Stretch weave parachute pant product image (primary)
Front view of loose straight-leg black pants with an elastic gathered waistband and inset side pockets; lightweight woven fabric with minimal surface texture and visible seamlines along the inner legs and knee area.

I.FIV5

Stretch Weave Parachute Pant

CA$69.00CAD
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Stretch Weave Parachute Pant is a women's activewear pant from the i.FiV5 MOTION collection, designed in Canada. It is made from a light stretch fabric of 86% reprocessed polyester and 14% spandex, and features Polygiene® odour-control technology. The pant includes a wide stretch waistband, slant front pockets, an in-seam zip pocket, articulated knees, and adjustable ankles with elastic toggle cords, with a 30.5-inch (78 cm) inseam.

Material
Stretch recycled polyester fabric
Gender
unisex
Style
athleisure, performance
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Activewear

Color

BlackTaupeBurgundy

Size

X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE

Specifications

Lightweight stretch parachute pants with odor control and articulated knees.

Lightweight stretch fabric, Polygiene odor control, articulated knees, adjustable ankles.

Material
Stretch recycled polyester fabric
Style
athleisure, performance
Gender
unisex
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Activewear

Additional Attributes

  • Light, stretch recycled polyester fabric
  • Polygiene® technology eliminates odour and prevents bacteria growth
  • Wide stretch waistband
  • Slant front pockets
  • In-seam zip pocket
  • Articulated knees
  • Adjustable ankles with elastic toggle cord
  • Reflective i.FiV5 logo
  • Inseam length: 30.5" (78 cm)

Product Insights

The Stretch Weave Parachute Pant revives the 1980s breakdance silhouette as a 2024 street-style staple, worn by celebrities, with adjustable ankle cuffs and articulated knees for a wide-leg look that transitions from gym to street with chunky sneakers. Its 86% polyester, 14% spandex blend provides near-complete elastic recovery and resists shrinking, wrinkling, and knee bulges, while the Polygiene odor control treatment lasts the garment's lifetime when fabric softener and bleach are avoided—a tradeoff that also reduces washing, saving 3,800 liters of water and 51 kWh yearly, with certifications from bluesign, Oeko-Tex, and REACH confirming safety.

Verified claims

Cultural revival
Parachute silhouette, a 1980s breakdance icon, is now a 2024 street-style staple worn by celebrities like Bella Hadid.
Fit and styling versatility
Adjustable ankle cuffs and articulated knees create a wide-leg silhouette that transitions from gym to street with chunky sneakers.
Odor control
Polygiene treatment lasts the garment's lifetime when care instructions are followed.
Sustainability
Reduced washing saves 3,800 L water and 51 kWh yearly.
Safety & compliance
Polygiene is skin-safe and certified by bluesign, Oeko-Tex, and REACH.
Savings
Halving wash frequency saves 51 kWh and 3,800 L water per year.
Manufacturing
Applied with no extra energy or water; certified bluesign, Oeko-Tex, REACH.
Dermatological safety
Independently tested skin-safe and certified by bluesign, Oeko-Tex, and REACH.
Treatment longevity
Lasts garment lifetime if fabric softener and bleach are avoided.
Sustainable materials
Uses recycled silver and requires no extra energy or water for application.
Elastic recovery
86% polyester, 14% spandex blend with near-complete elastic recovery (returns to within 1-2% of original shape after extension).
Wash shape
Fabric resists shrinking, wrinkling, and permanent knee bulges after repeated machine washes.
Fabric hand
Lightweight, swishy feel with slight sheen and airier than cotton.
Shape retention
Stretch fabric snaps back during wear and resists shrinking and wrinkling after washing.
Drape
Ankle toggles switch drape from soft straight to tight balloon taper.
Fit and mobility
Baggier than leggings with articulated knees that allow squats and lunges.
Silhouette flexibility
Toggle cuffs let you switch from straight to tapered; pairs with chunky sneakers.
Silhouette adjustment
Toggle cuff switches between a straight drape and a balloon taper.
Articulated knees
Articulated knees eliminate fabric pull during squats, lunges, and stair climbs.
Care instructions
Avoid fabric softener and bleach to preserve odor control treatment.

Product record

Title
Stretch Weave Parachute Pant
Brand
I.FIV5
Price
69 CAD
Availability
In stock

