Simons
Minimalist Merino Wool Scarf Responsible Wool
A Simons exclusive designed in Canada, this scarf is made from 100% merino wool sourced from farms certified for responsible breeding practices. It measures 24" x 72" (61 x 183 cm) and is part of the responsible wool collection, with matching accessories available.
- Material
- 100% Merino Wool
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- minimalist, sustainable, heritage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Scarves & Shawls > Scarves
Color
Size
Specifications
Minimalist merino wool scarf from the responsible wool collection, designed in Canada.
Soft merino wool knit, temperature regulating, ethical sourcing from certified farms.
- Material
- 100% Merino Wool
- Style
- minimalist, sustainable, heritage
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Scarves & Shawls > Scarves
Additional Attributes
- exclusive Simons design
- designed in Canada
- part of responsible wool collection
- soft merino wool knit
- made from 100% merino wool
- from farms certified for responsible breeding
- 24 x 72 inches dimensions
- matching accessories available
- minimalist style
Product Insights
This minimalist scarf from Simons sells for $99 across all colorways, at the higher end of ethical merino scarves, but its RWS-certified 100% responsible merino wool ensures ethical sourcing. The 24x72 size drapes elegantly and allows multiple wraps for insulation down to -10°C, though it may not block harsh winds due to its thin gauge. Buyers find it surprisingly warm yet breathable, requiring layering only in severe cold, and pleasantly soft for most, though a few hoped for softer. The knit finishing is careful to resist pilling, but pilling can occur with friction and is mitigated by hand washing and air drying—a maintenance requirement for preserving warmth and texture. Color accuracy is a tradeoff: the green colorway appears lighter and more muted than online images, though the scarf pairs well with the matching merino toque for a cohesive set.
Verified claims
- Pricing
- All colorways are uniformly $99 CAD, at the higher end of ethical merino scarves but with verifiable RWS certification.
- Temperature regulation
- Buyers describe it as surprisingly warm yet breathable, needing layering only in harsh cold.
- Care
- Hand wash and air dry to prevent pilling and preserve warmth.
- Drape
- Longer and wider than expected, drapes elegantly, wraps multiple times.
- Comfort
- Pleasantly soft and non-itchy for most, though some hoped for softer.
- Pilling
- Pilling is possible with friction, but hand washing mitigates it.
- Color accuracy
- Green colorway appears lighter and more muted than online images
- Knit finishing
- Soft, durable merino knit with careful finishing resists pilling.
- Certification
- RWS-certified 100% responsible merino wool ensures ethical sourcing.
- Warmth
- 24x72 size allows multiple wraps for insulation; suitable below -10°C.
- Material quality
- Soft, breathable, and lightweight; thin gauge may pill and may not block harsh winds.
- Style
- Versatile styling with generous size, vibrant colors, and matching hats; some colors appear lighter in person.
- Matching accessories
- Buyers report the scarf and matching toque, in identical merino wool, create a cohesive set.
- Color consistency
- All colorways carry the same RWS-certified wool and $99 price.
Product record
- Title
- Minimalist Merino Wool Scarf Responsible Wool
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Value compared to other ethical merino scarves
- 100% merino wool scarves from sustainable brands like Quince ($35–$100 USD) and Sézane ($35–$115 USD) operate in a similar price band; at $99 CAD, the Simons scarf lands near the top, but its 24"x72" size and clear Responsible Wool certification—sourced from farms certified for responsible breeding practices—provide a level of supply-chain transparency that many comparably priced scarves do not explicitly state.
- Every colorway—from Black to Taupe to Raspberry/Cherry Red—is offered at the same $99 CAD, so there is no tiered pricing based on shade popularity; the buyer gets the same certified merino wool and generous dimensions regardless of which of the eight variants they choose.
What 'Responsible Wool' really means
- RWS certification strictly prohibits mulesing, the pain-relief-free surgical removal of skin from sheep — a bottom-line animal welfare assurance that sets this scarf’s merino wool apart from conventional sources where the practice remains prevalent.
