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4V W5295 Wide Trouser - Black Cold-Dyed Net Sweatshirt Cotton Elasticated Italian Women's

Regular price €197.42 EUR

Black That Has Been Through Something

There is a difference between black that is simply dyed and black that has been treated β€” worked, textured, subjected to a process that leaves its mark on the surface. The LA HAINE INSIDE US 4V W5295 in black is the latter: 100% cotton sweatshirt fabric subjected to a cold dye process and a net surface treatment that gives the black a depth and texture that flat-dyed fabric cannot achieve. This is not a basic trouser. It is a statement about what comfort can become in the right hands.

Why These Trousers Are Different

  • Cold Dye Treatment: The fabric is dyed at low temperatures, creating uneven colour absorption and a tonal variation within the black β€” areas of deeper intensity alongside areas of softer, more faded tone. Each piece is subtly unique.
  • Net Treatment: An open-weave net texture applied to the sweatshirt surface that adds a graphic, structural quality to the fabric β€” in black, it creates a surface that absorbs light differently across its texture, adding visual depth without colour.
  • 100% Cotton Sweatshirt Fabric: Pure cotton fleece β€” breathable, natural, with a weight and hand-feel that synthetic alternatives cannot match.
  • Black Colourway: The cold dye process renders the black with a complexity that flat dyeing cannot β€” not uniform, not matte, but alive with tonal variation that rewards close attention.
  • Wide-Leg Silhouette: A generous, palazzo-adjacent cut that drapes from the hip in a wide, sweeping line β€” volume that feels intentional and effortless in equal measure.
  • Elasticated Waist with Drawstring: Dual-adjustment waistband β€” the elastic provides comfort, the drawstring provides precision. Wear it loose or cinched.
  • Bottom Buttons: Functional buttons at the hem that allow the trouser leg to be adjusted β€” open for a full, sweeping width or fastened for a more tapered, gathered effect.
  • Italian Craftsmanship: Cut and sewn in Italy, where even the most experimental treatments are applied with precision and intention.

Specifications

  • Style: Wide-Leg Sweatshirt Trouser
  • Color: Black (Cold-Dyed)
  • Material: 100% Cotton Sweatshirt Fabric
  • Treatment: Cold Dye + Net Surface Treatment
  • Features: Elasticated waist, internal drawstring, bottom buttons, wide-leg cut
  • Fit: Wide-leg, relaxed
  • Origin: Made in Italy
  • Brand: LA HAINE INSIDE US
  • Season: Spring/Summer 2026

Women's Size Chart

Size Waist (cm) Hip (cm)
XS 60–64 86–90
S 64–68 90–94
M 68–74 94–100
L 74–80 100–106

The elasticated waist with drawstring offers flexibility across sizes. The wide-leg cut is generous β€” if in doubt, size down for a more defined waist proportion.

The Moment You Put It On

Black cold-dyed cotton has a particular quality that you notice before you see it β€” the net texture catches your fingertips as you pull the trouser on, a surface that has clearly been worked rather than simply woven. You adjust the drawstring, feel the waistband settle, and the wide leg falls open in a sweep of black that is not quite uniform, not quite flat, but alive with the variation that only cold dyeing can produce.

You fasten the bottom buttons. The leg narrows. You unfasten them. It opens again. In black, both versions read as deliberate β€” the open leg as something architectural and sweeping, the fastened leg as something more urban and precise. LA HAINE INSIDE US has built the choice into the garment itself.

The Art of Cold Dyeing

Cold dyeing is a process in which fabric or garments are dyed at significantly lower temperatures than conventional methods β€” typically below 30Β°C rather than the 60–80Β°C of standard dyeing. The lower temperature changes how the dye molecules bond with the cotton fibres: absorption is less uniform, penetration is less complete, and the result is a colour with inherent tonal variation. In black, this process creates something particularly striking: areas of deep, almost charcoal intensity alongside areas of softer, more faded tone β€” a black that is not one black but many, shifting across the fabric's surface. Combined with the net treatment, the cold-dyed black of the 4V W5295 achieves a visual complexity that makes it impossible to mistake for a standard garment. This is not a flaw. It is the entire point.

How to Wear It

  • Total Black: Pair with a black fitted cotton or ribbed top and leave the hem buttons open β€” the tonal variation of the cold dye creates interest within the monochrome without breaking it.
  • Buttons Fastened, Urban Proportion: Fasten the bottom buttons for a gathered, tapered hem and style with chunky black boots or trainers for a structured, directional silhouette.
  • Texture Contrast: Pair with a smooth, fitted silk or satin top in black or ivory to contrast the net-treated sweatshirt surface with something sleek and refined.
  • Colour Contrast: Wear with a crisp white or cream top β€” the cold-dyed black reads differently against white than against black, revealing more of its tonal complexity.

Care Instructions

  • Machine wash on delicate cycle at 30Β°C β€” cold water preferred to preserve the cold-dyed colour depth and net treatment
  • Wash inside out and separately or with dark colours for the first few washes
  • Do not tumble dry β€” lay flat or hang to dry to preserve the fabric's structure and treatment
  • Iron on low heat if needed; avoid direct contact with the net-treated surface β€” use a pressing cloth
  • Do not bleach

Black is not a colour. It is a decision β€” and when it has been cold-dyed and net-treated, it is a very considered one. LA HAINE INSIDE US. Cold-Dyed Cotton. Made in Italy.