Djab
Pointelle-Ribbed Johnny-Collar Polo
5/5 (2)
CA$39.95CAD
In Stock
A lightweight short-sleeve polo knit from Djab by Simons, crafted in Canada from 100% recycled cotton. It has an open pointed Johnny collar, stretch ribbed edging, and a loose fit with slight drop shoulders, with a pointelle-ribbed openwork texture. Suitable as a casual top for warm-weather wear.
- Material
- 100% recycled cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
BlackIvory/Cream BeigeBaby BluePeach
Size
MEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Lightweight recycled cotton polo with a pointelle-ribbed knit and open Johnny collar.
Pointelle-ribbed knit, open pointed Johnny collar, stretch ribbed edging, loose fit with drop shoulders.
- Material
- 100% recycled cotton
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit, minimal
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- pointelle-ribbed knit
- lightweight 100% recycled cotton
- open pointed Johnny collar
- stretch ribbed edging
- loose fit
- slight drop shoulders
- exclusive designed in Canada
Product Insights
The Djab Pointelle-Ribbed Johnny-Collar Polo offers a relaxed, drop-shoulder silhouette that departs from slim polos, using 100% reprocessed cotton that softens and develops vintage patina while ribbed edges and pointelle eyelets maintain shape. Its flat, unstructured collar traces the 1926 Lacoste cut, and the matte, open fabric makes sheerness read as intentional openwork—though lighter colors like baby blue and ivory are semi-sheer and breathable, with black opaque, and sizing up can reduce sheerness. The garment layers cleanly under outerwear, with controlled drape and shape memory, at a sale price comparable to conventional polos, with Canadian design.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Relaxed fit: collar sits flat, cuffs snap back, fabric drapes without clinging.
- Silhouette
- Loose, drop-shoulder silhouette departs from slim-style polos and layers into streetwear looks.
- Care
- Wash cold on delicate, lay flat to dry, avoid bleach and tumble dry.
- Fabric character
- 100% reprocessed cotton: soft from first wear, develops vintage patina with washing.
- Knit structure
- Ribbed edges and pointelle eyelets keep their shape through washing and wear.
- Opacity
- Lighter colors like baby blue and ivory are semi-sheer but breathable, while black is opaque.
- Sizing for sheerness
- Sizing up in lighter colors reduces sheerness.
- Durability
- Sheerness does not change over time; pointelle holes are structurally stable.
- Sheerness perception
- Open collar and matte fabric help sheerness read as intentional openwork.
- Aging
- Soft and matte from first wear, with a gently faded vintage look over time.
- Shape memory
- Ribbed edging provides subtle shape memory to maintain the collar's pointed shape.
- Drape
- Garment moves in a gentle controlled sweep without billowing or clinging
- Shape retention
- Ribbed edges snap back when stretched; pointelle eyelets hold shape through wear
- Heritage
- Johnny collar traces from Lacoste's 1926 cut through 1950s Capri to SS23 runway and streetwear revival.
- Collar authenticity
- Flat, unstructured collar stays true to Lacoste's 1926 cut, laid flat by stretch ribbed edging.
- Styling context
- Featured by Hermès and Stüssy, the Johnny collar is a versatile layering piece bridging heritage and streetwear.
- Layering versatility
- Lightweight breathable pointelle knit with flat collar and stretch ribs — stays in place when tucked and layers cleanly under outerwear.
- Color options
- Available in Black (opaque), Ivory/Cream Beige, Baby Blue, and Peach (semi-sheer).
- Value
- At $39.95 CAD sale price, 100% recycled cotton is comparable to conventional polos.
- Local production
- Brand states Canadian design, likely reducing transport emissions.
- Breathability
- Pointelle knit is semi-sheer in light colors and highly breathable.
Product record
- Title
- Pointelle-Ribbed Johnny-Collar Polo
- Brand
- Djab
- Price
- 59 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
What 100% recycled cotton means for feel and longevity
- Recycled cotton's shorter fibers mean the fabric may develop a gentle, softly faded appearance with repeated washing — rather than looking worn-out, the polo takes on a vintage, lived-in authenticity that aligns with the relaxed Johnny collar and drop-shoulder silhouette.
- The pointelle construction — an open, airy knit with small decorative holes — complements recycled cotton's natural textile character, where slight slubs and a matte surface add understated visual texture; the openwork also promotes airflow, making the polo exceptionally breathable for warm weather.
