Lightweight cotton camp shirt product image (primary)
Short-sleeve, button-front camp-style shirt in a light off-white woven fabric with a camp collar and visible sewn-on embroidered seaside motifs and decorative vine border running parallel to the button placket.

Simons

Lightweight Cotton Camp Shirt

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CA$19.99CA$59.00-66%
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The Lightweight Cotton Camp Shirt is a short-sleeve, button-front camp shirt with a pointed open collar, designed in Canada as a Simons exclusive. Made from lightweight organic cotton poplin, it features a boxy fit with drop shoulders, side slits, and a button-down front closure. The shirt is embellished with embroidered seaside motifs and a decorative vine border, and has a straight hem that falls to the upper thigh.

Material
Lightweight organic cotton poplin
Gender
unisex
Style
casual, boxy, minimal
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Color

Patterned EcruPatterned White

Size

X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUM

Specifications

Lightweight organic cotton poplin camp shirt with a boxy fit and side slits, featuring a pointed open collar and button front.

Boxy style with side slits, pointed open collar, button front, lightweight organic cotton poplin.

Material
Lightweight organic cotton poplin
Style
casual, boxy, minimal
Occasion
everyday
Gender
unisex
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Additional Attributes

  • Simons exclusive design
  • Designed in Canada
  • Made from lightweight organic cotton poplin
  • Boxy silhouette with side slits
  • Pointed open collar
  • Button front closure
  • Poplin weave for crisp hand feel
  • Matching pieces sold separately

Product Insights

The Lightweight Cotton Camp Shirt from Simons (59 CAD, in stock) is a summer staple built from 100% organic poplin that vents heat, blocks UV rays without chemicals, and skims damp skin without clinging. Its crisp drape softens into a casual rumple, and though not fully opaque, it covers adequately as a beach cover-up even when wet. The loose fit accommodates up to 3% shrinkage from gentle care, and natural wrinkles add character without compromising structure. This shirt trades full opacity and wrinkle-freeness for exceptional breathability, sun protection, and effortless versatility.

Verified claims

Breathability
Lightweight poplin weave vents heat, staying cool in hot weather.
Sun protection
UV-blocking dense weave; organic cotton safe for sun-exposed skin.
Wet performance
Crisp drape prevents wet-cling and preserves shape after swimming.
Cover-up use
Confirmed cover-up use: moderate opacity, easy donning, machine washable.
UV protection
Tight poplin weave blocks UV rays without chemical treatments.
Non-cling
Poplin weave skims instead of clinging to damp skin.
Drape character
Poplin starts crisp and softens into a casual rumple with wear.
Gentle on skin
100% organic cotton poplin is free of chemical residues, gentle on sensitive skin.
Sizing
Brand advises buying your usual size; the loose fit accommodates 2-3% shrinkage.
Sheerness
Not fully opaque but covers adequately as a beach cover-up, even when wet.
Wrinkle behavior
Natural wrinkling adds character without compromising structure or breathability.
Care
Cold gentle wash and low dry control shrinkage; no ironing needed for casual look.

Product record

Title
Lightweight Cotton Camp Shirt
Brand
Simons
Price
59 CAD
Availability
In stock

Deep Research

Performance as a beach cover-up: dry time, sand, and sun

  • Poplin’s dense plain weave inherently blocks a meaningful portion of UV rays without chemical treatments, giving the shirt a basic but useful sun-shielding function that adds peace of mind during long beach days.
  • Cotton poplin’s crisp hand and structured drape prevent the fabric from sticking to damp skin — highlighted by style editors as the quality that makes it ‘feel more put-together’ compared to limp, clingy weaves, a real advantage when layering over a still-wet swimsuit.

How organic cotton poplin feels and breathes in warm weather

  • Poplin's plain weave inherently contains micro-gaps that allow body heat to pass through freely, so the shirt ventilates in hot weather rather than trapping a layer of warm air against the chest — the key difference between a cover-up that feels airy and one that feels stifling.
  • Poplin's plain weave with fine warp and thicker weft yarns creates an almost imperceptible horizontal ribbing that gives the fabric a smooth, non-cling surface — even against damp skin, the shirt skims rather than sticks, so it stays comfortable as a post-swim cover-up.
  • Poplin arrives crisp and polished but gradually softens into a gentle, casual rumple after wear — a natural evolution that suits the laid-back beach-cover-up role, where a few creases add character rather than looking messy.
  • Textile science sets a 120 GSM ceiling for comfort above 25°C, and summer-weight poplin is routinely woven into the 100–150 GSM band — a density that supplies the crisp structure of a collared shirt without tipping into heavyweight territory, so this 'lightweight' cotton stays airy and dry rather than becoming a saturated, heavy layer by lunchtime.
  • Organic cotton cultivation avoids synthetic pesticides and harsh processing agents, so the fabric is free of irritant residues — making it a gentle, hypoallergenic layer for skin that's already sensitized by salt, chlorine, or sunscreen.

