I.FIV5
Velvety Thin-Strap Tank
CA$29.95CAD
In Stock
The Velvety Thin-Strap Tank is a women's form-fitting tank top from the i.FiV5 by Simons BALANCE collection. It features a rounded scoop neck, thin non-adjustable straps, and a reflective i.FiV5 logo at the upper back. The garment is made from a soft, stretch microfibre jersey of recycled nylon with a peachskin feel, offering a smooth, velvety texture. It is intended for everyday wear and layering.
- Material
- Recycled Nylon
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
BlackIvory/Cream BeigePine/Bottle GreenSlate Blue
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
A velvety soft tank top made from recycled nylon with a peachskin feel, featuring a rounded scoop neck and reflective logo.
Soft stretch microfibre jersey, recycled nylon, peachskin feel, rounded scoop neck, non-adjustable thin straps, reflective i.FiV5 logo
- Material
- Recycled Nylon
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Designed in Canada (exclusive)
- BALANCE collection
- Velvety fabric
- Soft stretch microfibre jersey
- Recycled nylon
- Peachskin feel
- Rounded scoop neck
- Non-adjustable thin straps
- Reflective i.FiV5 logo
- Addictive comfort
Product Insights
I.FIV5's Velvety Thin-Strap Tank features a permanent peachskin finish that resists pilling, wrinkling, and creasing while wicking sweat and providing thermal regulation; the recycled nylon construction saves resources and delivers stretch recovery, though requires cold gentle washing and air drying to maintain. The reflective logo offers low-light visibility, and the lack of a built-in bra allows unrestricted movement. At a sale price of $29.95, it undercuts comparable eco-brands by roughly 40%, combining comfort, durability, and value.
Verified claims
- Peachskin finish
- Permanent mechanical sueding gives the BALANCE collection tank its velvety, suede-like feel and matte sheen.
- Durability
- The peached surface resists pilling and wrinkling, keeping the tank looking neat.
- Moisture & thermal
- Peachskin micro-nap wicks sweat, dries quickly, and adds a lightweight thermal buffer.
- Low-light visibility
- Reflective i.FiV5 logo on back for low-light visibility.
- Freedom of movement
- No built-in bra or compressive layers for unrestricted upper body movement.
- Recycled nylon
- 74% reprocessed nylon from waste saves resources; performs like virgin.
- Value
- Sale price $29.95 undercuts eco-brands by ~40%, with recycled nylon.
- Brand commitment
- Recycled materials are standard across I.FIV5 collections.
- Stretch recovery
- Fabric returns to shape after stretching and washing.
- Fabric finish
- Peachskin finish permanently resists creasing and pilling.
- Care
- Cold gentle wash and air drying preserve stretch recovery.
- Design philosophy
- BALANCE collection prioritizes comfort; reflective logo provides incidental low-light visibility.
- Fabric technology
- Peachskin sueding is permanent; recycled nylon is chemically identical to virgin.
- Price position
- Sale $29.95 is half the price of Organic Basics' tank, but no bra.
- Sustainability
- Recycled nylon from waste saves water and energy vs virgin.
Product record
- Title
- Velvety Thin-Strap Tank
- Brand
- I.FIV5
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
The I.FIV5 brand and its BALANCE collection
- The tank sits in I.FIV5's BALANCE collection, which focuses on soft-touch comfort and everyday wear, distinct from the MOTION line engineered for performance — the MOTION Split short, for instance, is built with split hems and lightweight stretch fabric for athletic stride, while BALANCE emphasizes the velvety, addictive feel of the microfiber jersey.
- A reflective i.FiV5 logo appears on this tank and also on models in the MOTION collection, establishing low-light visibility as a recurring brand signature rather than a product-specific feature — a subtle safety advantage for runners or early-morning commuters.
- i.FIV5 is a private label produced exclusively for Simons, with design based in Canada — a distribution model that avoids third-party retail markups, contributing to a sub-$40 CAD price even with details like recycled nylon and a reflective logo.
- I.FIV5 consistently uses recycled materials: the tank's jersey is recycled nylon, and the MOTION short uses recycled polyester, indicating a design-led sustainability approach woven into the brand's fabric choices without prominent green certifications.
Understanding the peachskin fabric finish
- The mechanical peaching removes loose, fragile surface fibers during finishing, so the fabric inherently resists the small fiber balls (pills) that can form on brushed knits after friction—this tank is built to stay smooth through regular wear and wash cycles.
