Projek Raw
Zip-Neck Supple Knit Sweater
5/5 (2)
CA$49.95CAD
In Stock
This is a zip-neck sweater, a long-sleeve knit top featuring a high ribbed stand collar and a short center-front zipper. It is made from a soft and supple rayon-polyester blend, with finely ribbed edging at the collar, cuffs, and hem. It serves as a comfortable layering piece or standalone long-sleeve top for everyday wear.
- Material
- rayon-polyester blend
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
BlackCharcoalPatterned EcruBrown
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Zip-neck sweater with ribbed edging in a soft rayon-polyester blend
Zip high neck, ribbed edging, soft knit
- Material
- rayon-polyester blend
- Secondary
- polyester
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Zipped high neck
- Finely ribbed edging
- Soft and supple knit
- Rayon-polyester blend
Product Insights
This full-zip turtleneck sweater from Projek Raw delivers a rare design under $80—echoing COS and Uniqlo U—using a lightweight, liquid-like knit with a soft hand and fluid drape. Its rayon-polyester blend and fine-rib trim match the feel and durability of $90+ knits, while ribbed edges retain shape after repeated machine washing on delicate (must be laid flat to dry to prevent shrinkage). The breathable, lightweight-to-midweight knit layers cleanly under a jacket or serves as a standalone in mild weather, offering strong value at $69 CAD.
Verified claims
- Fabric feel
- Lightweight, liquid-like knit with soft hand and fluid drape
- Durability
- Ribbed edges retain shape after repeated machine washing
- Care
- Machine-washable on delicate; lay flat to dry to prevent shrinkage
- Value proposition
- Full-zip turtleneck design rare below $80, comparable to COS/Uniqlo U.
- Material quality
- Rayon-polyester blend and fine-rib trim rival $90+ knits in feel and durability.
- Fit and comfort
- Lightweight knit with balanced breathability layers cleanly under a jacket.
- Design aesthetic
- Full-zip turtleneck design is rare under $80, echoing COS and Uniqlo U.
- Shape retention
- Ribbed cuffs, hem, and collar keep shape with springy recovery after washing.
- Versatility
- Lightweight-to-midweight knit works as standalone or layering piece.
- Ironing
- Iron on low synthetics setting with a press cloth.
- Layering suitability
- Lightweight to midweight; suitable for layering under a jacket or as a standalone in mild weather.
- Design and value
- At $49.95, design echoes $89–$150 COS and Uniqlo U; full zip turtleneck rare below $80.
Product record
- Title
- Zip-Neck Supple Knit Sweater
- Brand
- Projek Raw
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Washing and maintaining the soft knit
- Fabric softeners and dryer sheets coat rayon fibers, reducing breathability and moisture absorption while encouraging bacterial growth; skipping softener or occasionally rinsing with diluted white vinegar during a cold wash helps maintain the sweater's fresh feel and long-term wearability.
- The high neck zipper can abrade the soft knit face or snag other garments during agitation; zipping it fully closed and turning the sweater inside out before machine washing prevents friction damage to both the knit and the zipper teeth.
- Polyester melts at around 250°C (480°F) but can develop shiny press marks or stiffen at ironing temperatures as low as 150°C; if ironing is necessary, using a low-synthetics setting and a press cloth preserves the sweater's matte finish and soft handle.
- Rayon fibers lose up to half their strength when wet and contract significantly under warm water or heated drying, so cold-water washing and air drying are essential to keep this sweater from shrinking and losing its supple drape.
- Wet rayon stretches under its own weight, so hanging this sweater to dry can permanently distort the shoulders and hem; laying it flat on a rack and gently reshaping it to its original dimensions while damp preserves the silhouette and neckline structure.
How it compares to similar sweaters
- Because it’s sold exclusively at Simons through their in-house ‘Le 31’ vertical, this sweater avoids the commoditized feel of an Amazon Essentials or ASOS Design piece — it’s a curated, limited-distribution item that carries the implicit quality signal of a department store’s own brand, yet stays at a clearance-level price.
- The finely ribbed edging on cuffs, hem, and collar is a construction detail that requires more yarn and a tighter gauge than the basic rolled trims on sub-$30 sweaters, resulting in better shape retention around the neck and wrists — an indicator of durability normally reserved for $70+ pieces from Gap or Banana Republic.
