting. Wool specific setting if available. Gentle washing avoids shrinking & felting.
Lay flat to try. Do not tumble dry.
Wash only when needed.
Size Chart
Runs small - we recommend sizing up!

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