In this episode of the Colman Power Organic Fitness Podcast, I’m joined by Ryan Doolin from Dulainn Apparel to chat about something I’ve been putting a lot more thought into myself — the clothing we wear and what actually goes into making it.
Ryan shares the story behind Dulainn Apparel, why he chose organic cotton, where the name came from, and how his own journey through travel, nature, personal development, family and fatherhood led him to create a purpose-driven clothing brand.
We get into:
🌱 Why Ryan chose organic cotton
👕 The difference between organic cotton and synthetic/polyester materials
🌍 Fast fashion, farming and sustainability
💧 Water, soil and the importance of organic farming
🧴 What sits against our skin every day
👶 Why Ryan paid particular attention to comfort for his children
🏔️ Nature-inspired colours, designs and the outdoors
🔥 The meaning behind “Rise With Expectation”
☀️ The story behind the Dulainn Apparel logo
🗺️ The meaning behind designs like Pathfinder, Dawn Breaker and Summit Reflection
👕 Why some people want back designs and others prefer something more minimal
🤝 Building a community around the brand
💭 Why you can't please everybody in business
📈 Ryan's plans for new colours, designs and hoodies
I’m actually wearing one of Ryan’s T-shirts during the podcast, and we get into why the feel of the organic cotton really stood out to me.
For me, this conversation comes back to something simple:
If we're thinking about what we eat, why wouldn't we also think about what we're wearing?
Ryan is building something with meaning behind it, and I loved hearing the story behind the brand.
You can find out more about Dulainn Apparel at www.dulainnapparel.com and on Instagram at @dulainnapparel
Stay tuned.
Stay classy.
Keep it organic.
Get on that good stuff.