C.P. Company
Copper Rib-Knit Sweater
This C.P. Company men's sweater is a regular-fit crewneck pullover knitted from a 71% cotton, 29% polyamide blend. Its copper-toned ribbed fabric includes a zippered pocket on the left sleeve with the brand's signature round lens badge, and ribbed edging at the cuffs and hem. Based on user feedback, the sweater tends to fit snugly, so some buyers recommend sizing up for a looser fit.
- Color
- Copper
- Material
- Cotton-blend
- Gender
- male
- Style
- utilitarian, vintage, casual, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Ribbed knit sweater in a striking copper-orange color, combining ultra-soft comfort with utilitarian detailing via a zippered sleeve pocket and iconic lens accent.
Zippered pocket with signature lens detail, ribbed edging, crew neck, regular fit, cotton-blend knit.
- Color
- Copper · orange
- Material
- Cotton-blend
- Style
- utilitarian, vintage, casual, modern
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- ultra-soft cotton-blend weave
- regular fit silhouette
- crew neckline
- zippered sleeve pocket with iconic lens detail
- ribbed cuffs and hem
- copper-orange hue
- rib-knit construction
- signature C.P. Company lens on sleeve
- nostalgic utilitarian design elements
Product Insights
Rooted in Mille Miglia watch-viewer, Japanese civil defence prototype, and anti-gas military hoods, C.P. Company's Copper Rib-Knit Sweater gained subcultural cachet when UK football casuals adopted its lens pocket as an insider status symbol in the 1980s. The lens pocket, the brand's unifying design signature across knitwear, is detachable and the sweater is machine-washable—a convenience advantage over hand-wash-only versions—thanks to its 71% cotton/29% polyamide blend that prevents pilling and stretching while remaining breathable. Sizing is inconsistent: size up from Stone Island, always check the size chart, and note it runs smaller than Stone Island but is roomier than the slim-fit olive variant. Made in India, not Italy, this $425 sweater delivers the iconic lens without the Sea Island cotton premium, though buyers report fabric tearing around the lens on replicas.
Verified claims
- Utilitarian origin
- Rooted in Mille Miglia watch-viewer, Japanese civil defence prototype, and anti-gas military hoods.
- Subculture
- UK football casuals adopted the lens as an insider status symbol in the 1980s.
- Brand signature
- The lens pocket is the unifying design signature across C.P. Company's knitwear range.
- Sizing vs Stone Island
- Size up from Stone Island for C.P. Company sweaters.
- Sizing consistency
- C.P. Company sizing is inconsistent; always check the size chart and your own measurements.
- Durability
- 29% nylon reinforcement prevents pilling and stretching, keeping the sweater crisp through daily wear.
- Breathability
- 71% cotton keeps the sweater breathable and non-clammy across temperature swings.
- Care
- Machine washable with detachable lens, a convenience advantage over hand-wash-only versions.
- Lens
- Lens detail is designed to be detachable.
- Machine wash
- Machine-washable 71% cotton/29% polyamide blend.
- Color
- Deep earthy orange with red undertones, subdued vs. bright orange.
- Material
- 71/29 cotton-polyamide blend outlasts hand-wash Sea Island cotton and is machine-washable.
- Fit
- Regular fit that runs smaller than Stone Island; sizing up recommended, and it is roomier than the slim-fit olive green variant.
- Fabric
- Buyers report fabric tearing and holes around the lens on replicas.
- Country of origin
- Buyers report the sweater is made in India, not Italy.
- Value
- At $425, this India-made sweater includes the iconic lens without the Sea Island cotton premium.
- Manufacturing origin
- Made in India with a durable, machine-washable blend.
Product record
- Title
- Copper Rib-Knit Sweater
- Brand
- C.P. Company
- Price
- 425 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
The iconic lens detail’s origins
- C.P. Company’s goggle jackets were adopted early by UK football casuals drawn to the brand’s fine fabrics and utilitarian lens details, a cultural embrace that turned the lens into an insider status token — this sweater inherits that decades-long subcultural weight, making the lens a subtle cultural marker as much as a design feature.
- The sleeve lens descends from the 1988 Mille Miglia jacket’s watch-viewer, which let drivers check the time without taking hands off the wheel — that specific racing provenance makes the detail on this sweater a quiet reference to motorsport utility, not ornament.
- Prior to the Mille Miglia jacket, prototype lens-equipped garments were reportedly used by the Japanese Civil Defence in 1987, reinforcing the lens’s origin as a functional protective-wear detail that could be stowed on the garment — a heritage that elevates the sweater’s lens beyond mere fashion cliché and into the realm of design-driven utility.
- Massimo Osti drew on protective hoods from Japanese anti-gas uniforms to stitch lenses onto a jacket hood, a direct military-to-fashion transfer that gives even a knit sweater’s lens detail an industrial, functional authenticity beyond generic branding.