- Every step from farm to final garment is independently audited and tracked with transaction certificates under the Content Claim Standard, so the ‘responsible wool’ designation on this scarf is verifiable and not a self-declaration — the certification body has physically inspected the supply chain.
- RWS farms must practice progressive land management that protects soil health, biodiversity, and native species — so purchasing this scarf supports grazing systems that actively preserve the ecosystems on which the merino flocks depend, rather than degrading pastureland.
- Certification extends to social welfare standards covering worker health, safety, working conditions, and fair wages on the farms — so the ethical reach of this scarf’s supply chain includes the farm workers, not just the sheep and land.
- The standard requires farms to uphold the Five Provisions — good nutrition, environment, health, appropriate behavior, and positive mental experiences — meaning the sheep that grew this scarf’s fiber were cared for under a framework that addresses psychological well-being alongside physical health, not just minimum survival conditions.
- Because the scarf is knitted from 100% merino wool with no synthetic blend, every fiber falls under the RWS certificate — the standard disallows mixing certified and non-certified wool in a product, so the knit’s purity locks in the ethical assurance across the entire garment.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Single black wool scarf hung from a single top point, shown draped with a visible folded top section and two hanging panels; smooth knit surface, plain hemmed edges, no visible fringe or labels.
- Overall presentationLong rectangular scarf hung from a single top point so it drapes vertically into two overlapping panels; the top is folded over and the lower ends form asymmetrical pointed tips.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.02 · w 0.36 · h 0.96 (high) - Top foldNarrow folded section at the top where the scarf is doubled over, forming a neat rectangular fold that hangs forward slightly from the main body.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.02 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Lower hem and tipsVisible hemmed edges at the lower tips; left tip comes to a sharper point and right panel ends in a rounded angled tip, both showing a narrow stitched hem.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.78 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.82 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high) - Surface textureUniform smooth, fine-knit texture with a soft matte finish and minimal visible pile or nap.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.60 (high) - No visible branding or tagsNo printed text, logos, labels, or tags visible on the exposed surfaces of the scarf.
Other
Studio-style product shot with neutral light gray background, soft shadow to the left of the scarf, even overhead lighting and centered vertical composition.
- BackgroundEven light gray background filling the frame with no texture or props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - ShadowSoft diffuse shadow cast to the left side of the scarf, indicating directional lighting from the right.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.20 · h 0.74 (medium) - CompositionScarf is vertically centered in the image with generous top and bottom negative space.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the scarf with even exposure and no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
deep black· main body#141414- Overall presentationLong rectangular scarf hung from a single top point so it drapes vertically into two overlapping panels; the top is folded over and the lower ends form asymmetrical pointed tips.
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Customer Reviews
38 total38 reviews · out of 5
Parfait
Parfait
Écharpe
Trop longue
J'adore! une cadeau apprécié!
Je recommande. Il est doux et la confection est soignée!
great gift!
i bought this as a birthday gift for my mom and she loves it! it’s so soft and the colour is so rich.
Perfect
Very fine knit wool scarf, very warm and quite soft.
Echarpe
Beau , doux et confortable
L’écharpe minimaliste mérinos laine
Le foulard est très beau mais c’est que je m’attendais à un vert vraiment foncé comme sur l’image du site. C’est le seul bémol sur cet article.
Delighted
This scarf exceeded my expectations. Lovely drape, looks and feels great when worn.
Long and wide
This is longer and wider than expected. Soft and doesn't scratch or overheat. Love the 100% pure wool. Hope that it hasn't been chemically washed. Please keep the natural fibers coming!
Tissus des doux
Tissus des doux
Très beau
Douceur …
Great quality scarf
Great quality scarf. Simple, warm and perfect for the Fall/Winter season. The colour does look a bit muted in real life than online. But I will still keep it as it goes with a number of items in my wardrobe, including a pair of olive coloured gloves.
