Djab
Cropped Washed Cardigan
5/5 (1)
CA$39.95CAD
In Stock
This is a cropped cardigan from Djab by Simons, designed in Canada, made from a heavyweight recycled cotton blend knit with an enzyme-washed finish for a soft, faded look. It features a V-neck, front button closure, and stretch ribbed edging at the cuffs and hem, with a cropped, loose fit. The cardigan is suitable as a layering piece for casual wear.
- Material
- Recycled cotton blend
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, cropped, vintage, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear
Color
BlackBrown
Size
LARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Cropped cardigan in enzyme-washed recycled cotton blend with V neck and button-down front.
Enzyme-washed for soft hand feel and faded look, stretch ribbed edging, loose cropped fit.
- Material
- Recycled cotton blend
- Style
- casual, cropped, vintage, relaxed-fit
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear
Additional Attributes
- V neckline
- Front button-down closure
- Stretch ribbed edging
- Cropped silhouette
- Loose fit
- Enzyme-washed finish
- Faded look
- Heavyweight knit
- Recycled cotton blend
Product Insights
The Djab Cropped Washed Cardigan at 89 CAD offers an intentionally faded look—black turns grayish, brown becomes lighter worn-in brown—with the tradeoff that the fading is fixed per colorway, delivering a deliberate worn-in aesthetic.
Verified claims
- Fading per colorway
- Black fades to grayish tone, brown fades to lighter worn-in brown.
Product record
- Title
- Cropped Washed Cardigan
- Brand
- Djab
- Price
- 89 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
What enzyme washing does to the fabric
- The enzyme wash partially relaxes the knit's internal tension, allowing the heavyweight fabric to drape without stiffness, which on a cropped, loose fit prevents the boxy silhouette that unwashed heavy cotton often produces and instead gives the cardigan a natural, body-skimming fall.
- Unlike stone washing's high-contrast abrasion marks, the enzyme process yields a consistent, low-contrast fade across the entire garment, so the black cardigan ages into an even charcoal tone rather than developing stark wear lines, maintaining its versatility as a layering piece over multiple colors.
- The enzyme wash employs cellulase enzymes to hydrolyze micro-fibrils on the cotton yarn surface, so when these weakened fibers slough off during tumbling the knit becomes genuinely smoother at a structural level — the soft hand is intrinsic to the fabric rather than a temporary finish, persisting through repeated laundering.
- Replacing pumice stone washing with a biodegradable enzyme process eliminates stone-sludge waste and cuts water usage, complementing the recycled cotton blend so the worn-in aesthetic is achieved with a significantly lower environmental footprint than comparable vintage-look garments that rely on mechanical abrasion or chemical bleaching.
- Because the wash physically removes the short, loose fiber ends that otherwise entangle into pills, the cardigan is inherently more resistant to surface fuzzing — a practical advantage on a heavyweight open-front layer that sees constant friction from outerwear and seat backs.
What the Djab brand stands for
- Consistent with its other knits like the Washed Cable sweater, Djab treats this cardigan with an enzyme wash to deliver a soft, pre-broken-in feel and a faded look—signaling that the worn-in aesthetic is a core design signature across the brand's sweater line, not a one-off treatment.
- Djab is a house brand created exclusively for Simons, designed in Canada, which means this cardigan is sold only through Simons’ own channels—keeping the price at an accessible $89 full-price (frequently $39.95 on markdown) and distinguishing it from multi-brand retailers’ private labels.
- Simons positions Djab as a brand that spans "from bold streetwear to clean classics," so this cropped, relaxed-fit cardigan sits inside a collection that deliberately mixes avant-garde Seoul-inspired items with everyday staples—giving the wearer the flexibility to stay within the brand ecosystem while blending experimental and laid-back pieces.
Value compared to similar cropped cardigans
- The drop from $89.00 CAD to $39.95 CAD represents a 56% markdown, a clearance-level discount that turns a fairly priced cardigan into an entry-level impulse buy for experimenting with the cropped silhouette.
- At $39.95 CAD on sale, the Djab cropped washed cardigan is less than half the price of the Everlane men’s cropped cardigan ($118 USD), yet both share a cropped, relaxed fit and cotton-based fabric — the Djab version adds heavyweight recycled cotton and an enzyme wash that mimics the lived-in character of a far pricier piece.
How a cropped cardigan fits and styles for men
- This cardigan's cropped boxy cut moves it firmly out of traditional preppy territory and into the streetwear spectrum — GQ singles out cropped designs for offering a 'more modern, streetwear edge' that works with flared pants and faded denim.
- Leaving one to two inches of the layer underneath visible at the hem is a critical styling move for cropped cardigans — GQ's layering rule ensures the proportions look deliberate rather than awkwardly short.
How the recycled cotton blend wears over time
- The enzyme wash is a biopolishing step that uses cellulase enzymes to digest surface fuzz and micro-protrusions; on a recycled cotton garment where fiber ends are naturally more numerous due to shorter staple lengths, this treatment helps control the surface texture and reduces early-stage pilling, giving the cropped cardigan a smoother, more refined hand than raw recycled knit would normally provide.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a dark charcoal V-neck button cardigan worn by a seated model; visible features include two front buttons, ribbed cuffs, a textured washed knit surface, and a hem that sits near the waist.