- The zip high neck and minimal, architectonic silhouette echo design signatures from COS and Uniqlo U, where similar merino-blend zip turtlenecks retail between $89 and $150 CAD; this sweater borrows those high-fashion cues and delivers them in an easy-care, easy-price package that functions as a convincing entry-level alternative.
- The fully zippered turtleneck is a stylistic detail that the mass market rarely attempts below $80, making this sweater a budget-friendly way to achieve the layered, structured neckline seen in editorials and high-street lookbooks — it instantly separates the garment from the flimsy, purely functional pullovers that dominate its price bracket.
- Where competitors’ $40 sweaters use 100% acrylic (which feels synthetic and pills quickly) or 100% cotton (which lacks drape), the rayon-dominant blend here provides the fluidity and softness of viscose alongside polyester’s resistance to wrinkling and shrinkage, creating a fabric that behaves more like a $90–$110 contemporary knit in both touch and care.
How the rayon-polyester blend feels and wears
- Rayon has a high drape coefficient due to its density and fiber fineness, so the sweater hangs in soft, vertical folds that closely follow the body’s contours — a silhouette that layers cleanly under a jacket without the boxy bunching of stiffer acrylic or polyester knits.
- Rayon fibers are manufactured with a uniformly smooth, round cross-section, which — unlike the irregular surface of cotton — gives the knit its 'supple' hand: the sweater feels sleeker and cooler against skin than a comparable cotton or wool blend, with a liquid-like softness that reads as more luxurious than its price point suggests.
- Because polyester retains its strength when wet and doesn’t swell like viscose, the sweater can withstand a delicate machine cycle and low-heat tumble dry without the risk of felting, shrinkage, or wet-weakness holes that force all-rayon knits into hand-wash-only care.
- Rayon’s relatively short staple fibers are prone to breaking under friction, but the stronger polyester fibers lock them in place, reducing pill formation and keeping any pills that do appear smaller and more easily removed — expect light pilling only after extended wear in high-abrasion zones like sides and underarms.
- Polyester’s thermoplastic memory allows it to be heat-set during finishing, so the sweater retains a smooth face after being folded or worn for hours; a quick hang releases most creases, eliminating the need for ironing or steaming that pure rayon would demand.
- The polyester reinforcement in the yarn gives the finely ribbed zip neck, cuffs, and hem a springy recovery, preventing the neck from rippling or the cuffs from losing their grip even after repeated wear and machine washing — a common failure point in 100% viscose knits.
- Rayon’s cellulosic structure absorbs moisture from the skin and releases it into the air, while polyester’s hydrophobic nature prevents the fabric from becoming waterlogged and heavy; together they create a balanced microclimate that feels dry and comfortable during temperature swings, outperforming a pure synthetic mock neck.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Frontal close-up of a high-neck, half-zip knit sweater in a very dark color; visible features include a tall ribbed collar, centered short zipper with a small tab, and a smooth knit body.
- Collar shape and finishTall, close-fitting ribbed stand collar that extends up the neck and sits folded outwards at the top edge.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Center front zipperShort vertical half-zip centered at the front of the collar running down a short distance into the chest area; zipper teeth and metal slider are visible.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.24 · w 0.08 · h 0.26 (high) - Zipper pull detailSmall metal zipper slider with a dark tab attached below the slider; tab appears to be a thin rectangular piece.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.23 · w 0.03 · h 0.05 (high) - Knit body textureSmooth, uniform fine knit fabric on the chest and shoulder area with no visible pattern other than the knit texture.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.40 · w 0.90 · h 0.50 (high) - Shoulder seam and fitShoulders are visible on both sides with the fabric lying flat across the upper chest; no visible shoulder decoration or seams other than normal construction lines.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.36 · w 0.96 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio close-up portrait showing the model from forehead to upper chest against a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionFrontal close-up crop centered on the model's face and upper torso, with the sweater collar and zipper positioned near the vertical center of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props or text.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with a slight shadow under the chin and gentle highlights on the facial planes.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.60 (medium) - Model presenceMale model's head and upper torso occupy the frame; hair and facial features are visible and unobstructed.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high)
Colors
deep black· sweater knit body and collar#0E0D15metallic silver· zipper slider and teethvery dark gray· zipper pull tab- Collar shape and finishTall, close-fitting ribbed stand collar that extends up the neck and sits folded outwards at the top edge.
