Merino Wool Training Shorts
The only truly plastic-free activewear shorts on the market. Made from 100% merino wool — no polyester, no spandex, no synthetic blends. Naturally moisture-wicking, odor-resistant, and temperature-regulating.
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CRITICAL: Activewear is the highest-risk clothing category. Sweating opens your pores and dramatically increases skin absorption. Polyester gym shorts in direct contact with your skin during exercise — when you are sweating and your pores are open — creates maximum chemical absorption. Most activewear is 80–95% synthetic plastic.
Why We Recommend This Product
Conventional gym shorts are almost entirely polyester, which sheds microplastics and leaches chemicals when you sweat. Wayve Wear eliminates this entirely with pure merino wool.
