I.FIV5
Ultra-Soft Sleeveless Polar Fleece Jacket
The Ultra-Soft Sleeveless Polar Fleece Jacket by i.FiV5 is a women's sleeveless vest made from 100% recycled polyester fleece with a plush texture. It features a full-length front zip, high collar, two zippered hand pockets, and two interior patch pockets, plus an adjustable waist with an inner toggle for a customizable fit. Designed as a warm layering piece for cooler weather, it is available in burgundy and ivory/cream colorways.
- Material
- Recycled polar fleece from plastic bottles
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, utilitarian, sustainable
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Vests
Specifications
Warm and eco-friendly sleeveless polar fleece vest with recycled material, full zip, and multiple pockets.
Recycled polar fleece, full-length zipper, high neck, zipped front pockets, inner patch pockets, elastic edging, adjustable waist, embroidered logo.
- Material
- Recycled polar fleece from plastic bottles
- Style
- casual, utilitarian, sustainable
- Occasion
- casual, travel, hiking
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Vests
Additional Attributes
- warm polar fleece with ultra-soft plush texture
- made from recycled plastic bottles
- full-length zip
- high neck
- zipped front pockets
- two patch pockets inside
- elastic trimmed edging
- adjustable waist with inner toggle
- tone-on-tone embroidered i.FiV5 logo
Product Insights
A 100% recycled polyester sleeveless vest whose entire value proposition sits in its pile: thick, brushed-and-sheared high-loft plush fleece, fuzzy on both sides and roughly 25 recycled bottles per vest, delivering insulating bulk rather than liner-grade microfleece, at a flat 69 CAD across all ten X-SMALL to X-LARGE size-and-colour variants, all in stock, with ivory drawn from the cleanest clear-bottle feedstock and burgundy from the dark stream off the same recycled line. Warmth is a direct function of trapped air, so the deep pile resists airflow better than flat fleece and holds heat against wind, retains roughly 80% of its loft when soaked and air-dries in 2-4 hours, and the sleeveless cut vents heat off bare arms while the pile protects the core. The cost of that loft defines the product: the same deep pile moves vapour slowly and can feel clammy, it mats under pack straps, seatbelts and storage until revived with a wire slicker brush, pills first at underarms and waist, and grabs Velcro, watch bands and strap edges, while the exposed arms mean deep-winter use needs a shell or sleeves. Function is finished deliberately-a Carhartt-style four-pocket layout (two zippered hand, two interior patch) with no exterior bulk, elastic-trimmed collar, hem and armholes, and an inner waist toggle that cinches to a trimmer line at the price of flattening loft at that band; the plush face glides under smooth nylon or taffeta shell linings but interlocks with brushed or grid fleece, and the sizing answers the same question-regular size for trim, one up for relaxed. Care is the maintenance contract: cold machine wash, no bleach or softener, hang dry, inside-out in a mesh bag, brush after. It undercuts the comparable Carhartt utility vest at $119.99 by roughly half while pricing every size and colour identically, with no extended-size or colour surcharge, and the loft, not the label, is the whole argument.
Verified claims
- Warmth
- Warmth tracks the pile's loft: the plush holds more trapped air than a tight weave.
- Pile
- Thick, high-pile plush fleece that adds real insulating bulk, not a thin liner microfleece.
- Loft
- Pack straps, a seatbelt or storage mat the standing pile; a wire slicker brush revives most loft
- Wind resistance
- Deep pile resists airflow more than flat fleece, holding trapped heat against wind.
- Breathability
- The sleeveless cut vents heat, but the deep pile moves vapour slowly and can feel clammy.
- Damp insulation
- Soaked, the pile keeps roughly 80% of its loft and air-dries in 2-4 hours.
- Environmental impact
- 100% recycled polyester fleece: about 25 bottles per vest, with no warmth penalty vs virgin fibre.
- Plush texture
- The plush face is a thick, brushed-and-sheared high-loft plush fleece that is fuzzy on both sides.
- Active comfort
- Sleeveless cut vents heat from bare arms while the pile keeps the core warm
- Recycled content
- Made from 100% recycled polyester made from recycled plastic bottles — roughly 25 bottles per vest.
- Recycled processing
- Bottles are shredded and hot-washed at 80-85 °C, with caps and labels separated out before spinning.
- Colour sourcing
- Ivory comes from the cleanest clear-bottle feedstock; Burgundy runs off the same recycled line.
- Care
- Machine wash cold, no bleach or softener, hang dry keeps the pile lofted
- Pilling prevention
- Wash inside out and air-dry to reduce pilling; underarms and waist are the first friction points to pill.
- Shell compatibility
- Glides under smooth nylon or taffeta shell linings; grips under fleece-lined ones
- Gear friction
- Velcro, watch bands and pack straps grab the exposed pile; zip the front and pockets under a pack
- Fit customization
- Elastic trimmed edging finishes collar, hem and armholes; the inner waist toggle cinches trimmer or loosens for room.
