I.FIV5
Adjustable-Waist Balloon Pant
The I.FIV5 exclusive Adjustable-Waist Balloon Pant is a pair of woven pants made from soft, lightweight recycled nylon with a two-way stretch. It features a high-rise elastic waistband with side adjustable belt tabs, front slant pockets, back patch pockets, articulated knees, and a zip-fly with snap closure. The inseam length is 29.5 inches (75 cm), and the fit is relaxed through the thigh with a straight-to-tapered leg.
- Material
- recycled nylon
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit, wide-leg
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Activewear
Color
Size
Specifications
Adjustable-waist balloon pant with soft stretch recycled nylon, front slant and back patch pockets, elastic waistband with adjustable belted tabs, zip-fly with snap closure, articulated knees, and embroidered logo.
Soft and lightweight two-way stretch recycled nylon; elastic waistband with adjustable belted tabs; zip-fly with snap closure; articulated knees; front slant and back patch pockets.
- Material
- recycled nylon
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit, wide-leg
- Occasion
- casual, everyday, travel
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Activewear
Additional Attributes
- I.FIV5 exclusive
- soft and lightweight
- two-way stretch fabric
- made from recycled nylon
- front slant pockets
- back patch pockets
- elastic waistband
- adjustable belted tabs on sides
- zip-fly with snap closure
- articulated knees
- tone-on-tone embroidered logo
- inseam length 29.5 inches
Product Insights
The I.FIV5 Adjustable-Waist Balloon Pant offers a travel-friendly, eco-conscious activewear option with a fast-drying recycled nylon fabric that cuts emissions by 26% while matching virgin nylon's durability and soft hand. Its unique belted side tabs provide stepless, tool-free waist adjustment with even tension and a cleaner front than typical drawstrings, making it ideal for warm weather and light activity. However, it omits the anti-odor treatment found on other I.FIV5 pants, and while the fabric holds shape for casual wear, heavy activity may cause bagging.
Verified claims
- Fit control
- Even tension from both hips with stepless adjustment and elastic give.
- Design uniqueness
- Belted tabs replace belt loops and drawstrings typical at this price.
- Travel practicality
- Fast-drying recycled nylon and stepless tabs suit travel.
- Stretch recovery
- Recycled nylon fabric holds shape for casual wear; heavy activity may cause bagging.
- Hand feel
- Soft, lightweight fabric with durability equal to virgin nylon.
- Moisture management
- Fabric dries quickly for comfort in warm weather or light activity.
- Waist adjustability
- Elastic waist with side tabs allows quick tool-free adjustments for comfort.
- Quick-dry
- Absorbs minimal water, dries fast, and stays comfortable when damp.
- Strength
- Recycled nylon matches virgin nylon in strength and abrasion resistance.
- Moisture resistance
- Low moisture absorption and quick-drying reduce odor and fabric wear.
- Waist adjusters
- Side belted tabs adjust tension precisely, keeping front flat.
- Eco footprint
- Recycled nylon reduces emissions by 26% vs virgin nylon.
- Odor control
- Omits Polygiene anti-odor treatment found on some I.FIV5 pants.
- Lineup positioning
- Quick-dry recycled nylon with soft hand; balloon silhouette vs. brand's tapered polyester pant.
- Waist adjustment
- Belted side tabs enable tool-free waist adjustments and a cleaner look than drawstrings.
- Material
- 95% reprocessed nylon cuts emissions 26% and retains virgin durability.
- Brand range
- I.FIV5 also offers a recycled polyester pant with Polygiene anti-odor treatment.
Product record
- Title
- Adjustable-Waist Balloon Pant
- Brand
- I.FIV5
- Price
- 79 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Performance and sustainability of recycled nylon
- Recycled nylon production reduces carbon emissions by 26% relative to virgin nylon, giving this garment a measurably lower supply-chain climate impact than a conventional nylon pant.
- Nylon's intrinsic low moisture pick‑up—absorbing minimal water—lets the pant dry quickly after a wash or light sweat, making it practical for travel and warm‑weather casual outings.
