Blue acid-wash loose jean Malasaña fit - Barrel product image (primary)
Front view of light acid-wash loose-fit jeans on a model showing waistband, front pockets, visible button fly area, relaxed wide legs with hem pooling over shoes, and denim surface texture and seam details.

Djab

Blue Acid-Wash Loose Jean Malasaña Fit - Barrel

CA$59.95CA$99.00-39%
In Stock

These Djab by Simons jeans are a pair of loose-fit, barrel-leg denim pants with a five-pocket design, intended for casual wear. Made from a heavyweight, non-stretch organic cotton blend, they feature a low-rise waist, drop crotch, and cursive Djab embroidery at the back right pocket. The garment has an EIM© score of 26, indicating a low environmental impact from its treatment and washing processes.

Color
Blue Acid-Wash
Material
organic cotton blend
Gender
unisex
Style
streetwear, vintage, casual, relaxed-fit, wide-leg
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants

Color

Baby Blue

Size

2830323436

Specifications

Heavyweight organic cotton denim jeans with a very loose, low-rise fit and barrel leg.

Acid-wash finish, 5-pocket design, drop crotch, barrel leg, low environmental impact.

Color
Blue Acid-Wash · blue
Material
organic cotton blend
Style
streetwear, vintage, casual, relaxed-fit, wide-leg
Occasion
casual, everyday
Gender
unisex
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants

Additional Attributes

  • heavyweight denim
  • non-stretch fabric
  • slightly stiff denim
  • organic cotton blend
  • low environmental impact (EIM score 26)
  • 5-pocket design
  • cursive Djab embroidery at back right pocket
  • very loose Malasaña fit
  • low-rise waist
  • drop crotch
  • barrel leg
  • acid-wash finish
  • designed in Canada

Product Insights

Djab Blue Acid-Wash Loose Jean Malasaña Fit - Barrel offers a low-impact (EIM 26) acid-wash pattern that resists peeling and cracking, with permanent white streaks that soften as dark areas fade. After a week's wear, the heavy denim softens and develops personal creases and a comfortable drop crotch. The slim ankle opening fits sneakers but not bulky boots; cold washing and air drying preserve the loose fit. Priced at 99 CAD (sale $59.95), it competes with entry-level raw denim.

Verified claims

Pattern integrity
Acid-wash finish resists blurring, peeling, cracking, and flaking as the denim breaks in.
Fade evolution
White streaks from acid-wash are permanent; contrast softens as dark areas gradually fade.
Break-in
A week's wear softens the denim; cold washing and continued wear produce personal creases and a comfortable drop crotch.
Ankle fit
Slim ankle opening fits sneakers but may not accommodate bulky boots.
EIM score
EIM score 26 is in the low-impact band (0–33), third-party verified.
Value
Comparable to entry-level raw denim at a sale price of $59.95
Sustainability
EIM score of 26 indicates a low environmental impact, verified by Jeanologia
Pattern longevity
Acid-wash pattern won't peel or crack, and remains sharp due to heavyweight denim
Acid-wash pattern
Each pair has a distinct acid-wash pattern that resists blurring, peeling, and fading.
Care
Cold-water wash and air dry minimize shrinkage and preserve loose fit.

Product record

Title
Blue Acid-Wash Loose Jean Malasaña Fit - Barrel
Brand
Djab
Price
99 CAD
Availability
In stock

Deep Research

Acid-wash finish aging and long-term look

  • The heavyweight, non-stretch denim provides a denser, sturdier base for the acid-wash than the lighter-weight jeans common in fast fashion, so the high-contrast bleached pattern resists blurring from friction and washing, keeping the graphic '80s aesthetic sharper through more seasons of wear.
  • Because the pattern is subtractive—removing dye from the cotton fibers rather than applying a surface coating—the acid-wash design will not peel, crack, or flake off as the denim creases and softens, so the jeans age through natural textile evolution without losing the integrity of the finish.
  • The acid-wash process uses chemical agents like chlorine or potassium permanganate to permanently destroy indigo molecules in the treated zones, meaning those white streaks will never re-blue; the jeans evolve solely through slow, natural indigo loss in the dark untouched areas, eventually softening the contrast into a more uniform lived-in fade.

What the EIM score of 26 signifies for sustainability

  • A score of 26 on Jeanologia's Environmental Impact Measuring scale falls well inside the 'low impact' range (scores 0–33), indicating that the acid-wash finishing uses significantly less water, energy, and chemicals than conventional denim processing.
  • Jeanologia categorizes scores of 0–33 as low impact, so a 26 is not just within that band—it is 21% below the upper limit of 33, putting it in the top segment of low-impact scores and signaling a finishing process that is exceptionally conservative with resources.
  • Jeanologia is a Spanish textile technology firm whose EIM software is used by major global brands to benchmark finishing impact; the score attached to this Djab jean is not an in-house estimate but a result of an industry-standard third-party assessment tool.
  • EIM aggregates water consumption, energy use, chemical impacts, and worker health risks into a single 0–100 metric, so the 26 rating reflects holistic reductions across all four areas rather than just one dimension of sustainability.

