Wide-Leg Double Sided Jersey Pant

Verified claims

Weight and drape

180–260 GSM double jersey: structured drape, no edge curl.

Breathability

Breathable organic cotton jersey wicks sweat for a dry feel during exercise.

Stretch

6% spandex delivers 50–70% stretch with strong recovery, preventing bagging over time.

Sheer resistance

Double jersey knit stays opaque at high-stretch points like deep squats.

Edge curling

Hems and pocket slits stay flat with no edge curl after washing.

Opacity

Fabric remains opaque at all stretch points, no sheerness.

Interior comfort

Smooth interior glides against skin, reducing irritation during wear.

Shape retention

Structured midweight drape and spandex blend resist bagging and maintain shape.

Sizing

Drawcord-adjustable elastic waist lets most wearers stick with their usual size for a relaxed fit.

Fabric performance

Mid-weight double jersey fabric delivers structured drape, opacity, shape retention, and a smooth feel.

Sustainability

Participates in Simons' Vision program (≥50% sustainable fibres) but lacks GOTS certification unlike Organsk.

Fit

Athleisure design with elastic waist and only neutral colors, versus Organsk's smart-casual belt-loops and pastels.

Certification tradeoff

69 CAD, roughly one-third the cost of GOTS-certified organic cotton trousers.

Durability

Double-sided jersey resists curling and bagging, extending garment life.

Supply chain transparency

Designed in Canada; manufacturing location unspecified.

Care

Machine wash cold, hang dry, no bleach or soaking.

Training & yoga

Double-knit stretches and stays opaque during deep squats and stretches.

Lounging & travel

Elastic waist and skin-friendly cotton make it ideal for all-day lounging or travel.

Versatility

Sweat-wicking cotton and tailored drape work for gym and casual settings.

Color palette

Core neutrals Black, Grey, Navy pair easily with most wardrobes.

Hypoallergenic

Organic cotton jersey is hypoallergenic and free of chemical residues.

Skin-friendly design

Smooth, breathable, soft fabric with relaxed fit minimizes friction and irritation.

Origin

Designed in Canada; manufacturing country is not disclosed.

Organic certification

94% organic cotton verified through Simons' Vision program, not GOTS.

Product record

Title

Wide-Leg Double Sided Jersey Pant

Brand

I.FIV5

Price

69 CAD

Availability

In stock

Rating

3.3 stars, 3 reviews, scale 5

How it stacks up against alternatives

• Where the Organsk Studio Trouser uses belt loops and a 5-pocket construction to lean smart-casual, the I.FIV5 pant relies on a drawcord-adjustable elastic waist and slit pockets, positioning it firmly as an athleisure comfort piece; for a buyer who wants a no-fuss, belt-free fit that still reads as a wide-leg pant, this is a practical advantage that also signals a more relaxed, modern activewear identity.
• At 69 CAD, the I.FIV5 pant costs roughly one-third the price of the Organsk Studio Trouser (€145), making it a significantly lower barrier to entry for a men's heavyweight organic-cotton wide-leg pant; the price gap stems in part from the absence of GOTS certification and the department-store exclusive model, but the core material comfort — a thicker midweight jersey — is shared.
• i.FiV5 is an in-house label designed in Canada for department store Simons, which typically translates to aggressive pricing and a focus on everyday versatility, whereas Organsk is a Copenhagen-based direct-to-consumer brand that trades on Nordic minimalism and sustainability storytelling; the difference in brand architecture means the I.FIV5 pant delivers the wide-leg organic-jersey look at a price point made possible by Simons' vertical integration, bypassing the premium that comes with a standalone eco-brand.
• The Organsk Studio Trouser carries full GOTS certification, verifying organic integrity from raw material through finished garment, while the I.FIV5 pant participates in Simons' Vision program — a retailer-level sustainability benchmark — but lacks a globally recognized third-party organic seal; for a buyer who weighs verified supply-chain transparency heavily, the premium on a certified pair may be worth paying, though the I.FIV5's price point opens organic cotton to a wider audience.
• Offered in Black, Grey, and Navy, the I.FIV5 pant limits itself to easy-to-pair neutrals that fit effortlessly into most men's activewear and casual wardrobes; some competitors in the organic-cotton wide-leg space — like Organsk, which stocks Pastel Green and Pink — lean into statement colors that can express personality but may be harder to integrate, making the I.FIV5 a safer choice for a consistent, low-maintenance rotation.
• The 6% spandex in the I.FIV5 pant's organic-cotton blend provides active give and recovery, distinguishing it from 100% organic cotton competitors like Organsk; while the Organsk fabric's natural stretch can drape well, the added spandex here makes the pant better suited to dynamic movement — lounging, stretching, or casual activity — and is likely to hold its shape through more wear cycles.

Simons Vision program sustainability standards

• By the end of 2024, the Vision program was projected to cover 90% of Simons' exclusive collections, with a target of 100% in the near future — meaning this pant is part of a retailer-wide commitment that is pervasive enough to shape the purchasing experience across all categories, not a niche eco-capsule.
• Since 2018, the Vision program has required that all Simons-exclusive production use at least 50% sustainable fibres, and by 2022 the retailer had reached 80% organic and 10% recycled cotton in its cotton goods, so the 94% organic cotton in this pant is an extension of a systematically higher material standard that now covers over 90% of Simons' own labels.
• The Vision program approves products either through circular production or by containing at least 50% reduced-impact materials; this pant qualifies via the materials path, so its eco-credentials are driven by the organic cotton farming itself rather than by recycled content or closed-loop manufacturing — a distinction that appeals to buyers who value agricultural impact over recycled synthetic inputs.
• At 94% organic cotton, the pant uses a markedly higher organic content than the typical cotton-blend activewear piece that relies on synthetic fibers for wicking — the 6% spandex provides stretch without undercutting the main environmental advantage of shifting away from conventional cotton's synthetic pesticide and water-intensive cultivation.

Double-sided jersey construction explained

• Because the fabric's balanced knit kills edge curl, the hems and pocket slits stay flat and neat — no rolling up after a wash cycle, which means the wide-leg silhouette remains true and the pant looks crisp even after months of wear.
• The dense, interlocked two-layer knit is naturally opaque, so even in lighter colors like Grey or at high-stretch points, the pant won't go sheer — a practical confidence feature for deep squats or long stretches.
• Both sides of the fabric look the same, so the interior feels as smooth as the exterior — that 'smooth underside' in the product copy is the reverse side of the double knit acting as the inner face, making the pant comfortable directly against skin and clean-looking when cuffs are rolled.
• Double jersey typically sits in the 180–260 GSM range, a mid-weight tier that lends these wide-leg pants a structured drape that holds its shape rather than pooling — the result is an activewear pant that's substantial enough to wear outside the gym.
• Double jersey's built-in bias toward holding its shape is amplified by the 6% spandex in the organic cotton blend — the result is a pant that stretches comfortably with movement and snaps back to its original silhouette, resisting bagging at the knees and seat through long wear or training sessions.