Contemporaine
Square V-Neck Pure Cotton Cardigan
This square V-neck cardigan is crafted from soft 100% reprocessed cotton knit, offering a loose, boxy fit. It features a button-down front, two patch front pockets, and long dropped sleeves with ribbed cuffs. Designed in Canada by Contemporaine by Simons, it serves as a lightweight layering piece for everyday wear.
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Specifications
- Material
- 100% reprocessed cotton
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
Contemporaine's Square V-Neck Pure Cotton Cardigan is a $79 CAD in-house Canadian label made from 100% reprocessed cotton—using pre-consumer waste at a higher recycled content than typical recycled yarns—undercutting comparable 100% cotton cardigans from national brands like Gap and Banana Republic by $15–$95 (21–63%). The main tradeoffs: the fabric starts less soft than virgin cotton but softens after washing, and it is more prone to pilling, though a fabric shaver restores smoothness.
Verified claims
- Material
- 100% reprocessed cotton from pre-consumer waste; typical recycled yarns use only 20-40% recycled.
- Price positioning
- In-house Canadian label delivers a rare all-cotton cardigan at $79 CAD, undercutting national retailers.
- Pricing
- Priced $15–$95 below 100% cotton cardigans from Gap and Banana Republic.
- Value
- At $79 CAD, this private-label cardigan undercuts comparable 100% cotton cardigans from national brands by 21–63%.
- Fabric feel
- Starts less soft than virgin cotton but softens after washing.
- Care
- More prone to pilling than virgin cotton; fabric shaver restores smoothness.
Product record
- Title
- Square V-Neck Pure Cotton Cardigan
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 79 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a black V-neck button-up cardigan worn by a model; visible features include a deep V neckline, four front buttons, two patch pockets, long dropped sleeves with fitted cuffs, and a slightly relaxed, boxy hem.
- SilhouetteRelaxed, boxy cardigan with a deep V-neck front and a straight hem that sits near the hips.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.15 · w 0.80 · h 0.65 (high) - Front closureSingle column of four round buttons down the center front; buttons are tonal and appear to be matte or low-sheen.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.30 · w 0.16 · h 0.45 (high) - PocketsTwo rectangular patch pockets on the lower front panel, one on each side, sewn onto the cardigan face with visible pocket openings.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.45 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.45 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong dropped-shoulder sleeves with extra fabric creating a slight slouch; sleeves end in fitted cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.56 (high) - Neckline trimNarrow folded trim around the V-neck opening, matching the cardigan fabric in color and finish.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Knit surfaceSmooth, fine knit texture visible across the garment surface with a soft matte finish.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.58 (high)
Other
Studio product shot of a model wearing the cardigan against a plain light gray background; image is portrait-cropped showing model head to upper thighs. Even, diffuse lighting with soft shadows. No packaging or tags visible.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model presentationFemale model shown front-facing with one hand partially in a trouser pocket and the other relaxed at her side; image cropped at upper thighs.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 1.00 (medium) - Image crop and framingCentered composition with the cardigan and model occupying the central vertical axis; small amount of headroom above the model.
Colors
deep black· cardigan body and sleeves#0E0C13- SilhouetteRelaxed, boxy cardigan with a deep V-neck front and a straight hem that sits near the hips.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve black knit cardigan shown on a model; visible features include a rounded crew-like neckline, dropped shoulders, full back panel, ribbed hem and ribbed sleeve cuffs.
- Overall silhouetteLoose-fitting long-sleeve cardigan shown from the rear with a straight lower hem that sits over the hips.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.76 (high) - NecklineWide, shallow rounded neckline with a visible narrow binding at the back neck.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high) - Shoulder constructionDropped shoulder seam creating a relaxed sleeve set with the sleeve seam angling down from the neck toward the upper arm.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.24 (medium) - Sleeve cuffsNarrow ribbed cuffs at the wrist area that appear slightly gathered against the model's wrists.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.76 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Hem finishRibbed lower hem band that contrasts subtly in texture from the smooth back panel.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.76 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Knit surfaceEven, fine knit texture across the back panel appearing smooth and matte with no visible pattern.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high) - Visible seam detailSingle seam lines visible where the sleeve meets the body and along the neckline binding; no back vent or central seam present.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a model against a plain light grey background; model hair is in a tight bun and lighting is soft and even with minimal shadows.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from the rear three-quarter angle, head turned slightly to the right; hands relaxed at sides with fingers visible.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.40 (high) - BackgroundUniform light grey background with no visible props or patterns.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing even illumination and gentle shadows primarily beneath the hem and along folds.
- Image crop and framingFull-body crop from mid-head to mid-thigh, centered on the garment; no visible image artifacts.
Colors
black· cardigan main body#0E0C13- Overall silhouetteLoose-fitting long-sleeve cardigan shown from the rear with a straight lower hem that sits over the hips.
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Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
Cotton cardigan baggy look
I first bought the M/L size and the sleeves and body of sweater was too baggy so returned and bought size down. Fits baggy still but such a good look. Sleeves aren’t as baggy
Excellent sweater
Perfect oversized sweater. Lighter material, nicely oversized (not too much), excellent quality (100% cotton). I bought the beige.
Good
Good but the fabric seems like it will pill, despite being 100% cotton. Still feels great and has a nice relaxed shape.