- Modern recycled nylon fabric matches virgin nylon in strength and abrasion resistance, so the pant's soft, lightweight hand does not sacrifice durability in everyday wear and washing.
How the adjustable belted waist tabs work
- The side tabs replace belt loops entirely, giving the elastic waist a smooth, uninterrupted line that sits cleanly under a tunic or top without the bulk of a buckle or the snap-back of a traditional belt — a tailoring hallmark applied to an activewear cut.
- Because the adjustable tabs are placed at both side seams, tightening them pulls the waistband evenly from the hips rather than creating a single gather, so the front zip-fly and slant pockets stay flat and functional even when the waist is cinched for a more anchored fit.
- Unlike a belt that adjusts in fixed notches or a drawcord that can slip, the belted tabs let you modulate waist tension in millimeter increments with a quick pinch of the buckle, so you can discreetly ease the fit after eating or lock it down before moving in a couple of seconds — no rethreading, no digging.
How this compares to other balloon pants
- While competitors like the Banana Republic Lightweight Cotton Balloon Pant and Cotton On Active Woven Balloon Pant rely on elastic-and-drawstring waistbands, the I.FIV5 pant adds adjustable belted tabs that allow waist cinching without pulling the front drape — a utility detail usually absent in sub-$100 CAD balloon pants.
- Within the brand’s own sub-$80 CAD activewear line, the ‘Adjustable-Waist Balloon Pant’ diverges from the ‘Ultra-soft puffed tapered-leg pant’ — the latter uses recycled polyester, a Polygiene anti-odor treatment, and a body-hugging tapered fit, while this pant adopts recycled nylon, belted side tabs, and a wide-leg silhouette, giving the buyer two distinct aesthetic directions from the same maker.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of high-waisted black pants with a straight, slightly tapered leg, visible knee seam panels, side pockets, and adjustable side waist straps with buckles; worn by a model standing on a neutral studio floor.
- Overall silhouetteHigh-rise waist with a relaxed, ballooning thigh tapering to a straighter lower leg; full-length pant reaching the shoe tops.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.14 · w 0.76 · h 0.81 (high) - Waist closureCenter-front fastening with a single visible top button above a zip fly; waistband sits at or just above the natural waist.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Adjustable side strapsThin fabric straps with small rectangular plastic buckles on both sides of the waistband for waist adjustment; straps run horizontally from the waistband edge.
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.12 · w 0.10 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.12 · w 0.10 · h 0.07 (high) - Front hip pocketsSlanted inset hand pockets at each hip with visible pocket openings aligned with side seams; model's hands partially occupy pockets.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Knee seam panelsDiagonal seam lines across the front of each leg at the knee area forming a subtle panel detail.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.45 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.45 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte woven fabric with a smooth surface and light creasing visible around the knees and lower legs.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.55 (high) - Hem and leg openingStraight finished hem that falls over the top of the shoes with a slightly loose opening.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.80 · w 0.60 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model cropped at the torso wearing a pink long-sleeve top and sneakers; neutral light gray seamless background with soft studio lighting and a faint shadow beneath the model.
- Model and stylingModel is shown from just below the chest to the feet wearing a long-sleeve pink top cropped above the waistband; hands partially in pockets.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.30 (high) - Footwear visibleAthletic-style sneakers in gray and black with light-colored midsoles visible under the pant hems.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.86 · w 0.56 · h 0.14 (high) - Background and lightingEven, neutral light-gray seamless background with soft diffuse studio lighting and minimal shadows.
Colors
deep black· pants main body#1E191C- Overall silhouetteHigh-rise waist with a relaxed, ballooning thigh tapering to a straighter lower leg; full-length pant reaching the shoe tops.
- 02
Product
Rear view of black relaxed straight-leg pants with an elastic gathered waistband and two square patch pockets on the back; visible horizontal seam across each leg near the knee and slightly textured fabric.