- Waist cinch
- The waist toggle pulls the thick pile to a trimmer line, but a hard cinch flattens the loft at that band.
- Pockets
- Four pockets (two zippered hand, two interior patch) match Carhartt's utility-vest layout without exterior bulk.
- Layering
- Plush face slides on smooth shell linings but interlocks with brushed or grid-fleece ones.
- Value
- Flat 69 CAD across all ten size-and-colour variants, against $119.99 for Carhartt's comparable utility vest.
- Colorway
- Ivory/Cream Beige comes from clear recycled bottles; Burgundy from the dark stream
- Coverage
- Sleeveless cut leaves the arms exposed to wind; deep-winter use needs a shell or sleeves.
- Variant availability
- Both colourways run X-SMALL to X-LARGE, and all ten variants are in stock.
- Variant pricing
- Every size-and-colour variant is 69 CAD, with no extended-size or colour surcharge.
- Sizing
- Stick to your usual size for a trim fit, size up for a relaxed fit; adjustable waist and elastic edging allow fit customization.
- Garment type
- This is a sleeveless fleece vest, not a jacket: it is designed as a mid-layer under a shell or puffer and as a standalone outer piece on dry, cool days.
Product record
- Title
- Ultra-Soft Sleeveless Polar Fleece Jacket
- Brand
- I.FIV5
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Ultra-Soft Sleeveless Polar Fleece Jacket: Choose this if you want a warm, ultra-soft plush fleece layering piece for cooler days: this sleeveless vest is made from 100% recycled polyester polar fleece with a full-length zip, high stand collar, zippered front hand pockets plus two inner patch pockets, and an adjustable inner waist toggle. It comes in Ivory/Cream Beige or Burgundy in sizes X-SMALL through X-LARGE, and its sherpa-like texture and cropped-at-hip length suit casual, athleisure-style layering over fitted tops. Note that being sleeveless, it covers the body but not the arms, so it works best as a mid-layer or for milder weather rather than full arm coverage.[1,2,3] | Snap-Button High-Pile Fleece Jacket: Choose this if you want a plush, teddy-style layer: the listing describes ultra-soft high-pile fleece made from 100% recycled polyester, with full-length snap buttons, a high stand collar, side slit zip pockets plus inner patch pockets, and an elastic-trimmed hem that sits at the hip. It comes in Black and Ivory/Cream Beige in sizes X-Small to X-Large. Note that the softness description comes from the merchant listing rather than reported customer experiences.[4,5] | Quilted And Bouclé Polar Fleece Hooded Jacket: Choose this for cool-weather casual wear like walks and daily errands — reviewers describe it as super comfortable and warm, and its polar fleece combines windproof materials with a two-texture design: a smooth diamond-quilted upper (including a close-fitting drawcord hood and vertical chest zip pocket) over soft bouclé fleece at the lower body and sleeves. It's a hip-length black jacket with a full-length zipper and angled side hand pockets, and reviewers describe an eye-catching finish with good quality. Note that sizing appears inconsistent across sizes: the medium fits true to size, while the XL reportedly runs tight in the waist and may need to be worn open.[6,7,8,9,10] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Sleeveless sherpa-style fleece vest in a light cream color with a high stand collar, central full-length zipper with contrasting trim, and zippered hand pockets at the front sides.
- Body material and textureThick sherpa or pile fleece fabric with a soft, nubby surface covering the entire visible body of the vest.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.58 (high) - Color of main bodyUniform light cream/off-white color across the visible fleece panels.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.56 (high) - Front zipper and trimFull-length centered zipper with a narrow contrasting fabric trim in a muted warm taupe running the zipper line from hem to collar.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.14 · w 0.24 · h 0.56 (high) - High stand collarTall stand-up collar in the same cream sherpa material that rises to just below the model's chin.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.05 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeveless armholesWide sleeveless arm openings with visible inner binding edge in a darker trim that contrasts with the cream fleece.
2 regions
x 0.66 · y 0.24 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.14 · y 0.24 · w 0.14 · h 0.22 (high) - Zippered hand pocketsTwo front hand pockets with visible zipper openings; pocket zippers sit vertically along side seams and have small cord or tab pulls.
2 regions
x 0.63 · y 0.48 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.46 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high) - Hem detailStraight hem finished in the same sherpa with a small hardware ring or toggle visible at the lower right hem.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.66 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the vest against a plain light gray background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model pose and framingThree-quarter frontal view of a model from head to hips; left arm relaxed at side and right hand placed in the right pocket, vest centered in frame.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingEven soft studio lighting on a plain light gray background with faint shadowing under the model and vest.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution photograph with clear focus and accurate rendering of texture and fabric details.
Colors
light cream· main bodywarm taupe· zipper trim and pocket trimlight warm metallic· metal hardware and zipper pulls#CAB29D- Body material and textureThick sherpa or pile fleece fabric with a soft, nubby surface covering the entire visible body of the vest.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a sleeveless high-pile fleece vest on a model showing the full back panel, stand collar, sleeveless armholes, and straight hem with a visible hem toggle at the left side.
