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The Research

FIGHT FORM RESEARCH

What synthetic activewear is made of, and what the science on microplastics, PFAS, and hormones actually says. Every health claim maps to a primary source, framed to its evidence level.

  • Combat sports gear & healthJul 11, 2026 · 7 min read

    Muay Thai shorts: how to choose the cut and the fabric

    How to choose Muay Thai shorts: the traditional Thai cut versus a fight short, the polyester under every weave, and why the clinch sharpens that choice.

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  • Hormones & healthJul 5, 2026 · 9 min read

    Does polyester lower testosterone? What the science says

    The polyester fiber isn't what lowers testosterone. The phthalate chemistry and shed microplastics in synthetic activewear are the hormonal concern.

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  • Microplastics & exposureJun 28, 2026 · 8 min read

    Microplastics in workout clothes: the routes inside you

    How microplastics reach athletes by three routes (skin, ingestion, and the airborne synthetic fibers you breathe in the gym) and why training raises the dose.

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  • Hormones & healthJun 21, 2026 · 8 min read

    Endocrine disruptors in men's activewear and your hormones

    What endocrine disruptors are, how phthalates, BPA, and microplastics in synthetic activewear affect male hormones, and why training gear raises the dose.

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  • Combat sports gear & healthJun 16, 2026 · 9 min read

    A Buyer's Guide to Natural-Fiber BJJ and MMA Shorts

    How to choose BJJ and MMA shorts by sport: inseam length, pockets, and whether a natural-fiber shell and merino liner beat polyester for combat sports.

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  • Combat sports gear & healthJun 13, 2026 · 8 min read

    Are MMA shorts toxic? What's in each part of your gear

    Are MMA shorts toxic? A part-by-part breakdown of fight short materials: the polyester shell, PFAS finishes, printed panels, and the liner on your skin.

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  • Polyester & healthJun 5, 2026 · 9 min read

    Is polyester bad for you? What the research actually shows

    Is polyester bad for you? What the research on microplastics, hormones, and PFAS shows, and why training in synthetic gear raises your exposure.

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  • PFAS & chemicalsJun 5, 2026 · 6 min read

    PFAS in fight shorts: what's actually known

    Are there PFAS in fight shorts and MMA gear? What's been tested, what hasn't, what California's textile law changes, and how to avoid PFAS when you train.

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The Standard

NATURAL IS THE STANDARD. FULL STOP.

The research is the reason the build is what it is. The first drop is 500 units, and the waitlist goes first.

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