- WaistbandElastic gathered waistband visible across the rear with evenly spaced horizontal gathers and a narrow top band.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.07 (high) - Back patch pocketsTwo rectangular patch pockets placed symmetrically on the seat, top-stitched around the edges with visible corner stitching.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - Leg seam detailHorizontal seam runs across each pant leg approximately at knee level, visible as a stitched band.
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.47 · w 0.62 · h 0.06 (high) - Leg silhouetteRelaxed, straight-to-slightly-tapered full-length legs that fall over the shoes with loose hems.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.28 · w 0.70 · h 0.67 (medium) - Fabric textureMatte fabric with a fine irregular crinkle or lightweight woven texture visible in lighting highlights and small surface wrinkles.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.50 (medium)
Other
Studio rear product shot on a clean light gray background showing a model wearing a long-sleeve top and sneakers; soft directional lighting casts faint shadows on the floor.
- Model and stylingImage shows the rear of a model wearing the pants with a cropped long-sleeve top in a muted pink and athletic sneakers; hands rest at the sides behind the legs.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Shoes visibleChunky athletic sneakers with black and white patterned uppers and off-white soles are visible under the pant hems.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.83 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light gray studio background and floor with soft, even lighting and faint shadowing beneath the model's feet.
Colors
black· pants main body#120E0E- WaistbandElastic gathered waistband visible across the rear with evenly spaced horizontal gathers and a narrow top band.
- 03
Product
Right-facing full-length view of black relaxed-fit pants worn by a model; visible features include a high front rise area, relaxed ballooned legs with a horizontal seam at knee level, and a straight hem that reaches the shoes.
- SilhouetteRelaxed, slightly ballooned full-length pants with a roomy thigh that narrows modestly toward the ankle
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.64 · h 0.53 (high) - Waist and front riseHigh front rise area visible under the cropped pullover; waistband area is flat with no visible belt loops or exposed drawcords
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.33 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Knee seamHorizontal seam runs across the front of each leg roughly at knee level
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.57 · w 0.56 · h 0.10 (high) - Hem and ankleLower leg falls to cover the top of the shoes with a straight hem that slightly bunches against the footwear
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.79 · w 0.58 · h 0.17 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte, tightly woven fabric with minimal visible texture in this lighting
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.64 · h 0.53 (high)
Other
Lifestyle studio shot with a model wearing a patterned fleece and carrying a pale pink water bottle; neutral light gray background and soft shadows present.
- Model and poseFemale model walking toward camera with left leg forward and right arm extended down holding a water bottle
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.80 · h 0.98 (high) - Prop - water bottleTall cylindrical pale pink water bottle with a short handle at the top held in the model's right hand
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.48 · w 0.10 · h 0.30 (high) - Top garmentCropped patterned fleece pullover with a high collar, snap-button placket, and mixed swirled colors; cuffs and wrist gaiters in a muted pink visible under the sleeves
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.03 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - AccessoriesModel wearing black sunglasses and a wide black headband; small hoop earrings visible
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - FootwearBlack athletic shoes with white and tan midsoles and black laces
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.81 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - Background and lightingEven neutral light gray studio background with soft shadow to the right of the model
Colors
black· pants#120D0E- SilhouetteRelaxed, slightly ballooned full-length pants with a roomy thigh that narrows modestly toward the ankle
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Q&A
3 answered- How much does the waist actually adjust with the belted tabs?
- The belted tabs let you cinch the waist tighter for a customized fit, but the exact adjustment range (in inches) is not published. The elastic waistband also provides additional give.
- Does the two-way stretch fabric have good recovery, or will it lose shape over time?
- The two-way stretch recycled nylon fabric should have decent recovery for casual wear, but because it lacks elastane (spandex), it may not snap back as firmly as a spandex blend and could develop some bagging over time with heavy use.
- How does the recycled nylon fabric feel against the skin? Is it soft like cotton or slick like typical sportswear?
- The recycled nylon fabric is described as 'soft and lightweight' and is made from an ultra-soft stretch jersey, so it feels soft against the skin—not slick like typical sportswear.