- 02
Product
Front three-quarter view of a long-sleeve zip-neck knit sweater worn by a model; high ribbed collar is partially unzipped with a visible metal zipper pull, and ribbed cuffs and hem are visible.
- Collar and closureHigh stand collar in the same knit as the body, partially unzipped to reveal a short metal zipper and fabric zipper tape; collar interior shows vertical ribbing at the top edge.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.10 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high) - Zipper pull detailSmall dark metal zipper pull visible hanging near the center front where the model holds it with his right hand.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.22 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (medium) - Sleeves and cuffsLong set-in sleeves finishing with narrow ribbed cuffs that match the sweater knit.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.30 · w 0.30 · h 0.44 (medium); x 0.58 · y 0.34 · w 0.32 · h 0.44 (medium) - Body shape and hemStraight knit body with a subtle fitted hem that is slightly ribbed and rests at the model's hip level.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.40 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Surface textureFine, smooth knit surface without visible large stitches or patterns.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.24 · w 0.48 · h 0.50 (high) - Visible inner layerA light grey crew neck layer is visible under the partially unzipped collar at the center front.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model posed against a plain light background with soft side lighting and minimal shadows; image crops the model from head to upper thighs and includes a hand in the sweater pocket and a hand holding the zipper.
- Model poseModel leaning slightly against a vertical surface, left hand in trouser pocket and right hand holding the zipper pull near chest level.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.10 · w 0.50 · h 0.80 (high) - BackgroundEven, light neutral background with a soft shadow cast to the left of the model.
- LightingSoft, diffused studio lighting that evenly illuminates the sweater and creates gentle shadowing on the left side of the model.
- Crop and framingImage framed from the top of the model's head to the upper thighs, centered on the torso and collar area.
Colors
very dark navy black· sweater body and sleeves#0E0C15- Collar and closureHigh stand collar in the same knit as the body, partially unzipped to reveal a short metal zipper and fabric zipper tape; collar interior shows vertical ribbing at the top edge.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve knit sweater with a high ribbed zip-neck collar, ribbed cuffs and ribbed hem; shown on a model so the sweater's back, shoulders and sleeve shapes are visible.
- Rear body panelFlat knit back panel with smooth, even texture and no visible seams, logos, or patterns across the center back.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - Neck constructionHigh mock/zip-style collar with visible ribbed knit texture that fits around the model's neck; collar appears to extend slightly upward from the neckline.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.03 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve shapeLong set-in sleeves with slightly relaxed fit tapering to ribbed cuffs; shoulder seams are slightly dropped contributing to a relaxed silhouette.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.58 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.58 (high) - Cuffs and hemRibbed knit cuffs at sleeve ends and a ribbed hem at the waist that draw the fabric in slightly at the wrists and waist.
3 regions
x 0.07 · y 0.67 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.77 · y 0.67 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.70 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Material appearanceFine, smooth knit fabric with a matte finish and consistent knit density across the garment.
- Visible stitchingMinimal visible topstitching; seams blend into the knit and are not prominently visible on the back panel.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot of a model wearing the sweater, neutral light background, even soft lighting and slight shadowing; image shows full upper body and part of trousers.
- Model presentMale model shown from behind and slightly in three-quarter turn to the left, hands relaxed at sides; hair and skin visible but not described as product details.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 0.36 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral off-white background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadows around the model.
- Framing and cropImage framed to show the back of the sweater from the upper neck to just below the waist; lower legs are cropped out.
- Trousers visibleDark trousers visible below the sweater hem, occupying the lower portion of the image and partly occluding the sweater hem area.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.78 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
deep black· sweater main body#0E0C16- Rear body panelFlat knit back panel with smooth, even texture and no visible seams, logos, or patterns across the center back.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
2 total5
2 reviews · out of 5
Tricot dois et souple
★★★★★Ann S.
Chandail doux et léger
Chandail
★★★★★Chantal F.
Beau tissus très agréable au toucher et belle coupe
Q&A
1 answered- Is this sweater lightweight or midweight? Suitable for layering or as a standalone piece?
- This sweater is lightweight to midweight. The soft, supple knit in a rayon-polyester blend makes it suitable for layering under a jacket or as a standalone piece in mild weather.