Image Analysis

3 images
Lightweight cotton camp shirt product image (primary)
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Product

Short-sleeve, button-front camp-style shirt in a light off-white woven fabric with a camp collar and visible sewn-on embroidered seaside motifs and decorative vine border running parallel to the button placket.

  • Silhouette and fitLoose, boxy short-sleeve shirt with a straight hem falling to the upper thigh; sleeves are short and drop-shouldered.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high)
  • CollarCamp-style open collar with a notched lapel that folds back to reveal a V-shaped front neckline.
    1 regionx 0.33 · y 0.10 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high)
  • ClosureSingle vertical row of round white buttons down the center front, five buttons visible.
    1 regionx 0.42 · y 0.24 · w 0.16 · h 0.52 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceLightweight plain-woven fabric with a matte, soft appearance and small, subtle creasing near seams and folds.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.62 · h 0.54 (high)
  • Decorative vine borderNarrow embroidered vine-like border running vertically on both sides of the button placket and horizontally along the lower front hem.
    3 regionsx 0.28 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.16 · y 0.62 · w 0.68 · h 0.20 (medium)
  • Embroidered seaside motifsMultiple embroidered motifs on front panels including a starfish, seashells, coral-like shape, and a stylized sun; a small palm/leaf motif visible on the left sleeve.
    3 regionsx 0.20 · y 0.66 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.66 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (medium)
  • Hem detailCenter-front short slit in the hem below the lowest button, producing a small opening in the front hem.
    1 regionx 0.45 · y 0.76 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high)

Other

Image shows a model wearing the shirt against a warm, peach-toned backdrop with directional lighting casting a strong shadow to the right; matching shorts are partially visible and hands are present at the lower frame.

  • Model and stylingFemale model shown from head to upper thighs wearing the shirt; a simple small pendant necklace is visible.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowWarm, directional lighting from the left creates an orange-tinted highlight on the left side and a pronounced shadow cast onto the backdrop at right.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • BackgroundPlain smooth backdrop in a warm peach tone with the model's shadow visible.
    1 regionx 0.60 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.55 (high)
  • Visible garment below shirtMatching light-colored shorts or bottom edge of a coordinated garment are visible under the shirt hem.
    1 regionx 0.26 · y 0.74 · w 0.48 · h 0.22 (high)
  • HandsModel's hands are visible at lower left and right edges of the frame, relaxed by the sides.
    2 regionsx 0.12 · y 0.82 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.78 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (high)

Colors

off-white cream· main bodydark teal· vertical vine border embroiderymuted chartreuse· starfish motifwarm tan orange· sun motif#FDBB87pale sky blue· shell and coral motifs
Lightweight cotton camp shirt product image 2
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Product

Open short-sleeve camp shirt with notched collar, front button placket, and visible decorative embroidery along front panels and sleeve edges.

  • SilhouetteShort-sleeve, boxy camp-shirt silhouette with a straight hem and a relaxed, slightly oversized fit when worn open.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.62 · h 0.44 (high)
  • Collar and placketNotched camp-style collar with a visible vertical front button placket containing round buttons; placket runs from collar to hem.
    1 regionx 0.33 · y 0.09 · w 0.34 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceLightweight woven fabric with a smooth, matte surface and soft drape visible at the sleeve and front panels.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.62 · h 0.44 (medium)
  • Embroidery borderDecorative embroidered border of looping wavy motif running along the inner edges of both front panels from shoulder toward hem.
    2 regionsx 0.29 · y 0.14 · w 0.22 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.14 · w 0.22 · h 0.38 (high)
  • Lower panel motifsDistinct embroidered motifs near the hem of each front panel: a starfish-like motif on the left front panel and a shell or coral-like motif on the right front panel.
    2 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.40 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Sleeve detailShort sleeves with a loose, slightly dropped shoulder and an embroidered motif near the outer edge of at least the visible sleeve.
    1 regionx 0.64 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium)
  • ButtonsRound, light-colored buttons spaced along the placket; several buttons are visible and buttonholes are present.
    1 regionx 0.38 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.28 (high)

Other

Studio lifestyle shot showing a model wearing the shirt open over swimwear and matching shorts, warm directional lighting casting rectangular window-like shadows on the background and model.

