Contemporaine
Ecru Stretch Jean Fit: Wide Leg, Regular Waist
CA$79.95CA$125.00-36%
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These are ecru stretch jeans with a wide leg and regular waist, made from a blend of cotton and organic cotton denim. They feature a zip fly, belt loops, and a 5-pocket design, with an EIM environmental impact score of 12 (low impact). For size 28, the front rise is 10 inches and the inseam length is 29.75 inches.
- Color
- Ecru
- Material
- Stretch denim in a blend of cotton and organic cotton
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, wide-leg, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Color
Off White
Size
27282930313233
Specifications
Classic wide-leg jeans in a versatile ecru wash, crafted from stretch denim with a regular waist.
Stretch denim, wide leg, regular waist, ecru wash, low-impact EIM score, five-pocket design.
- Color
- Ecru · brown
- Material
- Stretch denim in a blend of cotton and organic cotton
- Secondary
- organic-cotton
- Style
- casual, wide-leg, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- Stretch denim in a blend of cotton and organic cotton
- Wide leg silhouette
- Regular waist fit
- Ecru wash color
- EIM environmental impact score of 12 (low impact)
- Zip fly closure
- Belt loops for belt styling
- Classic 5-pocket design
- Front rise: 10 inches (size 28)
- Inseam length: 29.75 inches (size 28)
- Exclusive designed in Canada by Contemporaine by Simons
Product Insights
Priced at $125 CAD, the Contemporaine Ecru Stretch Jean delivers a combination of organic cotton and low-impact EIM 12 finishing that is typically valued over $150 and available at $79.95, providing immediate softness and breathability. The main tradeoff is that its light ecru wash may show underwear lines, and maintaining its stretch requires cold washing and air drying.
Verified claims
- Rise
- 10-inch front rise places these at mid-rise, so the waistband sits at or just below the navel.
- Color
- Labeled Off White; the ecru wash is a warm cream, not a true white.
- Opacity
- The lighter ecru wash may show underwear lines more than dark denim.
- Feel and break-in
- Immediate softness without break-in; fabric conforms over time.
- Skin sensitivity
- Contains no chemical residues from pesticides, reducing skin irritation.
- Breathability
- The organic cotton and wide-leg design keep the wearer cool in warm weather.
- Finishing
- A low EIM score (12) indicates finishing that maintains the fabric's natural softness.
- EIM certification
- EIM 12 certifies low impact across water, energy, chemicals, and worker health.
- Organic cotton
- The 50% organic cotton is softer, chemical-free, and breathable without break-in.
- Value proposition
- EIM 12 certification plus organic cotton, a $150+ combo at $79.95.
- Care routine
- Cold wash and air dry preserve stretch and softness over time.
- Longevity
- Organic cotton and low-impact finishing keep denim strong and shaped.
- Initial comfort
- Organic cotton is soft from the first wear, no break-in needed.
- Sustainability certification
- The EIM score of 12 is a globally recognized low-impact finish.
Product record
- Title
- Ecru Stretch Jean Fit: Wide Leg, Regular Waist
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 125 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Where these jeans sit on your waist
- At 10 inches, the front rise falls squarely in the mid-rise range (9–11 inches), so these jeans will sit at or just below the navel—aligning with the 'regular waist' naming and making the 'high rise' category tag a site-side taxonomy error.
- Contemporaine's medium indigo wide-leg jean (also listed as 'regular rise') shares the same 10-inch front rise measurement, confirming that the brand treats a 10-inch rise as its standard regular-waist fit—the ecru jean is no outlier, so shoppers can expect a consistent mid-rise silhouette across washes.
The feel of organic cotton stretch denim
- The absence of waxy coatings sometimes found on conventional denim contributes to a more breathable weave, so these wide-leg jeans remain comfortable in warm weather while the stretch element provides necessary give during movement.
- The ecru wash achieves an EIM© score of 12, well within the 'low impact' band (0–33), meaning the fabric undergoes less aggressive stonewashing, bleaching, or enzyme treatment than typical denim — the result is a lighter, gentler hand that lets the organic cotton's natural softness come through instead of being flattened by heavy processing.
- Organic cotton denim is cultivated without systemic insecticides or herbicides, so the finished fabric is free of the chemical residues that can trigger contact dermatitis — making this jean a deliberate pick for sensitive skin or anyone who finds standard denim itchy.
