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Outdoor Innovation Awards 2026: Apparel Product of the Year

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The Most Innovative Fitness & Wellness Companies of 2026

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I Tried The Best Sustainable Activewear Brands For 2026

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After 16 Days Rafting the Grand Canyon, Here's the Gear I'd Pack Again (and What I'd Leave Home).

After 16 Days Rafting the Grand Canyon, Here's the Gear I'd Pack Again (and What I'd Leave Home).

July 14, 2026 | "Merino naturally regulates body temperature, stays comfortable when damp, resists odor, and holds up beautifully through more than two weeks of repeated wear without laundry."
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I Squatted, Sprinted, and Planked to Find the Best Workout Underwear

July 7, 2026 | "I’ve been testing the thong from Oregon-based brand Branwyn — it contains mostly merino wool — and it’s been my favorite because it has some stay-put compression but not enough to c...
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The 12 best anti-chafing shorts, according to editors and stylists

June 4, 2026 | "I often recommend Merino to women who find traditional performance fabrics clingy or irritating against the skin".
In My 40s, I Have No Time For Bad Underwear. Here Are 9 Comfy Pairs I Wear Constantly.

In My 40s, I Have No Time For Bad Underwear. Here Are 9 Comfy Pairs I Wear Constantly.

May 30, 2026 | "I wore these (and the matching bralette) on a 6 hour car drive and literally forgot I was wearing underwear."
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The Most Innovative Fitness & Wellness Companies of 2026

May 2026 | "For creating activewear that doesn’t hinder health–BRANWYN gives you workout gear you feel good in, and about."
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BRANWYN and the case for Merino wool as technical apparel

May 15, 2026 | “By merging seamless compression engineering with high-content Merino wool, BRANWYN has elevated the traditional wool baselayer into a high-performance, technical layer".
Outdoor Innovation Awards 2026: Apparel Product of the Year

Outdoor Innovation Awards 2026: Apparel Product of the Year

May 2026 | Awarded Snow Apparel Product of the Year
I Tried The Best Sustainable Activewear Brands For 2026

I Tried The Best Sustainable Activewear Brands For 2026

May 5, 2025 | "When wearing this set, you feel unstoppable, like you could do any activity and still feel supported. It’s also comforting knowing there are no harmful chemicals."
Best sports bras for running: high-impact picks that actually stay put

Best sports bras for running: high-impact picks that actually stay put

May 1, 2026 | "If you want a non-wired bra that solves the separation problem without compression flattening, Branwyn's merino sports bras are worth a look too."
We Tested The 9 Best Nontoxic Sports Bras For 2026

We Tested The 9 Best Nontoxic Sports Bras For 2026

March 25, 2026 | "The Busty Bra has become a favorite and something I reach for most days–The cut, coverage, and adjustable straps make it perfect for larger cup sizes, and I love how soft and brea...
I Ditched My Suitcase for a Carry-on Backpack—Here’s How I Pack a Week’s Worth of Clothes in 1 Bag

I Ditched My Suitcase for a Carry-on Backpack—Here’s How I Pack a Week’s Worth of Clothes in 1 Bag

March 21, 2026 | "The only way to avoid becoming a biohazard is to choose natural fibers–My favorites include Branwyn’s Essential Bra, which comes in a few sizes and hasn’t lost its shape despite e...
The Best Underwear For Workouts, Tested By A Gear Editor And A Gynecologist - BRANWYN | Performance Innerwear

The Best Underwear For Workouts, Tested By A Gear Editor And A Gynecologist

March 4, 2026 | " The seamless construction means no weird pinching or discomfort. The four-way stretch–means it moves in every direction without feeling restrictive. In fact, this is the most flex...
What to Know Before Buying Plastic-Free Activewear

What to Know Before Buying Plastic-Free Activewear

February 26, 2026 | "The Branwyn Essential Compressive Leggings are among the rare attempts to deliver true performance compression in a natural-fiber forward legging."
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Merino Making Waves in US Market

February 25, 2026 | "An initial focus on outdoor women familiar with merino activewear has widened to buyers seeking garments made of natural fibres."
I’ve Run Outside Through 23 Colorado Winters: This Is What I Wear When the Temps Are in the Single Digits

I’ve Run Outside Through 23 Colorado Winters: This Is What I Wear When the Temps Are in the Single Digits

February 11, 2026 | "Branwyn Essential Boyshort–provides greatly appreciated added coverage on otherwise cold buns."
Startups To Watch 2025-26

Startups To Watch 2025-26

December 15, 2025 | "BRANWYN uses seamless GLDNspun technology to create products with Merino wool, which perform better and do away with those harmful materials." 
The Foremost 50 List

The Foremost 50 List

December 9, 2025 | "These brands are breaking away from traditional go-to-market approaches, creating new value for consumers, and breathing new life into established categories."
Your Holiday Gift Guide for Runners, By Runners

Your Holiday Gift Guide for Runners, By Runners

November 26, 2025 | "These merino wool leggings are like a lifelong companion. Naturally odor-resistant and supremely comfortable, these will be with you wherever you go in the winter months."

ABOUT BRANWYN

Based in Bend, Oregon, BRANWYN produces the world’s first and only ethically-sourced, naturally sustainable Performance Innerwear made by and for active women. Bringing together ZQ Merino wool and seamless knitting technology, BRANWYN is revolutionizing women’s next-to-skin apparel that supports all women, in all ways, always.  

BRANWYN’s underlying ethos of “Find A Way” through breaking limiting beliefs was inspired by the radical idea that women could create better underwear for themselves that meets our unique needs: comfort, temperature regulating, anti-microbial, breathable, and healthy. We also partner with organizations that provide space and support for women to experience joy and full self-expression through the outdoors, sweat, community, and movement. 

Finally, our commitment to personal and global health and regeneration ensures we will always use natural, non-toxic fibers and sustainable materials, and prioritize ethical farming and work practices. 

Get in Touch

For media inquiries, interview requests, and more information about BRANWYN, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our dedicated public relations team by contacting Stacy Kline at Darby Communications.

stacy@darbycommunications.com