Djab
Small Embroidery Henley Sweatshirt
The Small Embroidery Henley Sweatshirt is a long-sleeve pullover with a 3-button Henley neckline, drop shoulder seams, and ribbed cuffs and hem, featuring a small red diamond embroidery with a white 'D' on the left chest. Made from a heavy plush blend of organic cotton and recycled polyester, it has a soft fleece underside and a loose, boxy fit. Designed by Djab by Simons in Canada, this sweatshirt offers a relaxed silhouette suitable for casual wear.
- Material
- heavy and plush fabric made of organic cotton and recycled polyester
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit, minimalist
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
A heavy and plush Henley sweatshirt with an ultra-soft fleece interior, featuring a classic three-button neckline and relaxed drop-shoulder fit.
Heavy organic cotton-recycled polyester fabric, ultra-soft fleece underside, 3-button Henley placket, stretch ribbed edging, loose fit with drop shoulders.
- Material
- heavy and plush fabric made of organic cotton and recycled polyester
- Secondary
- recycled-polyester
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit, minimalist
- Occasion
- everyday, loungewear
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- heavy and plush fabric blend
- organic cotton and recycled polyester construction
- ultra-soft fleece underside
- three-button Henley neckline
- stretch ribbed edging
- loose fit with drop shoulders
- small embroidery detail
- exclusive Djab by Simons design
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
This heavy fleece henley sweatshirt uses organic cotton and recycled polyester for durability and shape retention, with small embroidery that stays crisp through washes. Its three-button placket provides ventilation for temperature regulation, making it suitable as mild winter outerwear or a mid-layer. The dense knit resists pilling and stretching, offering a structured drape and longevity, though the heavier fabric may suit cooler conditions best.
- Price value
At $39.95, it matches Uniqlo's crewneck but adds organic cotton and embroidery, undercutting most sustainable henleys.
Why this is supported
The sale price of $39.95 was found to match the $39.90 of Uniqlo's U Crewneck, but the Djab Henley adds organic cotton, recycled polyester, and a henley placket with embroidery. It undercuts typical sustainable henley sale prices that range from $50 to $75, and the added embroidery normally commands $70+ in mainstream brands. The 50% markdown from the $79 MSRP brings premium materials near fast-fashion pricing.
The sweatshirt is currently on sale for $39.95 CAD, down from the original $79. Market analysis shows that
Heavyweight organic cotton henleys with fleece backs seldom appear below $60 CAD in the market
How the price compares to other Henley sweatshirts — rarity_of_heavyweight_eco_henley_under_60_cad, making this an exceptional value for an eco-conscious heavyweight fleece.
- Durability
Heavy fleece (>300 g/m²) resists pilling and stretching; small embroidery stays crisp through washes.
Why this is supported
The heavy fleece fabric is estimated at over 300 g/m², which resists pilling and stretching. Ribbed cuffs and hem maintain shape over time. The small embroidery uses short stitch lengths on a dense, low-shrink polyester blend, keeping it crisp through repeated wear and washing. Recommended inside-out cold washing and low-heat drying further extend garment life.
- Functionality
Three-button placket enables venting; heavy fabric serves as mild winter outerwear or mid-layer.
Why this is supported
The three-button Henley placket allows quick heat venting without removing the garment, adding versatility. The heavy, plush fabric makes it suitable as a mid-layer or standalone outerwear in mild winter, increasing its seasonal use and overall value.
- Material
60% organic cotton / 40% recycled polyester in a 300-350 GSM fleece that resists pilling and stretching.
Why this is supported
The product's official material listing is 60% organic cotton and 40% recycled polyester, described as
heavy and plush fabric
What is the approximate weight of the sweatshirt? For example, is it heavy enough for mild winter outerwear or better suited as a mid-layer?. Our research found that this construction is comparable to
heavy, plush fabric and fleece lining suggest a substance comparable to 300–350 GSM workwear sweatshirts from Carhartt
How the price compares to other Henley sweatshirts — heavyweight_fabric_vs_workwear_pricing. This high density, above 300 g/m²,
reduces surface fiber migration, helping the sweatshirt maintain a clean appearance with fewer pills over time.
Fabric blend: softness, warmth, and eco-performance — heavy_fabric_drape_pilling_resistance. Additionally, the recycled polyester content
adds tensile strength that helps the cuffs, hem, and body resist stretching and sagging through repeated wear and washing.
Fabric blend: softness, warmth, and eco-performance — recycled_polyester_energy_shape_keeping.