- Back panel shapeRectangular back panel with straight side seams and a slightly rounded straight hem, covering the model's upper back down to the top of the hips.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.70 (high) - Stand collarShort stand collar that continues from the back panel and stands up around the neck, made from the same high-pile fleece.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high) - Sleeveless armholesCut-in sleeveless armholes with a narrow exposed inner binding visible at the shoulder edge on the left side of the image.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.20 · w 0.10 · h 0.34 (medium) - Pile textureHigh-pile, plush sherpa-like fleece texture uniformly covering the visible exterior surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.70 (high) - Hem detailStraight hem with a visible small metal ring or toggle and short cord emerging near the lower left side seam.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.72 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing a model from the rear with a light neutral background and soft, even lighting; the model's left profile and navy leggings are visible and the image is cropped above the knees.
- Viewing angleRear three-quarter view of a model slightly turned to the left, showing the product's back and a small portion of the model's left profile.
- Background and lightingPlain light gray background with soft even studio lighting and minimal shadowing under the hem and to the lower left.
- Model and stylingFemale model wearing the vest over dark navy fitted leggings; visible hair, left ear with hoop earring, and left hand resting near the hip.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.88 (medium); x 0.36 · y 0.68 · w 0.56 · h 0.32 (medium) - Image cropImage is vertically framed showing the model from head to upper thighs; lower legs and feet are outside the frame.
Colors
cream· fleece body and collar#F4ECE3- Back panel shapeRectangular back panel with straight side seams and a slightly rounded straight hem, covering the model's upper back down to the top of the hips.
- 03
Product
Sleeveless cream-colored plush fleece vest with visible full-length front zipper, beige binding and a zippered vertical side pocket on the visible side.
- Body materialThick, plush sherpa-like fleece in a warm cream shade covering the visible front panel and chest area.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.20 · w 0.38 · h 0.50 (high) - Front zipper and tapeCenter front exposed zipper with pale beige fabric tape running the full visible length of the vest; zipper teeth and pull visible near hem.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.24 · w 0.14 · h 0.54 (high) - Side zip pocketVertical zip pocket on the model's right side of the vest with a narrow beige binding and a visible metal zipper pull.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.43 · w 0.11 · h 0.18 (high) - Armhole and shoulder constructionSleeveless armhole with a slightly rounded shoulder opening edged in the same beige binding as the zipper tape; the shoulder area shows the fleece folded toward the binding.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (medium) - Hem detailStraight hem with a small beige cord loop or toggle visible at the lower right hem edge.
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.71 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio lifestyle shot of a model wearing the vest over a navy hoodie, with a pale yellow knit beanie; white background and soft even lighting.
- Model stylingFemale model wearing a navy hooded sweatshirt under the vest and a pale yellow ribbed knit beanie.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.06 · w 0.56 · h 0.36 (high) - PropModel holds a brown bag with a white folded cloth visible at the lower left of the frame.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.79 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (medium) - Background and lightingNeutral light gray to white seamless studio background with soft, diffuse lighting and minimal shadows.
- Crop and compositionThree-quarter view crop from upper thighs to top of head, model angled slightly to viewer right, vest shown on its left side more prominently.
Colors
warm cream· fleece bodypale beige· binding and zipper tape- Body materialThick, plush sherpa-like fleece in a warm cream shade covering the visible front panel and chest area.
Variants
10 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4657277 | Ultra-Soft Sleeveless Polar Fleece Jacket - Ivory/cream Beige - X-Small | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4657278 | Ultra-Soft Sleeveless Polar Fleece Jacket - Ivory/cream Beige - Small | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4657279 | Ultra-Soft Sleeveless Polar Fleece Jacket - Ivory/cream Beige - Medium | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4657280 | Ultra-Soft Sleeveless Polar Fleece Jacket - Ivory/cream Beige - Large | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4657281 | Ultra-Soft Sleeveless Polar Fleece Jacket - Ivory/cream Beige - X-Large | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4657282 | Ultra-Soft Sleeveless Polar Fleece Jacket - Burgundy - X-Small | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4657283 | Ultra-Soft Sleeveless Polar Fleece Jacket - Burgundy - Small | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4657284 | Ultra-Soft Sleeveless Polar Fleece Jacket - Burgundy - Medium | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4657285 | Ultra-Soft Sleeveless Polar Fleece Jacket - Burgundy - Large | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4657286 | Ultra-Soft Sleeveless Polar Fleece Jacket - Burgundy - X-Large | CA$69.00 | Yes |
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1 threads · r/UltralightCanadaA single user asked if a down jacket was lighter than I.FIV5 jackets from Simons, but received no answer.
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Weight comparison question about I.FIV5 jackets
Anyone know if these are lighter than the recycled nylon I.FIV5 jackets from Simons?
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