- As part of Simons' exclusive in-house label, the polo's recycled cotton is a material-driven design statement; the brand's Canadian design team selected it not only for environmental reasons but for its drape and handfeel, ensuring the garment feels intentionally soft and unstructured.
- Recycled cotton production bypasses the resource-intensive farming of virgin cotton — saving water, eliminating pesticides, and diverting textile waste from landfill — so this $39.95 CAD everyday polo carries a meaningfully lower environmental cost than a conventional cotton counterpart.
- Most recycled-cotton garments are blended with virgin fiber to offset the shorter, weaker fibers from mechanical recycling; Djab's 100% recycled cotton means this polo feels distinctly soft and worn-in from day one, suiting the loose, relaxed fit — a deliberate choice for a casual piece meant to be lived in.
The Johnny collar's design origins and how to wear it
- The Johnny collar's flat, unbuttoned neckline originated when René Lacoste cut the starched collar off his tennis shirt in 1926, creating the first modern polo — this Djab piece extends that century-old silhouette into a pointelle knit, making it a textural evolution of the garment that redefined menswear.
- The Spring/Summer 2023 menswear shows saw a proliferation of Johnny collar polos from design houses like Hermès, Dries Van Noten, and Casablanca — a runway endorsement that transformed the silhouette from preppy basic to high-fashion staple, giving this affordable Djab version a timely, upscale context.
- By the 1950s, tailors on Capri had adapted the polo into fine-gauge knits with deeper Johnny collars as the uniform of the Mediterranean leisure class, worn open against tanned skin — a Riviera archetype that directly infuses this polo's relaxed-fit, vacation-ready aura.
- Aimé Leon Dore and Stüssy have built their recent collections around the Johnny collar polo, remixing it with wide trousers, varsity jackets, and chunky jewelry to bridge heritage and streetwear — an aesthetic blueprint that positions this piece as a versatile layering tool for fashion-conscious wardrobes.
How pointelle-ribbed knit feels and drapes on the body
- Because mechanically recycled cotton yarns re-process fibers that have already been broken down and spun once, they inherently possess a softer, less slick surface than virgin cotton; this polo arrives with a gently worn-in, matte feel that complements its casual, unstructured cut.
- The loose fit and drop shoulders eliminate tension across the chest and back, allowing the lightweight knit to cascade with minimal resistance — the ribbed construction adds enough vertical substance that the fabric moves as a gentle, controlled sweep rather than billowing or clinging.
- Stretch ribbed edging at the collar, cuffs, and hem reinforces the body knit's own ribbed structure, providing targeted shape memory that helps cuffs snap back after being pushed up and keeps the hem in place when worn untucked, preserving the deliberate relaxed silhouette all day.
- The pointelle eyelets are formed by a transfer-stitch technique that binds each hole with interlocking yarn loops, so the openwork holds its shape through wear and washing — the airy texture is integral to the knit, not a decorative overlay that frays or grows.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Light-lavender short-sleeve knit polo with an open V Johnny-style collar and a fine pointelle/open-knit texture visible across the body and sleeves.
- Collar shapeFlat, open Johnny-style polo collar with a V-shaped open neckline (no visible buttons) formed by the collar folding away from the chest.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.11 · w 0.57 · h 0.18 (high) - Knit textureUniform pointelle or open-knit pattern of narrow vertical eyelet rows covering the front and sleeves, producing a slightly airy textured surface.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.22 · w 0.62 · h 0.52 (high) - Sleeve constructionShort sleeves ending above the elbow with a tighter, ribbed knit cuff that contrasts subtly with the open-knit sleeve body.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.45 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.44 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high) - Body fit and drapeRelaxed fit with soft drape; fabric falls with gentle folds over the waist and is slightly billowed at the front hem.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.38 · w 0.56 · h 0.42 (high) - Visible colorOverall light lavender or pale lilac tone across collar, sleeves, and body.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.66 · h 0.68 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene with a seated model wearing a red cap, visible tattooed forearm, khaki pants and a decorative belt; background is painted wood panels and trim. Lighting is soft and even with natural shadows.