Douceur
Cette écharpe est très douce et que dire de la couleur…
Exactly what I had hoped
Exactly what I had hoped for … soft and deep colour
Beautiful large scarf
Wonderful scarf, nice dark brown , warm nice wool classy I got the hat with matching very nice
Good Quality, Good Price.
A good, minimalist scarf for transitioning between seasons. Great length. I had purchased the matching tuque with it.
Fashionable and warm
Fashionable and warm
Très confo
Très confo
Chic et chaude !
Chic et chaude !
Beautiful colour
Great fabric, beautiful rich colour
Écharpe minimaliste
Très belle qualité
Super écharpe
Couleur extra et belle qualité!
Marino Wool Scarf
Love this scarf and I got the red. It’s big and cozy and looks well made and finished.
Great value
Beautiful scarf, rich colour, good quality. Worth the price.
parfait
je l'adore! Polyvalent et très beau
Douceur et chaleur
Douceur et chaleur
Elle est parfaite!
Chaude, ne pique pas! Très belle qualité! Je recommande 🙂
Chaud ma mere l’aime beaucoup
Un peu plus clair que sur la photo mais tout de même super jolie!
Gorgeous scarf! My new favourite.
Great size & colour. Very warm too. Love it!
Lovely colour
Nice scarf. It’s also warm. The colour is an extra bonus. A lovely green hue. I’ll get lots of wear out of this. I also bought a matching toque. It all looks so great together. Thank you!
Quality Merino Wool
The scarf colour is deep and rich … goes great with camel coloured pea coat. The weave is tight but breathable. I feel the high quality when I put it on. I will get more of these in different colours now that I know what they’re like.
Vraie fibre UN MUST
La vraie fibre de laine MÉRINOS imbattable!!! La vraie fibre procure chaleur, douceur, confort, beauté, résistance, conserve son look inégalé!!! Merci Simons!!
Parfaite
Parfaite
Très belle texture. Foulard d’une
Très belle texture. Foulard d’une belle dimension et parfait pour l’entre-saison
Écharpe
Le tissus ne me convenait pas. Trop mince et trop lisse.
Douce et confortable
Foulard chaud, confortable et doux. Laine respirante et agréable à porter.
Fabulous scarf
This was a gift to a relative. I have purchased many of these as gifts in the past and I own one myself. They do not disappoint. Very soft and long enough to wrap around several times.
Good length
Good length, nice colour. Was hoping it to be softer.
Q&A
4 answered- How should this scarf be washed and dried? Can it be machine washed or is hand wash/dry clean recommended?
- For this 100% merino wool scarf, we recommend hand washing in cold water with a mild wool detergent and laying flat to dry. Machine washing and tumble drying are not recommended, as the agitation and heat can cause shrinkage and felting. Dry cleaning is also a safe option if preferred.
- Does this merino wool scarf tend to pill over time with regular use?
- Merino wool fibers are naturally soft and can pill with regular use, especially in areas of friction like around the neck. The pilling tendency depends on fiber quality and knit tightness; this scarf uses 100% merino wool from certified farms, which often indicates better fiber quality that may reduce pilling, but some pilling is still possible over time. We recommend hand washing and low-heat drying to minimize pilling.
- Is the merino wool soft enough to wear directly against sensitive skin, or is it slightly scratchy?
- Yes, this scarf is made from soft 100% merino wool knit, which is naturally fine and gentle, making it comfortable to wear directly against sensitive skin without itchiness.
- How warm is this scarf? Is it suitable for very cold winter temperatures (e.g., below -10°C)?
- This 100% merino wool scarf provides excellent insulation and warmth, and its generous 24" x 72" size allows for multiple wraps to trap heat. Merino wool is naturally temperature-regulating and breathable, making it suitable for very cold conditions like below -10°C, though in extreme cold you may want to layer it with other accessories.