
Obey
Vertical-Stripe Zip-Up Polo-Collar Cardigan
This is a cotton-blend knit cardigan with a full-length front zipper and a flat polo-style collar. It features vertical-stripe panels, two front patch pockets, and stretch ribbed edging at the hem and cuffs. The relaxed fit allows it to be worn zipped or open as a layering piece.
- Material
- Cotton-blend
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Relaxed-fit cardigan with vertical stripes, polo collar, and full-length zip.
Cotton-blend knit, front pockets, stretch ribbed edging.
- Material
- Cotton-blend
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, relaxed-fit
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- cotton-blend knit
- full-length zip
- front pockets
- stretch ribbed edging
- relaxed fit
- vertical-stripe pattern
- polo-collar design
- cardigan style
Product Insights
Obey's Vertical-Stripe Zip-Up Polo-Collar Cardigan merges its 1989 street-art punk origins with military and workwear influences, delivering a relaxed boxy fit that subverts preppy convention. The core promise is durable, fade-resistant style through knit-in stripes that resist peeling and cracking, though it demands careful hand-wash or mesh-bag laundering and flat drying to maintain its shape. The main tradeoff: a premium construction and countercultural ethos come at a sale price of $89.95 (originally $160), significantly undercutting the acrylic alternative, but requiring meticulous care to preserve the garment's appearance.
Verified claims
- Design heritage
- Obey's subversive heritage – 1989 street art, punk, military workwear – defines this cardigan.
- Design influences
- Knit-in vertical stripes and polo collar reference military and workwear clothing.
- Fit
- Relaxed boxy fit is a punk/skate take on a prep silhouette.
- Brand philosophy
- Garment embodies Obey’s subversive art philosophy and countercultural heritage.
- Construction
- The vertical stripes are knit into the fabric rather than printed, so the pattern won't crack or peel like a surface print.
- Care
- Inside-out mesh-bag wash and flat drying keep stripes crisp.
- Material value
- At $89.95 CAD, this 58% cotton cardigan costs roughly $90 CAD less than Obey's acrylic Reggie Zip Up Cardigan while replacing the synthetic fabric with a cotton blend that has a more breathable, natural-fiber feel.
- Durability
- Knit-in vertical stripes and hand-wash care preserve the garment's appearance and shape.
- Brand heritage
- Obey's 30+ year punk/skate/art heritage from Shepard Fairey's 1989 sticker campaign.
- Washing
- Hand wash the cardigan; if machine washing, turn it inside out and use a mesh laundry bag.
- Drying
- Lay flat to dry to prevent stretching from gravity on wet cotton fibers.
- Ironing
- Iron on a synthetic/low heat setting with a pressing cloth to prevent the polyester from melting and to avoid shiny patches.
- Sizing
- This cardigan's relaxed fit aligns with typical Obey sizing and generally runs true to size for a roomy, boxy silhouette; size down one if you prefer a more fitted look.
Product record
- Title
- Vertical-Stripe Zip-Up Polo-Collar Cardigan
- Brand
- Obey
- Price
- 160 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
Front view of a zip-up polo-collar cardigan worn by a model; black knit body with wide vertical cream panels that include narrower black stripes, full-length central zipper, two front patch pockets integrated into the striped panels, ribbed hem and cuffs, and a flat polo-style collar.
- Overall silhouetteStraight, slightly relaxed torso-length knit cardigan shown zipped closed and worn by a model with hands in pockets.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.14 · w 0.76 · h 0.70 (high) - CollarFlat polo-style collar in the same black knit as the body, lying open at the neck.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.08 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - Center closureVisible central metal zipper running from hem to collar with a small silver zipper pull at the top.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.20 · w 0.10 · h 0.60 (high) - Vertical front panelsTwo wide cream vertical panels placed symmetrically on the chest and extending down to pockets; each cream panel contains two narrower vertical black stripe lines.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.50 (high) - Front pocketsTwo horizontal patch pockets set into the lower portion of the cream panels with black ribbed pocket openings aligned with the cardigan hem.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.53 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.53 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high) - Ribbed hem and cuffsDense ribbed knit band at the hem and visible ribbed cuffs at the sleeve ends, both in black.
3 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.66 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (medium); x 0.70 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (medium) - Knit textureVisible medium-gauge knit texture across the black and cream areas indicating a knitted fabric rather than smooth woven material.
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from head to upper thighs against a plain light gray background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows; image is vertically cropped with subject centered.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray to off-white seamless background with soft, even lighting and subtle shadowing under the model.
- Model and poseMale model facing forward with a neutral expression, hands partially in pockets, image framed from head to upper thighs.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 0.98 (high) - Crop and compositionProduct centered in frame with slight top margin above the head and visible lower margin showing part of the trousers; even spacing left and right.
Colors
black· main body#0D0D0Ecream· vertical panelsmetallic silver· zipper- Overall silhouetteStraight, slightly relaxed torso-length knit cardigan shown zipped closed and worn by a model with hands in pockets.
- 02

Product
Rear view of a black knit zip-up polo-collar cardigan worn by a model; visible features include a folded polo-style collar, drop shoulder seam, long sleeves, ribbed hem and cuffs, and a fine textured knit surface.
- Overall silhouetteBack view of a loose-fitting cardigan with a straight hem that sits at the model's waist; shoulders appear relaxed with slight drop shoulder construction.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.76 (high) - CollarFolded polo-style collar visible from rear with a ribbed texture around the neck band.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Shoulder seamVisible horizontal shoulder seam running across the upper back indicating seam placement; seam is slightly raised against the knit.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.06 (high) - SleevesLong sleeves with fitted ribbed cuffs; left sleeve extends down near the model's hand while right sleeve is bent behind the hip.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.42 · w 0.28 · h 0.44 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.30 · w 0.32 · h 0.46 (high) - Hem and waistbandWide ribbed hem finishing the bottom edge of the cardigan with visible horizontal rib knit distinct from the main body texture.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.68 · w 0.76 · h 0.16 (high) - Knit textureFine, uniform knit texture across the back and sleeves appearing matte with subtle horizontal knit lines.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.44 (high) - Visible hardware or closureNo zipper, buttons, or other front closure hardware are visible from this rear view.
Other
Studio shot showing a model from the rear against a plain light background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows; image is cropped near the model's thighs and head.
- Background and lightingPlain light gray to white background with even, soft studio lighting producing minimal shadows and clear visibility of garment texture.
- Model presentMale model wearing the cardigan, visible from the rear with head turned slightly to the left so part of the face and hair are visible in profile.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high) - Crop and framingImage framed to show upper body and hips of the model; lower legs and most of the hands are cropped out or at edge.
- Image qualityHigh resolution with clear detail; no visible text, logos, or packaging in frame.
Colors
matte black· main body#0D0D0Ematte black (ribbed)· ribbed hem and cuffs#0D0D0E- Overall silhouetteBack view of a loose-fitting cardigan with a straight hem that sits at the model's waist; shoulders appear relaxed with slight drop shoulder construction.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Obey
MATT ZIP UP SWEATER
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4524635 | Vertical-Stripe Zip-Up Polo-Collar Cardigan - Small | CA$89.95CA$160.00 | Yes |
| 4524636 | Vertical-Stripe Zip-Up Polo-Collar Cardigan - Medium | CA$89.95CA$160.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4524637 | Vertical-Stripe Zip-Up Polo-Collar Cardigan - Large | CA$89.95CA$160.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4524638 | Vertical-Stripe Zip-Up Polo-Collar Cardigan - X-Large | CA$89.95CA$160.00 | Out of Stock |