Essential Compressive Shorts
Designed for movement,built for performance, BRANWYN’s revolutionary Essential Compressive Shorts (6" inseam) offer a body-sculpting, second-skin feel with natural fiber comfort and sustainability.
Whether you're SUPing, heading out for a run, or rolling through your daily routine, these shorts are up for your most epic adventures.
Transparency: Due to the unique construction used to achieve seamless compression with Merino, some transparency may occur when the fabric is stretched with deep squats, downward-facing dog, or sizing down. To help solve this for this potentiality, we recommend you pair them with your favorite Black Essential Bikinis or Hipsters.
Made in Türkiye from naturally sustainable New Zealand ZQ Merino, it's BPA-, PFAs-, and forever-chemical free. It features our POWRspun knit blend of 76% extra fine ZQ Merino, 14% nylon, and 10% elastane, an industry first.
The result: you stay fully supported, fresh, and funk-free even during your most grueling workouts and epic adventures.
FAQs: Additional questions or want to learn more? Check out our Essential Compressive Shorts FAQs.
Bonus: Our ZQ, OEKO-TEX 100, and RWS-certified Merino yarn is regenerative and sustainable.
Double Bonus: We hear it all the time… Our Essential Compressive Shorts are the perfect hug to crush your next PR.
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RETURNS | 14 DAYS
We offer a 14-day return window for all Essential Compressive Bottoms. You have 14 days from the date of receipt to return your item for a full refund to your original payment method.
Please note that the bottoms must be just tried on, unworn, and unwashed to qualify for a return. We cannot accept returns that do not meet these conditions.
To initiate your return, visit our Return & Exchange Portal.
EXCHANGES | 30 DAYS
You have 30 days from the date of receipt to exchange your Essential Compressive Bottoms for any reason. Please ensure the item is just tried on, unworn, and unwashed to qualify for an exchange.
To initiate your exchange, visit our Return & Exchange Portal.
INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns, exchanges, or refunds for International DDP (Delivery Duty Paid) shipments due to the complexities of international duties, taxes, and fees.
FINAL SALE
Final Sale items cannot be returned or exchanged. All purchases of Final Sale items are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
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PERFORMANCE WITHOUT COMPROMISE
Designed for superior performance and maximum comfort—it all starts with Merino wool. Super-soft, ultra-fine Merino wicks sweat to keep you dry, fresh, and funk-free. The natural crimp of its fiber traps air so you stay cool when things heat up and keep warm when there’s a chill.
Moisture wicking
Naturally breathable
Temperature regulating
Odor Resistant
BUTTERY SOFT NATURAL FIBER
GYNECOLOGIST APPROVED
Customer Reviews
I’m obsessed with these shorts. I wore them to spin class and they felt like if your grandma knit you the softest, most supportive compression shorts ever. The fabric is buttery soft, the fit is flattering, and the compression has just the right amount of hug—supportive without being restrictive. I also love the little “stay golden” stitched inside—such a sweet touch. They’re just as perfect for workouts as they are for bopping around the house. Total staple in my activewear drawer.
These are the perfect bike shorts! I love everything about them, the flattering high waist, the length, the fit… it’s all perfect! They’re extremely comfortable. I have to size up in all my Branwyn items and these are no exception, I’m 5’6”, 125lbs and the medium fits me perfectly. 100% recommend these shorts!
These are my favorite new mid-weight shorts! While I have plenty of ultra light weight compressives, having a merino short on hand that’s a bit more substantial is fantastic. They’re perfectly snug without feeling restrictive and still offer tons of opportunity to move dynamically. I opted for one size up from my norm for a perfect fit for me.
I’ve biked, hiked, and done hot yoga in these shorts and my favorite part is how breathable they are. Unlike my usual leggings, they stayed dry after hot yoga and felt breezy on the bike. Love the longer length too—they don't feel like short shorts and don't ride up.
Wow, just wow. These shorts are 100% perfect. They hug in all the right places, are breathable yet substantial, are incredibly comfortable, and are made from sheep who have a really good life. They have charged through my longest runs and transitioned to the perfect short under my skirt. Did I say they were perfect?