Wool and Prince vs Nero
Their workout short is 52% plastic. Then their boxer goes on underneath.
Why Nero is better
Built in at 17.5 micron, so nothing goes underneath. Wool and Prince's Stretch Tech Short has no liner.
Wool and Prince's workout short is 48% wool against 32% nylon, 15% polyester and 5% spandex.
Wool and Prince's boxer briefs are 75% merino, 22% nylon and 3% spandex.
Wool and Prince publishes no micron figure on its shorts or underwear.
Audited farm by farm, produced in New Zealand under Made in Green and WRAP. Wool and Prince names no scheme.
Nero vs Wool and Prince
| Nero | Wool and Prince | |
|---|---|---|
| Shorts composition | Organic cotton shell over 100% merino | Wool and Prince lists 48% wool, 52% synthetic |
| Liner | 100% merino, 17.5 micron | Wool and Prince's Stretch Tech Short has none |
| What goes underneath | Nothing, the liner is built in | Wool and Prince's boxer, itself a quarter synthetic |
| Boxers | 100% organic cotton | Wool and Prince lists 75% merino, 22% nylon, 3% spandex |
| Elastane or spandex | Zero | Wool and Prince lists 5% in the short, 3% in the boxer |
| Micron published | 17.5 micron | Wool and Prince publishes none |
| Wool certification | RWS certified, no mulesing | Wool and Prince names no scheme |
Wool and Prince figures taken from claims published on their own site. Specifications change, so check the current pages before you buy.
The Active Merino Liner Short
A 100% GOTS certified organic cotton shell over a 100% merino liner at 17.5 micron, RWS certified with no mulesing. Two open pockets, one secure zip pocket, 5.5 inch and 7.5 inch inseams.
- Moisture moves into the fibre, not across it. Merino absorbs water vapour into the fibre core and releases it to the air, so odour compounds stay bound inside instead of sitting on the surface.
- Zero petrochemicals. No polyester, no nylon, no elastane, no recycled bottle flake.
- Merino sourced and produced in New Zealand. RWS certified, no mulesing, under OEKO-TEX Made in Green and WRAP.
The shorts are where most men start. The rest of the range, tees, vests and boxers, is in best sellers.
Shop the liner shortRWS certified merino, sourced and produced in New Zealand
Responsible Wool Standard is audited farm by farm by a third party against published criteria. You can look up the scheme and check who signs it off.
Manufacturing runs under OEKO-TEX Made in Green and WRAP. Standard 100 tests a finished garment. Made in Green certifies the facilities that produced it as well.
Shorts for Any Season
Temperature-Regulating: Stay cool in scorching heat and warm when it's chilly - no more sweaty plastic clinging to your thighs.
Naturally Moisture-Wicking: Merino wool quickly absorbs and evaporates sweat, keeping you dry and comfortable throughout the day.
Built for Every Workout: Crafted from unbelievably soft yet durable Merino fibers, our shorts handle intense workouts, weekend hikes, and everything in between.
Test them out for 99 days
We're so confident you'll love Nero that we offer a 99-Day Money-Back Guarantee. No questions asked. Try them risk-free and feel the difference immediately. Say goodbye to sweaty plastic shorts forever.
Shop Nero ShortsWhat they say after training in them
★★★★★5/5 – Best Shorts I've Ever Owned
I bought the Nero Shorts made with wool and organic cotton, and I can confidently say they're the best shorts I've ever worn. The material is next-level, breathable, soft, and somehow manages to feel both lightweight and durable at the same time. The fit is perfect, relaxed but sharp, and they move with you without ever feeling bulky or stiff.
They've quickly become my go-to for everything from casual wear to lounging, and I genuinely notice the quality every time I put them on. The wool keeps you cool when it's hot and warm when it's cool. You can tell these were made with intention and attention to detail.
Highly recommend. I'll be buying another pair (or two).
Great shorts
These shorts fit and look great. The materials are excellent. Will definitely buy more going forward.
Comfy and practical
These are some of the best shorts i've ever worn! Comfy, good pocket size, sits well on the booty! The merino on skin is really cosy, while the cotton outer always looks good! Finally found a pair of shorts that are good for me and the earth!