I.FIV5
Velvety High-Waisted Bike Short With Pockets 5.5" Length
4.67/5 (3)
CA$39.00CAD
In Stock
These are high-waisted bike shorts with built-in pockets, designed in Canada as part of the i.FiV5 by Simons line, featuring a 5.5-inch inseam. Made from soft, stretch microfibre jersey in recycled nylon with a peachskin feel, they include Polygiene odor-control technology, flat seams, patch pockets, and a reflective logo. Designed for athletic and casual wear, they offer comfort during workouts and everyday activities; they hold a 4.67/5 rating from 3 reviews.
- Material
- Soft stretch microfibre jersey in recycled nylon with a peachskin feel
- Gender
- female
- Style
- activewear, athleisure, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Activewear > Bicycle Activewear > Bicycle Shorts & Briefs
Color
BlackSlate GreyTaupeTealRaspberry/Cherry Red
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
High-waisted bike shorts with built-in patch pockets and velvety soft recycled nylon fabric featuring Polygiene odor control.
Soft stretch microfibre jersey, flat seams, reflective logo, Polygiene odor control.
- Material
- Soft stretch microfibre jersey in recycled nylon with a peachskin feel
- Style
- activewear, athleisure, casual
- Occasion
- workout, everyday
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Activewear > Bicycle Activewear > Bicycle Shorts & Briefs
Additional Attributes
- high-waisted design
- built-in side pockets
- patch pockets
- velvety soft peachskin finish
- recycled nylon microfibre jersey
- stretch fabric for comfort
- Polygiene odor control technology
- flat seams for chafe-free wear
- reflective i.FiV5 logo for visibility
- 5.5 inch inseam
Product Insights
I.FIV5's Velvety High-Waisted Bike Short with Pockets 5.5" Length delivers a premium fabric story—69% reprocessed nylon and 31% spandex peachskin with a matte-silk handfeel, moisture-wicking, wrinkle and wear resistance, and permanent Polygiene odor control—plus pockets that conform without bulk and a reflective logo, all at $39 CAD with Canadian design credibility. The tradeoff: pockets hold a phone securely only during light activity and lose stability during intense movement, while the shorts may ride up under high exertion.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Buyers find the fit true to size but note ride-up during intense activity.
- Waistband stability
- The wide waistband keeps the shorts from riding down or twisting.
- Fabric and pockets
- The peachskin fabric drapes and flexes, and the pockets conform without bulk.
- Handfeel
- Derived from artificial suede, the 0.2mm micro-pile provides a matte-silk handfeel and excellent drape.
- Performance
- Lightweight, wrinkle-resistant, wear-resistant, and hygroscopic nylon wicks moisture away from the skin.
- Pocket function
- Same jersey fabric with gentle conforming grip holds items securely without bulging.
- Odor control
- Polygiene odor control prevents odor through repeat wears, storage, and intense sweat.
- Pocket stability
- Pockets hold a phone securely during walking and light yoga; stability decreases during intense activity.
- Odor resistance
- Pocket interiors are permanently treated with antimicrobial Polygiene to prevent odor from sweat and damp items.
- Value
- At $39 CAD, bundles recycled nylon, Polygiene, reflective logo, and flat seams — a set unmatched under $40.
- Care instructions
- Machine wash with low detergent, hang dry, and skip fabric softener to preserve the garment.
- Fabric durability
- 69% reprocessed nylon, 31% spandex peachskin fabric resists wear, absorbs moisture, and resists creases.
- Polygiene
- Polygiene treatment lasts the garment's lifetime and keeps odor neutral through multiple heavy-sweat wears without washing.
- Design origin
- Canadian-designed Simons exclusive provides local-design credibility mass-market brands lack.
- Reflective logo
- Reflective logo is a rare safety detail for shorts at $39.
Product record
- Title
- Velvety High-Waisted Bike Short With Pockets 5.5" Length
- Brand
- I.FIV5
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.67 stars, 3 reviews
Deep Research
Patch pocket practicality for workouts
- The patch pockets are cut from the same soft stretch microfibre jersey as the shorts body, providing a gentle conforming grip that holds items like keys or a card securely during walking and light yoga; the material's flexibility means a standard phone can slip in without bulging awkwardly.
