
Ecole de Pensée
Cardinal Ribbed Pure Merino Wool Cardigan
Cardinal red long-sleeve cardigan made in Portugal from a 100% virgin wool ribbed knit (described by the brand as an ultra-soft merino wool blend sourced from an Italian mill). It has a V-neck, a single-breasted front placket with dark round buttons, ribbed cuffs and hem, raglan/dropped shoulder seams, and a relaxed, slightly cropped boxy fit that falls at the waist. It is designed as a layering knit worn over T-shirts and shirts; École de Pensée is a Montreal-based label founded in 2014.
- Color
- Cardinal
- Material
- 100% virgin wool knit
- Style
- casual, minimal, relaxed-fit, layering-piece, modern, contemporary
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Ultra-soft ribbed merino wool V-neck cardigan in a bright cardinal hue, designed for relaxed layering.
Relaxed fit, V-neck, ribbed edging, ultra-soft merino wool, made in Portugal
- Color
- Cardinal · red
- Material
- 100% virgin wool knit
- Style
- casual, minimal, relaxed-fit, layering-piece, modern, contemporary
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, work, business-casual, weekend
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- bright cardinal red color
- ultra-soft merino wool
- yarn sourced from a renowned Italian mill
- 100% virgin wool knit
- relaxed fit
- V-neckline
- ribbed knit texture
- ribbed edging
- made in Portugal
- designed for easy layering over T-shirts and shirts
- plush, cocoon-like comfort
- luxurious fabric hand feel
Product Insights
600 CAD 100% virgin merino wool, not a blend despite loose "merino wool blend" wording. Men's relaxed, true-to-size fit with a boxy, waist-length/slightly cropped hem. Dry clean only: do not wash, bleach or tumble dry; iron with or without steam. Rib-knit cuffs and hem grip and recover; wool fibre helps them hold shape. Trade-offs: dry clean only, bold red, and a relaxed boxy cut that may not suit tailored tastes.
Verified claims
- material
- 100% virgin merino wool, not a blend despite loose "merino wool blend" wording.
- yarn origin
- Italian Lanerossi yarn, chosen for fine-merino softness and wool expertise.
- fit
- Men's relaxed, true-to-size fit with a boxy, waist-length/slightly cropped hem.
- sizing
- S–XL only, with no intermediate sizes; between sizes means choosing one step up or down.
- comfort
- Ultra-soft, plush hand-feel from fine merino fibres.
- breathability
- Breathable temperature regulation: traps air for warmth and wicks moisture in heat.
- care
- Dry clean only: do not wash, bleach or tumble dry; iron with or without steam.
- odour resistance
- Merino resists dirt and odours, so airing and spot-cleaning extend time between dry cleans.
- colour
- Cardinal red is the only colourway, available across all four sizes.
- colour retention
- Wool dye penetrates the fibre, supporting colour that resists bleeding and fading.
- layering
- V-neck frames the layer beneath: best with collared shirts or V-neck undershirts, not crew-neck tees.
- styling
- Versatile styling: open over a tucked top for casual, buttoned over an Oxford shirt for polished.
- rib construction
- Rib-knit cuffs and hem grip and recover; wool fibre helps them hold shape.
- warmth
- Rib knit stacks two layers of wale, adding warmth without extra yarn weight.
- buttons
- Front placket with buffalo-horn buttons; images show five dark round buttons.
- shoulder & hem
- Dropped shoulders and a small front hem slit create a relaxed, boxy drape.
- durability
- Wool's crimp and elastic recovery help the knit resist wrinkles and retain shape.
- pilling
- Merino is described as holding shape and resisting pilling, which matters under layers.
- origin
- Made in Portugal, a knitwear manufacturing origin known for finishing and construction.
- value
- Premium 600 CAD price is supported by pure Italian merino, Portuguese make and horn buttons.
- trade-offs
- Trade-offs: dry clean only, bold red, and a relaxed boxy cut that may not suit tailored tastes.
Product record
- Title
- Cardinal Ribbed Pure Merino Wool Cardigan
- Brand
- Ecole de Pensée
- Price
- 600 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
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Layering cardigan for everyday wear over tees or shirts
This bright merino wool cardigan has a comfortable V-neck and relaxed fit that makes it easy to wear over a T-shirt or shirt for everyday outfits. Rib-knit cuffs and hem help hold its shape, and the front buttons let you wear it open or closed. The brand describes it as designed for everyday ease and longevity.[1,2]
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a red ribbed button-front cardigan worn by a model; V-neck, button placket, ribbed texture, long sleeves with fitted cuffs, and a slightly cropped hem are visible.
- Overall silhouetteLoose-fitting cardigan with a V-neck and a straight, slightly cropped hem sitting at the model's waist
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.42 (high) - ClosureVertical front button placket with five visible dark round buttons spaced down the center front
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.12 · w 0.13 · h 0.32 (high) - Knit textureProminent vertical ribbed knit throughout the body and sleeves
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.42 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong sleeves with visible horizontal fold lines and fitted ribbed cuffs
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.27 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.16 · w 0.27 · h 0.30 (high) - Hem and lower button detailBottom hem has the same ribbed trim as the placket and shows the lowest button sitting near the hem, with a small overlap at the center front
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - ColorSolid bright cardinal red across the entire cardigan
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.42 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from the neck to the shoes against a neutral light-to-white gradient background. Model pose includes one hand in a trouser pocket and one hand relaxed. Even studio lighting with soft shadows beneath the shoes.
