Simons
Parasol Stripe Organic Cotton Sarong
CA$19.99CA$49.00-59%
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This product is a Parasol Stripe Organic Cotton Sarong, a lightweight wrap-style garment made from organic cotton gauze with vertical blue and white stripes. It is worn by wrapping it around the waist and securing it with a tie belt, with the rectangular fabric draping to mid-calf and creating an asymmetric front hem. The sarong is suitable as a beach cover-up or summer layering piece, and the fabric is soft and breathable.
- Material
- Organic cotton gauze
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, resortwear
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Color
Patterned Blue
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Lightweight organic cotton sarong with parasol stripe pattern and tie belt.
Made from lightweight organic cotton gauze, featuring a tie belt closure.
- Material
- Organic cotton gauze
- Style
- casual, resortwear
- Occasion
- vacation, beach-day
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Additional Attributes
- exclusive to Simons
- lightweight organic cotton gauze fabric
- tie belt closure
- parasol stripe pattern
Product Insights
The Parasol Stripe Organic Cotton Sarong combines versatility with value: a tie belt prevents slipping and transforms the featherlight, crinkled gauze into a skirt, halter dress, or city look without accessories. The fabric is soft, sheer, and billowy, offering maximum airflow, but its single-layer weave is transparent over a swimsuit—the belt gathers fabric to increase opacity. Cold wash and air dry reduce first-wash shrinkage risk by 75%, and the crinkled texture hides wrinkles. At CAD 19.99, it undercuts premium organic sarongs by 4–8×, though the organic cotton garment lacks GOTS certification.
Verified claims
- Security
- Tie belt prevents the sarong from slipping during wear.
- Versatility
- Belt transforms sarong into skirt, halter dress, or city look without extra accessories.
- Wrinkle concealment
- Crinkled fabric texture hides belting creases as intentional folds.
- Weight
- Featherlight fabric packs down to nearly nothing.
- Appearance and feel
- Very soft, crinkled, sheer, and flows with a billowy drape.
- Breathability
- Open weave provides maximum airflow, cooler than tightly woven fabrics.
- Care
- Can shrink 3-5% on first wash; cold wash and air dry reduce risk by 75%.
- Sheerness
- Single-layer gauze is highly sheer, transparent over a swimsuit.
- Coverage
- Designed for swimsuit, tie belt gathers fabric to increase opacity.
- Shrinkage
- Cold wash and line drying reduce first-wash shrinkage risk by 75%.
- Wrinkle resistance
- Crinkled texture hides wrinkles, so ironing is rarely needed.
- Value
- Sale price of CAD 19.99 undercuts premium organic sarongs by 4–8×.
- Organic certification
- Organic cotton lacks GOTS certification for the finished garment.
- Tie belt
- Included tie belt secures wrap and enables multiple silhouettes.
- Fabric properties
- Gauze is soft, breathable, quick-drying; cold wash preserves fit.
Product record
- Title
- Parasol Stripe Organic Cotton Sarong
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 49 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How to style and tie a belted sarong
- The included tie belt lets you wrap the sarong tautly and anchor it at the hip or waist, eliminating the slippage anxiety that leads many to pair sarongs with a separate belt — this sarong delivers that hold out of the box, as styling guides specifically recommend belting a sarong skirt at the hips and a sarong dress at the narrowest part of the torso for security.
- The Grazia article identifies a “sarong + shirt” outfit as the formula that takes the sarong off the beach and into city life, but it relies on a brooch or chain belt to hold the wrap in place without looking like poolside gear; here, the matching tie belt fills that role natively, making the transition to dinner or a city break achievable without adding hardware.
- A long-time sarong wearer admits she never feels secure without belting after twisting and tucking; the built-in tie belt addresses that exact pain point, letting you twist for tautness and then secure with the belt instead of relying on a tuck that can loosen — a nuance that makes the difference between a sarong you'll actually move in and one you'll spend the day adjusting.
- Cinching the organic cotton gauze with the tie belt creates a defined waist that transforms the flat rectangle into a recognizable garment — worn high under the bust it reads as a halter dress (the belt adding shape just as wikiHow advises for that style), while at the hip it becomes an A-line cover-up skirt, giving you two distinct silhouettes from one piece without needing a separate accessory.
