Contemporaine
Boxy-Fit Cable-Knit Pure Cotton Cardigan
CA$9.99CA$79.00-87%
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This women's cardigan from Contemporaine by Simons is a boxy-fit, cable-knit style made from 100% reprocessed cotton. It features a crew neck, full-length colorful buttons, and ribbed edging at the cuffs and hem. With a relaxed, waist-length silhouette, it is suitable for layering as a lightweight knit outerwear piece.
- Material
- 100% reprocessed cotton knit
- Style
- casual, boxy
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear
Color
Specifications
Boxy-fit cable-knit cardigan made from 100% reprocessed cotton with colorful buttons and ribbed edging.
Ultra comfortable, boxy fit, crew neck, full-length colorful buttons, ribbed edging
- Material
- 100% reprocessed cotton knit
- Style
- casual, boxy
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear
Additional Attributes
- 100% reprocessed cotton knit for ultra comfort
- Boxy fit silhouette
- Crew neckline
- Full-length colorful buttons for easy dressing
- Ribbed edging at cuffs and hem
- Cable-knit texture
- Made from pure cotton
- Exclusive Contemporaine by Simons design
- Designed in Canada
Product Insights
Contemporaine's Boxy-Fit Cable-Knit Pure Cotton Cardigan, an exclusive Simons house label with 180+ years of Canadian retail heritage, is built from 100% reprocessed pre-consumer cotton that saves 80% water and uses no chemicals, but the recycled fibers lose 30–50% strength, making the chunky cable pattern prone to pilling over time—a tradeoff managed with cold gentle care and a fabric shaver. The oversized silhouette flatters varied body types, and the consistent olive color layers neutrally for office-appropriate wear. Despite this, the cardigan offers compelling value at $39.95, outperforming Old Navy by 20–27%.
Verified claims
- Material
- 100% reprocessed cotton saves 80% water, uses no chemicals, and is sourced from pre-consumer waste.
- Durability
- Recycled cotton fibers lose 30–50% strength, leading to faster pilling than virgin cotton.
- Brand commitment
- Contemporaine uses lower-impact fibers like LENZING ECOVERO in other knits, extending eco-consciousness across product lines.
- Brand heritage
- Exclusive Simons house label with 180+ years of Canadian retail heritage.
- Sizing
- Size down one size for closer fit; oversized silhouette flatters varied body types.
- Knit pattern
- The chunky cable pattern is heavier and more textured than basic cardigans.
- Color consistency
- Pre-consumer feedstock gives the yarn consistent solid color.
- Brand aesthetic
- The brand's elegant, professional and dynamic line descriptor frames this cable knit as polished.
- Care
- Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle and tumble dry on low heat or lay flat to dry; avoid high heat and bleach to preserve the fabric.
- Pilling management
- Some pilling is normal with recycled cotton, but the chunky cable pattern helps camouflage surface fuzz.
- Pilling resistance
- Reprocessed cotton's short fibers make the knit prone to pilling over time.
- Value
- Simons-exclusive cardigan at $39.95 beats Old Navy's cardigans by 20-27%.
- Recycled cotton
- Pre-consumer reprocessed cotton saves 80% water over conventional.
- Comfort
- The reprocessed cotton knit is described as ultra comfortable and feels soft against the skin.
- Skin safety
- The mechanical recycling process uses no water or chemicals, so the finished knit is free of processing chemicals that might irritate sensitive skin.
- Design origin
- Contemporaine is designed in Canada and the cardigan is sold only through Simons.
- Feedstock
- The reprocessed cotton is made predominantly from pre-consumer textile waste such as cutting-room scraps, which keeps the yarn even and undamaged.