Heavyweight organic denim break-in and comfort

  • The non-stretch denim's initial stiffness through the seat and thighs is a deliberate heavyweight characteristic that signals long-term durability; this rigidity begins to relax within the first week of daily wear as body heat and movement gradually soften the organic cotton fibers.
  • The drop-crotch design, which can feel restrictive in rigid denim, becomes significantly more comfortable as the fabric softens, allowing the pant to move naturally with the body during sitting and squatting.
  • After a couple of weeks of consistent wear, the denim starts to develop wearer-specific creases at the hips and behind the knees — subtle lines that enhance the Malasaña barrel leg's relaxed silhouette without the high-contrast fading typical of raw denim.
  • Washing in cold water after the initial break-in relaxes the cotton fibers further, producing a softer drape that allows the barrel leg to hang with a fluid, broken-in ease while maintaining the jeans' heavyweight structure.
  • The organic cotton blend's dry, textured hand softens against the skin over time, delivering breathability that makes the heavyweight denim surprisingly wearable in warmer conditions once fully broken in.

Djab by Simons brand quality and value

  • Jeanologia's Environmental Impact Measuring score of 26 confirms that the acid-wash finishing achieved its distressed look with minimal water, energy, and chemical inputs; for a house-brand jean, this level of third-party verified eco-performance is unusually detailed and suggests a production philosophy prioritizing responsible innovation.
  • The organic cotton content reduces the garment's agricultural footprint and typically results in a softer handfeel after several washes, complementing the heavyweight stiffness by making the denim more comfortable over time without sacrificing density.
  • Djab is designed in-house for Simons, which strips out the licensing and wholesale costs baked into many third-party brands at this price tier; the result is that the $99 MSRP (and especially the $59.95 sale) directs more of the buyer's spend toward fabric and finish rather than brand markup.
  • The denim is described as heavyweight, non-stretch, and slightly stiff, placing it alongside raw-denim starter pairs from brands like Unbranded or Naked & Famous; this means the jeans will break in to the wearer's body and develop unique fades — a longevity-focused experience rare at a sub-$60 sale price.

Image Analysis

3 images
Blue acid-wash loose jean Malasaña fit - Barrel product image (primary)
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Product

Front view of light acid-wash loose-fit jeans on a model showing waistband, front pockets, visible button fly area, relaxed wide legs with hem pooling over shoes, and denim surface texture and seam details.

  • Overall silhouetteLoose, wide-legged jeans with a relaxed, barrel-like straight fall from hip to hem and visible pooling at the shoe line.
    1 regionx 0.16 · y 0.38 · w 0.68 · h 0.52 (high)
  • Waistband and belt loopsMid-to-high waistband with visible belt loops and a metal top button at the center front above the fly.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.32 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Front pocket styleClassic five-pocket front styling visible: two curved front pockets and a partial view of a small coin pocket inside the right front pocket area.
    2 regionsx 0.24 · y 0.38 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.38 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Fly and closure detailCenter front fly area with visible top metal button and vertical seam indicating a zip or button fly beneath.
    1 regionx 0.45 · y 0.36 · w 0.10 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Seam and stitchingContrasting visible double-stitched seams along pockets and the outer leg seams, slightly darker stitching tone than denim.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.60 · h 0.52 (high)
  • Denim finishLight blue acid-wash appearance with subtle vertical and mottled fading patterns typical of washed denim, giving an overall pale, slightly desaturated look.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high)
  • Hem and leg openingStraight hem that rests on top of the shoes with no visible cuff; hems appear slightly wider than ankle and show minor folding where they meet the floor.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.78 · w 0.56 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Fabric textureMedium-weight denim weave visible at close range with natural-looking creasing at the crotch and upper thigh areas.
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.44 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (medium)

Other

Studio shot of a model wearing the jeans against a seamless white background; full-body front-facing pose, soft diffuse lighting, minimal shadows, and no visible packaging.

  • Model and poseMale model standing facing forward with arms relaxed, left hand near hip and right hand slightly away from body, showing full front of the jeans.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.96 (high)
  • Background and lightingEven, bright white seamless background with soft, diffuse studio lighting producing minimal hard shadows around the model.
  • Shoes and floor interactionBlack low-profile shoes are partly obscured by the jeans hem and rest on a white floor plane that blends into the background.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.86 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high)

Colors

light acid-wash blue· denim body#BDD1D6
Blue acid-wash loose jean Malasaña fit - Barrel product image 2
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Product

Front view of a pair of loose, wide-leg light blue acid-wash jeans shown on a model from waist to shoes; visible features include front pockets, belt loops, zip fly with button, vertical seams, and wide hems that fold over shoes.

