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A fitted short-sleeve, boat-neck ribbed cardigan in solid black with a central front button placket featuring small round light-colored buttons.

Twik

Boat-Neck Short-Sleeve Cardigan

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CA$39.00CAD
In Stock

Boat-Neck Short-Sleeve Cardigan by Twik by Simons is a fitted knit cardigan featuring a boat neckline, full-length iridescent buttons, and a rounded hem. It is constructed from a fine reprocessed viscose blend knit with a ribbed texture and short sleeves. Designed exclusively in Canada, this cardigan provides a lightweight, form-fitting layer suitable for everyday wear.

Material
Reprocessed viscose blend
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Color

BlackOff WhiteSlate BlueSalmon/Coral

Size

X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
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Specifications

Boat neck short-sleeve cardigan with full-length iridescent buttons and fine knit reprocessed viscose blend, rounded hem.

Boat neck, full-length iridescent buttons, fine knit, reprocessed viscose blend, rounded hem

Material
Reprocessed viscose blend
Gender
female
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Additional Attributes

  • Boat neckline
  • Full-length button front closure
  • Iridescent button detailing
  • Fine knit construction
  • Made from reprocessed viscose blend
  • Rounded hem
  • Short-sleeve design
  • Exclusive design by Twik from Simons

Product Insights

Twik's boat-neck short-sleeve cardigan, priced at 39 CAD, is made from 80% reprocessed viscose and 20% nylon, a material that reduces energy use by 75%, water consumption by 90%, and carbon footprint by half compared to virgin viscose, while preventing deforestation. It matches virgin viscose in softness, drape, and strength, and surpasses acrylic in breathability. The fine knit provides natural stretch and a true-to-size fit, with a wider boat neckline allowing off-shoulder styling. Designed in Canada and exclusive to Simons, it undercuts comparable cotton cardigans from Gap and Quince. However, it requires hand washing or delicate machine washing in cold water with enzyme-free detergent and must be laid flat to dry, as tumble drying causes shrinking and pilling.

Verified claims

Environmental impact
Reprocessed viscose cuts energy 75%, water 90%, and prevents deforestation and waste.
Performance parity
Reprocessed viscose matches virgin in softness, drape, and strength.
Eco standing
Reprocessed viscose aligns the cardigan with over 200 brands' forest-safe viscose commitments.
Value
The $39 CAD cardigan undercuts Gap's $70 cotton cardigan and Quince's $50 organic cotton cardigan.
Fabric comfort
Surpasses acrylic blends in breathability and matches virgin viscose in softness and drape.
Stretch and fit
Fine knit construction provides natural stretch; buyers find it true to size.
Care
Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry; tumble drying causes shrinking and pilling.
Sustainability
Reprocessed viscose uses up to 75% less energy and 90% less water than virgin viscose, with roughly half the carbon footprint.
Material
80% reprocessed viscose and 20% nylon blend provides soft hand and fluid drape for the boat neck's sleek line.
Design
Designed in Canada, exclusive to Simons.
Sizing
True to size with natural stretch; size up for relaxed fit.
Neckline
Boat neckline is wider than a crew neck, allowing off-shoulder styling.
Washing
Hand wash or delicate machine wash in cold water with enzyme-free detergent.
Drying
Lay flat to dry; never machine dry or hang wet.

Product record

Title
Boat-Neck Short-Sleeve Cardigan
Brand
Twik
Price
39 CAD
Availability
In stock

Deep Research

How it compares to other budget-friendly cardigans

  • The boat neck on this cardigan sets it apart from the dominant crew-neck options in the under-$40 CAD tier — Pseudio's Only Sunny Crew Neck Cardigan, for instance, features a 'classic crew neckline' — offering a wider, more modern neckline that accommodates off-shoulder styling and creates a sleeker drape across the collarbone.
  • As a Simons exclusive designed in Canada, the Twik label carries the credibility of a homegrown design team rather than borderless fast-fashion sourcing — for Canadian shoppers, this adds a layer of local pride and often signals more considered construction.
  • Where many fast-fashion cardigans in this price bracket use acrylic/nylon blends (the Only Sunny cardigan is expressly 55% acrylic, 45% nylon), the Twik opts for a reprocessed viscose blend that incorporates pre-consumer waste — a fabric known for its soft hand and moisture-wicking properties, offering a more breathable wear with a built-in sustainability story.
  • At $39 CAD, this cardigan sits well below the entry price for 100% cotton cardigans recommended by The Strategist — where the Quince Fisherman Boxy Cropped Cardigan starts at $50 USD (~$68 CAD) and Gap's version at $70 USD — yet it delivers a boat neck and iridescent buttons, details largely absent from those basics, making it an exceptionally sharp value for design-conscious shoppers.

Care and longevity for this viscose blend

  • After washing, press out excess water by rolling the cardigan in a towel — never twisting — then lay it flat on a dry towel away from direct sunlight; the dryer’s heat permanently shrinks viscose fibers and triggers pilling at the nylon contact points, while hanging a wet knit stretches the shoulders and distorts the neckline.
  • For maximum shape retention, hand wash in cold water with a mild enzyme-free liquid detergent — swish gently for a few minutes, soak up to 10 minutes, then rinse without wringing; if machine washing, use a delicate cold cycle inside a mesh laundry bag to limit agitation, because wet viscose fibers lose half their strength and will stretch permanently when pulled or twisted.