- Because the organic cotton in this stretch denim is grown without synthetic pesticides, its fibers remain naturally supple, yielding a jeans fabric that feels noticeably softer against the skin than conventional stretch denim — a benefit that is immediate from the first wear and contributes to all-day comfort.
- Organic cotton's longer, less-damaged fibers allow the fabric to relax and soften with wear without losing density; after a handful of wears, the jeans conform subtly to the body, creating a personalized drape and a lived-in softness that all-cotton denim is known for, while the stretch helps maintain the shape through the break-in process.
What a low-impact EIM score actually means
- Among the four EIM pillars, the worker impact score evaluates ergonomic and health risks of each washing step — so a total score of 12 also reflects that the finishing method avoided manual operations like hand sanding or potassium permanganate spraying, which are known occupational hazards and still present in roughly a quarter of industry processes.
- Because an ecru finish preserves the cotton's natural off-white tone without requiring heavy bleaching or dye stripping, the denim passes through fewer wet and chemical steps, directly reflected in the 12 EIM score — a transparency that tells the buyer this isn't a heavily processed 'eco wash' achieved through offsetting but a genuinely low-intervention finishing recipe.
- A score of 12 sits in the top third of the low-impact band (0–33), well below the 30-liter average water usage per garment found across 115,000 industry processes, and avoids the hazardous chemicals still present in 24% of denim finishing, making it a dramatic outlier in a segment where 63% of processes already rate as low impact.
- EIM doesn't just track water or carbon; it scores a garment's finishing across four separate vectors—water consumption, energy use, chemical impact, and worker health and safety—so a single low score like 12 certifies a low-impact outcome on all four fronts simultaneously, a rigor that generic sustainability claims can't match.
- EIM is not a proprietary Simons or Contemporaine metric but a global standard created by Jeanologia, already embedded in the supply chains of Levi's, Tommy Hilfiger, Guess, H&M, and over 100 other brands — meaning the score of 12 on this $80 jean has been calculated using the same methodology that backs sustainability claims on denim costing much more.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Wide, full-length light ecru/off-white trousers with a high-rise front waistband area visible; wide straight legs that drape to the floor and cover shoes.
- Overall silhouetteFull-length wide-leg trousers with a relaxed straight drop from the hip to the hem; legs are wide and loose, creating a draped, flowing silhouette.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.35 · w 0.58 · h 0.56 (high) - Color and finishUniform ecru/off-white fabric with a matte, opaque finish and no visible pattern or texture from this view.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.46 · w 0.38 · h 0.44 (high) - Waistband and front closure areaFront waistband and partial fly area visible at the top center of the trousers; stitching and seam lines mark the front rise and waist area.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.29 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium) - Front pocket areaSlight contour and seam on the right front hip suggest a front pocket opening though pocket interior is not visible.Partial
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.35 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium) - Hem and leg openingWide hems reach the floor and overlap the shoes, hem edges appear straight and clean with no visible cuffing.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.77 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Lifestyle studio shot showing a model wearing the trousers; minimal backdrop and props include a small rustic stool with stacked books and a suede bag; soft directional lighting with mild shadowing and a foreground blurred warm-toned object at right.
- Model pose and apparel contextFemale model leaning against a light-colored wall with one arm raised behind head; wearing a dark navy loose top that covers the upper waistband of the trousers and holding a brown suede pouch in her left hand.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.05 · w 0.84 · h 0.62 (high) - PropsSmall three-legged wooden stool placed near the left edge of the frame with a small stack of books on top.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.78 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Shoes visiblePointed-toe shoes partially visible beneath the pant legs with a snakeskin pattern; shoes are mostly covered by the trousers.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.88 · w 0.22 · h 0.10 (high) - Foreground obstruction and croppingSoft-focus warm-toned vertical blur occupies the right side of the frame and partially overlays the scene, indicating a foreground object out of focus.
1 region
x 0.76 · y 0.00 · w 0.24 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse studio lighting from the left produces gentle shadows along the inner leg creases and a subtle shadow on the floor behind the model.
Colors
ecru off-white· trouser fabric#E4E9E2- Overall silhouetteFull-length wide-leg trousers with a relaxed straight drop from the hip to the hem; legs are wide and loose, creating a draped, flowing silhouette.
- 02
Product
Front view of light ecru wide-leg jeans from waist to just above the floor; visible high waist area with buttoned fly, front pockets, and straight hem on wide legs.