Product record
- Title
- Boxy-Fit Cable-Knit Pure Cotton Cardigan
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 79 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Boxy-Fit Cable-Knit Pure Cotton Cardigan: Choose this if you want an ultra comfortable, boxy cardigan in a prominent vertical cable-knit, made of 100% reprocessed cotton rather than virgin cotton. It has a shallow ribbed crew neck, full-length round colorful buttons, long sleeves with ribbed cuffs, and a wide ribbed hem at the waist, in a relaxed waist-length silhouette with a matte, medium-weight knit texture. The Pine/Bottle Green colorway is offered in sizes SMALL and MEDIUM, so it suits those size ranges seeking a relaxed rather than fitted look.[1,2,3,4] | Moss-Stitch Striped Knit Cardigan: Choose this if you want an ultra comfortable knit in 100% reprocessed cotton, with a rich textured moss stitch, striped design, boxy fit, short sleeves above the elbow, and a polo collar with three mirror buttons, offered in sizes X-SMALL to X-LARGE. Reviewers found the very soft fabric pleasant for lounging and casual social occasions like barbecues. Note that it runs short, falling just above the hip, and multiple reviewers said it is too short to wear as a polo, particularly for golf or taller frames.[5,6] | Floral Tapestry Boxy-Fit Cardigan: Choose this if you want a lightweight layer for spring days over a tee or an easy piece for dressed-down office days: it is a soft, stretch knit made with forest-conscious LENZING ECOVERO Viscose, cut in a relaxed boxy silhouette that ends at the hips with ribbed hem and cuffs. Its allover watercolor-like floral tapestry blends pale cream, dusty pink, muted green, and rust, and reviewers reportedly found the buttery-soft fabric comfortable enough for all-day lounging while looking presentable out. Note that some observations, such as the brushed-feel yarn texture and reinforced placket edge, are based on image analysis rather than confirmed product specifications.[7,8,9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a boxy, cable-knit button-up cardigan in an olive-green yarn with visible round neckline, vertical cable pattern, ribbed cuffs and hem, and five front buttons; worn on a model with sleeves pushed to forearms.
- SilhouetteBoxy, waist-length cardigan worn closed with a straight hem that sits near the model's beltline.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.20 · w 0.84 · h 0.57 (high) - Knit patternProminent vertical cable-knit pattern covering the entire visible body and sleeves of the garment, with alternating cable columns and reverse-stockinette channels.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.76 · h 0.52 (high) - NecklineShallow, round crew neckline finished with a narrow ribbed band.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.08 · w 0.48 · h 0.12 (high) - Front closureSingle column of visible round buttons down the center front; five buttons are visible and appear to match the garment color.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.48 (high) - Sleeve stylingLong sleeves with ribbed cuffs; sleeves are pushed or slightly gathered at the forearms producing horizontal folds.
2 regions
x 0.64 · y 0.31 · w 0.24 · h 0.33 (high); x 0.07 · y 0.34 · w 0.22 · h 0.30 (high) - Ribbed hemLower hem finished with a wider ribbing that compresses slightly into the waistband area.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.62 · w 0.68 · h 0.10 (high) - Material appearanceMedium-weight yarn with visible stitch texture and modest surface matte finish consistent with cotton knit.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.76 · h 0.52 (medium) - Button detailRound, four-hole style buttons in a similar olive tone sewn on the cardigan front.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.36 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background showing a model from head to upper thighs, even soft lighting, minimal shadows, and the model wearing a brown belt and light trousers as styling props.
- Model and poseFemale model facing forward with hands resting in trouser pockets and shoulders relaxed; cardigan worn closed.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - BackgroundUniform pale gray or off-white studio background with no visible props aside from the model.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse lighting with even illumination across the garment and gentle, minimal shadows under the chin and at garment folds.
- Styling accessoriesModel wears a visible brown leather belt with a gold-tone circular buckle and cream-colored trousers; these appear as styling elements and not part of the cardigan.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.66 · w 0.32 · h 0.14 (high) - Image cropFramed from head to upper thighs with the full front of the cardigan visible; edges of the model's elbows and lower body are near the image borders.
Colors
olive green· body and sleeves#8B8255- SilhouetteBoxy, waist-length cardigan worn closed with a straight hem that sits near the model's beltline.
