Plain Interlock T-Shirt

Verified claims

Interlock knit

180–260 GSM interlock knit is soft, opaque, pilling-resistant, and thermally insulating.

Material blend

68% ECOVERO viscose, 27% nylon, 5% elastane—nylon boosts fabric durability by over 50% vs pure viscose.

Value

$39 interlock tee—20–40% higher production cost than jersey, with durability and opacity advantages over comparable ECOVERO tees.

Sustainability

LENZING ECOVERO viscose: EU Ecolabel, biodegradable, 50% less water and carbon.

Durability

27% nylon content increases fabric durability by over 50%.

Colorfastness

Nylon content preserves color vibrancy wash after wash.

Wrinkle resistance

Viscose-nylon-elastane blend resists wrinkles and recovers from folds.

Fabric feel

Substantial interlock knit with silky-soft feel and full opacity.

Breathability

Breathable, moisture-wicking, and insulating for cool weather.

Sizing

True-to-size regular cut; size up for a relaxed drape.

Fit appearance

Double-knit interlock yields a structured hang and opaque white.

Stretch and recovery

Fabric stretches for movement and snaps back, resisting bagging.

Warmth

Dense interlock knit (180–260 GSM) traps body heat for cool-weather wear.

Layering fit

Regular fit with elastane stretch recovery keeps the tee crisp under layers.

Product record

Title

Plain Interlock T-Shirt

Brand

Icône

Price

39 CAD

Availability

In stock

Rating

5 stars, 2 reviews, scale 5

How it compares to other sustainable women's tees

• DEHA’s ECOVERO viscose t-shirt is currently marked down to €39.00 (from €65.00) and uses a 96% viscose/4% elastane jersey; at its sale price it’s roughly equivalent to the Icône, but the Icône’s interlock construction and 27% nylon reinforcement deliver more shape control and durability than the DEHA’s lightweight jersey, making the Icône a better everyday workhorse without needing to wait for a sale.
• The Mazine ECOVERO V-Neck tee retails for €39.90 (~$58 CAD) in 100% viscose, while the Icône at $39 CAD offers a thicker interlock knit and a 68% viscose/27% nylon/5% elastane blend that resists stretching and pilling better than pure viscose — giving a more durable, better-structured t-shirt for less.
• The AWDis Ecologie Daintree tee costs just £9.98 (~$17 CAD) but uses a 160gsm single jersey in 80% ECOVERO/20% organic cotton — a significantly lighter fabric; the Icône’s thick interlock knit and nylon content place it in a different weight class, justifying the $39 CAD price for shoppers who want a substantial, shape-keeping t-shirt rather than a thin, budget layering piece.
• While most affordable ECOVERO tees are pure viscose or viscose-elastane blends, the Icône introduces 27% nylon — a fiber rarely seen in eco-conscious tees at this price — to address viscose’s tendency to lose shape and pill; this fabric strategy extends the garment’s active life, making $39 CAD a practical investment for a sustainable piece that holds up to frequent wear and machine washing.

The eco story and softness of LENZING ECOVERO viscose

• The ECOVERO viscose process captures and reuses more than 99% of the chemicals involved, preventing the solvent pollution that has historically given viscose a poor environmental reputation.
• ECOVERO viscose fibers are certified by TÜV AUSTRIA as biodegradable in soil, freshwater, and marine environments, and as compostable under both home and industrial conditions — meaning the fabric can decompose naturally rather than accumulating as microplastic.
• Every ECOVERO fiber includes a unique molecular marker that persists through yarn spinning and fabric finishing, enabling verification that the viscose in the final garment is authentic Lenzing ECOVERO — a safeguard against greenwashed substitutions.
• The viscose in this t-shirt is manufactured using at least 50% less water and generating at least 50% fewer carbon emissions than generic viscose, as verified through Life Cycle Assessments on the Higg MSI platform — so the tee's raw-material footprint is roughly half that of a conventional viscose alternative.
• ECOVERO viscose is prized for a tactile softness and fluid drape that rivals higher-priced specialty fibers, giving this thick interlock knit a handfeel that stays silky rather than stiff despite the fabric's substantial weight.
• LENZING ECOVERO fibers hold the EU Ecolabel for Textile Products (license no. AT/016/001), a life-cycle-based standard that independently validates lower environmental impact from raw material through production — distinguishing this viscose from uncertified generic rayon.

How the viscose-nylon-elastane blend feels and wears

• Nylon’s natural color-retention properties lock in the dye, so this tee keeps its original depth through multiple wash cycles — the white stays bright and the green and bronze variants don’t fade into a washed-out haze, a common failure point for pure viscose tees that lose intensity fast.
• The dominant viscose content gives the fabric a soft, cool hand and a fluid drape that moves with the body rather than holding stiff — and because viscose is a cellulosic fiber, it breathes better than polyester and absorbs moisture more readily than synthetics, keeping you dry and comfortable in warm weather.
• Even in the heavier, opaque interlock gauge, the high percentage of viscose — a cellulosic fiber that naturally permits air exchange — prevents the shirt from feeling hot or clammy, delivering a substantial hand that still breathes better than many thinner synthetic knits.
• The nylon component has a direct multiplier effect on wear-life: it increases the fabric’s durability by over 50% compared to a pure viscose blend, so the tee resists thinning, tearing, and abrasion through repeated machine washing — a real longevity advantage over a 100%-viscose basic.
• The 5% elastane gives the tee active stretch recovery — once pulled on or flexed during wear, it snaps back to its original silhouette instead of gradually deforming, which means the neckline, cuffs, and hem stay crisp and avoid the bagging or sagging that plague lower-grade stretch fabrics.
• The specific combination of viscose, nylon, and elastane makes the fabric inherently more wrinkle-resistant than pure viscose — the nylon contributes structure and the elastane helps it recover from fold lines — so it looks presentable straight out of a suitcase or gym bag, often without an iron.