
Susmies
Striped Ribbed Balaclava
The Striped Ribbed Balaclava by susmies at Simons is a single-piece knit head and neck covering with an oval face opening and an extended neck bib, used for cold-weather coverage of the head, ears, and neck. It is made from a ribbed knit blend of polyester, acrylic, and nylon, features alternating blue and dark brown stripes, and has an adjustable drawcord with two brown knit tie cords at the chin. The lower hem is finished with embroidered susmies text.
- Material
- blend of polyester, acrylic and nylon
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, streetwear, utilitarian
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Balaclavas
Size
Specifications
Ribbed knit striped balaclava with an adjustable drawcord for a customizable fit.
Ribbed knit, striped pattern, adjustable drawcord, polyester/acrylic/nylon blend
- Material
- blend of polyester, acrylic and nylon
- Secondary
- acrylic, nylon
- Style
- casual, streetwear, utilitarian
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, travel
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Balaclavas
Additional Attributes
- striped design
- ribbed knit construction
- polyester, acrylic and nylon blend
- adjustable drawcord
- balaclava-style full head coverage
- close-fitting knit silhouette
- knit headwear accessory
- synthetic yarn blend
Product Insights
Full-head balaclava with extended neck and shoulder coverage One size, adjusted by drawcord and rib stretch Adjustable drawcord customizes the face opening 45% acrylic, 29% polyester, 26% nylon Soft and warm, but synthetic blend limits breathability and can retain odours At 69 CAD, value rests on synthetic knit construction and one-size adjustability
Verified claims
- category
- Full-head balaclava with extended neck and shoulder coverage
- sizing
- One size, adjusted by drawcord and rib stretch
- fit adjustment
- Adjustable drawcord customizes the face opening
- drawcord handling
- Set the opening loose, center it, then tighten evenly; practice with gloves
- maintenance
- Drawcord can be replaced by feeding a new cord through the channel
- material
- 45% acrylic, 29% polyester, 26% nylon
- comfort
- Soft and warm, but synthetic blend limits breathability and can retain odours
- durability
- Acrylic-dominant knit may pill and build static over time
- care
- Machine wash; do not bleach, tumble dry, iron or professionally clean
- construction
- Ribbed knit conforms by loop deformation, with a hard stretch limit
- durability
- No elastane in the blend, so recovery may be less complete than a stretch-fiber rib
- construction
- Single-piece ribbed hood with oval face opening, trim, tie cords and finished hem
- design
- Stripes run vertically on the crown and horizontally on the neck bib
- color
- Two patterned colorways, blue and red; both are striped, with blue as the merchandised reference
- use cases
- Suited to cold-weather commuting, winter sports and helmet layering
- helmet compatibility
- After adding a helmet or goggles, check the seal, edge and side vision
- active use
- Loosen the opening before high-output segments to manage sweat and lens fog
- safety
- Children's versions should avoid hood and neck cords; this adult drawcord style needs caution
- value
- At 69 CAD, value rests on synthetic knit construction and one-size adjustability
- comparison
- Continuous coverage closes gaps that a beanie or scarf can leave
Product record
- Title
- Striped Ribbed Balaclava
- Brand
- Susmies
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
Front-facing ribbed knit balaclava with alternating bright blue and dark brown stripes, an oval face opening with brown trim, and two long brown tie cords tied at the chin.
- Overall shapeSingle-piece balaclava shaped as a rounded hood with an extended neck/shoulder bib and an oval face opening centered on the front.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.22 · w 0.70 · h 0.68 (high) - Knit textureVisible ribbed knit construction throughout the piece; ribs run top-to-bottom on the crown and horizontally on the neck bib.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.60 (high) - Striped patternAlternating vertical stripes on the hood crown and horizontal stripes on the neck bib in two contrasting colors.
2 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.15 · w 0.36 · h 0.25 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.40 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Face opening and trimOval face opening edged with a thick brown knitted trim that folds slightly outward at the rim.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.32 · w 0.40 · h 0.35 (high) - Interior appearanceInterior of the hood appears very dark with horizontal striping faintly visible, creating a deep shadowed opening.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.36 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high) - Tie cords and bowTwo narrow brown knitted cords emerge at chin level and are tied into a simple bow; the cords extend outward and lie on the surface.
3 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.62 · w 0.32 · h 0.25 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.80 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.75 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Hem and edge finishLower edge of the neck bib has a visible finished hem in brown that lies flat on the surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with neutral light gray background, centered product, even soft lighting and a subtle shadow beneath the balaclava.
- Shot compositionProduct centered vertically and horizontally in frame with ample empty space above the hood.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background filling the image, free of props except the product.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with a faint shadow visible directly beneath and slightly in front of the neck bib.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.78 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (medium) - Image qualitySharp focus on the product with clear knit detail and no motion blur.
Colors
bright blue· bright stripedark brown· dark stripe and trimvery dark near-black· hood interior- Overall shapeSingle-piece balaclava shaped as a rounded hood with an extended neck/shoulder bib and an oval face opening centered on the front.
- 02

Product
Close-up of a ribbed knit balaclava showing horizontal blue and dark brown stripes, a ribbed hem with embroidered brand text, and a pair of knit cords/ties.
- Ribbed knit fabricTightly ribbed knit fabric with visible vertical rib texture forming horizontal stripe pattern where colors alternate.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.66 · h 0.84 (high) - Stripe patternAlternating horizontal stripes in a bright medium blue and a dark brown color; stripes are of roughly even thickness.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.66 · h 0.84 (high) - Embroidered text on hem“Lower hem shows embroidered lowercase text 'susmies' stitched in dark brown thread on a blue stripe background.”
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.72 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Drawcords / tiesTwo tubular knit cords in dark brown extend from the balaclava and lie across the background and product surface; one forms a loop near center-left.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.44 · w 0.44 · h 0.28 (high) - Hem shape and edge finishLower edge is a flared hem with the same ribbed finish as the body, creating a visible rounded brim-like contour.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.70 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a clean light gray or off-white background with soft even lighting and minimal shadow; image is a tight close-up crop.
- Background and lightingPlain light gray or off-white background with soft diffuse lighting producing gentle shadows beneath product contours.
- Shot compositionTight close-up framing focused on lower and side portion of the balaclava; top of hood and cord occupy upper left to center, hem at lower area.
Colors
medium blue· stripe - bluedark brown· stripe and trim - dark brown- Ribbed knit fabricTightly ribbed knit fabric with visible vertical rib texture forming horizontal stripe pattern where colors alternate.