Deep Research

Parachute pant style and how it fits

  • The elastic toggle cord at each hem lets the wearer choose between a soft straight drape and a tight balloon taper, so the pants can shift from a casual utility look to a sharp streetwear statement without compromising the voluminous leg.
  • The exaggerated silhouette finds proportion with chunky sneakers, platform boots, or combat soles — a styling rule seen in editorials that keeps the wide leg from overwhelming the frame and adds a deliberate, editorial edge.
  • The I.FIV5 pant replicates the classic parachute shape — a voluminous leg that balloons from hip to knee and tapers sharply at an elastic toggle cord — a silhouette that emerged from 1980s breakdance culture and now reads as a fashion-forward alternative to standard slim joggers, keeping the hem off the ground during dynamic activity.
  • Articulated knee seams pre-shape the leg to a bent position, reducing fabric pull and resistance during squats, lunges, or stair climbs — a detail that makes the parachute cut genuinely performance-ready rather than purely stylistic.
  • The 86% reprocessed polyester construction provides the signature lightweight, swishy hand of a parachute pant, giving an airy feel that’s distinct from cotton joggers and a slight natural sheen that elevates the look above basic workout bottoms.
  • Since early 2024, parachute pants have been championed by Bella Hadid, Jennifer Lopez, and Tracee Ellis Ross, moving the silhouette from retro novelty into the gorpy streetwear canon — wearing these now signals an understanding of current fashion’s big-pant trend rather than a throwback costume.

How Polygiene odor control works and lasts

  • An independent Life Cycle Assessment found that halving wash frequency for a Polygiene StayFresh-treated garment saves 51 kWh of energy and 3,800 liters of water per year — the odor control here enables a wear-twice-before-washing habit that directly translates into that quantified resource reduction per pant, turning a laundry behavior into a measurable environmental gain.
  • The silver chloride active ingredient is produced from recycled silver, adding a second reclamation story to the pant beyond its recycled polyester shell — both key materials are derived from reclaimed streams rather than virgin extraction.
  • Independent testing has verified that the Polygiene treatment does not irritate skin or interfere with the body's natural skin bacteria — so the odor control is confined to the fabric and doesn't risk disrupting the skin microbiome, a known weak point of some harsher antimicrobial agents.
  • Polygiene is applied during the fabric finishing stage without requiring additional energy or water, so the manufacturing step that delivers odor control adds almost no incremental environmental footprint — the pant's Vision program status (at least 50% reduced-impact materials) is amplified by a treatment that doesn't compromise that lower-impact intent.
  • The Polygiene treatment is bluesign, Oeko-Tex Eco-Passport, and EU REACH compliant, signaling that an independent third-party has audited the chemistry for consumer safety and low-impact manufacturing — not all antimicrobial finishes carry this level of screening, so for a next-to-skin activewear pant it's a meaningful differentiation.
  • Polygiene StayFresh doesn't just mask odors — the silver chloride's positively charged ions attack odor-causing bacteria by binding to cell membranes, blocking DNA replication, and inhibiting respiratory energy, making the antibacterial effect a persistent mechanical disruption rather than a degradable surface coating.

Recycled polyester blend performance and feel

  • At 14%, the spandex content is intentionally set above the 12% minimum needed for high-load snap-back, so the fabric stretches in four directions and fully recovers after every squat or stride — the elastic toggle at the ankle isn't there to compensate for a baggy knit, but to adjust the silhouette, because the pant itself snaps back to its original shape even after hours of wear.
  • Polyester's natural resistance to shrinking and wrinkling, combined with the spandex's elastic memory, means the pant can be machine-washed repeatedly without losing its crisp drape or developing permanent knee bags — a trait that separates this from cotton sweatpants, which deform progressively with each cycle.

Image Analysis

3 images
Stretch weave parachute pant product image (primary)
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Product

Front view of loose straight-leg black pants with an elastic gathered waistband and inset side pockets; lightweight woven fabric with minimal surface texture and visible seamlines along the inner legs and knee area.

  • WaistbandHigh elastic gathered waistband with narrow horizontal gathers across the full front waist; no visible drawcord.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Side pocketsAngled inset side pockets with the right pocket occupied by the model's hand and the left pocket opening slightly visible at the hip seam.
    2 regionsx 0.70 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Leg silhouetteLoose, straight to slightly wide leg silhouette falling straight from hip to hem with relaxed drape and soft folds at the knees and lower legs.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.70 (high)
  • Seam detailsVisible stitch or seam lines running along the inner leg and faint panel-like stitch lines across the knee area.
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.48 (medium)
  • Fabric appearanceLightweight woven fabric with a smooth, slightly matte finish and small soft creases where the legs bend.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high)
  • Visible model interactionModel's left hand rests at the left thigh outside the pocket and right hand is tucked into the right pocket, partially obscuring pocket edge.
    2 regionsx 0.08 · y 0.20 · w 0.22 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.20 · w 0.16 · h 0.28 (high)

Other

Cropped studio front view showing model from mid-torso to feet on a plain light background; model wears a long-sleeve top and white chunky sneakers which are visible at the hem; even soft studio lighting with a faint shadow beneath shoes.

  • Shot compositionCropped vertical studio shot framing the lower torso and full legs of a model, centered on the pants.
  • BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no texture or props.
  • Shoes visibleWhite chunky athletic sneakers visible under the pant hems; shoes create a soft shadow on the ground.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.78 · w 0.80 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Top garmentLong-sleeve fitted top in a mid-tone grey worn by the model, visible from mid-torso to wrists and overlapping the waistband slightly.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing even illumination and a faint shadow under and slightly to the right of the shoes.

