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Admittedly it’s a little odd to describe jeans as having “features.” Still, some, such as the gusseted crotch and water-repelling, set these apart from other brands."}]},"entry_sources":{"outlier_slim_dungarees_comparison":["https://skylarrenslow.com/duer-performance-denim-review/"],"30_more_stretch_than_standard_denim":["https://www.peakmountaineering.com/duer-denim-pants-review/"],"fabric_ruggedness_vs_lululemon_pilling":["https://www.apartstyle.com/post/duer-vs-lululemon"],"all_in_one_wardrobe_consolidator_at_130":["https://www.apartstyle.com/post/duer-vs-lululemon"],"gusseted_crotch_edge_over_flint_and_tinder_everlane":["https://skylarrenslow.com/duer-performance-denim-review/"]}},"stretch_shape_retention":{"title":"Stretch and shape retention over time","entries":{"diamond_seat_gusset":"The ergonomic seamed crotch is actually a diamond-shaped seat gusset that moves the seams away from the high-stress inner thigh and crotch area, a design borrowed from climbing wear that directly reduces the strain that causes knee-bag sagging in slim-fit jeans over time.","shape_recovery_in_wear":"Across the Performance Denim line, wearers consistently note that the jeans maintain their shape throughout the day — a direct result of the 2% elastane snap-back and the gusseted construction, which means these slim-fit jeans won't look baggy or stretched after a full day of sitting, commuting, or light activity."},"entry_quotes":{"diamond_seat_gusset":[{"url":"https://www.peakmountaineering.com/duer-denim-pants-review/","quote":"This diamond shaped section sits between the legs and is specifically designed to offer a greater range of movement."},{"url":"https://www.peakmountaineering.com/duer-denim-pants-review/","quote":"Duer also say it helps with durability because it ensures the seams sit away from wear areas."}],"shape_recovery_in_wear":[{"url":"https://shopduer.com/products/womens-stretch-jeans-slim-straight","quote":"The jeans maintain their shape well throughout the day, though experiences with stretch vary."}]},"entry_sources":{"diamond_seat_gusset":["https://www.peakmountaineering.com/duer-denim-pants-review/"],"shape_recovery_in_wear":["https://shopduer.com/products/womens-stretch-jeans-slim-straight"]}},"antibacterial_odor_control":{"title":"Antibacterial treatment for extended wear","entries":{"coolmax_silvadur_freshness_system":"The performance denim pairs moisture-wicking COOLMAX® fibers with SILVADUR™ antimicrobial treatment: sweat is pulled off the skin before it can soak into the fabric, and any residual bacteria are neutralized—together they create a drier, less odor-friendly environment than either technology alone.","silvadur_silver_ion_antimicrobial":"The jeans' antibacterial function is built on SILVADUR™, a particle-free polymer treatment that releases silver ions only when odor-causing bacteria are present, binding to their DNA to prevent replication—so the jeans actively suppress smelly microbes rather than just masking odor, and the mechanism resists washing off for 50+ home launderings."},"entry_quotes":{"coolmax_silvadur_freshness_system":[{"url":"https://www.smartertravel.com/duer-performance-denim-skinny-review/","quote":"The fabric is made from a blend of Lycra (for super stretch) and Coolmax fibers (which help you regulate temperature by wicking away sweat in the heat and insulating in the cold)."},{"url":"https://www.smartertravel.com/duer-performance-denim-skinny-review/","quote":"thanks to their Silvadur anti-microbial treatment that prevents the jeans from getting smelly."}],"silvadur_silver_ion_antimicrobial":[{"url":"https://www.smartertravel.com/duer-performance-denim-skinny-review/","quote":"thanks to their Silvadur anti-microbial treatment that prevents the jeans from getting smelly."},{"url":"https://bio-polytech.com/2021/09/22/silvadur-fact-you-need-to-know/","quote":"1. SILVADUR™ uses a patented polymer technology to deliver silver ions via an “intelligent control” mechanism."}]},"entry_sources":{"coolmax_silvadur_freshness_system":["https://www.smartertravel.com/duer-performance-denim-skinny-review/"],"silvadur_silver_ion_antimicrobial":["https://www.smartertravel.com/duer-performance-denim-skinny-review/","https://bio-polytech.com/2021/09/22/silvadur-fact-you-need-to-know/","https://lanxess.com/en/products/industries/microbial-control/industries-overview/textile"]}},"fabric_weight_and_seasonality":{"title":"Fabric weight and seasonal feel","entries":{"coolmax_breathability_in_a_heavier_cloth":"The 21% TruTemp365 polyester (Coolmax technology) wicks moisture and resists trapping heat, so even though the fabric weight exceeds 10 oz, it remains comfortable during active days and spring-to-fall commutes where a pure cotton denim of the same heft would feel clammy."}}}},"handle":"performance-deep-indigo-jean-straight-slim-fit-9539-26303","storefront_path":"/en/men-clothing/jeans/skinny-slim/performance-deep-indigo-jean-straight-slim-fit--9539-26303","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/jeans/skinny-slim/performance-deep-indigo-jean-straight-slim-fit--9539-26303"}}