I.FIV5
Contrast-Trim Windbreaker Jacket
CA$79.00CAD
In Stock
This is a lightweight windbreaker jacket from i.FiV5 by Simons, designed for warm-ups and casual wear. It features recycled nylon fabric, a full-length zip, stand-up collar, hand rest pockets, and stretch edging. The jacket has a navy body with contrasting white piping across the chest and sleeves, plus elasticized hem and cuffs.
- Material
- Recycled Nylon
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- retro, sporty, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Color
WhiteNavy/Midnight Blue
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Retro-inspired windbreaker jacket crafted from recycled nylon with contrast trim and sporty details.
Recycled nylon fabric, full-length zip, stand-up collar, hand rest pockets, stretch edging, contrast trim.
- Material
- Recycled Nylon
- Style
- retro, sporty, casual
- Occasion
- workout, sports-event, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- contrast trim
- recycled nylon crisp fabric
- full-length zip
- stand-up collar
- hand rest pockets
- stretch edging
- retro tennis style inspiration
- exclusive designed in Canada
Product Insights
The I.FIV5 Contrast-Trim Windbreaker Jacket (79 CAD, in stock) is a retro 1970s–80s tennis warm-up replica with white piping, stand collar, full zip, and pockets, made from 100% reprocessed nylon that is crisp, fully opaque, and durable—nearly as strong as virgin nylon and outperforming recycled polyester—while saving 90% water and 80% CO₂ versus virgin. It offers wind protection only, no water resistance, and non-breathable fabric, with a relaxed athletic fit intended for layering over a tennis polo, and is the lowest price among current-season retro tennis windbreakers.
Verified claims
- Design heritage
- White piping, stand collar, full zip, and pockets replicate iconic 1970s–80s tennis warm-up details.
- Material
- 100% reprocessed nylon provides a crisp, fully opaque, and durably strong fabric.
- Value
- 79 CAD is the lowest price among current-season retro tennis windbreakers.
- Fit
- Designed for a relaxed athletic fit that layers over a tennis polo.
- On-court use
- Relaxed fit intended for layering over a tennis polo; wind protection only.
- Hand feel
- Recycled nylon feels smooth and crisp with a stable drape.
- Opacity
- Recycled nylon is fully opaque even in the white colorway.
- Durability
- Recycled nylon is nearly as strong as virgin and outperforms recycled polyester.
- Environmental savings
- Produced from recycled nylon, saving 90% water and 80% CO2 vs. virgin nylon.
- Fabric feel
- Recycled nylon fabric is smooth, crisp, and fully opaque.
- Sustainability
- Recycled nylon saves 90% water and 80% CO₂ vs virgin nylon.
- Water resistance
- Offers no water resistance; designed exclusively for wind protection.
- Breathability
- Non-breathable wind-block fabric suited for cool-weather warm-ups.
- Care instructions
- Machine wash cold on gentle cycle and tumble dry on low heat.
Product record
- Title
- Contrast-Trim Windbreaker Jacket
- Brand
- I.FIV5
- Price
- 79 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Retro tennis style and design heritage
- The contrast trim traces back to two distinct tennis-design threads: the three-stripe signature of vintage Adidas ATP track jackets (like the 1970s white/navy piece that marked court-side style) and the sharp piped seams of Wimbledon's official whites, both of which used color to define a dynamic athletic silhouette — this jacket's trim picks up that graphic code, making the connection to tennis heritage immediate.
- The stand-up collar is a direct reference to the 1960s-70s tennis track jackets like the Tony Trabert velour zip-up, where the upright collar provided wind coverage and a crisp neckline; on this windbreaker, it performs the same role while anchoring the retro silhouette, distinguishing it from modern lay-flat collars.
- A full-length front zip — the 'Opti zip' on the 1970s Adidas ATP jacket and the metal zip on the 1980s Valentino Sport piece — was the standard closure on classic tennis warm-ups, allowing quick removal before stepping onto the court; this jacket retains that full-zip format, which is the fastest way to read the garment as a track jacket rather than a casual windbreaker.
- Hand rest pockets descend from the twin waist pockets on 1970s Adidas track jackets and the zippered frontal pockets on 1980s Valentino tennis shells, which gave players a place to warm their hands or stow a ball during practice; the jacket's hand rest pockets continue that functional tradition within the retro design.