Colors

deep black· pants#161111
Stretch weave parachute pant product image 2
02

Product

Rear view of a pair of dark, straight-leg parachute-style pants on a model; visible features include an elasticated waistband, side pockets, a left-side thigh pocket flap, and smooth matte fabric with a center back seam.

  • View and fitRear-facing view of pants worn by a model, showing a relaxed, straight leg that falls to the shoe with a slightly loose drape.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.78 (high)
  • WaistbandElasticated waistband with gathered fabric visible across the back waist; waistband sits at a mid-to-high waist on the model.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Back center seamSingle vertical seam runs down the center back from the waistband toward the crotch area.
    1 regionx 0.47 · y 0.16 · w 0.06 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Side pockets and hand placementHands partially inserted into side pockets, indicating slanted or open side pocket openings at the hip area.
    2 regionsx 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (medium); x 0.74 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (medium)
  • Thigh pocket detailRectangular cargo-style pocket or pocket flap visible on the left outer thigh (viewer right), aligned roughly mid-thigh and slightly offset toward the outer seam.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Fabric surfaceSmooth, matte woven fabric with a soft drape and minimal visible texture or sheen.
  • Hem and lengthStraight finished hem that reaches the top of the model's white athletic shoes, with a small vertical crease at the back of each hem.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.82 · w 0.76 · h 0.16 (high)
  • BrandingNo visible logos, printed branding, or tags visible on the exterior of the pants in this view.

Other

Studio product shot showing the model from mid-back to shoes against a plain light grey background; model wears a long-sleeve top and white sneakers which are visible but are not part of the product being analyzed.

  • Background and stagingEven, light grey studio background with soft shadow beneath the model's feet.
  • Model and propsModel is wearing a long-sleeve top and white athletic sneakers; only the lower half of the model and hands are visible and used to display the pants.
    2 regionsx 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (medium); x 0.34 · y 0.86 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with minimal specular highlights and a faint cast shadow to the right of the model's feet.
  • Image cropImage is vertically framed to show the rear of the pants from just below the model's mid-back down to the shoes; slight cropping of the model's torso and arms at top edge.

Colors

charcoal black· pants fabric#221C1D
Stretch weave parachute pant product image 3
03

Product

Right-side view of black relaxed straight-leg pants with smooth woven surface, visible side pocket and full-length legs that extend over the shoe.

  • SilhouetteRelaxed straight-to-slightly-flared full-length pant silhouette with the hem reaching over the top of the sneaker.
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.36 · w 0.30 · h 0.58 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceSmooth matte woven fabric with a slight surface sheen and minimal visible texture.
    1 regionx 0.48 · y 0.42 · w 0.20 · h 0.40 (medium)
  • PocketVisible side pocket on the right hip where the model's right hand is inserted; pocket opening follows the side seam.
    1 regionx 0.58 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Hem detailFront of the hem appears to have a slight opening or split that exposes the shoe toe area.
    1 regionx 0.58 · y 0.87 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (medium)
  • Seam linesVisible vertical outer leg seam running down the side of the pant and subtle diagonal seam or fold near the knee area.
    1 regionx 0.55 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.34 (high)
  • Waistline visibilityTop of the pants is partially obscured by the pullover; waistband details are not clearly visible.
  • Small badgeSmall circular patch or tab near the upper right thigh along the side seam.Partial
    1 regionx 0.63 · y 0.47 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (low)

Other

Full-body lifestyle studio shot of a model walking against a plain light gray background, even soft lighting and a faint shadow on the floor; model holds a black tote and wears a white fleece and white sneakers.

  • Shot compositionFull-body studio shot of a walking model, centered slightly to the right with visible floor shadow beneath the model.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.80 · h 0.96 (high)
  • BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible props except the model and her bag.
  • PropsBlack padded tote held in the model's left hand and white chunky sneakers on the model's feet.
    2 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.62 · w 0.22 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.82 · w 0.26 · h 0.16 (high)
  • LightingEven soft studio lighting with minimal shadows and a soft floor shadow under the model's feet.
  • Image cropTop of the model's head is within the frame with modest headroom; full legs and feet are visible.

Colors

black· main body#161112

Q&A

2 answered
How does the fit run - true to size, or does the parachute cut make it baggier than typical leggings?
The parachute cut makes it significantly baggier than leggings. It has a wide stretch waistband and articulated knees for mobility, so it fits like a relaxed jogger rather than a tight compression pant.
Does the Polygiene odor control last for the life of the garment, or does it wash out after a certain number of washes?
Polygiene odor control is designed to last the life of the garment as long as you follow the care instructions. Our care label advises against using fabric softener or bleach, and avoiding those helps preserve the treatment. It does not wash out after a certain number of washes.

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/women-sportswear/pants-shorts/sports-pants/stretch-weave-parachute-pant--13410-229859?colourId=0
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