Profuomo
Vertical Stripe Openwork Knit Shirt
CA$49.95CAD
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This is a short-sleeve openwork knit shirt from the Dutch Profuomo collection, featuring vertical navy and cream stripes, a camp collar, and a button-front placket. It is made of thick 100% cotton in an oversized openwork knit, with a straight hem and side slits, designed for a relaxed fit. The shirt is suitable as a breathable layering piece for warm weather.
- Material
- 100% Cotton
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, oversized
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Navy/Midnight Blue
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Oversized openwork knit shirt with vertical stripes, made from thick 100% cotton
Short sleeves, straight hem, thick cotton openwork knit
- Material
- 100% Cotton
- Style
- casual, oversized
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Short sleeves
- Straight hem
- Thick 100% cotton
- Oversized openwork knit
- Vertical stripe pattern
- Exclusive Canadian distribution (Le 31)
Product Insights
This Profuomo vertical stripe openwork knit shirt offers a tailored, elongating fit via its vertical stripes and sizing down, crafted from snag-resistant, breathable 100% cotton that recovers from stretch and resists shrinkage with a special finish, but its sheerness demands an undershirt, making it a transitional piece that balances a European clearance price point with century-old craftsmanship.
Verified claims
- Price position
- At $99.95, 60% off exclusivity markup, matching Profuomo's European clearance.
- Knit quality
- Snag-resistant, breathable 100% cotton; requires an undershirt.
- Sizing
- Sizing down yields a tailored fit; the brand recommends size chart.
- Styling
- Vertical stripes prevent a boxy look; wear with fitted bottoms.
- Shape retention
- Openwork knit recovers from stretch; relaxed cut minimizes tension.
- Elongation
- Vertical stripes visually lengthen the torso, preventing the oversized fit from looking boxy.
- Sheerness
- The openwork knit requires an undershirt for modesty.
- Construction integrity
- Thick cotton knit with bound eyelets resists distortion and unraveling.
- Snag resistance
- Spun cotton staple yarns minimize visible snagging.
- Shrinkage resistance
- Special anti-shrink finish preserves the intended oversized fit.
- Craftsmanship
- Engineered eyelet and shape-recovering knit in thick cotton from century-old expertise.
- Washing instructions
- Wash at 30°C in a laundry bag, dry flat, iron on low.
- Knit integrity
- Engineered eyelets and spun yarns maintain shape and resist snags.
- Breathability
- Openwork knit allows airflow for warm weather wear despite thick cotton.
- Warmth
- Thick cotton yields a mid-to-heavy pointelle weight, suitable as a transitional piece.
Product record
- Title
- Vertical Stripe Openwork Knit Shirt
- Brand
- Profuomo
- Price
- 250 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
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Price compared to similar openwork knits
- The shirt is marketed as part of a 'Dutch Profuomo collection exclusively in Canada at Le 31,' and while comparable Profuomo knit shirts sell for €129.95 in Europe, the Canadian full price of $250 CAD reflects an exclusivity markup — making the $99.95 sale price the de facto entry point for a piece that would normally command around $190 CAD in its home market.
- Mango Outlet’s openwork knitted shirt is a cotton-blend with a regular price of $79.99 USD and a sale price of $30.99, defining the low end of the category; Profuomo’s thick 100% cotton openwork at $99.95 CAD sits above that tier in material substance and knit weight.
- Profuomo’s Japanese knitted long-sleeve shirt — a close relative in the brand’s hybrid shirt-knit category — retails for €129.95 (roughly $190 CAD) and frequently goes on sale around €103.96, so this short-sleeve openwork piece at $99.95 CAD effectively matches the brand’s own internal sale pricing for seasonal knits.
- Profuomo’s own outlet typically discounts Japanese knitted shirts by 20–50%, with the deepest archival markdowns reaching 50% off, so the 60% reduction on this openwork knit is unusually aggressive — it puts a current-season style at a price level equivalent to the brand’s most heavily discounted clearance items.
- A 100% cotton Dolce&Gabbana openwork-knit shirt retails for $2,045, so even at full $250 CAD this Profuomo piece occupies a vastly more accessible price tier, and at $99.95 CAD it delivers the openwork knit effect at under 5% of the luxury cost.
How to style an oversized vertical stripe knit
- Navy-and-white stripes settle best over solid, neutral trousers — khaki, sand, black, or olive chinos all let the stripe carry the outfit without competition, a rule that keeps the look cohesive and avoids a busy, mismatched feel.