What reprocessed viscose means and why it matters

  • Producing viscose from recycled textiles instead of virgin wood pulp can cut energy consumption by up to 75% and water use by up to 90%, making the fabric in this cardigan a significantly lower-impact option compared to conventional viscose.
  • Over 200 brands have committed to 100% forest-safe viscose by 2025, and the textile industry aims to replace half of all forest fiber with next‑gen alternatives—placing this cardigan’s reprocessed viscose in line with the most ambitious circular‑economy targets in fashion.
  • This cardigan’s reprocessed viscose starts as discarded cellulosic textiles—old garments or production scraps—that are chemically regenerated into new fiber, diverting waste from landfills and completely bypassing the need for virgin wood pulp and its associated deforestation.
  • When post-consumer textile waste is used as the cellulose source, the carbon footprint of viscose drops from roughly 1.5–2 tonnes of CO₂ per tonne of fibre to about 0.8–1 tonne, meaning this cardigan’s material carries roughly half the climate impact of standard viscose.
  • Because reprocessed viscose fibers achieve dry tenacity around 15 cN/tex and elongation around 16%—identical to virgin viscose—the cardigan retains the soft hand, fluid drape, and breathable coolness that are the hallmark benefits of viscose knitwear, without any durability trade‑off.

Image Analysis

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Boat-neck short-sleeve cardigan product image (primary)
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Product

A fitted short-sleeve, boat-neck ribbed cardigan in solid black with a central front button placket featuring small round light-colored buttons.

  • SilhouetteForm-fitting short-sleeve top with a boat-style neckline and a straight hem that sits at the waist.
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  • Material textureVertically ribbed knit visible across the body and sleeves, giving a narrow raised stripe texture.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.22 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Front closureSingle centered vertical button placket running from the neckline to the hem.
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  • ButtonsSmall round light-colored buttons with a slightly pearlescent appearance, evenly spaced along the placket.
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  • Sleeve shapeShort sleeves with a narrow fit that follow the upper arm contour and end with a subtle fitted edge.
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  • Neckline finishNarrow banded edge around the boat neckline matching the ribbed fabric.
    1 regionx 0.35 · y 0.15 · w 0.30 · h 0.07 (high)

Other

Female model wearing the garment against a plain light gray background; three-quarter frontal pose with hands behind back and soft studio lighting.

  • Model poseModel facing forward in a three-quarter frontal view with arms bent behind the back, showing the front of the garment.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.84 (high)
  • BackgroundEven light gray seamless background with no visible props.
  • Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffused studio lighting producing gentle, low-contrast shadows and minimal specular highlights.
  • Visible secondary garmentModel is wearing light-colored checked shorts that are not the primary product shown.
    1 regionx 0.25 · y 0.62 · w 0.50 · h 0.30 (high)

Colors

black· body#0D0C0Eoff-white pearlescent· buttons
Boat-neck short-sleeve cardigan product image 2
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Product

Rear three-quarter view of a fitted, short-sleeve, ribbed knit top in solid black with a wide boat neckline and short cap sleeves.

  • SilhouetteFitted torso with a straight hem sitting at the waistline; garment follows body contours from shoulders to waist.
    1 regionx 0.14 · y 0.22 · w 0.72 · h 0.62 (high)
  • NecklineWide boat neckline visible across the upper back, finished with a narrow band of the same knit.
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  • SleevesShort cap-style sleeves that end just above the mid-upper arm with a folded or rolled narrow hem.
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  • Fabric textureVertical ribbed knit texture visible across the entire garment surface.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high)
  • ColorSolid true black across the entire visible garment.
    1 regionx 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.72 · h 0.62 (high)
  • Back view detailPlain back with no visible seams, closures, or decorative elements.
    1 regionx 0.26 · y 0.20 · w 0.48 · h 0.44 (high)

Other

Studio shot showing a model turned slightly to the right against a light neutral background; a plaid skirt is visible at the waist and voluminous curly hair partly obscures the neckline.

  • Model poseModel shown from rear three-quarter view, head turned to the right exposing profile; arms relaxed at sides.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.96 (high)
  • Visible garment below waistLight-colored plaid skirt or pants visible at the waist with a small checked pattern.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.76 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high)
  • HairDark voluminous curly hair falling over the left shoulder and upper back, partially covering the neckline.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.48 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Background and lightingEven neutral light gray studio background with soft, diffuse lighting and minimal shadows.

Colors

black· body#0D0C0E

Documents & Data

Customer Reviews

1 total
4

1 reviews · out of 5

Beautiful

★★★★★Annalee M.

Love it. So soft

Q&A

1 answered
Does the cardigan run true to size, or should I size up/down for a relaxed fit?
Based on the fine knit construction, our cardigan has some natural stretch. Customers typically find it true to size. If you prefer a relaxed fit, we suggest sizing up one size for added ease.

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/women-clothing/sweaters/cardigans/boat-neck-short-sleeve-cardigan--16903-229529?colourId=0
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