- The high-rise, wide waistband anchors the short in place, inhibiting the fabric from twisting or riding down and thus reducing the amount of pocket shake during activities where a low-rise option might allow items to flop against the thigh with each stride.
- With Polygiene antimicrobial technology permanently embedded in the fabric, including the pocket linings, the shorts resist odor build-up from sweat or damp items stored in the pockets—a differentiator from untreated activewear where pockets can trap moisture and become breeding grounds for bacteria.
Peachskin fabric feel and performance
- Peachskin originated as an evolution of artificial suede, engineered to retain its velvety character without the stiffness — this design heritage is directly felt in the shorts' fabric, which behaves more like a soft, flexible micro-suede than a typical activewear knit.
- Peachskin fabric drapes fluidly rather than stiffly, so the high-waisted silhouette maintains a smooth line without bunching or creasing at the hip flexors when you're pedaling or running.
- The dense, short pile construction gives the fabric good wear resistance, so areas subject to friction — inner thighs, seat — are less likely to pill prematurely, extending the shorts' lifespan beyond that of many brushed knits that degrade faster.
- A sanding process raises a nap of roughly 0.2mm on the fabric face — so short it reads as a matte silk rather than a fuzzy velour, which keeps the shorts looking refined enough to wear off the bike while delivering a plush handfeel that standard nylon jerseys cannot match.
- Only synthetic fibers can yield a peachskin finish — cotton would produce flannel instead — so the shift to recycled nylon isn't a compromise; it's a necessity to achieve that velvety feel while meeting the brand's sustainability goals.
- The fabric's low weight and inherent crease resistance mean the shorts take up minimal space in a bag and emerge looking smooth, while the barely-there feel on the legs suits long rides where heavier fabrics would distract.
- Because the peachskin finish skips the polyurethane treatment used on synthetic suede, the recycled nylon knit stays supple and breathable instead of developing a stiff, rubberized hand — meaning the shorts flex with your body through squats and sprints without that plasticky feel.
- Peachskin nylon is hygroscopic — it actively absorbs moisture rather than just wicking it — so during high-output workouts, the fabric pulls sweat off the skin and disperses it to evaporate, working alongside Polygiene to keep you drier and fresher than standard polyester compression shorts.
Polygiene odor control in real use
- GearJunkie’s tester wore a Polygiene T-shirt for 20 hours over two weeks of intense activity—running, spinning, mountain biking, weightlifting—then stowed it in a gym bag next to rank shoes; the shirt never developed any odor. This suggests that even if you ball up these shorts in a gym bag post-workout and forget them for a day, the Polygiene will suppress the kind of bacterial bloom that leads to permanent, dug-in stink.
- After 8 consecutive days of running, housework, and yard work in the same Polygiene-treated shirt, the tester reported the garment smelled only slightly sour—comparable to an untreated synthetic after a single long run. That means these shorts could be worn for a full week of mixed daily activity and still be socially acceptable, a massive leap over conventional synthetics that often need washing after every workout.
- In a test of Polygiene-treated shorts (using the same silver-salt technology as these I.FIV5 bottoms), a runner in 90°F heat accumulated 5.5 hours of running across four days before feeling the need to wash, and observed that the odor increase was markedly slower than with standard tech shorts. For anyone who lives in their activewear or packs light for travel, that translates to genuinely wearable shorts day after day without a mid-trip laundry search.
- During a Bicycling magazine torture test of a Polygiene-treated cycling jersey, the fabric stayed odor-neutral through a worst-case sweat session: an hour on a stationary trainer that left the wearer totally drenched, with the sniff test coming back neutral immediately. That level of anti-odor resilience means these shorts won’t embarrass you after a spin class or high-heat run, even when you can’t launder right away.
How these shorts compare to similar options
- Designed in Canada exclusively for Simons, the short sidesteps the generic global‑boutique vibe — for Canadian shoppers, it carries a local‑design credibility that mass‑market brands like Old Navy or Quince can’t replicate.
- Where Quince’s Ultra‑Form short restricts its feature set to ‘quick‑drying, moisture‑wicking, anti‑microbial, 4‑way stretch’ with no reflective element, I.FIV5 adds a reflective logo — a small detail that matters for dusk‑to‑dawn joggers and is nearly unheard‑of in the under‑$40 tier.