  • SilhouetteWide, loose straight barrel-leg silhouette with generous leg volume and a relaxed fit through the thigh and calf.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.88 · h 0.77 (high)
  • Waistband and closureMid-rise waistband with belt loops, a visible metal button at center front and a stitched zip-fly placket below the button.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Front pocketsTwo curved front pockets with visible topstitching; hands of the model are placed inside the pockets.
    2 regionsx 0.12 · y 0.07 · w 0.30 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.07 · w 0.30 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Seams and topstitchingVisible double-needle topstitching in a contrasting slightly darker thread along the waistband, pocket edges, fly, and outer leg seams.
    1 regionx 0.24 · y 0.06 · w 0.52 · h 0.78 (high)
  • Hem conditionWide hems that reach and fold slightly over the tops of the shoes, producing a pooled look at the ankles.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.79 · w 0.84 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Fabric texture and washLight blue acid-wash denim with subtle uneven fading and visible denim grain texture across the surface.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.88 · h 0.77 (high)

Other

Studio shot with a white seamless background showing part of a model wearing a long-sleeve shirt; black low-profile sneakers and the model's hands in pockets visible. Even, diffuse lighting with soft shadow under shoes.

  • Background and lightingPlain white seamless background and floor with even, soft studio lighting and minimal shadowing beneath the shoes.
  • Model and styling propsPartial view of a model wearing a white and blue long-sleeve shirt; hands are inserted in the jean pockets and a forearm tattoo is partially visible on the right arm.
    2 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.02 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium)
  • Visible footwear (prop)Black low-top sneakers with stitched white or light-colored decorative stitching visible at the toe and sides; shoes are partially covered by the jean hems.
    2 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.86 · w 0.27 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.86 · w 0.27 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Framing and cropImage cropped from mid-torso down to the floor, excluding the model's head and upper torso beyond the shirt hem.

Colors

light acid-wash blue· denim#BACCD3
Blue acid-wash loose jean Malasaña fit - Barrel product image 3
03

Product

Rear view of light acid-wash denim loose-fit barrel jeans showing high waist, belt loops, rear patch pockets, center back seam and visible contrast topstitching.

  • View and fitRear-facing view of loose, wide-leg jeans with a relaxed barrel silhouette and roomy leg volume visible from the back.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.84 (high)
  • Waistband and belt loopsStraight waistband with belt loops spaced across the back; single center belt loop above the center back seam.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.06 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Back yoke and center seamHorizontal back yoke seam runs across the upper rear above the pockets; a vertical center back seam continues from the waistband down between the legs.
    2 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.11 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.11 · w 0.06 · h 0.70 (high)
  • Rear patch pocketsTwo symmetrical rear patch pockets with visible topstitching; pockets are pentagon-shaped with angled lower corners.
    2 regionsx 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.20 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Topstitching contrastVisible contrast topstitching around pockets, waistband and seams in a warmer tan color.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.15 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Denim textureMedium-weight denim texture with subtle acid-wash fading and an even light-blue wash across the garment.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high)
  • Hem detailLower hems show a folded stitched finish with slight gathering at the very bottom causing a tapered cuffed look.
    1 regionx 0.14 · y 0.86 · w 0.72 · h 0.10 (medium)

Other

Studio product shot showing the model from mid-torso to feet against a plain white background; a blue-and-white raglan shirt and a forearm tattoo are partially visible.

  • Model and styling visibleModel shown from mid-back to feet wearing a white and blue raglan sleeve shirt tucked slightly into the waistband; hands are placed in the front pockets and a forearm tattoo is visible on the left arm.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Background and lightingEven, diffuse studio lighting on a seamless white background with minimal shadows and no visible props or packaging.
  • Image crop and compositionImage is vertically framed around the lower torso and legs; top of model's head is not shown and both outer edges of the legs are fully within the frame.

Colors

light acid-wash blue· denim body#BBCED9tan topstitching· topstitching

Q&A

3 answered
Does this denim shrink after washing, and what are the recommended care instructions?
Like most 100% cotton denim, this heavyweight organic cotton blend may shrink slightly when washed, especially in hot water. To minimize shrinkage and maintain fit, we recommend washing in cold water and air drying [1]. Avoid high heat drying.
Does the acid-wash pattern vary between sizes, resulting in a one-of-a-kind look?
Yes, the acid-wash finish is applied during a treatment process that creates unique, irregular patterns. This means each pair of these Djab jeans has a distinct, one-of-a-kind look regardless of size.
How does the barrel leg fit over boots or sneakers - is the hem wide enough?
The Malasaña fit is described as having a 'slim ankle,' which suggests the hem is narrow. This design is better suited for sneakers and may not comfortably fit over bulky boots.

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/jeans/loose-baggy/blue-acid-wash-loose-jean-malasana-fit-barrel--19659-228327?colourId=0
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