Guides & Articles

Padel in Peak Summer Heat: How to Dress for Spain's Favourite Sport in a Heatwave
Padel courts across Spain don't empty out just because there's a heatwave. Here's what actually helps when you're playing through peak summer heat. Read more...
Training in a Heatwave: What Actually Happens to Synthetic Fabric at 35°C+
Southern Europe is in the middle of a heatwave. Here's what high heat actually does to synthetic activewear — and why the fabric you train in matters more when the... Read more...
Why Workout Clothes Still Smell — And the Fix That Actually Works
Freshly washed gym clothes smelling again within minutes isn't a laundry problem — it's bacteria trapped in synthetic fibres. Here's the science, the wash routine that actually helps, and the... Read more...
Why Lyocell Is the Best Fabric for Summer Training
TENCEL™ Lyocell stays cooler, drier and fresher than polyester in summer heat. The science behind moisture management, breathability and plant-based anti-odour — and why it matters for your training. Read more...
The Best Workout Shorts for Men in 2026 — What to Look For
A practical guide to choosing workout shorts in 2026 — fabric science, fit, function, and the European sustainability certifications that actually signal quality. Read more...
APRÍ Size Guide: How to Find Your Fit Across Every Product
APRÍ sizing across men's and women's ranges — how to measure, which products run relaxed versus close-fit, and when to size up or down. Includes the full measurement table for... Read more...
APRÍ vs Lululemon: What's the Actual Difference?
Both APRÍ and Lululemon sit at the premium end of activewear. Here's an honest comparison of fabrics, anti-odour technology, sustainability credentials, and who each brand actually suits — for men... Read more...
APRÍ vs Gymshark: A Straight Comparison
Gymshark and APRÍ both make gym clothes. The similarities mostly end there. Here's an honest side-by-side on fabric, anti-odour, sustainability, price, and which brand suits which kind of training. Read more...
APRÍ vs Vuori: Which Sustainable Sportswear Brand Is Worth It?
APRÍ and Vuori both sit at the premium end of the sustainable activewear market. Here's an honest comparison of fabrics, anti-odour technology, certifications, and who each brand actually suits. Read more...
The Best Sustainable Men's Sportswear Brands in 2026: Who's Actually Worth It
Most activewear brands now claim sustainability. Very few back it up with verifiable materials, certified anti-odour technology, and transparent manufacturing. Here are the men's sportswear brands in 2026 that actually... Read more...
APRÍ Sportswear Review: What It Is, What It Does Well, and Where the Trade-Offs Are
An honest assessment of APRÍ's sportswear range — the fabric, the anti-odour technology, what works well for training, and where the limitations are. Who it suits and who it doesn't. Read more...
APRÍshield™ vs APRÍtech™: What's the Difference and Which Do You Need?
Every APRÍ garment has anti-odour treatment built in — but not all the same one. APRÍshield™ and APRÍtech™ are two distinct technologies with different source materials, wash durability stats, and... Read more...
Odour Resistant Sportswear for Women: What Actually Works
Most women's anti-odour sportswear stops working within a season. Here's what technologies actually last, what fabrics to avoid, and what to look for before you buy. Read more...
Why Many Sustainable Activewear Brands Come From Scandinavia
Sweden and the Nordic countries didn't arrive at sustainable activewear through a trend. They arrived at it through a set of values — lagom, friluftsliv, material honesty — that were... Read more...
Padel, Dutch Standards, and Why the Netherlands Demands More from Activewear
The Netherlands has become one of Europe's most demanding activewear markets — driven by a padel boom, a cycling culture that understands technical fabric, and Dutch consumers who expect products... Read more...
Why Korean Fitness Culture Has Embraced Scandinavian Activewear
Korean gym culture is among the most quality-conscious in the world. Here's why Scandinavian activewear brands — built on natural fabrics, plant-based technology, and minimal design — are finding a... Read more...
The Best Gym Clothes for Hot Weather Training
Heat exposes the limits of polyester activewear faster than any other condition. Here's how lyocell's moisture absorption mechanism performs in hot weather, what to look for in summer gym clothes... Read more...
The Best Anti-Odour Sportswear for Men: What Actually Works
Most men's activewear marketed as anti-odour isn't. The treatment washes out within a season and the smell comes back regardless of how often you wash. Here's what technologies actually work,... Read more...
Lyocell vs Merino Wool for Sportswear: An Honest Comparison
Two of the most credible natural fabrics in premium sportswear — lyocell and merino wool — compared honestly across moisture management, odour resistance, durability, and sustainability. For most gym training,... Read more...
Best Shorts for Outdoor Workouts: Why Your Fabric Choice Matters More Than You Think
Polyester shorts in summer heat = sticky, smelly, uncomfortable. Here's why fabric matters more than brand in outdoor training shorts — and how plant-based anti-odour technology changes what you can... Read more...
The Best Sports Bras for Hot Weather Workouts (What to Actually Look For)
Hot weather demands more from a sports bra. Most polyester bras trap heat and hold odour by week two of summer. Here's what to look for in a sports bra... Read more...
TENCEL vs Lyocell: What's the Difference (And Why It Matters for Activewear)
TENCEL™ is lyocell — they're the same material. TENCEL™ is Lenzing's brand name for the lyocell they produce. Here's why the distinction matters, and what it means for activewear quality... Read more...
Do You Sweat in Lyocell? What Happens When You Work Out in It
Yes — you sweat in lyocell. But what happens to that sweat is very different from polyester. Here's how lyocell actually handles moisture, odour, and heat during a workout. Read more...
Is Lyocell a Plastic? Is It Safe? Your Questions Answered
Lyocell is not a plastic and not a synthetic fibre. It's made from wood pulp using a closed-loop process — here's what that actually means, how it compares to polyester,... Read more...