
BOSS
Contrasting Trim Overlaid Effect Sweater
The BOSS by HUGO BOSS Contrasting Trim Overlaid Effect Sweater is a regular-fit, long-sleeve crewneck knit top made of 100% cotton. It features a geometric jacquard pattern in three neutral tones with contrasting solid-color ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem. Suitable for casual or smart-casual wear, this sweater provides a textured knit surface with set-in sleeves and ribbed trim.
- Material
- 100% cotton knit
- Style
- regular-fit, minimal, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Refined, graphic elegance in a comfortable cotton-knit sweater with geometric jacquard pattern and contrasting trim.
Geometric jacquard pattern, contrast ribbed collar and trim, regular fit.
- Material
- 100% cotton knit
- Style
- regular-fit, minimal, classic
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- comfortable cotton-knit fabric
- geometric jacquard pattern
- three-neutral-tone palette
- contrasting solid-colour trim
- regular fit
- contrast ribbed collar
- ribbed trim
- overlaid effect design
Product Insights
The Contrasting Trim Overlaid Effect Sweater by BOSS is a midweight, true-to-size regular fit cotton knit with a three-tone jacquard pattern that won't crack, peel, or fade unevenly, developing an even patina over time. Its integrated jacquard construction holds shape wash after wash, while the ribbed trim requires air-drying and smoothing flat to restore tension and prevent wavy edges; pilling is normal but removable with a fabric shaver without damaging the pattern. With cotton's 8.5% moisture regain for comfort and versatile layering for cool weather, this sweater offers durable, even-aging style with the tradeoff of attentive drying and care.
Verified claims
- Jacquard durability
- Knitted jacquard pattern won't crack or peel; its three-tone palette ages evenly; pills can be shaved without damage.
- Patina
- Gradual fading from washes creates an even patina.
- Ribbed trim
- Air-drying with the ribs smoothed flat restores the trim's shape and avoids waviness.
- Pilling
- Pilling is normal; pills can be removed with a fabric shaver without damaging the jacquard pattern.
- Moisture comfort
- Cotton's 8.5% moisture regain buffers humidity to stay dry.
- Washing method
- Check the care label; similar BOSS cotton knits are machine washable or dry cleanable.
- Rib care
- Air-dry and smooth ribbed trim to restore tension and prevent wavy edges.
- Wash durability
- The jacquard pattern won't crack or fade unevenly; the low-contrast palette develops an even patina.
- Sizing
- True to size with regular fit consistent with BOSS.
- Fit care
- 100% cotton ribbing relaxes; smoothing flat while air-drying restores tension.
- Shape retention
- Integrated jacquard knit holds shape wash after wash.
- Layering
- Versatile midweight sweater suitable for cool weather alone or under a jacket.
Product record
- Title
- Contrasting Trim Overlaid Effect Sweater
- Brand
- BOSS
- Price
- 269 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How 100% cotton knit wears over time
- The collar and cuffs use a compact rib stitch that initially hugs the neck and wrists, but without elastane they will relax with wear; smoothing the ribs flat while air-drying returns them to their original tension and avoids the wavy edge that develops when cotton ribs are machine-dried.
- Short cotton fibers eventually surface as pills at friction zones; removing them with a fabric shaver takes moments and restores the smooth face without affecting the jacquard pattern, which is knit as one layer so there's no risk of pulling up threads.
- The geometric motif is formed by floating and interlocking dyed yarns in the knit structure itself, so the design won't crack like a surface print or fade differently than the base layer — the sweater ages as a single unified textile.
- The low-contrast three-tone palette means any gradual color fading across seasons of laundering registers as an even patina, not a blotchy mismatch — the sweater will keep its refined, graphic look far longer than a high-contrast printed design.
- Cotton's 8.5% moisture regain means the knit constantly buffers humidity, so it stays dry against the skin even indoors or in shifting temperatures, outperforming clammy acrylic or polyester knits.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a long-sleeve crewneck knit sweater shown on a model. The sweater has a tight small repeating textured knit pattern across the body and sleeves with solid ribbed collar, cuffs and hem in a contrasting tan color.
- SilhouetteStraight-hip length long-sleeve crewneck sweater with set-in sleeves and a slightly relaxed fit on the model.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.08 · w 0.90 · h 0.60 (high) - NecklineRounded crew neckline finished with a wide, ribbed band in a solid tan color.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.09 (high) - Ribbed trimWide ribbed cuff and hem bands in the same solid tan color as the collar.
3 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.54 · w 0.15 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.54 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.52 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Knit patternAll-over small repeating geometric knit texture formed by at least two contrasting yarn colors creating a woven, slightly raised surface across torso and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.80 · h 0.45 (high) - Sleeve detailSleeves are full length, shown partially pushed/slightly gathered toward the forearms on the model's right arm.
2 regions
x 0.55 · y 0.28 · w 0.35 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.48 (high) - Surface finishMatte knit texture with visible stitch definition; no sheen or metallic elements visible.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.14 · w 0.76 · h 0.44 (high)
Other
Studio product shot cropped at mid-thigh on a model against a white background. Even, soft lighting minimizes shadows; model poses with one hand in pocket and head turned out of frame to the left.
- Background and lightingPlain white seamless background with diffuse studio lighting producing soft, minimal shadows.