- Many shorts in the $30–$35 USD range, like the ComfrtCore 5" ($35, 80% nylon / 20% spandex with no recycled claim), rely on virgin materials; I.FIV5 trades up to a recycled nylon fabric with a velvety peachskin finish at roughly $28 USD, giving it a material story that typically costs more.
- At $39 CAD, the I.FIV5 shorts layer in Polygiene® odor control — a finish built to survive repeat washing — whereas the Quince Ultra-Form ($24.90 USD) contents itself with an unspecified ‘anti‑microbial’ that carries no durability promise, shifting the long‑term value equation in favor of I.FIV5 for buyers who wear their shorts hard and wash them often.
- The September Upstate 5.5" short ($41 USD) pairs recycled nylon and flat‑seam comfort but omits any odor control; I.FIV5 matches those two design choices and then equips Polygiene® at $39 CAD, effectively delivering a more versatile short for a meaningfully lower real‑world cost.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Model wearing a sleeveless cropped athletic top and high-waisted bike shorts with visible side pocket and flatlock seams, both in the same bright coral-pink stretch fabric.
- Top silhouetteSleeveless, crew-neck cropped athletic top with a fitted, smooth stretch fabric hugging the torso and a straight hem that ends above the natural waist.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.33 (high) - Shorts silhouetteHigh-waisted, mid-thigh length bike shorts with a wide elastic-looking waistband and form-fitting stretch fabric.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.40 · w 0.62 · h 0.50 (high) - Side pocketVertical side pocket opening integrated into the right thigh panel, with the pocket seam visible and sitting on the outer thigh.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.57 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - Seam constructionVisible flatlock or topstitched seams in a slightly contrasting stitch tone run vertically and horizontally across the shorts and outline panels on the hips and crotch area.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.44 · w 0.56 · h 0.46 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, dense stretch knit with a slight sheen that gives a velvety, satiny look in the lighting.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.84 (high) - Visible skin gapSmall exposed midriff between the top hem and the shorts waistband, showing a narrow horizontal band of skin.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.07 (high) - Model styling and fitGarments are worn fitted to the body; the waistband sits at or just above the natural waist and the top is closely fitted across the chest.
Other
Studio shot of a model against a neutral light background with soft, even lighting, minimal shadows, and a three-quarter pose leaning forward; image includes the model's arms, hands, and hair pulled back into a ponytail.
- Background and lightingNeutral off-white to very light gray seamless background with diffuse, even studio lighting producing soft shadows and consistent color rendering.
- Pose and framingThree-quarter frontal pose with torso slightly angled and one hand resting on the left thigh; image cropped to show model from head to mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 1.00 (high) - Hair and visible stylingModel's hair pulled back into a low ponytail visible over the left shoulder.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on garment and model with no noticeable motion blur; colors appear saturated but even.
Colors
bright coral pink· top fabric#FD4463bright coral pink· shorts fabric#FD3D61- Top silhouetteSleeveless, crew-neck cropped athletic top with a fitted, smooth stretch fabric hugging the torso and a straight hem that ends above the natural waist.
- 02
Product
Close-up front view of high-waisted fitted bike shorts showing wide high waistband, visible side pockets, flatlock seams, and mid-thigh length on a model.
- High waistbandWide high-rise waistband with a single folded top edge and smooth flat surface sitting above the navel area.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.10 · w 0.72 · h 0.18 (high) - Side slip pocketsVertical side pocket openings integrated into the outer thigh seams on both hips; right-side pocket more clearly visible with a shallow pocket mouth.
2 regions
x 0.66 · y 0.40 · w 0.22 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.34 (medium) - Panel seams and stitchingProminent flatlock stitch lines form vertical center front seam, horizontal seam across upper thigh, and curved inseam lines; stitching is in matching color and clearly visible.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Leg hem detailNarrow folded hem at each thigh opening with visible topstitching, finishing the mid-thigh length leg openings.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.72 · w 0.32 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.72 · w 0.32 · h 0.16 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, slightly matte knit fabric with fine even surface and minimal sheen suggesting a soft stretch material.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Visible model contact and fitGarment fits close to the body on a model; the right hand rests on the hip obscuring a small portion of the waistband and pocket area.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.06 · w 0.38 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio shot cropped to midriff and thighs on a light neutral background showing model arms and soft, even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionCropped front-facing studio image showing model from just below the bust to mid-thigh, centered on the shorts.