- Because the raised fibers enhance natural drape and reduce creasing, this tank resists wrinkles out of the gym bag and stays presentable without ironing.
- The tank's velvet hand isn't a temporary chemical softener; it's created by a controlled mechanical abrasion that lifts and trims fiber ends into a dense micro-pile, permanently altering the nylon's surface so the softness endures wash after wash.
- The 0.2 mm nap acts as a micro air barrier that adds a hint of warmth without the weight or bulk of fleece, giving the tank enough insulation for early-morning runs or as a base layer without overheating during intense sets.
- The micro-nap expands the surface area for moisture to spread and evaporate, so the tank pulls sweat off the skin and dries quickly—critical for a sportswear piece designed for high-output activity.
- Peaching raises a uniform nap about 0.2 mm high, producing a smooth, suede-like surface with a subdued matte sheen—this is what gives the tank its sophisticated 'peach skin' look and sets it apart from fuzzy brushed tanks.
- Applied to recycled nylon, peachskin eliminates the plasticky, shiny hand typical of untreated synthetics, replacing it with a dry, silky touch that feels more like a premium natural fiber—this is why the tank feels luxurious rather than merely sporty.
Value and competitive positioning
- Within I.FIV5’s line, the Velvety Thin normally retails for $39 CAD — above $29 cropped basics and below $49 structured support tanks — but at the $29.95 sale price it aligns with the brand’s cheapest velvety entries, so you get the same recycled nylon peachskin jersey as the pricier styles for the cost of a simple crop.
- At 287 DKK (approximately $56 CAD), the Organic Basics Active Flow Tank Top bundles a built-in bra, compressive fabric, and 83% recycled nylon for medium-high impact workouts; the Velvety Thin-Strap Tank removes those structural layers to deliver a softer, unlined feel at $29.95 CAD, making it the more affordable pick for anyone who doesn’t need integrated support.
Recycled nylon fabric benefits and sustainability
- Recycled nylon's stretch recovery is rated high, so the tank's thin straps and scoop neck resist permanent deformation — even after repeated wear and wash, the fabric snaps back to shape rather than bagging out.
- Recycled nylon commonly incorporates post-consumer waste like discarded fishing nets and fabric scraps, diverting those materials from oceans and landfills and reducing the demand for virgin petroleum-based nylon in this tank.
- Producing recycled nylon uses significantly less water and fossil energy than making virgin nylon from scratch, so resource savings are embedded in the fabric before the first cut.
- Recycled nylon is chemically identical to virgin nylon (both polyamide 6,6), so the tank delivers the same lightweight stretch, moisture management, and durability you'd expect from a premium sportswear piece — the sustainability story doesn't come at a performance compromise.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Close-up view of a fitted black camisole-style tank worn by a model, showing thin shoulder straps, scooped neckline, and smooth fabric with minimal surface sheen.
- Overall silhouetteForm-fitting sleeveless tank covering the torso from upper chest to just below the waist, following the model's contours without visible looseness.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.22 · w 0.70 · h 0.60 (medium) - NecklineLow scooped neckline with a narrow finished band following the curve of the chest opening.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - Strap constructionThin spaghetti-style shoulder straps attached at the neckline and running over the shoulders; straps appear to be the same fabric and color as the body.
2 regions
x 0.72 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, tightly knit fabric with a subtle uniform surface sheen and no visible knit pattern or texture.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.32 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (medium) - Side seam and hemVisible side seam and lower hemline near the waist with a narrow stitched finish; slight horizontal stretch lines on the torso.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.60 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing model wearing the tank against a pale blue background with soft directional lighting from above left producing gentle shadows.
- Shot compositionTight three-quarter torso crop of a seated model angled slightly to the left; head and arms partially visible.
- BackgroundEven pale blue seamless background occupying the full frame behind the model.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused studio lighting creating gentle highlights along the shoulders and subtle shadows under the arm and along the side of the torso.
- Props and additional clothingModel's hands hold a black strap or belt and a black shoe or bag is partially visible at the lower edge of the frame; these items are separate from the tank.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.72 · w 0.30 · h 0.21 (medium); x 0.52 · y 0.82 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (medium)
Colors
black· main body#0D0D0E- Overall silhouetteForm-fitting sleeveless tank covering the torso from upper chest to just below the waist, following the model's contours without visible looseness.