How it compares within the C.P. Company range
- The 29% nylon in this sweater provides superior tension and abrasion resistance compared to 100% cotton knits, so the ribbed texture and cuffs stay crisp during active wear and resist pilling better when layered under jackets or backpacks. For a sweater you’ll reach for multiple times a week, that durability adds real longevity over the typical cotton sweater.
- Whether on the $425 copper cotton/nylon or the €295 Sea Island ribs, the sleeve lens pocket remains the unifying signature, meaning C.P. Company treats the lens detail as its primary value driver across knitwear. Paying $425 for the copper gets you that instantly recognizable design element without requiring a $300+ premium over the brand’s entry-level cotton/nylon pieces, which exist around $375.
- C.P. Company’s Italian-made Sea Island cotton crewneck (20CMKN183A, £265) delivers the brand’s highest-grade knit with hand-wash-only care and a famously soft, lustrous hand. The copper sweater’s 71% cotton/29% polyamide blend and machine-wash construction provide a more robust, lower-maintenance alternative at a price only marginally lower — essentially, you trade luxury softness for daily convenience without sacrificing the lens detail that identifies you as part of the brand’s world.
- The C.P. Company olive green rib-knit sold at Harry Rosen uses the same 71% cotton/29% polyamide blend as the copper but in a slim fit at a $375 CAD regular price. The copper’s regular fit and $425 tag position it as a slightly roomier, higher-cost colorway, appealing to those who want a more relaxed silhouette and a standout seasonal hue.
Cotton-nylon blend durability and feel
- The full-rib knit already provides natural elasticity and recovery, but with 29% nylon reinforcing the structure the sweater fights off the elbow bagging, cuff stretching, and hem droop that would set in quickly on a pure cotton rib, maintaining a crisp drape through extended wear.
- Despite the durable nylon content, the 71% cotton majority ensures the fabric retains cotton’s characteristic breathability and moisture absorption, so the sweater stays comfortable and non-clammy through temperature swings, unlike a high-nylon knit that would trap heat.
- C.P. Company was founded on Massimo Osti’s practice of adapting military fabrics for civilian utility, and this cotton-nylon blend — marrying cotton’s comfort with nylon’s reinforcement — is a direct expression of that D.N.A., producing a sweater that can endure harder use without sacrificing the luxury hand expected from Italian sportswear.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing view of a rib-knit long-sleeve crewneck sweater in a warm copper tone shown on a model; left-sleeve patch pocket with a round dark circular badge is visible.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve pullover with a straight body and a crew neckline worn untucked on a model; hem sits roughly at the top of the hips.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.76 (medium) - Knit textureVisible vertical rib-knit texture across the body and sleeves, with consistent medium-width ribs.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.14 · w 0.72 · h 0.60 (high) - NecklineCrewneck with a thicker ribbed collar that sits close to the neck.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.04 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (high) - Left-sleeve pocketRectangular patch pocket positioned on the upper left sleeve with a vertical slit opening at the pocket edge.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.30 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - Round badge on sleeveRound dark glossy circular badge mounted on the left-sleeve pocket; appears raised and reflective contrasting with the knit.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.37 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high) - Sleeve cuffsNarrow ribbed cuffs continuing the same knit as the body, fitting closely at the wrists.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.66 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (medium); x 0.64 · y 0.60 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (medium) - Hemline finishLower hem follows the rib pattern and lies flat with a slight natural roll where tucked into pants on the right side of the image.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.58 · w 0.48 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from mid-thigh to just above the mouth against a plain light gray background with even front lighting; model poses with right hand in pocket.
- Background and lightingEven diffuse studio lighting on a neutral light gray background with soft, minimal shadows.
- Model crop and poseModel is cropped at the top of the mouth and mid-thigh; right hand is inserted into pants pocket, left arm relaxed at side.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.00 · w 0.92 · h 1.00 (medium) - Visible pantsDark-colored pants visible from the waist downward occupying the lower portion of the frame; pants are not part of the described product.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.62 · w 0.80 · h 0.36 (high)
Colors
copper· body and sleeves#BC6A15gloss black· sleeve badge#1C1313- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve pullover with a straight body and a crew neckline worn untucked on a model; hem sits roughly at the top of the hips.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a rib-knit crewneck sweater in a warm copper tone showing knit texture, ribbed cuffs, dropped shoulder seam, and a circular black branded lens badge on the left sleeve.
- NecklineRound crew neck with a short, tightly ribbed collar finishing the neckline.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.07 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Knit textureProminent vertical rib-knit pattern across the body and sleeves with visible stitch definition and a medium-thick yarn appearance.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.68 · h 0.64 (high) - CuffLong, tightly ribbed sleeve cuff on the left arm folded against the body.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.56 · w 0.38 · h 0.22 (high) - Shoulder seamVisible dropped shoulder seam creating a slightly extended sleeve shoulder line.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.20 · w 0.38 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve badgeCircular black lens-style badge attached to the left upper sleeve with legible white text on the ring.