- Background and lightingPlain light gray background with soft, even studio lighting and subtle shadows under the legs and between the thighs.
- Model hands and skinModel left hand hanging at the side and right hand placed on the hip; pale skin tones visible and touching the garment at the waistband and thigh.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.34 · w 0.16 · h 0.52 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.08 · w 0.34 · h 0.34 (high) - Image qualitySharp, high-resolution photo with clear detail on seams and fabric texture.
Colors
bright coral pink· shorts main body#FB4966bright coral pink· pocket interior trim#FC4966- High waistbandWide high-rise waistband with a single folded top edge and smooth flat surface sitting above the navel area.
- 03
Product
Rear view of high-waisted fitted bike shorts in a bright coral-pink stretch fabric with a wide waistband, visible seaming that creates a rear yoke and center back seam, short-length legs with stitched hems, and a small square reflective logo at center back of the waistband.
- WaistbandWide high-rise waistband that sits above the natural waistline; smooth single-layer appearance with topstitched upper edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Center back logoSmall square reflective logo or emblem centered on the rear of the waistband consisting of a small rounded-square mark with a contrasting inner element.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.18 · w 0.04 · h 0.03 (high) - Rear yoke seamV-shaped yoke seam runs across the top of the rear, forming a shallow inverted V that joins a vertical center back seam extending down the seat.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.25 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Center back seamVertical center back seam located on the seat, visible from the waistband down between the legs.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.30 · w 0.08 · h 0.46 (high) - Side pocket seamCurved side seam on the hip suggesting an integrated pocket opening along the outer upper thigh on the visible side.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high) - Leg hemShort-length legs ending above the knee with a double-stitched hem band that sits flat against the thigh.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.68 · w 0.66 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, densely knit stretch fabric with a slightly velvety matte finish and even color saturation across panels.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - Stitching colorAll visible topstitching and seams are sewn with thread that matches or closely matches the garment color.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.24 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - Visible torso and partial topLower edge of a matching cropped top is visible above the waistband, showing the garment continues beyond the shorts.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio rear product shot cropped from lower ribs to above the knees on a plain light background; model's hands and arms visible at frame edges; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionRear-facing crop showing the model from lower torso to mid-thigh, centered on the garment's back.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model handsModel's left hand rests on the left hip with fingers visible; right arm hangs at side with hand partially visible at frame edge.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.22 · w 0.18 · h 0.56 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral very light gray to off-white seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and faint shadowing under the legs.
Colors
bright coral pink· shorts fabric#FD3D61light silver reflective· reflective logo- WaistbandWide high-rise waistband that sits above the natural waistline; smooth single-layer appearance with topstitched upper edge.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
3 total4.67
3 reviews · out of 5
Cuissard
★★★★★Andrée L.
Fait parfaitement et confortable
Superbe
★★★★★Ayotte C.
Parfaite
Bon rapport qualité/prix
★★★★★Doris D.
Très bien mais il remonte un peu sur la cuisse pendant une activité intense. Je le ferais un peu plus long. Le tissus est très doux et confortable .
Q&A
4 answered- How does the sizing compare to typical bike shorts? Do they run true to size or tend to be snug?
- Based on customer feedback, these shorts fit true to size and are comfortable. One reviewer noted they tend to ride up slightly during intense activity, which may indicate a compressive fit. If you prefer a looser feel, consider sizing up.
- Is the Polygiene odor control treatment permanent, or does it wash out over time? How many washes does it last?
- Polygiene odor control is a permanent treatment that lasts for the lifetime of the garment. According to Polygiene, it cannot be washed out, regardless of how many washes or repeated wear it undergoes [1][2].
- Does the high-waisted band have a drawstring or silicone grippers to prevent rolling down during exercise?
- The shorts feature a wide waistband but no drawstring or silicone grippers are specified. The high-waisted design and compression fit help keep the band in place during exercise.
- What are the recommended care instructions for the recycled nylon peachskin fabric? Can it be machine washed and dried?
- We recommend washing the shorts only when necessary and air drying to extend their life. Machine wash is fine with low detergent—avoid fabric softeners as they can promote odor-causing bacteria. Tumble drying is not recommended; hang dry instead [5].