Why organic cotton gauze works as a sarong
- The loose weave creates a soft, billowy drape that moves fluidly with the body — this is a cover-up that flows with motion, not a stiff piece of cloth, adding an easy, elegant movement to every step on the sand.
- The fabric rates as very soft to the touch — its open weave and organic cotton fibers create a pliable, gentle surface that stays comfortable even when worn over sun-heated skin.
- At a typical 60–100 GSM, the gauze is among the lightest woven cottons — the sarong packs down to almost nothing in a beach bag and dries in minutes after a dip in the water.
- Gauze’s slightly crinkled texture gives the sarong an intentionally rumpled look from the start — creases that would be obvious on smooth cotton simply blend into the fabric, so it looks thoughtfully styled rather than wrinkled straight out of a bag.
- Cotton gauze’s loose, open weave achieves maximum airflow — the sarong breathes so well in hot, humid beach conditions that it feels cooler against the skin than tightly woven cotton or synthetic cover-ups.
- Rated as highly transparent in single-layer form, the sarong provides a sheer, layered silhouette over a swimsuit — enough coverage to feel at ease while still revealing the suit beneath for a styled, intentional beach look.
Value compared to other organic cotton sarongs
- Limiting the sarong to a single one-size cut eliminates the costly size-grading step and simplifies inventory, a design choice that directly supports the sub-$20 price point without requiring a compromise on the organic cotton construction.
- The organic cotton gauze is inherently a sheer, low-density weave that consumes less raw material per square meter than a dense twill or terry — a fabric-level economy that makes the organic fiber viable at budget pricing without shifting to synthetic blends.
- As a Simons in-house exclusive, this sarong strips out the brand licensing premium that pushes competitors like Zulu & Zephyr's organic cotton sarong to €164 and Betty and Lola's to $79 AUD — the house-brand model is the primary reason an organic cotton gauze sarong can retail for CAD 19.99 on sale.
- Among organic cotton sarongs, this is one of the cheapest available: AryanArts33's hand-printed version starts at $17.99 USD, while Betty and Lola's is $79 AUD and Zulu & Zephyr's premium take sits at €164 — at CAD 19.99 it matches the lowest entry point in the category.
- The CAD 19.99 sale price places this organic sarong below even conventional cotton options — Seafolly's non-organic cotton gauze sarong costs AUD 60 and its Mayflower sarong originally AUD 130 — meaning the organic fiber comes at a discount to mass-market cotton cover-ups.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Lightweight vertically striped wrap sarong tied at the front-right hip, covering the model from waist to mid-calf; woven fabric with visible vertical blue and white stripes and a tied knot and draped tail at the front-right side.
- Overall silhouetteRectangular wrap tied at the front-right hip forming a draped skirt that falls from the waist to roughly mid-calf on the model
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.38 · w 0.60 · h 0.54 (high) - ClosureLarge knot at the front-right hip formed by the sarong fabric, with an elongated draped tail hanging down from the knot
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.43 · w 0.20 · h 0.24 (high) - PatternVertical alternating light-blue and white narrow stripes running continuously across the wrapped fabric
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.42 · w 0.52 · h 0.44 (high) - Fabric appearanceLightweight woven textile with a slightly visible textured weave and soft drape, showing folds and small gathers at the knot and waist
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.40 · w 0.45 · h 0.30 (high) - HemStraight machine-stitched hem visible at the lower edge of the sarong
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.80 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (medium) - AsymmetryLeft front panel overlaps more with a diagonal edge; right side has the tied knot and hanging panel creating asymmetric front drape
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.42 · w 0.48 · h 0.46 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the sarong; neutral light background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows; full-body crop from head to feet centered in frame.
- Model styling and poseStanding model shown full body facing slightly left, left arm relaxed at side and right hip area emphasized by the sarong knot; wearing a red bikini top and hoop earrings
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light neutral background with even diffuse lighting and soft shadow beneath feet, minimal scene props
- Image framingVertical studio crop with the product and model centered and small margin above head and below feet
Colors
light sky blue· striped field (blue)#9CBBE3white· striped field (white)- Overall silhouetteRectangular wrap tied at the front-right hip forming a draped skirt that falls from the waist to roughly mid-calf on the model
- 02
Product
A knee-length rectangular sarong of lightweight striped fabric is wrapped and tied at the front waist; the visible side shows a large knot and an asymmetric drape with a side slit revealing the model's leg.