  • Model stylingFemale model wearing the shirt open over a dark bikini top and light shorts; bare legs and ballet-flat style shoes visible.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.84 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowsWarm, low-angle directional lighting creates orange-tinted highlights and rectangular shadow blocks on the background wall and across the model's body.
  • BackgroundPlain, light-colored studio background with large rectangular shadow shapes suggesting a window or frame outside the shot.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 0.98 (medium)
  • Crop and compositionFull-body vertical framing slightly above head to feet with model centered and walking forward; floor visible at bottom of frame.

Colors

light beige· shirt body#FFE0CAmedium green· embroideryoff-white button· buttons
Lightweight cotton camp shirt product image 3
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Product

Rear view of a loose, short-sleeve camp shirt worn on a model showing the back panel, hem embroidery, and a sleeve motif; lightweight woven fabric with a relaxed, boxy silhouette.

  • Back panel shapeStraight, boxy back panel with a dropped shoulder seam and a slightly relaxed drape over the model's torso.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Sleeve constructionShort, wide sleeves with a simple hem; left sleeve (viewer right) falls to just above the elbow and shows a stitched palm motif near the outer mid-sleeve.
    1 regionx 0.66 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Hem embroideryContinuous decorative embroidered wave-like border running along the bottom hem across the back, contrasting against the main fabric.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Side motifPartial floral or sunburst embroidery visible on the wearers right side seam near the hip, partially obscured by the shirt's drape.Partial
    1 regionx 0.58 · y 0.58 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (medium)
  • Fabric textureLightweight woven cotton with a smooth, matte finish and fine visible weave under the warm lighting.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (high)
  • Collar and necklineShallow back neckline with a subtle collar stand visible at the top of the back panel.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.12 · w 0.32 · h 0.08 (medium)
  • Visible textNo legible printed or woven text is visible on the shirt in this image.

Other

Studio shot of a model from the rear against a warm, peach-toned background creating an orange-tinted fill and a soft shadow of the model on the wall.

  • Model and poseFemale model shown from the rear with arms relaxed at sides, head turned slightly to the right; hair covers upper back area.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.38 (high)
  • Shorts visibleLight-colored shorts worn under the shirt are visible below the hem and appear to be the same fabric color as the shirt.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.72 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowWarm, directional studio lighting from the left creates a prominent soft shadow of the model on the right-side background and an overall orange cast.
  • BackgroundPlain studio wall with a uniform warm peach tone and visible shadow of the model on the right side.
    1 regionx 0.60 · y 0.08 · w 0.36 · h 0.56 (high)
  • Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-lit photograph with no visible motion blur and natural skin and fabric detail.

Colors

warm off-white· shirt bodydark green· embroidered trim and motifs#6C2A0Cwarm off-white· shorts

Customer Reviews

1 total
5

1 reviews · out of 5

Nice shirt

Beth B.

Very light and airy and fits well.

Q&A

3 answered
Is this shirt machine washable, and does the organic cotton require any special care (e.g., tumble dry low)?
Yes, this shirt is machine washable. We recommend washing in cold water on a gentle cycle and tumble drying on low to prevent shrinkage of the organic cotton poplin. Avoid bleach and high heat.
How sheer is the lightweight cotton poplin? Would it be see-through when worn as a beach cover-up over swimwear?
This lightweight organic cotton poplin is a plain weave that generally has moderate opacity. While it may show dark swimwear underneath when held up to bright light, it provides enough coverage when worn as a beach cover-up over swimwear – that's the intended use for this style.
Does the organic cotton shrink significantly after the first wash? Is it recommended to size up for a relaxed fit?
Organic cotton poplin can shrink slightly on the first wash (typically 2–3%), so washing cold and tumble drying low will help minimize that. Since the shirt already has a boxy, relaxed fit with side slits, we don't recommend sizing up—the intended loose silhouette works best in your usual size.

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/swimwear/beachwear/tops/lightweight-cotton-camp-shirt--9391-225582?colourId=0
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