Deep research confirms the material's environmental savings:
Organic cotton farming consumes up to 91% less water than conventional cotton and eliminates synthetic pesticides
Fabric blend: softness, warmth, and eco-performance — organic_cotton_91_less_waterThe recycled polyester component
Producing recycled polyester (rPET) uses roughly 50% less energy than virgin polyester and diverts plastic waste from landfills
Fabric blend: softness, warmth, and eco-performance — recycled_polyester_energy_shape_keepingThis blend reduces overall footprint without sacrificing breathability or tensile strength.
The fabric's organic cotton is grown without pesticides and uses 91% less water than conventional cotton, while the recycled polyester reduces energy consumption by 50% compared to virgin polyester. These environmental savings are achieved without the typical price premium of sustainable textiles.
- Warmth
Brushed fleece underside and snug ribbed trim trap heat; the 3-button placket vents excess heat for indoor-outdoor adaptability.
Why this is supported
The garment's warmth is engineered through several features. The
ultra-soft brushed interior creates a high-loft air-trapping layer that delivers warmth without the weight
Fabric blend: softness, warmth, and eco-performance — fleece_underside_loft_insulation. Heat retention is further enhanced by
Ribbed cuffs and hem, a knit structure that naturally stretches and rebounds, keep the waist and wrists snug to trap warm air
Fabric blend: softness, warmth, and eco-performance — ribbed_stretch_trim_shape_recovery. For temperature regulation, the 3-button placket
allows the wearer to quickly vent excess heat by undoing one or two buttons, making the sweatshirt far more adaptable to indoor-outdoor temperature swings
Fabric blend: softness, warmth, and eco-performance — 3_button_henley_ventilation_control. To maintain the fleece's insulating properties, care instructions recommend
.
- Care
Cold wash and low-heat drying keep the fleece soft and prevent shrinkage.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified the care instructions through textile research and washing tests: cold water (30°C max) limits organic cotton shrinkage to under 2%, while hot water can cause up to 5%. Turning the sweatshirt inside out protects the embroidered diamond from thread lift. Buttoning the three-button placket prevents stretched buttonholes and cracked buttons. Mild, bleach-free detergent and no fabric softener prevent yellowing and maintain breathability. Low-heat or air drying preserves the brushed fleece loft and prevents recycled polyester from stiffening. Removing when slightly damp and air-drying final allows the ribbed cuffs and hem to retain elastic recovery, keeping the neckline fitted.
- Longevity
Dense knit and polyester blend minimize pilling, shrinkage, and shape loss after washing.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified longevity through material analysis: the heavy fleece fabric (300+ GSM) provides a low-stretch substrate that helps small embroidery sit flat and resist snagging due to short stitch lengths. The 40% recycled polyester reduces overall shrinkage compared to 100% cotton, minimizing puckering around the embroidered area. The dense knit reduces surface fiber migration, leading to fewer pills. The ribbed cuffs and hem naturally stretch and rebound, avoiding stretched-out hems, and the recycled polyester adds tensile strength to resist body sagging, preserving the original shape through repeated wash-wear cycles.
- Drape
Heavy fleece provides structured drape that holds the boxy silhouette.
Why this is supported
The fabric weight is estimated at 300–350 GSM, which
provides a structured drape that holds its silhouette instead of clinging
Fabric blend: softness, warmth, and eco-performance — heavy_fabric_drape_pilling_resistance. This aligns with workwear-level construction: the heavyweight fleece delivers a profile typical of workwear henleys rather than standard knitwear, ensuring the drop-shoulder cut stays intentional.
- Pilling resistance
Dense knit reduces pilling, keeping a clean appearance over time.
Why this is supported
The heavy fabric's dense knit structure reduces surface fiber migration,
helping the sweatshirt maintain a clean appearance with fewer pills over time
Fabric blend: softness, warmth, and eco-performance — heavy_fabric_drape_pilling_resistance.
- Shape retention
Stretch ribbing and recycled polyester prevent bagging and shrinkage, preserving the loose fit.
Why this is supported
The ribbed cuffs and hem are designed to stretch and rebound,
avoiding the flared-out, stretched hems that signal a worn-out sweatshirt after multiple uses.
Fabric blend: softness, warmth, and eco-performance — ribbed_stretch_trim_shape_recoveryIn addition,
the polyester component adds tensile strength that helps the cuffs, hem, and body resist stretching and sagging through repeated wear and washing
Fabric blend: softness, warmth, and eco-performance — recycled_polyester_energy_shape_keeping.
Finally,
Washing in cold water keeps the organic cotton's shrinkage to a minimum — typically under 2%
Care and washing for lasting softness — cold_water_wash_30_c_max, preserving the intended silhouette.
- Embroidery stability
Small embroidery on dense fleece resists puckering and snagging.
Why this is supported
The dense, low-stretch fabric creates a substrate that,
helps small embroidery stitches sit flat and resist distortion over repeated wear
Embroidery design and how it holds up — heavy_fleece_base. Additionally, the embroidery's small size uses shorter stitch lengths,
making the design less prone to snagging on objects or pulling out during wear
Embroidery design and how it holds up — small_embroidery_resilience.
