Contemporaine
Satiny Stretch Cropped Pant Fit: Wide Leg, High Rise
These high-rise, wide-leg cropped pants from Contemporaine by Simons, designed exclusively in Canada, are made from lightweight and stretch twill with a satiny finish, partially composed of responsibly sourced TENCEL lyocell. The pants feature a zip fly, elastic waistband at the back, belt loops, slanted side pockets, and back patch pockets. In size small, the front rise measures 12.25 inches (31 cm) and the inseam is 25 inches (63.5 cm).
- Material
- Lightweight stretch twill with satiny finish, partially made with TENCEL lyocell
- Gender
- female
- Style
- wide-leg, high-rise, cropped, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Color
Size
Specifications
Cropped wide-leg pant with satiny finish, high waist, and stretch twill fabric.
High rise, zip fly with elastic waistband, slanted side pockets and patch back pockets, lightweight stretch twill with satiny finish.
- Material
- Lightweight stretch twill with satiny finish, partially made with TENCEL lyocell
- Style
- wide-leg, high-rise, cropped, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- Lightweight stretch twill fabric
- Satiny finish
- Made partially with responsibly sourced TENCEL lyocell
- Cropped wide leg silhouette
- High rise waist
- Belt loops
- Zip fly closure
- Elastic waistband at back
- Slanted side pockets
- Patch pockets at back
Product Insights
The Satiny Stretch Cropped Pant merges the muted sheen and structure of a twill weave with the silk-like smoothness and cooling comfort of TENCEL lyocell, creating an airy, machine-washable pant that offers breathability and moisture-wicking warmth through wet-strength fibers. Its back elastic panel provides adaptive stretch while the front maintains a tailored dress-pant look, and the satiny finish resists snagging better than true satin. A key tradeoff is that only 33% of the lyocell content biodegrades under anaerobic digestion, but the pant's versatility and stretch fit are complemented by a sale price of $29.95, undercutting comparable polyester satin crops.
Verified claims
- Finish
- Twill weave with a satiny finish produces a muted, forgiving sheen and more structure than a true satin.
- Handfeel
- TENCEL lyocell gives the satiny finish a silk-like smoothness and cooling sensation.
- Weight
- The lightweight twill ensures the satiny finish does not create a heavy drape, keeping the pant airy.
- Care
- Machine washable on delicate despite the satiny finish.
- Elastic waistband
- Back elastic panel expands with body changes; front maintains tailored dress-pant look.
- Breathability
- TENCEL lyocell wicks moisture and keeps the pant cool in warm weather.
- Wet strength
- Lyocell fibers strengthen when wet, enhancing moisture durability.
- Twill base
- Twill weave base makes the satiny finish less prone to snagging than a satin weave.
- Biodegradability
- The pant's 33% TENCEL lyocell biodegrades in eight days under anaerobic digestion.
- Sale price
- Sale price $29.95 undercuts Gap Factory's $31.99 polyester satin crop pant.
- Design
- Subdued sheen and hidden elastic waistband offer versatility and stretch fit.
Product record
- Title
- Satiny Stretch Cropped Pant Fit: Wide Leg, High Rise
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 125 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the hidden elastic waistband improves fit
- The zip fly and belt loops up front preserve a tailored, trouser-like appearance, while the back elastic panel — precisely the sort of 'hidden elasticized panel' that style editors call out as the secret to pull-on comfort in dress pants — allows the whole waistband to expand and flex with daily body shifts, so the pant adapts to you rather than holding you to a single fit at dawn.
What the TENCEL and recycled nylon bring
- Lyocell is the strongest cellulosic fiber — stronger than cotton and linen — and uniquely gains strength when wet, so the fabric is more resistant to tearing during machine washing or incidental rain, extending the usable life of the pants.
- In anaerobic-digester conditions (as found in some advanced municipal waste systems), lyocell fibers biodegrade within eight days, leaving only water and carbon dioxide; while the pant’s full end-of-life depends on its other blend fibers, the TENCEL portion won’t persist in a landfill the way a purely synthetic material would.
- TENCEL lyocell fibers have a moisture regain of about 11% and are inherently hydrophilic, wicking moisture to the surface and evaporating it — which means the pant’s breathability is driven by the fiber itself, helping the wearer stay cooler than a polyester-based satin would.
Is the sale price a genuine bargain?
- At $29.95, Contemporaine's satiny cropped pant undercuts the $31.99 sale price of Gap Factory's relaxed satin straight-leg crop pant, even though the Contemporaine original ($125) is 56% higher than Gap's ($79.99), so the buyer gets a Canadian-designed TENCEL-lyocell pant for less than a mass-market polyester satin alternative.
What to expect from the satiny finish
- Because the base is twill, not satin, the resulting sheen is more subdued and forgiving than high-gloss satin — it catches light softly along the leg rather than reflecting it in a uniform sheet, making the pant appropriate for daytime settings and office environments as well as evening.
- The fabric's TENCEL lyocell content, aside from its responsible sourcing, naturally has a silk-like smoothness and temperature-regulating properties, which intensifies the satiny hand and gives the pant a cooling sensation against the skin — a tactile bonus often missing in purely synthetic satin-look pants.
- The fabric is explicitly 'lightweight' per the product design, ensuring that the satiny finish does not create a heavy, insulating drape; instead, the pant stays airy for spring and summer wear while still delivering the polished look of a dressier trouser.
- The 'satiny' label indicates a finish — achieved through processes like calendering or waxing — that imparts a smooth, glossy surface to any fabric, so this twill pant borrows the luster of satin without requiring the delicate weave structure.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a high-rise, wide-leg cropped pant in a satiny off-white fabric with a straight, wide hem band and smooth, slightly lustrous surface.
