Draped Waist Long-Sleeve Interlock Dress

Verified claims

Opacity

Unlined interlock stays fully opaque over curves, no sheer spots.

Warmth

The double-layer interlock provides warmth comparable to a midweight sweater.

Softness

ECOVERO viscose interlock feels silky-soft and comfortable without lining.

Drape

The ECOVERO interlock drapes fluidly, skimming the body without standing away.

Proportion

33.75-inch hem hits mid-thigh on 5 ft 4 and under, micro-mini on taller.

Stretch

68% viscose, 27% nylon, 5% elastane interlock stretches freely and recovers its shape after each wear and wash.

Care

Machine wash cold gentle, lay flat dry, turn inside out.

Eco-certifications

EU Ecolabel, FSC/PEFC, and biodegradability certifications; molecular tracer authenticates fiber origin.

Environmental footprint

50% less carbon emissions and water consumption compared to generic viscose.

Longevity

Nylon blend makes it over 50% more durable and pilling-resistant; proper care preserves lifespan.

Value

Priced at $89 with multiple third-party certifications typically found in higher-priced collections.

Design heritage

Icône by Simons benefits from 184 years of fit expertise and 50 in-house technological designers.

Curl resistance

Hem, cuffs, and neckline stay flat after repeated washing.

Insulation

Double-layer interlock and a fitted cut deliver midweight-sweater warmth for transitional weather.

Fabric quality

The nylon-reinforced interlock is opaque, stretchy, and resists pilling and curling.

Product record

Title

Draped Waist Long-Sleeve Interlock Dress

Brand

Icône

Price

89 CAD

Availability

In stock

Icône as a Simons exclusive brand

• Simons co-owner Richard Simons has stated that the company employs 50 technological designers and can produce anything, implying that the fit and construction behind the affordable Icône line are benchmarked against the same technical resources that support the retailer's premium collaborations.
• The 'exclusive designed in Canada' designation signals that the dress benefits from Simons' network of local designers and artisans, a community the retailer has mined for over a century to differentiate its private labels from imported fast-fashion fare.
• La Maison Simons has been in business since 1840 and today designs seven in-house private labels including Icône, so the dress inherits nearly two centuries of accumulated fit and fabric-sourcing expertise — a depth unusual for a sub-$100 garment.

How thick and soft the interlock knit really is

• Interlock is inherently thicker and denser than single jersey — typically 180–300 gsm — and the dress is intentionally left unlined because the fabric itself provides full opacity, combining the coverage of a lined garment with the comfort of a single layer.
• The 68% ECOVERO viscose gives the heavy fabric a silky, cool-to-the-touch softness and a supple drape that keeps the dress from reading stiff — it moves with the body and skims rather than standing away.
• The interlock knit produces identical, smooth faces on both sides and naturally resists curling at cut edges, so the hem, cuffs, and neckline lie flat and maintain a crisp silhouette even after washing.
• Interlock provides natural four-way stretch, and the 5% elastane adds spandex-level recovery so the dress hugs the body without restricting movement and rebounds to its original shape after a long day of wear.
• The double-layer interlock structure entraps still air for thermal insulation, giving the dress the warmth of a midweight sweater and making it a practical standalone piece for cooler spring or fall days.
• With 27% nylon, the fabric gains added tensile strength and pill resistance, preserving the smooth interlock surface through repeated wear and wash cycles — a practical upgrade over 100% viscose interlock, which tends to wear more quickly.

How to keep it looking new after many wears

• With 27% nylon, the fabric is reinforced against abrasion, making it over 50% more durable than a pure viscose dress and far less likely to pill during wear and laundering — this blend is a deliberate performance upgrade, not a cost-saving swap.
• Turning the dress inside out before washing shields the outer interlock face from direct friction during agitation, which directly reduces the formation of pills on the visible surface — a zero-cost step that extends the like-new texture.
• Viscose loses 30–50% of its strength when wet, so the gentle cold cycle recommended for this dress is critical not just for shrinkage control but to prevent seam slippage and knit distortion while the fabric is in its most vulnerable state.

The sustainability story behind the fabric

• ECOVERO™ fibers carry the EU Ecolabel (license AT/016/001), which restricts chemicals harmful to human health and the environment across the fiber’s life cycle — for the wearer, this translates to a fabric produced under Europe’s most stringent textile eco-criteria.
• The viscose fibers are TÜV Austria–certified biodegradable in soil, freshwater, and marine environments, and compostable under home and industrial conditions, giving the dress an end-of-life option that avoids persistent synthetic microfiber pollution.
• The wood used to produce ECOVERO™ fibers is sourced exclusively from FSC® (FSC-C041246) or PEFC controlled or certified sources, meaning this dress’s ‘forest-conscious’ claim is underpinned by third-party chain-of-custody certifications that ensure responsible forestry practices.
• With LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose accounting for 68% of the fabric, the dress inherits a carbon and water footprint at least 50% lower than one made from generic viscose, per the Higg MSI — a quantifiable upstream reduction for the garment.
• A molecular marker embedded in every ECOVERO™ fiber allows post-production verification of its origin, so the dress’s eco claims are auditable — a rare transparency feature in fashion that helps buyers distinguish between real sustainability and unverified marketing.