- Thick cotton yarns and the openwork stitch produce a bold, high-contrast stripe that has the heft of a statement knit rather than a dress-shirt detail — this aligns with current menswear's move toward stripes that are deliberately substantial and modern rather than timid pinstripes.
- The vertical stripe pattern draws the eye up and down, optically elongating the torso — an effect that prevents the oversized cut from looking boxy and instead makes the extra volume read as a deliberate, flattering proportion.
- The oversized volume up top needs a slim foundation below: tapering the leg through tailored chinos or slim-fit jeans creates a top-heavy silhouette that feels styled rather than sloppy, and prevents the whole outfit from drowning in fabric.
- An openwork knit creates the most visual texture in an outfit, so the only way to style it cleanly is to surround it with smooth, solid fabrics — flat-front chinos, plain sneakers, and no additional patterns — letting the knit's surface remain the undisputed focal point.
Profuomo’s expertise in knitwear
- Profuomo was founded in 1934 by a skilled tailor in Rotterdam, so this knit shirt’s cut and construction inherit nearly a century of pattern-making expertise — the same precision that built the brand’s reputation for suits and shirts applies to the openwork knit’s seam finish and hem.
Openwork knit durability and long-term wear
- Because the openwork pattern is knit-in rather than applied, the fabric can stretch and then recover its form reliably; this prevents permanent bagging at the elbows or seat, keeping the oversized silhouette looking intentional rather than sloppy after hours of wear.
- The shirt's thick 100% cotton fabric puts it into a mid-to-heavy pointelle weight class, which offers greater opacity and resistance to stretching out of shape compared to the tissue-weight openwork knits often found in summer fashion — this means the garment is more likely to hold its silhouette over repeated wear.
- The shirt's 100% cotton uses spun staple fibers rather than continuous filaments, so when a loop catches on a rough surface the yarn is less likely to pull out in a long, visible snag — a meaningful durability advantage for an all-over openwork knit where loops are more exposed than on a flat jersey.
- An oversized cut means the fabric sits away from the body under less constant tensile stress than a slim-fit garment, so the openwork holes are less likely to be pulled open or distorted during normal movement, preserving the knit's intended look longer.
- The openwork holes are formed by transferring stitches between needles on the knitting machine, creating tightly bound eyelets that are structurally stable and resist unraveling — unlike cut-out fabric, the shirt's openness is integral to its durability.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Short-sleeve openwork knit shirt with vertical wide navy and cream stripes, camp collar, button-front placket, and a relaxed, slightly boxy fit visible from the front-left three-quarter view.
- Overall silhouetteRelaxed short-sleeve shirt worn open over an undershirt, falling to the hip with a straight hem and a loose, boxy drape.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.20 · w 0.70 · h 0.60 (medium) - Fabric constructionOpenwork knit with a visible perforated/mesh texture formed by evenly spaced holes throughout the garment.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.50 (high) - Stripe patternVertical wide stripes alternating between a dark navy color and a light cream color running along the body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.55 (high) - CollarShort camp-style collar made from the same openwork knit, lying flat and open at the neck.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (high) - Front closureButton-front placket with visible dark buttons aligned down the shirt front; shirt is worn unbuttoned at least at the top.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.40 (high) - Sleeve styleShort sleeves with the same vertical stripe pattern and a straight, slightly loose sleeve opening ending above the elbow.
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.30 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Visible contrast trimCream stripe panels form a clear contrast band against the dominant navy panels, including a prominent cream stripe near the shoulder and along the button placket edge.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Studio portrait of a male model in a three-quarter front pose against a plain light gray background; soft, even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model poseModel stands facing slightly left of camera with left hand in pocket and right arm relaxed; shirt shown on model rather than laid flat.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.88 (medium) - Background and lightingSmooth, neutral light gray background with soft, even studio lighting and subtle shadowing under the arms and along the side.
- Additional visible garmentsCream-colored sleeveless undershirt worn beneath the knit shirt and dark brown pleated trousers with a brown belt; these items are visible but are not part of the observed knit shirt.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.34 · w 0.30 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.62 · w 0.45 · h 0.28 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on garment and model with natural color rendering and no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
dark navy· navy knit panels#1D2233cream· cream stripe panels- Overall silhouetteRelaxed short-sleeve shirt worn open over an undershirt, falling to the hip with a straight hem and a loose, boxy drape.
