Athletes are answering the call to embrace natural fabrics, for the betterment of both their performance and the planet
Ambassadors
NATHAN ROURKE
NFL QUARTERBACK JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
"As a professional athlete, it is important for me to endorse and partner with brands I truly believe in. Zenkai products are unique in that they provide comfortable and performance-based clothing that you feel good wearing knowing you’re helping out the environment. Even when I’m drenched in sweat from a workout, I can wear the same clothes, odour-free the very next day without washing them. What other company can keep up with that?"
BRENDEN DILLON
NHL DEFENSEMAN WINNIPEG JETS
“I have worn synthetic base layers my entire life and last year developed a negative reaction to the oil & chemicals in the material. After wearing Zenkai natural base layers for a short period of time my skin went back to normal”.
KURTIS ROURKE
QUARTERBACK - OHIO BOBCATS
'"I am a very big fan of not only the Zenkai Sports gear, but more importantly their mission in striving for sustainability in the athleisure wear industry. As an athlete I have always had a passion for being outdoors, I appreciate the people at Zenkai working to create a brand that is fashionable and environmentally friendly."
JASMYNE SPENCER
PROFESSIONAL SOCCER PLAYER, ANGEL CITY FC (FORWARD), NWSL
"I absolutely love Zenkai products! I wear them to train in and wear them out and about for all my other activities and i've gotten so many compliments. My favorite thing about Zenkai is that they're changing the fashion industry by proving that you can create high quality products that have a limited impact on the environment!."
OLIVER SCHOLFIELD
CANADIAN OLYMPIAN, PROFESSIONAL FIELD HOCKEY PLAYER, RACING TO ZERO
"For me, I love the idea of wearing clothes that provide great performance benefits and are less harmful to the environment. As an athlete, I go through a lot of clothes so knowing that they are made from natural materials and are eco-friendly goes a long way!."
DAVE PELEKOUDAS
PGA GOLF TOUR CADDIE
“The apparel from Zenkai is second to none. Both the comfort and performance make it the best workout gear I’ve ever worn. Caddying on the PGA Tour keeps me on the road for about 30 weeks a year, so the odorless technology makes Zenkai the ideal gear to travel with. The Raglan top is my favorite shirt to workout in and the mock 1/4 zip is great for both on and off the course. Excellent product I definitely recommend trying out!”
JAMES GEMMELL
2014 PARALYMPIC BRONZE MEDALIST, 2018 PARALYMPIC SILVER MEDALIST
“Zenkai is like no other sports performance gear I have ever worn. The comfort is 2nd to none, the anti odor and waterproof technology is like something you would only see in the movies! Over the years I have used every major brand of compression gear and nothing comes close to Zenkai! I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone, especially those looking to take performance to the next level.”
ELLIS SPIEZIA
ELECTRIC RACING DRIVER, ELLYSIUM RACING, ECOATHLETES CHAMPION
"Being an athlete trying to help push sustainability, it was a no-brainer to partner up with Zenkai. Having a brand that not only makes great products, but also aligns with our [team’s] commitment to sustainability is a match made in heaven. Often you feel like you have to choose style or sustainability, but Zenkai has both.
Also, the fact that I can wear my gear more than once without being stinky is amazing for life on the road."
RYAN GIBBONS
NHL LINESMAN
“Loving my new Zenkai undergear! Keeps me super cool on the ice and stands up to the rigorous travel and game schedule we have. As an added bonus; no more smelly gear in my hotel room. Highly recommended.”
BROOK BAUER
PROFESSIONAL BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYER (AVP & FIVB), FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY BEACH VOLLEYBALL ALUMNI
“As a collegiate and professional athlete, I've gone through my fair share of apparel. The Zenkai performance gear is truly unique and unlike any apparel I've used in the past. The comfortability and versatility of the product separates itself from Zenkai's competitors. It's my pleasure to not only recommend them to my fellow athletes but the younger generation of athletes looking for durability and comfort in their gear!”
COREY VAUGHN
PROFESSIONAL WATER SKIIER
“I have worn compression gear in the past, but full leggings were new to me. What a game changer. I workout outdoors all year and the peak compression tights and long sleeve top have helped me maintain a more regular and comfortable core temperature in the varying weather conditions - especially the cold. Furthermore, I am shocked by the Fillium technology's ability to keep these garments clean and fresh. Time to put them back on and put in another workout! Thanks, Zenkai!.”
RYAN VESCE
NHL SAN JOSE SHARKS, FOUNDER OF MATTERHORN FIT
"When I first tried Zenkai apparel I was blown away by their performance technology to regulate my body temperature with all the gear. The fabric is super comfortable and I am impressed with the no odor that really works. I will be recommending Zenkai for all my high performance athletes in my school."
SHIANN DARKANGELO
PWHL OTTAWA
"I highly recommend Zenkai to anyone seeking an alternative to synthetic under-gear. For the first time, I can enjoy multiple summer hockey sessions without worrying about rashes from my equipment. The technology is remarkable, and I appreciate its benefits for both my skin and the environment."
CHANTALE, NOELLE, ISABELLE, LAUREN
TEAM SALTY SCIENCE, MARINE SCIENTISTS AND ECOLOGISTS
As ocean rowers, we will have extremely limited space aboard the small boat that will be our home for 6-8 weeks as we cross the Atlantic. We also will have limited opportunities for laundry since we have to make all of our freshwater from saltwater using solar power and will each be rowing 12+ hours a day. We were super excited about trying Zenkai’s gear but were somewhat skeptical that we could truly wear these clothes for a whole week without washing. We first gave them a try during a training camp in August in Florida—an extremely hot and humid time of year to be training outside. We wore our Zenkai t-shirts every day for an entire week and they still didn't smell at the end!! Plus all our Zenkai stuff is super soft and comfortable. We’re totally sold! The entire team will be wearing Zenkai clothes for the crossing. We will be taking very limited changes of clothes (e.g. just four t-shirts), but given that we can wear the clothes for so long between washes we probably will get away with just one or two laundry sessions during the entire crossing. And we can feel good that with this cotton-based clothing, we’re not creating lots of microplastics with every wash.
Photograph by Lindsey Stigleman
