AKER Clothing is more than gym wear — it’s a brand built around purpose, resilience, and mental strength.
We create comfortable, functional, and stylish performance clothing designed for the gym and everyday life. But behind every piece is a deeper meaning. AKER exists to support mental health, without shouting about it, and to represent the quiet battles so many people face every day.
For every item purchased, £1 is donated to mental health charities, with funds collected and donated at the end of each financial year. Mental health affects millions of people, and it’s something we believe deserves genuine, ongoing support — not just words.
The gym plays a powerful role in mental wellbeing. For many, it’s not just a place to train, but a place to reset, escape, and rebuild. Whether it’s dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, a bad day, or a difficult chapter in life, training often becomes a form of therapy — a few hours where the focus is simply on showing up and getting through the session.
AKER is built for those moments.
When you wear AKER, you’re not just wearing gym clothing — you’re supporting mental health, normalising the conversation around it, and showing that it’s okay to not be okay.
The name AKER comes from ancient Egyptian mythology.
Aker was an Egyptian deity often depicted as two lion heads, one facing forward and one facing backward. The symbolism represents the balance between past and future — acknowledging what has been, without being trapped by it, and choosing to move forward.
This meaning closely reflects the journey of mental health.
We all carry experiences, struggles, and moments from the past, but they do not define where we are going. AKER represents strength through transition, resilience through hardship, and the mindset of focusing on growth rather than being held back by previous struggles.
This philosophy is embedded into the brand. AKER is about recognising the past, learning from it, and continuing to move forward — mentally and physically.
Every AKER design is created to reflect mental health subtly.
Rather than loud slogans or obvious statements, our designs carry meaning through symbolism, structure, and detail. The aim is to allow people to wear the brand confidently — whether they relate to the message deeply or simply appreciate the design — without feeling labelled or defined by mental health.
It’s clothing that speaks quietly, but meaningfully.
AKER Clothing was founded in 2022 and is currently independently run by one person.
What started as an idea has grown into a brand driven by passion, personal experience, and a genuine desire to create something that stands for more than just aesthetics. Every aspect — from design and branding to packaging and purpose — is handled with intention.
AKER is still growing, still evolving, and still staying true to why it was created in the first place.
AKER is about progress — physically, mentally, and personally.
We are always looking for ways to improve and grow. If you have any idea's or would like to collaborate with us then please feel free to email ashley@akerclothing.co.uk