- Shot compositionFull-body studio shot cropped slightly above the model's hairline, centered framing with the model standing facing forward
- BackgroundSmooth light-to-white gradient background with no props
- Model poseModel stands with left hand relaxed by side and right hand placed in the right trouser pocket
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (high) - Lighting and shadowsEven diffuse lighting with soft shadow visible under the shoes on the studio floor
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.86 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (medium)
Colors
cardinal red· cardigan body and sleeves- Overall silhouetteLoose-fitting cardigan with a V-neck and a straight, slightly cropped hem sitting at the model's waist
- 02

Product
Front three-quarter view of a ribbed red button-down cardigan worn by a model; visible details include deep V neckline, vertical rib knit, dark round buttons, long sleeves with ribbed cuffs, and a ribbed hem with a small front slit.
- Silhouette and viewCardigan shown on a model in a front three-quarter view, falling to the waist with a relaxed, slightly boxy fit and dropped shoulder seams.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - NecklineDeep V-neck with a wide ribbed band forming the front opening.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Knit textureProminent vertical rib knit across the body and sleeves, visible as raised parallel ribs.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - Buttons and placketSingle-breasted front with four visible dark round buttons spaced along the placket; placket is a wider ribbed band contrasting the body ribs.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.52 (high) - Hem detailRibbed hem that sits at the waist with a small central front slit; an extra button and corresponding hole appear near the slit.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.56 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong sleeves with the same vertical rib texture ending in narrower ribbed cuffs that fit closer to the wrist.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.26 · w 0.26 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.42 · w 0.18 · h 0.36 (high) - ColorSolid vivid cardinal red across the entire visible cardigan with no printed patterns or color blocking.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a cropped model from chin to mid-thigh against a plain light gray to white gradient background; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model croppingImage cropped showing model from just below the nose to mid-thigh; left hand relaxed at side and right hand in trouser pocket.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingClean light gray to white studio background with soft, even lighting and faint shadowing beneath the model.
- Visible prop clothingModel is also wearing high-waist brown trousers that are visible below the cardigan; trousers are not part of the product in this image.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.60 · w 0.62 · h 0.40 (high)
Colors
cardinal red· cardigan body- Silhouette and viewCardigan shown on a model in a front three-quarter view, falling to the waist with a relaxed, slightly boxy fit and dropped shoulder seams.
- 03

Product
Rear three-quarter view of a ribbed knit long-sleeve cardigan shown on a model; visible features include a wide ribbed collar, raglan shoulder shaping, dropped shoulder seam, ribbed hem and cuffs, and dense vertical rib knit texture across the back and sleeves.
- Overall shapeLoose-fitting, boxy long-sleeve cardigan shown from the back with a slightly blouson hem that tucks over the top of the pants waistband.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.06 · w 0.90 · h 0.72 (medium) - CollarWide, folded ribbed collar that lies flat against the upper back and neck.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.06 · w 0.52 · h 0.10 (high) - Shoulder constructionRaglan-style shoulder shaping with visible ribbed seam lines extending from the collar toward the underarm area.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.10 · w 0.72 · h 0.18 (high) - Knit textureDense vertical rib knit across the back and sleeves; ribs are prominent and create a textured surface.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.88 · h 0.58 (high) - Hem and cuffsThick, tightly ribbed hem at the waist and matching ribbed cuffs at sleeve ends, both with a denser knit than the body.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.70 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.72 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Left sleeve drapeLeft sleeve hangs straight with slight inward curve toward the cuff and shows the same rib texture as the body.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.30 · h 0.54 (high) - Right sleeve and side seamRight sleeve visible in three-quarter view with a small side opening where the arm meets the body creating a slight shadowed gap.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.24 · w 0.38 · h 0.56 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model wearing the cardigan against a plain light background; image framed to include model from head to upper thighs with soft diffuse lighting and minimal shadow.
- Model presence and cropMale model shown from the rear three-quarter angle, head turned slightly to the right; image crops near mid-thigh so pants and one hand are visible.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 1.00 (medium) - Background and lightingUniform light gray to white studio background with even, soft lighting and minimal hard shadows.
- Visible non-product apparelBrown textured pants visible below the cardigan waist and a bare hand resting at the right side; these are staging elements and not described as product features.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high)
Colors
cardinal red· body and sleeves- Overall shapeLoose-fitting, boxy long-sleeve cardigan shown from the back with a slightly blouson hem that tucks over the top of the pants waistband.
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4670647 | Cardinal Ribbed Pure Merino Wool Cardigan - Red - Small | CA$600.00 | Yes |
| 4670648 | Cardinal Ribbed Pure Merino Wool Cardigan - Red - Medium | CA$600.00 | Yes |
| 4670649 | Cardinal Ribbed Pure Merino Wool Cardigan - Red - Large | CA$600.00 | Yes |
| 4670650 | Cardinal Ribbed Pure Merino Wool Cardigan - Red - X-Large | CA$600.00 | Yes |