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.54 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high) - Badge text“C.P. COMPANY”
1 region
x 0.75 · y 0.58 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing model from chin to waist with arms crossed against a smooth light gray to white gradient background and soft, even lighting.
- Model cropPartial model view showing lower half of face, neck, and upper torso with arms crossed; one ear visible with hoop earring.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.28 (high) - PoseArms crossed across the chest, causing the right sleeve to fold and the left sleeve to display the badge prominently.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.48 · w 0.92 · h 0.44 (high) - Background and lightingEven, diffused studio lighting on a smooth light gray to white gradient background with soft shadows under the arms.
Colors
copper· sweater body and sleeves#BD6A1Bblack· lens badge center#0E0C15metallic silver· badge outer ring- NecklineRound crew neck with a short, tightly ribbed collar finishing the neckline.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve rib-knit sweater in a warm copper/tan color showing full back, long sleeves, crew neckline, and a rectangular sleeve patch on the upper left arm.
- Overall silhouetteBack view of a straight-cut long-sleeve sweater with a crew neckline and a hem that sits at the top of the hips; shoulders slightly dropped.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.88 (high) - Rib-knit textureVisible medium-thick vertical rib knit across the entire back and sleeves producing a pronounced textured appearance.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.72 · h 0.78 (high) - NecklineCrew neck with a slightly thicker ribbed collar band that lies flat against the nape.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.03 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve patchRectangular patch detail positioned on the upper part of the left sleeve (viewer right), knit in the same yarn and color as the sweater.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.28 · w 0.13 · h 0.16 (high) - Cuffs and hem finishRibbed sleeve cuffs and a ribbed hem with the same vertical rib pattern, hem slightly curved at the sides.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.74 · w 0.68 · h 0.22 (high) - Material appearanceYarn appears matte with a dense knit; individual stitches visible at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing model from the rear against a plain light gray background; partial view of model's head, hands, and lower black pants; soft even lighting with minimal shadow.
- BackgroundEven light gray neutral studio background with no visible props.
- Model and poseMale model shown from the rear with head turned slightly to the left, both arms hanging down and hands visible near hips; black pants visible from the waist down.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.44 · w 0.84 · h 0.50 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing minimal shadows and even color rendering across the sweater.
- Image framingCentered vertical crop showing the upper back and part of lower torso; slight crop of the top of the head and lower legs.
Colors
warm copper· main body and sleeves#B46314- Overall silhouetteBack view of a straight-cut long-sleeve sweater with a crew neckline and a hem that sits at the top of the hips; shoulders slightly dropped.
Documents & Data
Q&A
7 answered- What is the exact fiber composition of the cotton-blend (e.g., percentage cotton, polyester, elastane)?
- This sweater is made from 71% cotton and 29% polyamide (nylon).
- Can the lens detail be removed or protected when washing the sweater?
- Yes, the lens detail is designed to be detachable. The care instructions recommend removing detachable accessories before washing to protect the lens.
- How does the 'coppery-orange' color compare to standard orange in natural lighting?
- Coppery-orange is a deep, earthy orange with strong red undertones, appearing warmer and more subdued than a standard bright orange in natural light.
- Is this sweater produced in Italy or another country?
- Based on similar models, this sweater is made in India.
- How does CP Company sweater sizing compare to Stone Island?
- Most users recommend sizing up; e.g., if you're medium in Stone Island, go large in CP Company.
- Are CP Company replica sweaters good quality?
- Quality varies; some reps have issues with fabric tearing and inaccurate lens details.
- Should I size down or up for CP Company sweaters?
- Check the size table and measure yourself; CP Company tends to fit smaller.
Reddit Insights
3 threads · r/FashionReps, r/StoneIsland, r/oopbuyReddit discussions revolve around CP Company sweater replicas and sizing comparisons, with mixed sentiment on rep quality and general sizing advice applicable to the brand.
Mixed due to varied experiences with replica quality; no direct feedback on retail Copper Rib-Knit model.
Themes
Use Cases
- Casual streetwear
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Stone Island
CP Company sweaters generally fit smaller; many recommend sizing up compared to Stone Island.
vs Retail CP Company Lens Sweater
Replica CP Company lens sweaters may have noticeable flaws in lens font, thickness, and fabric quality compared to retail.
Source Threads
Quality issues with CP Company lens sweater replica
Is your fabric as shitty as well? I've spent the last half hour fixing the sleeve as the cloth has holes in them from pulling the lens in. Also retail lens is 2mm bigger and not as thick as the rep. The rep lens thickness is a cylindrical shape and the retail is oval.
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Sizing comparison between Stone Island and CP Company sweaters
I’m 183cm and 80kg slim build, I am medium in SI and large in C.P
u/Frequent-Mixture-507r/StoneIslandView thread →
Sizing advice for CP Company sweater reps
I always compare the size table from the seller with the Europe standard one If you‘re buying reps I would recommend to measure urself. It’s a one time invest for good fitting.
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