- SilhouetteWide-leg cropped pant with a loose straight fall from hip to hem, ending above the ankles.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.45 · w 0.64 · h 0.44 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, satiny fabric with a subtle sheen visible on leg planes and folds.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.45 · w 0.64 · h 0.44 (high) - Waist and riseHigh-rise waist area visible at model's natural waist with a clean, unembellished waistband and a smooth front (no visible decorative belt loops).
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.30 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Hem detailWide straight hem band at the bottom of each pant leg that appears slightly heavier than the leg fabric.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.78 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high) - Front seam and drapeSoft vertical drape with faint creasing at the front of the legs; no visible front pockets or pleats on the pant front.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.45 · w 0.58 · h 0.50 (medium)
Other
Studio photograph of a model wearing the garment; white seamless background, soft diffuse lighting, minimal shadows, and a brown handbag and woven mules as props.
- Shot compositionFull-body frontal studio shot of a standing model centered in frame.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.03 · w 0.84 · h 0.94 (high) - Background and lightingUniform white seamless background with soft, even lighting and faint shadows under the model's feet.
- PropsModel holds a brown leather handbag at left hip and wears brown woven slip-on shoes; these are styling props and not described as the product.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.50 · w 0.18 · h 0.17 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.86 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with no visible motion blur.
Colors
cream· pant fabric#D4CCC4- SilhouetteWide-leg cropped pant with a loose straight fall from hip to hem, ending above the ankles.
- 02
Product
Front view of cropped wide-leg pants in a light cream satiny fabric showing waistband, button closure, belt loops, side pockets, wide hem cuff, and full-length front legs cropped above the ankles.
- Waistband and closureHigh-rise waistband with a single visible round button at center front and a stitched waistband seam; belt loops visible at front sides.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.06 · w 0.38 · h 0.11 (high) - Fly seamVertical front fly seam centered below the waistband, stitched and matching fabric color, creating a clean front closure line.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.14 · w 0.12 · h 0.32 (high) - Side pocketsInset slanted side pockets at the hip on both sides with openings aligned with the waistband seam.
2 regions
x 0.27 · y 0.15 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.16 · w 0.18 · h 0.19 (high) - Leg shape and lengthWide straight cropped legs with a loose, roomy silhouette that end above the ankles.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.22 · w 0.56 · h 0.61 (high) - Hem detailVisible wide hem band at the leg openings with a folded stitched finish that is slightly darker due to fabric layering.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.70 · w 0.54 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth satiny fabric with a subtle sheen and generally uniform color without visible texture or pattern.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.14 · w 0.44 · h 0.64 (high)
Other
Studio front-facing crop shot on a plain light background showing a model wearing the pants; lower legs and woven slip-on shoes visible; even soft lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionCropped frontal studio shot framed from mid torso to feet, centering the pants; model stands with weight shifted to one leg.
- Background and lightingPlain off-white background with soft, even lighting and minimal visible shadows under the feet.
- Model and propsModel's lower arms, hands, and legs are visible; woven brown slip-on flats are worn but not part of the product depiction.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.68 · w 0.75 · h 0.29 (high)
Colors
light cream· pant fabric#F3EBE3- Waistband and closureHigh-rise waistband with a single visible round button at center front and a stitched waistband seam; belt loops visible at front sides.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a pair of cropped wide-leg pants in a pale cream satiny fabric with a high waist, belt loops, two square patch back pockets, and a wide turned hem band.
- Overall silhouetteRear-facing wide-leg cropped pants with a high waist and a straight fall from hip to a wide cropped hem.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.18 · w 0.70 · h 0.72 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsHigh-rise waistband with visible belt loops spaced across the back waistband.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.14 · w 0.50 · h 0.08 (high) - Back pocketsTwo large square patch pockets placed symmetrically on the seat; pockets have visible topstitching around edges.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.18 · h 0.17 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.22 · w 0.18 · h 0.17 (high) - Center back seamSubtle vertical center back seam running from waistband down between the legs.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.20 · w 0.06 · h 0.50 (high) - Hem bandWide turned hem band at the cropped leg opening with a slightly different sheen and subtle topstitch line.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.78 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth satiny fabric with a soft sheen and minimal surface texture visible in highlights and slight folds.
- Side seamsVisible side seams running vertically on each outer leg.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.24 · w 0.06 · h 0.64 (medium); x 0.80 · y 0.24 · w 0.06 · h 0.64 (medium)
Other
Studio rear-shot showing the model from mid-back to feet against a plain light background; model wearing sandals and a cropped white top, with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Viewing angleFull rear view of the garment on a model, framed from just below the shoulder to the floor.
- Model and stylingModel visible wearing the pants with a short white top (top cropped above waistband) and flat woven sandals; hands relaxed at sides.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Background and lightingPlain light neutral studio background with soft, even lighting and faint shadowing under the feet.
- Image qualityHigh resolution with clear focus and accurate color rendering; no visible damage or blur.
Colors
soft cream· main fabric#F2F2EE- Overall silhouetteRear-facing wide-leg cropped pants with a high waist and a straight fall from hip to a wide cropped hem.
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Customer Reviews
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Q&A
1 answered- What is the recommended care for this fabric? Does it need dry cleaning or can it be machine washed?
- This pant is made from a lightweight stretch twill with a satiny finish, and we recommend machine washing on a delicate cycle with cold water and a gentle detergent, then hanging to dry. For satin-like fabrics, tumble drying on low is also safe, but avoid bleach and wringing [2]. Dry cleaning is fine if you prefer, but machine washing is perfectly acceptable for this fabric blend.