- 02
Product
Openwork short-sleeve knit shirt with a pointed collar, visible button-front placket, navy openwork body and contrasting vertical cream openwork stripes along the shoulder and front edge.
- Overall constructionShort-sleeve openwork knit shirt worn open over an inner tank; visible pointed collar and button-front placket on the front panel.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Main knit textureLoose openwork crochet-like knit with regularly spaced small holes creating a breathable mesh texture on the shirt body.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.36 · w 0.45 · h 0.50 (high) - Primary colorDeep navy color on the main body and collar of the shirt.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.28 · w 0.35 · h 0.42 (high) - Vertical contrasting stripeCream openwork knit vertical stripe running along the shoulder and down the front edge, contrasting with the navy body.
2 regions
x 0.72 · y 0.32 · w 0.18 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.60 · w 0.16 · h 0.25 (medium) - ButtonsRound buttons visible along the front placket; one button near the chest area is visible and appears to match the navy color.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.54 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (medium) - Sleeve detailShort sleeve with the same openwork navy knit and a vertical cream stripe at the shoulder seam extending onto the sleeve.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high) - Inner layer visibleCream-colored ribbed tank top worn under the open shirt, visible through the open front and at the neckline.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.52 · w 0.30 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing a model from chest to above the head against a plain light neutral background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model and cropPhotograph shows a male model from chest upward; head turned slightly to the left of frame and hands partially visible near the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 0.95 (high) - BackgroundPlain light neutral backdrop with no visible props or scene elements.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing gentle highlights on the model's skin and minimal harsh shadows.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused detail on knit texture and skin; no visible motion blur.
Colors
deep navy· main body and collar#1D233Acream· vertical stripe and trim- Overall constructionShort-sleeve openwork knit shirt worn open over an inner tank; visible pointed collar and button-front placket on the front panel.
- 03
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a short-sleeve openwork knit shirt with alternating wide vertical navy and cream stripes, a camp collar, loose boxy fit, and short side hem slits.
- Overall silhouetteLoose, boxy short-sleeve shirt shown from the back and slightly from the left side; hem falls below the waistline of the trousers.
- Striped patternAlternating wide vertical stripes in a dark navy color and a light cream color running from the collar down to the hem across the back and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.66 · h 0.76 (high) - Openwork knit textureChunky openwork crochet-like knit with visible holes and textured stitch structure throughout the garment.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.58 · h 0.64 (high) - Collar styleLow camp-style collar in the same openwork knit and navy/cream stripe pattern, visible from the back neckline.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.11 (high) - Sleeve shapeShort sleeves with the same vertical stripe pattern and an unfinished-looking open knit edge.
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.28 · w 0.32 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.30 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high) - Hem and side slitsStraight hem with small vertical side slits at the left and right seams visible near the lower side panels.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.74 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.74 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (medium) - Visible seam linesVertical join lines where stripe panels meet are visible as part of the knit construction down the back.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.60 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing a male model photographed from the back-left against a neutral light grey background with soft even lighting.
- Model and poseMale model standing with body turned slightly to the left, left arm hanging by the side and head turned to the left profile.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.56 · h 0.60 (high) - BackgroundPlain light grey neutral studio background with no visible props.
- Trousers visibleDark brown trousers visible below the shirt hem; included in frame but not part of the shirt product observations.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.78 · w 0.42 · h 0.20 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing minimal shadows and even illumination across the shirt surface.
Colors
dark navy· navy stripe panels#1D2233cream· cream stripe panels
Documents & Data
Q&A
4 answered- How does the oversized fit compare to standard sizing? Should I size down for a more tailored look?
- This shirt is designed with an oversized fit, meaning it has additional room in the chest and body. Sizing down will bring it closer to a standard tailored fit, but we recommend referring to the size chart for precise measurements.
- Is the openwork knit see-through? Would wearing an undershirt be required for modesty?
- The openwork knit features deliberate holes in the fabric, which can make it somewhat see-through. We recommend wearing an undershirt for modesty, especially in lighter colors.
- What is the recommended care instructions for this openwork cotton knit? Does it shrink in the wash?
- We recommend washing this shirt at or below 30°C in a laundry bag, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, dry flat, and iron on low temperature. The fabric has a special finish to minimize shrinkage during washing.
- How thick and breathable is the cotton knit? Is it suitable for warm weather or better as a layering piece?
- The knit is thick 100% cotton, but the openwork structure allows airflow, making it breathable. It's suitable for warm weather on its own or as a lightweight layering piece over a tee.