I.FIV5
Open-Back Velvety Bra Low-Impact Support
4.5/5 (2)
CA$29.95CAD
In Stock
This open-back velvety bra from i.FiV5 by Simons is a low-impact support sports bra with a scoop-neck, shrunken design. It is intended for gentle yoga, stretching, walking, and relaxation, offering everyday comfort. The bra is made from a soft, stretch microfibre jersey of recycled nylon with a peachskin feel and breathable micro-perforated lining; it features Polygiene odor-control technology, soft cups with removable foam padding, thin cross straps at the back, and a reflective logo.
- Material
- Soft, stretch microfibre jersey made of recycled nylon
- Gender
- female
- Style
- activewear, athleisure
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Activewear
Color
BlackSlate GreyRaspberry/Cherry Red
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
A sporty, shrunken scoop-neck bra with velvety soft material, designed for low-impact activities and everyday comfort.
Soft, stretch microfibre from recycled nylon, Polygiene odour control, removable padding, thin cross straps, reflective logo.
- Material
- Soft, stretch microfibre jersey made of recycled nylon
- Secondary
- elastane
- Style
- activewear, athleisure
- Occasion
- yoga, workout
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Activewear
Additional Attributes
- sporty scoop-neck shrunken design
- velvety material for addictive comfort
- suitable for low-impact activities: gentle yoga, stretching, walking, relaxation
- soft, stretch microfibre jersey made of recycled nylon
- peachskin feel
- breathable micro-perforated lining
- Polygiene technology eliminates odour and prevents bacteria growth
- soft cups with removable foam padding
- thin cross straps at the back
- reflective i.FiV5 logo
- low-impact support bra
Product Insights
A yoga bra for low-impact movement, merging sustainable recycled nylon with lifetime Polygiene odor control. Its crisscross straps prevent slipping while allowing full shoulder mobility, and the micro-perforated lining keeps you dry. However, support is limited to C–D cups for gentle yoga only, and the generic XS–XL sizing, along with required cold washing and flat drying, demands specific care to preserve performance and odor protection.
Verified claims
- Strap stability
- Crisscross straps resist slipping during yoga flows.
- Shoulder mobility
- Cross straps allow unrestricted shoulder movement during yoga.
- Odor control durability
- Polygiene odor control lasts the garment's lifetime, confirmed by 20-hour stress test and 8-day wear test.
- Credentials
- Polygiene is Bluesign and Oeko-Tex certified, using recycled silver chloride from electronics.
- Breathability
- Micro-perforated lining keeps the bra dry during low-impact activities.
- Texture
- Plush peachskin feel stays breathable and durable.
- Water savings
- Recycled nylon uses up to 90% less water than virgin.
- Carbon savings
- Recycled nylon cuts CO2 emissions up to 90% vs virgin.
- Ocean waste
- Helps divert abandoned fishing nets from ocean waste.
- Performance
- Recycled nylon matches virgin in strength, flexibility, and durability.
- Sizing
- Sizing uses generic XS–XL, not standard bra band/cup sizes.
- Support
- C–D cup support suits gentle yoga, not dynamic movement.
- Washing guide
- Wash after each wear in cold water; no fabric softener; air-dry flat.
- Polygiene longevity
- Polygiene lasts the garment's lifetime with proper care.
- Care
- Remove foam pads before each wash to prevent permanent creasing and preserve odor control.
- Drying method
- Air-dry flat, not tumble or hang, to protect stretch recovery and strap shape.
Product record
- Title
- Open-Back Velvety Bra Low-Impact Support
- Brand
- I.FIV5
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Cross-back strap design and freedom of movement
- The crisscross back naturally locks the straps in place against the torso, so they won't roll or slide off the shoulders during a vinyasa flow — a persistent annoyance with straight straps that can interrupt focus and comfort.
- Unlike straight straps that can pull or bind when you reach overhead, the thin cross straps allow full scapular movement — critical for yoga transitions like flowing from plank to upward dog or for poses that require a deep shoulder stretch.
Fabric feel and breathability during low-impact activities
- The interior lining's micro-perforations create a network of escape routes for warm air and sweat vapor, preventing moisture from pooling against the skin even while the outer face feels plush and velvety.
Care and longevity of recycled nylon fabric
- The bra's thin cross-back straps and delicate knit are vulnerable to machine snags that cause pilling and thread pulls; a fine-mesh laundry bag acts as a protective barrier against zippers and hooks, a practice linked anecdotally to multi-year durability in similar activewear.
- Fabric softeners coat the recycled nylon fibres with a waxy film that clogs the micro-perforated lining’s breathability and can smother the Polygiene treatment, leaving the bra feeling sticky instead of velvety — damage that is irreversible, making a half-dose of synthetic-specific detergent and an occasional vinegar rinse the safer maintenance path.