- 02
Product
Close-fitting black sleeveless tank with very thin shoulder straps and a straight neckline, worn on a model; top is smooth and form-fitting, showing torso and waist seam alignment with matching black bottoms.
- SilhouetteForm-fitting sleeveless top that follows the contours of the model's torso and stops at the waist, with narrow shoulder straps.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.13 · w 0.48 · h 0.38 (high) - Strap detailVery thin spaghetti-style shoulder straps that sit on the model's shoulders and connect to the front neckline without visible hardware.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.08 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.08 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - NecklineStraight, horizontal front neckline that runs across the upper chest.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.14 · w 0.38 · h 0.08 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, tightly fitted knit fabric with a uniform, low-reflectance finish across the visible surface.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.13 · w 0.48 · h 0.38 (medium) - Lower edge and waist alignmentTop ends at the waistline and aligns with the high-rise of matching black shorts visible beneath.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.40 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (high) - OcclusionRight-side strap area partially occluded by a black crossbody bag strap that runs diagonally across the torso.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.10 · w 0.18 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio full-body product shot of a model standing against a pale blue seamless background, soft even lighting, minimal shadows, and a black crossbody bag as a prop.
- Shot compositionFull-body centered shot showing the model from head to toe with generous headroom and floor visible at the bottom of the frame.
- BackgroundUniform pale blue seamless backdrop without visible texture or pattern.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with subtle shadowing visible on the floor to the model's right side.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.78 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (medium) - PropBlack crossbody bag worn across the torso and held by the model's left hand, partially covering the right side of the top.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.30 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high) - Model poseModel stands with weight shifted to one leg, left arm relaxed and right arm bent holding the bag strap near the waist.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.64 (high)
Colors
black· top (tank)#0D0D0E- SilhouetteForm-fitting sleeveless top that follows the contours of the model's torso and stops at the waist, with narrow shoulder straps.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a fitted black thin-strap tank on a model showing narrow shoulder straps, straight back neckline, a small centered white logo at upper back, and a slightly curved lower hem.
- Strap styleTwo narrow shoulder straps, one on each shoulder, made from the same black fabric and running vertically from the top edge of the back panel to the shoulders.
2 regions
x 0.27 · y 0.07 · w 0.09 · h 0.27 (high); x 0.65 · y 0.07 · w 0.09 · h 0.27 (high) - Back necklineStraight, horizontal top edge across the upper back creating a low backline that the straps connect to.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.63 · h 0.06 (high) - Silhouette and fitForm-fitting torso panel that follows the contours of the model's back and waist with minor horizontal fabric wrinkles visible across the back.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.48 (high) - Lower hem detailBottom hem sits at the hip with a slightly curved/angled hemline and visible stitching along the edge.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.61 · w 0.48 · h 0.16 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, dark fabric with a subtle matte finish and slight sheen in highlights suggesting a soft knit or velvety texture.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.55 (medium) - Back logoSmall white square logo with a darker inner mark centered on the upper back panel just below the neckline.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.30 · w 0.04 · h 0.03 (high) - Back logo text“e”Uncertain
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.30 · w 0.04 · h 0.03 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait showing the model from the rear against a pale blue background with soft, even lighting. Model's hair is pulled back in a ponytail; the image includes the model's arms and upper thighs. Slight shadowing appears along the model's left side.
- Shot compositionFull rear upper-body shot of a live model cropped mid-thigh, centered in frame with the product occupying the central vertical area.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundEven pale blue solid background without visible props or texture.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffused lighting producing gentle highlights on the shoulders and faint shadows along the spine and left side of the model.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.05 · w 0.60 · h 0.90 (medium)
Colors
deep black· tank body#0E0E0Eblack· shoulder straps#140D0Bwhite· center back logo- Strap styleTwo narrow shoulder straps, one on each shoulder, made from the same black fabric and running vertically from the top edge of the back panel to the shoulders.
Documents & Data
Q&A
2 answered- What is the recommended washing method for this recycled nylon tank to maintain the peachskin feel?
- We recommend machine washing this tank in cold water on a gentle cycle and laying it flat to air dry to preserve the soft peachskin feel. Avoid fabric softeners and high heat, as they can degrade the microfiber jersey.
- How does the stretch microfiber jersey hold up to frequent wear and washing without pilling?
- Recycled nylon microfiber jersey is typically durable and resistant to pilling when cared for properly (cold wash, air dry). However, we don't have specific customer feedback on this fabric's long-term performance. Following care instructions should help maintain its appearance.