- Cap text“Astros”
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Cap symbolFive-point star symbol printed next to the cap text.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.03 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high) - Tattoo detailDark snake tattoo wrapping across the outer forearm of the visible arm.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.64 · w 0.36 · h 0.33 (high) - Belt detailBlack leather belt with a decorative silver-toned engraved buckle and visible belt loop.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.76 · w 0.46 · h 0.13 (high) - NecklacesTwo layered chain necklaces visible at the open neckline, one appears to be a fine chain and the other a slightly thicker chain with small links.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.21 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - BackgroundPainted wooden wall panels in green, pink, and aqua trim forming a multicolor backdrop to the seated model.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.06 · w 0.32 · h 0.56 (high) - Lighting and cropSoft, even lighting with natural shadows; image cropped to show upper torso and partial thighs of the model.
Colors
light lavender· body and sleeves#CACEDA- Collar shapeFlat, open Johnny-style polo collar with a V-shaped open neckline (no visible buttons) formed by the collar folding away from the chest.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve pointelle knit polo worn by a model, showing the shirt back, collar, sleeves, and ribbed hem with visible openwork vertical knit pattern.
- Back panel textureLight openwork vertical pointelle knit pattern covering the entire back panel, forming evenly spaced small vertical eyelets in parallel columns.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.72 · h 0.60 (high) - CollarSoft fold-down polo collar in the same knit, sits flat against the neck with the underside visible; collar edge is slightly rounded at rear center.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.04 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve cuffsShort sleeves ending in a tighter, ribbed cuff in the same color and knit but with denser horizontal ribbing at the hem of the sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.33 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.33 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Bottom hemWide ribbed waistband at the shirt base with a denser knit than the openwork body, creating a fitted hem that sits over the model's trousers.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.64 · h 0.14 (high) - Fit and drapeRelaxed, slightly boxy rear fit with gentle horizontal fold across lower back where fabric meets the waistband.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.56 · w 0.48 · h 0.20 (high) - Visible stitchingFine knit construction with no visible external seams on the center back; shoulder seams are present but blend with the knit pattern.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot of a model from the rear against a plain light background, including parts of the model and pants as props, with soft even lighting and minimal shadow.
- Model presentMale model shown from the rear with braided hair, right profile of face visible, right arm relaxed at side and wearing a chain bracelet.
2 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.64 · w 0.18 · h 0.32 (high) - Trousers visibleBeige/tan trousers visible from the waist down with a rear welt pocket and relaxed fit, serving as styling for the shirt.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.74 · w 0.64 · h 0.26 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light neutral background, evenly lit studio lighting with soft shadows under the model and subtle highlight on the shoulder.
- Shot compositionCentered rear three-quarter crop showing the full back of the polo and upper half of the trousers; image is vertically oriented and well framed.
Colors
pale periwinkle· body and sleeves#BDC5E1- Back panel textureLight openwork vertical pointelle knit pattern covering the entire back panel, forming evenly spaced small vertical eyelets in parallel columns.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
2 total5
2 reviews · out of 5
Satisfaction
★★★★★Françoise L.
Confortable et agréable à porter.
Polo col johny
★★★★★odette b.
Très belle qualité et je suis très satisfaite
Q&A
3 answered- What are the recommended washing and drying instructions for this recycled cotton polo?
- For 100% recycled cotton knits like this polo, we recommend hand washing in cold water with a gentle detergent, or machine washing on a delicate cold cycle. Turn the garment inside out, avoid bleach, and never tumble dry — instead, lay it flat to dry. Iron on low heat if needed. These practices help maintain the fabric's softness and shape.
- Is the pointelle-ribbed knit sheer or opaque? Can you see through it in lighter colors like baby blue or ivory?
- Pointelle is an openwork knit with small decorative holes, so the fabric has a lightweight, airy structure. In lighter colors like baby blue or ivory, the knit may be semi-sheer — you might see a hint of an undershirt or skin, especially when stretched. For a completely opaque look, we recommend choosing a darker color like black or sizing up if you plan to wear it without a base layer.
- How does the Johnny collar sit on the neck? Is it stiff and structured or soft and floppy?
- The Johnny collar on this polo is an open, pointed style with stretch ribbed edging. Since the garment is made from a lightweight, soft recycled cotton knit, the collar sits flat against the neck and has a flexible, unstructured feel — it's not stiff or heavily structured. The stretch edging helps it hold its shape slightly while remaining comfortable and soft against the skin.