- Sweat and body oils chemically attack spandex, accelerating the loss of elastic recovery that gives the band its grip; washing the bra after every yoga or stretching session removes these oils before they can stiffen the elastane, helping the low-impact support remain consistent for the full life of the Polygiene treatment.
- Washing recycled nylon in cold water preserves the microfibre's velvety peachskin hand and prevents shrinkage; even a 40°C wash triggers elastane memory loss after 10–15 cycles, meaning the low-support band and cross-back straps can become permanently loose long before the fabric itself shows wear.
- Every 5–6 washes, adding half a cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle strips away detergent residue and hard-water minerals that can compromise the microfibre’s peachskin feel, restoring the original velvety texture without interfering with the recycled nylon’s breathability or the Polygiene’s odor control.
- Leaving the removable foam cups in place during washing traps water and bacteria inside the pad pocket, which can compromise the Polygiene’s ability to prevent odor and causes permanent creasing that telegraphs through tops; removing them lets detergent reach every surface and extends the life of both the pads and the garment.
- Tumble dryers operate at 50–70°C even on low, enough to degrade the elastane and permanently stretch out the band and straps; air-drying the bra flat indoors avoids that heat and prevents the cross-back straps from elongating under the weight of wet fabric, preserving the shrunken, supportive silhouette.
Environmental benefits of recycled nylon
- Recycled nylon manufacturing uses up to 90% less water than starting from virgin petroleum-based nylon — a critical resource conservation point given the textile industry's heavy water footprint.
- Producing recycled nylon can generate up to 90% fewer CO₂ emissions than virgin nylon, so choosing a bra made from this fabric dramatically reduces the raw-material carbon footprint of your activewear wardrobe.
- A large share of recycled nylon is sourced from discarded fishing nets — an estimated 640,000 tons of fishing gear are abandoned in oceans each year — so wearing this bra helps repurpose that problematic waste stream into a functional, second-life textile.
- Recycled nylon retains high durability, flexibility, and abrasion resistance comparable to virgin nylon, so the peachskin feel and stretch of this bra do not trade off longevity for sustainability.
Polygiene odor control for low-impact wear
- An Outside Online editor wore a single Polygiene shirt for eight days of runs up to 6.7 miles, work, and sleep; only at day eight did the armpits smell slightly sour — comparable to a non-treated shirt after one long run — effectively delivering a full week of smell-free synthetic wear for anyone willing to spot-clean with air.
- In a 2014 GearJunkie stress test, a Polygiene-treated synthetic shirt worn for 20 hours over two weeks — including 3-hour runs, spinning, mountain biking, weightlifting, and then being stuffed into a gym bag alongside funky shoes — never developed any odor, showing that the treatment can survive the kind of abuse that makes untreated polyester reek in a single session.
- Polygiene’s active ingredient is silver chloride derived from recycled electronic components, a closed-loop antimicrobial that sidesteps the environmental and ethical issues of virgin silver mining — important for a garment that will be washed frequently and could otherwise leach harmful substances.
- The Polygiene treatment is Bluesign-approved for responsible manufacturing and Oeko-Tex Eco Passport certified for safe chemistry, and independent testing found it does not irritate skin or disturb its natural bacterial flora — meaning the anti-odor protection comes without chemical trade-offs against comfort or skin health.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a model wearing a smooth, fitted scoop-neck sports bra with thin straps and matching high-waist fitted shorts; fabric appears velvety and matte.
- Bra shapeLow-profile scoop front with a straight underband and close-fitting silhouette across the bust
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.26 · w 0.56 · h 0.22 (high) - StrapsVery thin shoulder straps that connect near the neckline with a small strap slider visible on the model's left strap
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.17 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.17 · w 0.06 · h 0.11 (medium) - Fabric finishSmooth, even matte surface with a velvety visual texture and no visible knit or mesh pattern
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.26 · w 0.56 · h 0.22 (high) - Waistband and cutStraight elastic-style underband on the bra and a high-rise waistband on the matching shorts visible at the torso lower edge
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.42 · w 0.56 · h 0.16 (high) - Shorts constructionFitted cycling-style shorts with visible horizontal seam lines and panel stitching on the thigh and waist area
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.62 · w 0.50 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing the upper body and part of the thighs of a seated model against a neutral off-white background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionTight three-quarter portrait crop framing the model from the head to upper thighs, slightly angled with the model leaning forward on one knee
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingEven, neutral off-white background with soft diffuse studio lighting and faint soft shadows under the model
- Image cropLower legs and most of the left thigh are cropped out of frame; full head is included
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
vivid coral pink· bra (body and straps)#FC4563vivid coral pink· shorts#FC2354- Bra shapeLow-profile scoop front with a straight underband and close-fitting silhouette across the bust
- 02
Product
Rear view of a model wearing a strappy sports bra with crossed thin shoulder straps and a low open back featuring two narrow horizontal/crisscross straps; matching high-waist bottoms visible at the lower frame.