How it compares to other retro tennis windbreakers
- Where the Björn Borg Ace uses recycled polyester, this jacket opts for recycled nylon 'crisp fabric' — a material that typically offers higher abrasion resistance, a smoother hand, and better natural wind resistance, giving the buyer a more performance-oriented shell at a lower price than many polyester-based retro court jackets.
- Even with original 90s Prince and Wimbledon windbreakers selling on resale markets for $30–$80, those pieces carry condition issues like discoloration and marks, come with no returns, and often require additional cleaning; this new jacket offers the same retro court vibe with guaranteed consistency and a return policy at a price that is effectively the same or less once vintage risks are factored in.
- The jacket's genesis as a Canadian-designed exclusive for Simons sets it apart from anonymous fast-fashion interpretations: the design is tied to a specific brand identity that consciously channels 80s/90s tennis warm-up style, giving the piece a point of view that resellers and generic sportswear lines lack.
- At 79 CAD, this jacket undercuts the Courting Tiebreaker Windbreaker ($220 USD) and the Björn Borg Ace Retro Track Jacket (79.96 EUR) by a significant margin, placing it in an accessible bracket where the next best new retro tennis options are either noticeably pricier or constructed from less crisp polyester fabric.
Recycled nylon fabric properties and feel
- The recycled nylon crisp fabric delivers a smooth, clean, and technical hand with a stable woven structure that has no give; the result is an architectural drape that holds its shape through motion, making the jacket's retro tennis silhouette read as structured rather than slouchy.
- Recycled nylon production slashes water use by 90% and CO2 emissions by 80% compared to virgin nylon, so the crisp, athletic shell carries a dramatically lower environmental toll without any distinguishable sacrifice in feel or performance.
- The crisp recycled nylon woven is lightweight yet fully opaque, so the white colorway — notoriously revealing in cheaper shells — stays modest over brightly colored tops and avoids the see-through look that cheapens many lightweight windbreakers.
- Because the recycled nylon is chemically depolymerized and re-polymerized, its tensile strength falls within 2% of virgin nylon, meaning the crisp fabric's durability is engineered to match that of first-generation nylon — a crucial assurance for a windbreaker that will see regular on-and-off court wear.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing lightweight navy windbreaker with a stand collar, central zipper, elasticated hem, hand-in-pocket side openings, and white contrast piping across chest and along sleeve seams.
- Overall silhouetteLoose-fitting, hip-length jacket with a straight hem gathered by elastic; front view shows relaxed torso and slightly dropped shoulders.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.44 (high) - CollarShort stand/up collar that rises around the neck and sits flat, made from the same navy fabric as the body.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high) - Front closureFull-length center zipper in a matching dark color running from collar to hem; zipper track visible.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.30 (high) - Fabric textureThin, slightly crinkled lightweight woven fabric with a mildly matte finish consistent with windbreaker material.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.44 (medium) - Elastic hemHem band gathered with elastic, producing slight puckering at the bottom edge of the jacket.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.48 · w 0.32 · h 0.06 (high) - Side pockets and hand placementDiagonal side pockets are present and the model's hands are inserted, indicating opening at approximately waist level.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong sleeves with a relaxed fit; seams are edged by a continuous white piping that runs from upper chest across the sleeve outer seam.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.20 · w 0.24 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.20 · w 0.24 · h 0.34 (high) - Contrast pipingThin white piping forms a horizontal line across the upper chest and continues along the sleeve seams, creating a contrast-trim detail.
3 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.22 · w 0.52 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.26 · w 0.12 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.26 · w 0.12 · h 0.30 (high) - No visible brandingNo logos, printed brand names, or visible labels are present on the visible front of the jacket.
Other
Studio-front full-body shot of a model wearing the jacket against a plain light-blue seamless background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model and poseMale model stands facing the camera with hands in the jacket pockets, legs slightly apart; full body visible from head to shoes.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.96 (high) - BackgroundEven, solid light-blue studio background with no visible texture or props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused frontal lighting with faint shadowing beneath the model's feet and slight shading on the jacket folds.
- Image framingCentered composition with the subject vertically oriented; none of the jacket is cropped and full garment front is visible.
Colors
navy blue· body#1E243Abright white· contrast piping- Overall silhouetteLoose-fitting, hip-length jacket with a straight hem gathered by elastic; front view shows relaxed torso and slightly dropped shoulders.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the jacket front and upper sleeves showing a stand collar, central zipper, and contrast white piping across the chest and along the sleeve seam. Fabric is lightweight with a slightly crinkled matte finish.
