Insulated Hooded Jacket Biosourced Sorona Insulation

Verified claims

Warmth

Retains warmth when damp and after washing, with 24% higher fill power.

Comfort

Down-like softness and breathability ensure comfort without clamminess.

Eco-credentials

37% renewable plant-based content, 50% less GHG emissions vs. nylon 6.

Durability

Retains water beading after 30 washes, 3x more durable than other non-fluorinated DWRs.

Breathability

Grid fleece concentrates moisture wicking in high-sweat zones.

Weight

Grid fleece reduces jacket weight and pack volume without warmth loss.

Layering

Stretch fabric and compressible insulation keep arms unrestricted when layered.

Moisture management

Wicks sweat via grid fleece and resists damp with breathable insulation and DWR.

Brand identity

I.FIV5 is a Simons-exclusive brand with a high-five name and playing-field aesthetic.

Value proposition

At $175 CAD, this jacket is the top-priced I.FIV5 outerwear (line starts at $89).

Material

Insulation and DWR are 37% and 60% plant-based; recycled nylon cuts GWP 80%.

Active-use design

Tunnel hood fits under a helmet; grid fleece lining wicks moisture in high-sweat zones.

DWR finish

Teflon EcoElite finish is 60% plant-based, PFAS-free, certified Bluesign, and lasts 30+ washes.

Winter sports performance

Stretchy, breathable midlayer for skiing with helmet-compatible hood.

Weather protection

Jacket sheds light rain and snow but needs a helmet for wind protection.

Insulation care

Sorona insulation retains warmth after repeated washing and when damp.

Water repellency

Teflon EcoElite DWR retains water beading after 30 washes and repels stains.

Drying speed

Open-channel grid fleece lining dries faster than solid fleece after washing.

Product record

Title

Insulated Hooded Jacket Biosourced Sorona Insulation

Brand

I.FIV5

Price

175 CAD

Availability

In stock

I.FIV5 as a Simons house brand and what it means for value

• The brand name i.fiv5 is a stylized high five, as described by creative director Marie-Hélène Trottier, encoding a celebratory, social spirit into the brand’s identity — a differentiator from the solitary, conquest-driven narratives of many outdoor brands that instead aligns I.FIV5 with group sports, personal milestones, and the positive-reinforcement culture of recreational fitness.
• Simons maintains buying offices in Paris, London, Florence, and Hong Kong, connecting I.FIV5 to a global trend and fabric intelligence network while design remains Canadian — this house brand structure helps deliver premium materials like biosourced Sorona insulation and Teflon EcoElite at prices that bypass licensing markups.
• The brand’s visual identity was developed around playing fields (real and imaginary), as articulated by buyer Nicolas Pilote, rooting I.FIV5 in an active-lifestyle design language that values movement and community over extreme athletics — so the insulated jacket reads as a stylish athletic piece that integrates into a social, sporty wardrobe rather than a purely technical shell.
• I.FIV5 is a house brand exclusive to Maison Simons, the 184-year-old Quebec fashion retailer with a reputation for curated Canadian and international design — a heritage that gives the label's technical pieces like this jacket a level of design coherence and quality standard uncommon for a generic private label.
• I.FIV5 outerwear spans $89 to $175 CAD at regular price — the packable ripstop jacket retails at $89, the fitted stretch windbreaker at $99, and this insulated jacket at $175 — anchoring the brand in entry-level technical activewear where it competes with national outdoor brands on value and material credentials rather than hardcore innovation.