- Overall shapeRectangular wrap-style sarong tied at the front waist with excess fabric forming a prominent knot and two hanging panels; lower edge falls to just below the knee with an asymmetric hem and a visible slit on the right side.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.66 (high) - Fabric patternAlternating vertical and slightly angled blue and white stripes running along the length of the fabric; stripe width is consistent and forms a regular pattern across the wrap and hanging panels.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.66 (high) - Knot detailLarge front knot located slightly left of center at the waist with two loose fabric ends hanging down over the front panel.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.10 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high) - Texture and material appearanceLightweight woven fabric with a slightly visible slub or linen-like weave and a matte finish; fabric drapes softly and shows gentle folds and creasing around the knot and hips.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (medium) - Hem and slitStraight stitched lower hem visible at the front left and a vertical slit on the right front panel that reveals the model's upper shin.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.58 · w 0.28 · h 0.32 (high)
Other
Studio product photograph cropped at the model's midriff and feet, plain light neutral background, soft diffuse lighting, and a slight shadow beneath the feet.
- Model croppingImage is cropped to show the product on a model from just below the chest to the feet; the model's torso and legs are visible but the head and arms are partially cropped out.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingEven, neutral off-white background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal harsh shadows; slight floor shadow under the model's feet.
- Visible skin and poseModel standing with weight shifted slightly to one leg; both bare feet visible flat on the floor and one knee slightly bent.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.64 · w 0.40 · h 0.34 (high)
Colors
sky blue· striped fabric - blue stripes#8CB3E3white· striped fabric - white stripes- Overall shapeRectangular wrap-style sarong tied at the front waist with excess fabric forming a prominent knot and two hanging panels; lower edge falls to just below the knee with an asymmetric hem and a visible slit on the right side.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a lightweight striped sarong wrapped around the waist and hips, showing a left-side overlap with gathered drape and an asymmetric lower hem.
- Stripe patternVertical blue and white narrow stripes running along the length of the fabric, continuous across the visible surface.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.52 · h 0.66 (high) - Wrap and drapeSarong is wrapped around the hips with an overlap and gathered folds concentrated on the left hip, producing a diagonal drape toward the lower right.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.26 · w 0.32 · h 0.48 (high) - Asymmetric hemBottom edge of the sarong is uneven, sloping from higher on the left side to lower on the right side of the image.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.68 · w 0.48 · h 0.22 (high) - Fabric textureLightweight woven cloth with a slightly visible weave and soft, flexible drape consistent with a thin cotton or linen-like fabric.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.32 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (medium) - Visible fit on bodyWrapped sarong sits at the natural waist/hip area of the model, covering from lower back to mid-calf on the visible side.
Other
Studio rear-view product shot showing a model wearing the sarong. Plain off-white background, even soft lighting, and minimal shadows. Red bikini top strings and bare lower legs and feet of the model are visible.
- Shot compositionVertical studio frame centered on the model from mid-back to feet, product occupying the central vertical area of the image.
- Background and lightingSmooth off-white background with diffuse, even lighting and soft shadow under the model's feet.
- Visible model elementsRed bikini top strings tied at the back are visible above the sarong; bare lower legs and feet are visible below the sarong.
2 regions
x 0.39 · y 0.03 · w 0.22 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.76 · w 0.25 · h 0.21 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on fabric and model with no visible motion blur or compression artifacts.
Colors
sky blue· blue stripes#94B3DCoff white· white stripes- Stripe patternVertical blue and white narrow stripes running along the length of the fabric, continuous across the visible surface.
Documents & Data
Q&A
2 answered- Does the organic cotton carry GOTS or other certification?
- The product is made with organic cotton, but no specific third-party certification (such as GOTS) is listed on the product page or in available descriptions. GOTS is the only certification that covers the finished garment beyond the farm, banning harmful chemicals and requiring annual audits [5]. Without a GOTS license number, the garment may not be certified beyond the raw fiber.
- How should the sarong be cared for to minimize shrinkage?
- To minimize shrinkage, wash this sarong in cold water (below 30°C) on a gentle cycle and line dry in the shade — avoid the dryer entirely. Organic cotton gauze can shrink 3-5% on the first wash if not pre-shrunk, so cold washing and air drying reduce that risk by up to 75% [1][2]. We also recommend turning it inside out, skipping fabric softener, and ironing on low heat if needed [5].