200+ Reviews

200+ Reviews

5 reasons to ditch toxic polyester

P.S You'll never go back

1. Your Skin Eats What You Wear

Your skin isn’t a barrier, it’s a sponge. When you sweat, your pores open up, and polyester leaks chemicals straight into your body. Just like a moisturizer, but loaded with toxins.

2. It Was Never Meant for Humans

Polyester is melted plastic bottles and petroleum byproducts. It was never made for skin, it was made for profit.

3. You’re Absorbing Chemicals You Can’t Pronounce

From softeners to dyes, synthetic fabrics are soaked in toxins. These don’t stay on the surface, they’re absorbed into your bloodstream, especially during sweaty workouts.

4. It Gets Worse When You Sweat

Heat and movement speed up the leaching process. The image below shows how quickly different body parts absorb things through the skin, with some areas soaking up much more than others.

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5. The Plastic Ends Up Inside You

Polyester sheds microplastics into the air, your lungs, your blood. They’ve been found in sperm, breast milk, and unborn babies. Once they’re in, they don’t come out.

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We’ve eliminated polyester entirely. Nero shorts combine premium Merino wool and organic cotton designed for breathability, odor resistance, and unmatched comfort.

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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.

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Nero Merino Liner Short

All-natural athletic shorts designed for movement and built for durability.

All Natural Fabrics

Regulates Temperature

Moisture-Wicking

Soft As Cashmere

New Zealand Merino

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Our Merino Wool is sourced and produced in NZ and production is finished locally.

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