How Sorona insulation performs in cold and wet conditions

• The fiber structure of Sorona Aura continues to trap body heat even in damp, high-humidity conditions, so the jacket remains a reliable insulator during snow or rain when a down jacket would wet out, compress, and lose its thermal performance.
• Sorona Aura is engineered to maintain its loft through repeated machine washing, resisting the gradual flattening that causes cheaper synthetics to develop cold spots — so the jacket retains its puffiness and warmth delivery over years of heavy use.
• The fibers provide an unparalleled softness that mimics the plush hand of natural down, giving the jacket a premium, non-stiff feel against the body even when new and before any break-in.
• Sorona Aura insulation has a fill power 24% higher than premium branded polyester insulation at the same weight, providing greater thermal loft with less material inside the jacket — a direct weight-to-warmth improvement that reduces bulk and improves range of motion for skiing and climbing.
• The insulation's breathable design allows moisture vapor to escape rather than building up inside the jacket, preventing the clammy feel during high-output sports like cross-country skiing or steep uphill approaches.
• Sorona is made using 37% annually renewable plant-based ingredients, and its production emits 50% less greenhouse gas and uses 30% less energy compared to nylon 6, so the jacket's insulation delivers a verifiable sustainability edge without trading away any warmth or weather protection.

Breathability and moisture management of the grid fleece backing

• The grid fleece is positioned only in high-sweat zones rather than lining the whole jacket, which means moisture removal is concentrated exactly where your body generates heat and wetness—likely the back and sides—without adding unnecessary bulk or weight to the arms and front.
• Because the grid pattern exposes a larger surface area to air, sweat is drawn from your base layer, spread thinly across the fleece's channels, and dried quickly—so after a hard ski run the lining stays dry and warm rather than turning clammy and cold like a saturated solid-fleece inner.
• The interlocking channel structure physically uses less material than continuous fleece, so the targeted grid panels add insulating loft at a fraction of the weight—beneficial when every gram counts on a backcountry hut trip where the jacket needs to compress into a pack.

Durability and eco‑credentials of the Teflon EcoElite finish

• Teflon EcoElite™ is up to three times more durable than existing non-fluorinated repellents and retains water beading after 30 or more home launderings, meaning the jacket’s DWR holds up through repeated wash-and-wear cycles of a ski season without requiring frequent re-proofing — a real longevity differentiator over entry-level PFC-free coatings.
• Zelan R3, the active chemistry in Teflon EcoElite™, carries bluesign approval and qualifies as a GOTS input chemical, two rigorous textile standards that verify the finish meets strict ecological and toxicological criteria, giving the jacket’s ‘biosourced’ marketing an independently audited eco-credential that goes beyond simple self-declaration.
• Teflon EcoElite™ is the world’s first renewably sourced, non-fluorinated durable water repellent, manufactured with 60% plant-based raw materials that are not food-sourced or genetically modified, so the jacket delivers effective rain and snow protection while completely avoiding PFAS — a key advantage for skiers and snowboarders who want high-performance outerwear free of regulated ‘forever chemicals’.
• Winning the Bio-Based Product of the Year award in 2018 confirmed Teflon EcoElite™ as a breakthrough performance finish derived from renewable sources, giving buyers confidence that the jacket’s water repellency is not a compromise — it’s a proven, industry-recognized innovation that outdoor brands like Colmar have adopted for their high-end ski wear.
• Because Teflon EcoElite™ causes water-based liquids to bead and roll off rather than absorbing, the jacket requires fewer washes and any surface stains can be lifted at lower cleaning temperatures, which not only reduces energy consumption but also minimizes wear on the recycled nylon shell and grid fleece backing over the garment’s lifespan.

Environmental impact of the recycled nylon and polyester construction

• Sorona® insulation is manufactured with 37% plant-based renewable material, so the 30% Sorona aura in the jacket’s insulation displaces a portion of fossil-derived polyester with a renewable alternative, reducing the jacket’s depletion of finite petroleum resources.
• The DWR treatment is Teflon EcoElite™, which is derived from renewable plant sources rather than petrochemicals — so the jacket sheds moisture without relying on the fluorinated, environmentally persistent repellents that dominate traditional outdoor gear.
• Producing recycled nylon can reduce global warming potential by up to 80% compared to virgin nylon, so the shell’s 82% reprocessed nylon gives the jacket a materially lower climate impact than a conventional synthetic shell would offer.
• Using polyester spun from recycled plastic bottles requires about 60% less energy than making virgin polyester, so the jacket’s all-recycled lining and the recycled portion of its insulation significantly cut the energy footprint of the garment relative to using petro-based polyester throughout.