- Model pose and croppingImage shows a model from just above the mouth to mid-thigh, left hand hanging and right hand in trouser pocket; torso centered in frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Visible layeringA white crew T-shirt is visible underneath the sweater at the neckline and hem; the T-shirt is a separate garment, not part of the sweater.
2 regions
x 0.41 · y 0.09 · w 0.18 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.49 · w 0.14 · h 0.05 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution studio photograph with sharp focus on knit texture and accurate color rendering.
Colors
warm tan· ribbed collar, cuffs and hem#CD9A74dark brown· main knit - dark yarnoff-white cream· main knit - light yarn- SilhouetteStraight-hip length long-sleeve crewneck sweater with set-in sleeves and a slightly relaxed fit on the model.
- 02

Product
Close-up of a textured crewneck sweater showing a small repeating knit pattern in light beige with darker accent stitches, solid tan ribbed crew neck, cuffs and hem, worn by a model with arms crossed.
- NecklineRound crewneck with a wide, ribbed solid tan collar sitting over a white undershirt collar (undershirt is not part of the product being described visually).
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.13 (high) - Knit patternDense small repeating zigzag/chevron-like knit composed of light beige/cream yarn with interspersed darker brown or black accent stitches producing a textured, slightly raised surface.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.20 · w 0.90 · h 0.62 (high) - CuffRibbed solid tan cuff at the wrist matching the collar color; cuff fits snugly and is visible on the folded arm.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.68 · w 0.30 · h 0.13 (high) - HemRibbed solid tan hem visible at lower edge of the frame, matching collar and cuffs.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.88 · w 0.60 · h 0.10 (medium) - Fit and drapeSweater appears to have a relaxed fit with natural horizontal folds where the model's arms cross, showing soft drape of the knit fabric.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.40 · w 0.90 · h 0.45 (high) - Visible model portionPartial torso, crossed arms, and lower face/neck of a model are visible; model skin and undershirt are present but are not product attributes.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio product-detail shot with a plain light gray background, soft even lighting, and minimal shadows; image is cropped to show upper body and detail of the sweater.
- BackgroundSmooth, evenly lit light gray backdrop with no visible props.
- LightingSoft studio lighting producing even illumination and gentle shadows under the jaw and arm folds.
- Shot compositionCropped detail/three-quarter view focusing on the upper torso and neckline; model's head is partially visible and turned to the side.
Colors
warm tan· ribbing (collar, cuffs, hem)#CD9A73light beige· main knit base#EBC49Bdark brown· pattern accent stitches- NecklineRound crewneck with a wide, ribbed solid tan collar sitting over a white undershirt collar (undershirt is not part of the product being described visually).
- 03

Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve knitted crewneck sweater with an all-over small geometric two-tone knit, solid ribbed neck, hem and cuffs in a contrasting tan color.
- Back panel knit patternSweater back shows an all-over small repeating geometric knit pattern composed of two interwoven colors creating a textured surface across the body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.66 (high) - Neck ribbingShallow crewneck with a solid ribbed band in a uniform tan color that contrasts with the patterned body.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.03 · w 0.30 · h 0.05 (high) - Hem ribbingWide ribbed bottom hem in a solid tan color finishing the body, sitting over the top of the trousers.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.72 · w 0.76 · h 0.08 (high) - CuffsFitted ribbed cuffs in the same solid tan as the hem and neck; right cuff visible around the wrist and left cuff slightly ruched at the sleeve fold.
2 regions
x 0.84 · y 0.70 · w 0.10 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.60 · w 0.16 · h 0.22 (medium) - Shoulder and side seam detailVisible shoulder drop and vertical side seam lines where the sleeve meets the body; seams follow the knit pattern and are not highlighted by contrasting stitching.
2 regions
x 0.70 · y 0.10 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (medium); x 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.40 (medium)
Other
Studio rear product shot showing the sweater worn by a model against a plain light background; framing includes upper thighs and head cropped at ear level; lighting is even with minimal shadow.
- View and compositionRear view of a model wearing the sweater, framed from the upper neck to just below the waist so the full back and sleeves are visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light neutral background with soft, even studio lighting producing minimal shadows and consistent color rendering across the garment.
- Visible model elementsModel's neck, partial head and right hand are visible and not occluding the sweater; trousers in a light neutral color are visible below the sweater hem.
3 regions
x 0.38 · y 0.00 · w 0.24 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.78 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.84 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution image with clear detail of knit texture and even focus across the garment.
Colors
light beige with dark brown pattern· patterned knit body and sleeves#FDECD3dark brown· pattern accentstan· neck, hem and cuffs ribbing#CCA176- Back panel knit patternSweater back shows an all-over small repeating geometric knit pattern composed of two interwoven colors creating a textured surface across the body and sleeves.
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Q&A
3 answered- Is this sweater machine washable or does it require dry cleaning?
- This sweater is made from 100% cotton knit, and similar BOSS cotton sweaters are listed as machine washable or dry cleanable [1]. We recommend checking the care label inside the garment for the specific instructions.
- How does the sizing compare to other BOSS sweaters? Is it true to size or does it run large/small?
- This sweater has a regular fit, and based on the product description it runs true to size [1]. For the most accurate fit, we recommend checking the size guide or measuring a similar sweater you own.
- Is this sweater lightweight or heavyweight? Suitable for cool fall weather or more for layering under a jacket?
- This sweater is a 100% cotton knit with a regular fit, making it a versatile midweight piece. It works well for cool fall weather on its own or as a layer under a jacket.