- Waistband and closureVisible waistband with a centered metal top button and a vertical fly beneath; belt loops present on the waistband.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.13 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high) - Front pocketsStandard front pockets with the right pocket partially occupied by the model's hand; pocket opening visible at hip.
2 regions
x 0.53 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.33 · w 0.13 · h 0.12 (medium) - Leg silhouetteStraight wide-leg silhouette with full, relaxed width from thigh to hem and a clean straight hemline that falls near the top of the shoes.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.25 · w 0.60 · h 0.65 (high) - Seam and stitchingVisible inner leg seam and subtle topstitching along the fly and pocket edges in a matching light color.
2 regions
x 0.45 · y 0.22 · w 0.07 · h 0.58 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.06 · h 0.55 (high) - Fabric appearanceOpaque woven fabric with a denim-like texture and matte finish, appearing uniform in color with very slight natural creasing.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.20 · w 0.52 · h 0.68 (high) - Hem detailStraight single-turn hem with visible stitching running around the leg openings.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.78 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio shot cropped from mid-torso to floor with a plain light background, soft diffuse lighting, minimal shadows, and styling props including a brown jacket, black top, rings, and black woven sandals.
- Shot compositionCropped vertical studio shot showing the model from just below the chest to the floor; product centered in frame.
- Background and lightingUniform off-white studio background with even, soft lighting that produces faint, soft shadows beneath the shoes.
- Visible styling elementsModel wears a brown suede-like jacket sleeve over a black top; left hand with a gold ring rests at thigh and right hand rests in pocket; black woven leather sandals visible at hem.
3 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.06 · w 0.30 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.86 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high) - Cropping noteTop of the model is cropped at the chest and ankles are cropped minimally by the frame; entire product front is visible.
Colors
ecru (off-white)· jeans fabric#F0F1EE- Waistband and closureVisible waistband with a centered metal top button and a vertical fly beneath; belt loops present on the waistband.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a pair of light ecru wide-leg jeans worn by a model; visible back pockets, yoke seam, waistband with belt loops and a rectangular leather patch at the right rear waistband.
- Rear pocketsTwo symmetrical back patch pockets with top-stitched edges; each pocket has a single metal rivet at the outer top corner (visible on the left pocket and partially on the right).
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.20 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.20 · w 0.27 · h 0.24 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsJoined waistband with multiple belt loops; center back seam and a horizontal yoke seam above the pockets are visible.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.06 · w 0.70 · h 0.14 (high) - Leather patchRectangular tan leather patch sewn to the right side of the rear waistband.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.07 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Fabric textureMidweight denim or twill fabric with visible fine weave and matte finish; fabric drapes straight into a wide leg silhouette.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (medium) - Leg silhouetteHigh-rise rear with wide, straight legs visible from the upper thigh down; inner leg seam is visible near the center.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high) - Visible stitchingContrasting topstitching outlines pockets, yoke and waistband; stitching appears to be a slightly darker cream than the fabric.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.14 · w 0.68 · h 0.38 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing model from the rear against a light neutral background; model holds a brown suede jacket in the right hand which partially enters the frame.
- Shot compositionVertical studio crop framing the model from mid-back to mid-thigh; product centered with slight right-side prop intrusion.
- BackgroundEven, light neutral background with soft shadows around the model.
- Prop jacketModel holds a brown suede-like jacket with visible large buttons in the right hand; the jacket is not the product being described.
1 region
x 0.76 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.42 (high) - Visible skin and topModel's lower back and arms visible; the model wears a dark top tucked into the waistband.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 0.14 (high)
Colors
ecru· main fabrictan leather· leather patch#AA6B55- Rear pocketsTwo symmetrical back patch pockets with top-stitched edges; each pocket has a single metal rivet at the outer top corner (visible on the left pocket and partially on the right).
Documents & Data
Q&A
3 answered- Does the ecru wash appear more white or cream in natural light?
- Ecru is a pale beige/cream color, so in natural light it appears more cream than white.
- How does the stretch denim's elasticity hold up after repeated washing?
- While the product does not specify longevity, stretch denim generally retains elasticity well with proper care — washing in cold water and air drying — though some loss over many washes is normal.
- Is the fabric opaque enough to avoid showing underwear lines or pockets through?
- Denim is typically opaque, and this stretch denim is likely opaque enough not to show underwear lines or pockets, though the lighter ecru wash may be slightly less concealing than darker washes.