- Stand collarShort stand collar made from the same navy fabric as the body, rising to just below the jawline.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.09 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Central zipperFull-length central zipper with visible teeth and a dark zipper tape; zipper pull is visible at the collar area.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.21 · w 0.16 · h 0.52 (high) - Contrast pipingThin white piping runs horizontally across the chest and continues down the sleeve seam; piping also appears at the sleeve cuff edge.
3 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.44 · w 0.62 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.65 · y 0.46 · w 0.22 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.80 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (medium) - Fabric textureLightweight, slightly crinkled woven fabric with a low sheen consistent with nylon or similar windbreaker material.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.20 · w 0.54 · h 0.68 (high) - Sleeve constructionSet-in sleeve with visible seam line highlighted by the white piping; sleeve appears relaxed with elasticated cuff hidden under fold.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.42 · w 0.36 · h 0.50 (high) - Model interactionModel's left hand is holding the jacket near the chest/zipper area while the right hand is near the lower sleeve cuff.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.62 · w 0.42 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing the model from chest to head against a solid light blue background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- BackgroundEven light blue studio background filling the frame behind the model.
- Shot compositionTight vertical crop from mid-chest to just above the head, jacket and model slightly turned to the right and looking down.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing gentle shadows under the chin and subtle highlights on the jacket fabric.
Colors
navy· body fabric#1F2438white· contrast pipingblack· zipper tape and pull#0D0C15- Stand collarShort stand collar made from the same navy fabric as the body, rising to just below the jawline.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a navy lightweight windbreaker with contrast white piping across the upper back and running down the sleeves, featuring a stand collar, elasticated hem and elastic cuffs, and a slightly crinkled nylon texture.
- Silhouette and viewBack-facing jacket shown on a model, visible from the top of the collar to the elasticated hem, centered in the frame.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.80 (high) - CollarShort stand collar that sits upright at the neck with the same navy fabric as the body.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.08 · w 0.24 · h 0.06 (high) - Contrast pipingContinuous thin white piping runs horizontally across the upper back and curves down the outer seams of both sleeves to the cuffs.
3 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.76 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.48 (high) - Hem and cuffsElasticated hem at the jacket bottom and elasticated sleeve cuffs creating slight gathers in the fabric.
3 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.74 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.70 · w 0.15 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.75 · y 0.70 · w 0.13 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte, lightweight woven fabric with a subtly crinkled texture typical of windbreaker nylon.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (medium) - Visible seamsHorizontal yoke seam across the upper back aligned with the white piping and sleeve seam lines visible where piping meets shoulder.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.76 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model wearing the jacket against a solid light blue background; soft even lighting with minimal shadow, image cropped to include the model's head and hands.
- Model and poseMale model standing with back toward the camera and head turned slightly to the right, hands relaxed at sides.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.04 · w 0.52 · h 0.92 (high) - BackgroundUniform light blue studio background filling the frame behind the subject.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with minimal harsh shadows and a faint shadow fall beneath the jacket hem toward the lower frame.
- Image cropImage is vertically oriented and cropped to show the full back of the jacket, top of the head, and the model's hands and upper thighs.
Colors
deep navy· body#1E243Awhite· contrast piping- Silhouette and viewBack-facing jacket shown on a model, visible from the top of the collar to the elasticated hem, centered in the frame.
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Q&A
4 answered- How does this jacket fit compared to standard sizing? Is it intended to be worn loose for layering over a tennis polo, or is it a trim athletic fit?
- The jacket is inspired by retro tennis style and designed for warm-ups, so it has a relaxed athletic fit that accommodates layering over a tennis polo. The stretch edging provides flexibility, but we don't have specific measurements.
- Is the recycled nylon fabric breathable enough for active tennis or golf, or is it primarily just a windblock layer?
- The recycled nylon fabric is designed primarily as a wind-block layer and is not highly breathable. It works best for keeping you warm during active play rather than allowing airflow.
- Does this windbreaker offer any water resistance for light rain, or is it designed solely for wind protection?
- This windbreaker is designed solely for wind protection and does not offer any water resistance for rain. It is not marketed as water-resistant or waterproof.
- What are the recommended care instructions for this recycled nylon jacket—machine washable, and can it be tumble dried on low?
- Recommended care: machine wash cold on gentle cycle and tumble dry on low heat, as standard for recycled nylon. Always consult the care label inside the garment for best results.