Ultra-Soft T-Shirt

Verified claims

Permanence

Chemical bonding keeps Polygiene odor control effective for the life of the tee.

Value

At $35 CAD, this tee includes Polygiene odor control typically found in tees priced $74+.

Skin safety

Polygiene is certified skin-safe (bluesign, Oeko-Tex, REACH) and does not affect skin's microflora.

Fit

Relaxed fit adds 6–8 inches of chest ease over body measurements.

Sizing

Sizing up gives a looser style; true to size gives a tailored relaxed look.

Use case

Yogi-inspired silhouette with less compression than performance tops.

Moisture wicking

89% recycled polyester, 11% spandex wicks sweat from skin

Breathability

Relaxed fit creates airflow and deeper armholes to reduce moisture

Armhole design

Inner armhole seams and deeper armholes prevent chafing during overhead movement.

Brand story

Reflective high-five logo and exclusive Canadian design tell a motivational brand story.

Odor control

Polygiene enables 4–5 days between washes; LCA: skipping every other wash cuts environmental impact by a third.

Brand ethos

I.FIV5 is Simons' exclusive Canadian brand celebrating fitness achievements.

Product record

Title

Ultra-Soft T-Shirt

Brand

I.FIV5

Price

35 CAD

Availability

In stock

How the relaxed fit compares to standard sizing

• A relaxed-fit medium in a similar tee typically measures 46–48 inches around the chest — roughly 6–8 inches more than the body measurement — so the garment skims rather than hugs, providing the airflow and non-restrictive feel essential for gym and everyday wear.
• Relaxed-fit t-shirts are cut with lower armholes than slim or regular fits, which prevents the fabric from riding up into the armpit during overhead presses, pull-ups, or any exercise with arms extended — a small construction detail that pays off in gym comfort.
• The relaxed cut drops the shoulder seam slightly past the natural shoulder point, which creates a laid-back drape and eliminates the pulling or binding that can occur across the upper back during dynamic movement.
• Because the tee is already cut with generous ease, buying your usual size delivers a relaxed but not sloppy silhouette; only size up if you want a deliberately oversized, streetwear-style fit — a choice the spandex-rich fabric supports without the garment losing its shape.
• Unlike a tapered slim fit that maps every contour, the relaxed cut’s lack of waist suppression creates an uninterrupted vertical drape that is widely considered more flattering on builds where the waist is similar to or wider than the shoulders.
• The 11% spandex content gives the jersey four-way stretch, so even though the chest measures several inches larger than a slim-fit equivalent, the fabric returns to its shape immediately — the ease translates to drape rather than excess fabric bunching up.

Eco-friendly design with recycled materials

• Each kilogram of recycled polyester fabric avoids approximately 60 plastic bottles of waste and requires 59% less energy and 71% lower CO2 emissions than virgin polyester, according to TextileTuts — which means this shirt’s material footprint is a fraction of a traditional polyester tee’s.
• Because the Polygiene® treatment uses bonded silver ions to permanently inhibit odor-causing bacteria, the shirt can be worn multiple times between launderings — directly cutting the water, detergent, and energy budget that usually accumulates over a garment’s wear cycle.

Design inspiration from the BALANCE collection

• Inner armhole seams remove the external seam that can dig and chafe during overhead movements — a construction detail borrowed from yoga tops that makes the tee more comfortable for sun salutations, pull-ups, or simply reaching for things all day.
• The reflective i.FiV5 mark is a stylized high-five that enhances visibility in low light while embedding the brand's 'celebrate your achievements' mantra into the chest — a small positive cue that resonates with the mindful fitness mindset.
• As an exclusive in-house design by Simons of Canada, the tee reflects a regional approach to activewear that values versatility across seasons and settings, giving it a distinct identity compared to globally mass-produced sportswear.
• Inspired directly by the draping of yogi attire, the tee's amplified silhouette offers a relaxed, non-clinging fit that accommodates full range of motion during stretching or restorative poses and translates off the mat as an intentional, laid-back look rather than typical gym gear.
• The i.fiv5 brand was launched as Simons' dedicated men's activewear line, with its name derived from the high five — a symbol of recognizing personal wins — so this BALANCE collection piece carries a subtle narrative of celebrating everyday fitness progress, not just elite performance.
• The 89% recycled polyester (from post-consumer plastic bottles) works in tandem with Polygiene® silver-ion odor control to reduce the tee's environmental load twice — less virgin material and fewer required washes — making it a pragmatic choice for those who want their workout wear to align with a lower-impact lifestyle.

How Polygiene odor control works

• A lifecycle assessment of a Polygiene-treated t-shirt showed that skipping every other wash cut the garment's overall environmental footprint by a third — a concrete reduction that transforms the odor claim into a quantifiable sustainability advantage.
• Polygiene StayFresh is based on silver chloride — a salt naturally present in water and soil, produced from recycled silver — and is introduced at the finishing stage of textile production, becoming part of the fabric structure rather than sitting on the surface; this integration means the antimicrobial action does not wash out or leach, giving the shirt permanent odor control.
• In a multi-day field test of a Polygiene-treated synthetic top, a gear journalist logged 4–5 days of active wear without odor when the shirt was aired between uses, but when the shirt was repeatedly stowed damp and crumpled, bacterial odor broke through after two sweaty outings — a reminder that airing and moisture management amplify the technology's effectiveness.
• The antimicrobial action stays confined to the textile, so it doesn't disturb the skin's natural bacterial balance; Polygiene has passed extensive skin-safety testing and holds bluesign and Oeko-Tex Eco-Passport certifications — meaning it meets strict human-ecological standards for long-term wear against the skin.
• It prevents odor at the cellular level through a three-tiered attack: first binding to the bacterial cell wall to block growth, then disrupting the enzymes needed for energy production, and finally interfering with DNA to halt replication — effectively stopping the bacteria colony before it can generate smell.

Moisture-wicking and breathability in recycled polyester

• At 11% spandex, the fabric enters the athletic compression territory where stretch exceeds typical 5% blends, enabling a wider range of motion for compound exercises while strong recovery prevents the tee from becoming baggy after wear or wash.
• Polyester fibers are naturally hydrophobic and wick moisture away from the skin, spreading sweat across the fabric surface for rapid evaporation rather than absorbing it — this means the tee stays dry and lightweight during intense exercise, unlike cotton-spandex blends that can become waterlogged and cling.