- Ventilation
Graduated venting via placket for temperature swings
Why this is supported
The three-button placket allows graduated heat venting—
allows the wearer to quickly vent excess heat by undoing one or two buttons
Fabric blend: softness, warmth, and eco-performance — 3_button_henley_ventilation_control. The heavy fleece fabric (
A heavy fleece, typically above 300 g/m²
Fabric blend: softness, warmth, and eco-performance — heavy_fabric_drape_pilling_resistance) provides insulation, but the placket's venting counterbalances,
making the sweatshirt far more adaptable to indoor-outdoor temperature swings than a standard crewneck
Fabric blend: softness, warmth, and eco-performance — 3_button_henley_ventilation_control.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a light cream Henley-style sweatshirt with a short button placket, ribbed cuffs and hem, and a small red diamond embroidery on the left chest.
- Neckline and placketShort Henley-style placket with two visible small cream buttons set into a narrow vertical opening; collar sits low and rounds slightly into the placket.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.10 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Chest embroiderySmall red diamond-shaped embroidered patch on the left chest containing white letterforms.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.24 · w 0.07 · h 0.07 (high) - Embroidered text“D”Partial
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.27 · w 0.03 · h 0.04 (medium) - Body shape and fitBoxy relaxed torso with dropped shoulder seams and a straight torso silhouette; fabric falls smooth with minimal visible texture.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.20 · w 0.70 · h 0.55 (high) - CuffsRibbed sleeve cuffs in the same cream color, fitted against the wrist.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.62 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.16 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (medium) - HemRibbed bottom hem band in the same cream color that sits at the waist and creates a slight blouson effect above the trousers.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.67 · w 0.56 · h 0.16 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth knit surface with a matte finish; fabric appears medium-weight and structured rather than sheer.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Model shot on a neutral pale background with soft, even lighting; image cropped to mid-thigh, showing part of trousers and a belt as props.
- Model and poseMale model shown from head to mid-thigh, facing slightly toward camera with right hand near the collar and left arm relaxed down.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.90 · h 0.96 (high) - BackgroundEven light neutral backdrop without visible textures or props.
- LightingSoft, diffused studio lighting producing minimal shadows and even color rendering across the garment.
- Visible propsPortion of dark pinstriped trousers and a brown leather belt with decorative silver buckle visible below the sweatshirt; these are not part of the sweatshirt.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.78 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Image cropImage cropped near the lower thigh; right sleeve is slightly cropped at the cuff area.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 0.30 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.10 · w 0.22 · h 0.40 (medium)
Colors
light cream· main bodydeep red· left-chest embroidery#854D39- Neckline and placketShort Henley-style placket with two visible small cream buttons set into a narrow vertical opening; collar sits low and rounds slightly into the placket.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve pullover sweatshirt in a pale cream color shown on a model; visible features include dropped shoulder seams, ribbed neckline, cuffs and hem, and smooth knit fabric with minimal surface texture.
- Overall silhouetteLoose, boxy rear silhouette with a straight lower hem and slightly dropped shoulders; body falls to the waistline covering the top of the pants back waistband.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.68 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with a visible seam running from the shoulder toward the upper arm and tapered ribbed cuffs at the wrists.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.32 · w 0.34 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.20 · w 0.34 · h 0.64 (high) - NecklineShort ribbed crew/henley-style neckline seen from the rear with a slightly raised ribbed collar band.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Hem and ribbingWide ribbed bottom hem that sits flat against the back with a smooth join to the body fabric.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.61 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric textureSmooth, tightly knit fabric with a matte finish and minimal visible surface texture.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - Seam detailHorizontal seam across the upper sleeve area indicating dropped shoulder construction visible on both sides.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.26 · w 0.80 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio rear product shot on a standing model against a plain light gray background with even soft lighting; lower body pants and the model's hand are partially visible.
- Model presenceMale model shown from the rear wearing the sweatshirt and brown pinstriped pants; head and right hand are visible, left hand cropped at the bottom.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.95 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray background with soft, even studio lighting producing minimal shadows and a faint shadow along the left side of the model.
- Lower garment visibleBrown pinstriped trousers are visible from the waist down with a single welt back pocket on the right; trousers are not the primary product.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.66 · w 0.44 · h 0.32 (high) - Image crop and framingImage framed to show full back of sweatshirt with small portion of model head near the top and hands near the bottom; no visible product tags or labels.
Colors
pale cream· body and sleeves- Overall silhouetteLoose, boxy rear silhouette with a straight lower hem and slightly dropped shoulders; body falls to the waistline covering the top of the pants back waistband.