- Back strap layoutThin shoulder straps cross into an X at the center upper back and continue down to attach to the bra band, forming a symmetric crossed pattern.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.08 · w 0.42 · h 0.46 (high) - Lower back strap detailTwo narrow straps run horizontally and cross near the center of the lower back, connecting the left and right sides of the bra band and creating a small triangular open area above the band.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.44 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Bra band constructionA smooth, low-profile elastic band encircles the torso under the bust; the band is uninterrupted except for the strap attachment points.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.46 · w 0.60 · h 0.14 (high) - Visible logosSmall square logo patch is visible on the right side of the bra band and a matching small square logo is centered on the back waistband of the bottoms; markings are graphical and not legible text at this resolution.
2 regions
x 0.70 · y 0.48 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.70 · w 0.05 · h 0.04 (high) - Fabric appearanceFabric appears smooth and uniform with a slight matte finish and no visible pattern or texture variation.
- Match with bottomsHigh-waist bottoms visible from the rear, matching the bra in color and fabric; waistband sits above the natural waist and shows a center back seam and a small logo.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.64 · w 0.60 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Studio rear portrait of a model against a plain light background; model stands with one hand on hip and hair tied in a ponytail. Lighting is even and soft with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionPortrait-style rear view cropped from mid-thigh to above the head, centered on the model's back and the garment details.
- PoseModel faces away from camera with head turned slightly to the right and right hand resting on right hip.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high) - BackgroundEven, light neutral background with no visible props or textures.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-lit image with clear focus on garment details and minimal noise.
Colors
bright coral pink· bra straps and band#C38473bright coral pink· high-waist bottoms#FE2C59off-white· small square logo patches- Back strap layoutThin shoulder straps cross into an X at the center upper back and continue down to attach to the bra band, forming a symmetric crossed pattern.
- 03
Product
Front view of a scoop-neck, low-profile sports bra worn by a model; thin shoulder straps and a smooth matte fabric surface are visible.
- Front panel shapeScoop neckline front panel with a continuous single-piece look and no visible seams or stitching across the cup area.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.76 · h 0.30 (high) - Band hemStraight lower band hem with a subtle rounded edge that follows the torso contour, appearing slightly thicker than the cup material.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.76 · h 0.08 (high) - Shoulder strapsThin spaghetti-style shoulder straps that attach at the top of the front panel and run upward over the shoulders; small rectangular slider/stopper detail visible on each strap near the shoulder.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.24 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.24 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric finishSmooth velvety-matte appearance with even color and very fine texture visible under studio lighting; no printed patterns or logos on the visible front.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.76 · h 0.34 (high) - Logo or textNo visible logo, brand mark, or printed text on the front of the bra in this view.
Other
Studio portrait crop showing the model's head, neck, shoulders, and upper torso against a neutral light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow.
- Shot compositionCentered portrait crop from upper chest to top of head; image is vertically oriented and tightly framed.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft studio lighting that produces even illumination and very soft shadows under the chin and beneath the lower band.
- Model presentationModel facing forward with hair pulled back into a ponytail; skin and facial features visible above the garment.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.00 · w 0.56 · h 0.38 (high)
Colors
coral pink· main body and straps#FA6475- Front panel shapeScoop neckline front panel with a continuous single-piece look and no visible seams or stitching across the cup area.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
2 total4.5
2 reviews · out of 5
Versatile, à apporter en vacances
★★★★★Chantal M.
Je la trouve douce et très confortable. En vacances je l’ai utilisée dans le bain tourbillon, au gym, sous une chemise en lin, pour chiller dans ma chambre. Compacte, parfaite, sèche rapidement. J’ai acheté médium pour 32C.
Really nice bra!
★★★★★Karyn A.
Im a 32DD so I usually size down or the band is not supportive enough but it feels tight at first. After a few wears, it stretches out to fit perfectly. The fabric is starting to pil already but it feels like great quality.
Q&A
3 answered- Does the sizing align with standard bra band/cup sizes, or is it based on generic S/M/L with specific chest measurements?
- Our sizing is based on generic X-SMALL through X-LARGE rather than standard bra band/cup sizes. We recommend referencing the size chart on our product page for specific chest measurements to find your best fit.
- How does the support level compare for cup sizes C and D? Is it sufficient for low-impact activities like yoga?
- This bra is designed for low-impact activities like yoga, stretching, and walking. While it offers gentle support, it may not provide sufficient structure for larger cup sizes C and D during more dynamic movements. For yoga, however, many find it comfortable for light practice.
- How long does the Polygiene odor control last? Is it effective for the lifetime of the garment, or does it diminish after many washes?
- Polygiene® technology is bonded into the fabric at the fiber level and is designed to last for the lifetime of the garment, effectively controlling odors wash after wash without diminishing.