- SilhouetteV-neck, button-front cardigan shown from the front with a relaxed, slightly boxy torso and long set-in sleeves.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.08 · w 0.72 · h 0.56 (high) - ClosureTwo visible round buttons down the center front; button band sits flat and aligns with the V-neck opening.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high) - Cuff detailRibbed knit cuffs at sleeve ends with vertical ribbing contrasting the body texture.
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.52 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.50 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric textureWashed, slightly uneven knit texture visible across the body and sleeves, giving a soft matte appearance with subtle tonal variation.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.58 (high) - Hem positionBottom hem of the cardigan sits near the model's waistline above the hips and is visible where the torso meets the trousers.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.56 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (medium) - Visible layeringCardigan is worn over a checked button-up shirt and a dark narrow tie, both visible through the open V-neck.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.16 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Studio lifestyle shot of a seated male model on a white background; visible props include trousers, shoes, rings and a soft shadow from overhead lighting.
- Pose and compositionModel seated on the floor with legs extended outward and hands reaching toward the shoe area; camera angle is slightly above eye level, centered on the torso.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (high) - BackgroundPlain seamless white background and white floor with minimal visible shadowing.
- Accessories visibleModel wears multiple silver-toned rings on both hands, a narrow dark necktie, and a checked shirt beneath the cardigan.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.68 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Other garmentsWide-leg black trousers and shiny black leather shoes with white socks are visible and occupy the lower image area.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.62 · w 0.92 · h 0.34 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven studio lighting with soft shadows under the model and slight specular highlights on the shoes and rings.
Colors
dark charcoal gray· body and sleeves#3A3A3D- SilhouetteV-neck, button-front cardigan shown from the front with a relaxed, slightly boxy torso and long set-in sleeves.
- 02
Product
Front view of a cropped, button-front cardigan in a washed dark charcoal knit with a V-neck, ribbed hem and cuffs, worn by a model.
- Overall silhouetteCropped, boxy cardigan with dropped shoulders and a straight, shortened body length ending above the waistband of the trousers.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.66 (high) - NecklineDeep V-neck opening with a visible front placket that continues through the button line.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.16 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Buttons and placketVertical single-breasted placket with four round buttons spaced down the center front.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.28 · w 0.16 · h 0.40 (medium) - Ribbed hemWide ribbed knit band at the bottom edge of the cardigan that sits above the waistband of the trousers.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.58 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high) - CuffsRibbed cuffs on both sleeves, slightly gathered where the wrists meet the cuff.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - Knit textureVisible uniform medium-gauge knit texture with a slightly worn or washed appearance.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high) - Visible occlusionCardigan is worn over a checkered shirt and tie; lower shirt hem is visible below the ribbed hem.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.62 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the cardigan against a plain white background; three-quarter crop from head to hips with even lighting and soft shadows.
- Model and stylingMale model wearing a checkered button-up shirt and a slim dark tie under the cardigan; trousers and a metal chain accessory are partially visible.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.04 · w 0.76 · h 0.92 (high) - Background and lightingEven, neutral white background with soft, diffuse lighting and minimal shadows.
- Framing and cropImage is cropped near mid-thigh; hands and lower sleeves are visible at the bottom edge of the frame.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.88 · h 0.40 (high)
Colors
washed charcoal· cardigan body#2E2D31- Overall silhouetteCropped, boxy cardigan with dropped shoulders and a straight, shortened body length ending above the waistband of the trousers.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a dark washed knitted cardigan on a model showing the back panel, raglan-style shoulder seams, ribbed hem and cuffs, and a small side seam tag near the right hip.
- Overall silhouetteBoxy cropped back panel with dropped shoulders and a relaxed, slightly oversized fit on the model.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.16 · w 0.88 · h 0.72 (high) - NecklineShallow V-shaped neckline visible from the rear with a narrow knit collar band that lies flat across the upper back.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.08 · w 0.52 · h 0.12 (high) - Shoulder constructionAngled raglan-style shoulder seams running from neckline toward the underarm on both sides.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.16 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.16 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric textureEven, fine textured knit with a subtly washed, slightly uneven tone across the surface visible in close areas.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - Hem and cuffsWide ribbed knit band at the bottom hem and matching ribbed cuffs on the visible sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.78 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.64 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - Side seam tagSmall white rectangular tag protruding from the right side seam near the hem.Partial
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.70 · w 0.05 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model photographed from the rear three-quarter angle against a plain white background with even soft lighting; a checked shirt collar and model's head are visible above the cardigan.
- Viewing angleRear three-quarter view showing the model turned slightly to the right, exposing the back and right side of the garment.
- Background and lightingUniform bright white background with soft, diffuse lighting and minimal shadows.
- Visible non-product itemWhite shirt collar with a black grid check pattern visible above the cardigan neckline.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Model head and hairModel's head turned right with short textured hair visible; this is part of the styling and not the product.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high)
Colors
dark charcoal· cardigan body and sleeves#333234dark charcoal· ribbed hem and cuffs#333234- Overall silhouetteBoxy cropped back panel with dropped shoulders and a relaxed, slightly oversized fit on the model.
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Customer Reviews
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★★★★★Craig C.
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Q&A
1 answered- Does the 'faded look' differ noticeably between the black and brown color options?
- Both black and brown options undergo the same enzyme-wash process for a faded look, so the effect is similar. However, the black version will fade to a grayish tone, while the brown will become a lighter, worn-in brown.