- 02
Product
Cropped frontal detail of an olive-green cable-knit cardigan on a model, showing knit texture, button placket, ribbed neckline and cuffs, and one sleeve partially pushed up.
- Overall silhouette visibleFront upper-body view of a boxy-fit cardigan showing torso and both sleeves cropped near hips; neckline through upper torso is visible.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.26 · w 0.88 · h 0.62 (high) - Cable-knit patternVertical braided cable-knit pattern repeated across the front and sleeves, with each cable formed by raised twisted columns of knit.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.32 · w 0.68 · h 0.56 (high) - Button front placketCenter-front vertical button placket with round buttons spaced along the chest and torso; top button sits just below the ribbed neckline.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.30 · w 0.13 · h 0.50 (high) - Ribbed neckline and cuffsNarrow ribbed crew neckline and matching ribbed cuffs visible; cuff on the left sleeve is pushed slightly up the forearm and shows ribbing detail.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.22 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.04 · y 0.56 · w 0.30 · h 0.24 (high) - Knitting texture and yarnVisible knit stitch texture with small openwork between cable columns consistent with a cotton knit fabric; surface appears matte.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - Sleeve fit detailSleeves appear relaxed and slightly roomy with natural folds and slight gathering where the left sleeve is pushed above the wrist.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.44 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (high) - Button appearanceButtons are round and tonal, slightly darker than the knit, with a subtle sheen visible on button surfaces.
3 regions
x 0.53 · y 0.36 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.46 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.56 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model wearing the cardigan against a plain light grey background with soft, even lighting; a gold spherical earring is visible on the model and the image is cropped at mid-hip.
- Model and stylingFemale model shown from upper torso to head wearing the cardigan; hair straight and tucked behind ears, right hand on hip cropped out at image edge.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.04 · w 0.52 · h 0.46 (high) - Visible earring propSingle gold spherical earring visible on the model's left ear, polished and reflective.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.07 · w 0.06 · h 0.10 (high) - Background and lightingPlain neutral light grey studio background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal shadows; even illumination across product and model.
- Image crop and compositionImage is cropped close to the model showing from just above the head to the hip area, with the cardigan centered; no packaging or tags visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low)
Colors
olive green· body#857A54dark olive· buttons#756A4B- Overall silhouette visibleFront upper-body view of a boxy-fit cardigan showing torso and both sleeves cropped near hips; neckline through upper torso is visible.
- 03
Product
Rear view of an olive-green cable-knit long-sleeve cardigan with vertical cable columns, ribbed neckline, cuffs and hem; boxy relaxed fit shown on a model.
- Overall silhouetteBack-facing, boxy-fit cardigan with a straight hem sitting at the hips and long set-in sleeves; garment appears relaxed rather than fitted.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high) - Knitting patternDistinct vertical cable-knit pattern composed of repeating raised cable columns separated by narrower ribbed channels running from neckline to hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - Neckline finishShallow crew neckline finished with a narrow ribbed band.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.08 (high) - Hem and cuff detailWide ribbed hem at the waist and matching ribbed cuffs at sleeve ends.
3 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.77 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.68 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.68 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte, slightly textured cotton-knit surface with visible stitch texture consistent with a medium-weight sweater fabric.
- Visible seamsShoulder seams and side seams are visible as simple joined knit edges without added piping or topstitching.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from the rear against a plain light gray background; even soft lighting with minimal shadow; model's hair and gold earring partially visible.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from the back with head turned slightly to the right; hands partially visible at the lower edges of the frame.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft, diffused lighting and minimal directional shadow.
- Visible accessorySingle round gold-tone earring visible on model's left ear.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.05 · w 0.07 · h 0.10 (high) - Crop and framingImage is vertically oriented, cropped slightly below the hip; lower hands and the top of the head are partly cropped but posture and garment back are fully visible.
Colors
olive green· body and sleeves#8B8255- Overall silhouetteBack-facing, boxy-fit cardigan with a straight hem sitting at the hips and long set-in sleeves; garment appears relaxed rather than fitted.