Contemporaine
Mid-Length Felted Reprocessed Wool Coat
CA$195.00CAD
In Stock
This mid-length felted coat from Simons' Contemporaine line is a women's outerwear piece made from a lightweight double-sided felt in a blend of 60% reprocessed wool and 40% nylon. It features a long, straight cut with an officer collar, a single-breasted five-button front closure, long sleeves, and hand rest pockets. Designed in Canada as a Simons exclusive, it is professionally clean only and carries Vision program credentials for recycled wool, reduced emissions, and water-conscious production.
- Material
- Reprocessed wool blend
- Style
- classic, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Color
TaupeMossy Green
Size
XXS-XSSML-MEDLARGE-XL
Specifications
Lightweight double-sided felt reprocessed wool coat with officer collar and button front.
Double-sided felt, reprocessed wool blend, officer collar, hand rest pockets.
- Material
- Reprocessed wool blend
- Style
- classic, minimal
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- Simons exclusive designed in Canada
- Lightweight double-sided felt construction
- Reprocessed wool blend
- Mid-length silhouette
- Long straight cut
- Officer collar
- Button front closure
- Hand rest pockets
Product Insights
Contemporaine's mid-length felted reprocessed wool coat uses a 60/40 reprocessed wool/nylon blend from a 200-year-old closed-loop mechanical system, delivering wind resistance, shape retention, and durability comparable to premium coats at $195 CAD—less than half the price of similar Everlane styles. The dense felt structure blocks wind and insulates without bulk, but mild-weather suitability (fall/spring above freezing) and required dry cleaning are tradeoffs for its sustainable, fully recyclable construction.
Verified claims
- Recycling process
- Recycled wool from a 200-year-old closed-loop mechanical system.
- Material composition
- 60/40 reprocessed wool/nylon blend reinforces fibers and matches premium coats at half price.
- Performance
- Felted wool's matted structure blocks wind, insulates, and retains shape without fraying.
- Shape memory
- Felted wool holds its shape and resists fraying, keeping the collar crisp without interfacing.
- Wind resistance
- Felted wool's dense matted surface blocks wind better than woven wool of equivalent weight.
- Sustainability
- Reprocessed wool felt is fully recyclable with no synthetic bonding agents.
- Collar
- Worn upright or folded; snaps back; evening style with sparkle.
- Value Comparison
- 60% reprocessed wool at $195 CAD, matching Everlane's $298 USD coat.
- Seasonal suitability
- Best for fall or spring above freezing, not for winter.
- Warmth
- Warm and wind-resistant without bulk from double-sided felt and wool.
- Care process
- Dry cleaning is recommended; felted wool withstands cleaning and needs fewer washes.
- Durability
- Nylon-reinforced felted wool resists fraying, holds shape, and retains color.
- Seasonal use
- Mild-weather use reduces exposure to abrasive snow/slush, extending life.
Product record
- Title
- Mid-Length Felted Reprocessed Wool Coat
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 195 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Officer collar versatility and styling
- The officer collar’s severity is a styling tool — adding a sequined or sparkly piece underneath transforms the coat into evening outerwear with a military edge, a trick that uses the collar as a hard frame for soft glamour.
- The coat’s lightweight reprocessed wool-nylon felt gives the officer collar structure without stiffness — it stands firmly when buttoned but can be folded over smoothly without creasing, so the collar adapts to both a dressed-up, upright wear and a relaxed, folded-down look.
How it compares to similar wool coats
- The Contemporaine coat's 60% reprocessed wool / 40% nylon blend is nearly identical to the 62% recycled wool / 38% nylon composition of the Everlane Italian ReWool Overcoat (USD $298 / ~CAD $400+), yet retails for $195 CAD — making a sustainable wool fabric platform available in an officer-collar mid-length shape for less than half the price of that benchmark overcoat.
- A '$99 felt wool trench coat' (97% polyester, 3% wool) illustrates the common bait-and-switch of budget 'felt' outerwear; by contrast, the Contemporaine coat's 60% wool content makes it a genuine wool garment at an accessible price, delivering warmth regulation and natural fiber texture that polyester-heavy alternatives cannot replicate.
Felted wool construction and warmth
- Felted wool’s resistance to fraying and its natural ‘memory’ mean that the officer collar and straight lines of this coat stay crisp through daily wear — even after being folded or carried, it snaps back to an architectural silhouette without requiring heavy interfacing, which preserves the clean, minimal look front to back.
- The coat layers two felted wool faces directly together without a separate lining, creating a built‑in thermal buffer that holds warmth while keeping the overall profile lightweight — you get extra insulation without the bulk or stiffness of an added layer, which is why it feels unexpectedly cocooning for a lightweight overcoat.
- Because felted wool is formed by matting and compressing fibers into a solid sheet rather than weaving, the fabric has a dense, tight surface that naturally blocks wind — this coat cuts through chilly gusts more effectively than a woven wool jacket of comparable weight, making it a reliable layer for blustery autumn days.
Reprocessed wool and its environmental benefits
- The coat's lightweight double-sided felt fabric is achieved by matting reprocessed wool fibres without the need for synthetic bonding agents — making the garment essentially a single-material structure that is fully recyclable again at end of life and offers natural wind resistance with less bulk than a woven coat.
- Recycled wool fibres are mechanically shorter than virgin wool, so the coat blends in 40% nylon as a carrier fibre to maintain tensile strength and shape retention — a standard practice in recycled wool outerwear that gives this piece a longer active life than a 100% recycled wool garment could manage on its own.
- The closed-loop process for recycled wool is entirely mechanical — garments are cut, shredded, and carded back into fibre without chemical solvents — preserving wool's inherent flame resistance, breathability, and biodegradability, so the coat retains the core virtues of natural wool fibre even in its second life.
- Wool has been commercially recycled for over 200 years, making it the oldest and most established circular textile stream — this coat's reprocessed wool taps into a system that was closing the loop generations before 'circular fashion' became a buzzword, giving its sustainability claim genuine historical weight.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a mid-length felted wool coat on a model showing button-front closure, round neckline, long sleeves, side seam pockets, and a soft felted surface in a medium brown color.
- SilhouetteStraight, mid-thigh length coat with a relaxed, slightly boxy silhouette and dropped shoulders visible on the model.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.08 · w 0.72 · h 0.58 (high) - Closure and buttonsSingle-breasted front with a vertical row of five large round buttons; buttons are evenly spaced along the center front.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.14 · w 0.12 · h 0.48 (high) - NecklineSmall round collarless neckline forming a narrow band at the top of the front opening.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.08 · w 0.24 · h 0.08 (high) - PocketsIn-seam or welt side pockets positioned near hip level, with pocket openings aligned to the coat seams.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.66 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium) - Sleeves and cuffsLong straight sleeves with simple finished hem at the cuff; sweater sleeve peeks out slightly at left wrist.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.22 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.20 · w 0.22 · h 0.36 (high) - Surface textureUniform felted wool texture with a soft, slightly napped finish visible across the coat surface.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.10 · w 0.72 · h 0.50 (high) - Front vent detailShort center front vent at the hem where the coat opens slightly between the lower button and hem.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium) - Visible lining or interiorInterior of the coat is not visible except for a small edge at the front opening; no lining details legible.
Other
Studio front-facing product shot on a standing model wearing neutral clothes and holding a black folded bag; plain light background with soft, even lighting.
- Model and stylingFemale model wearing the coat over a light sweater and light beige wide-leg pants, holding a black folded leather-like bag in her right hand.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high) - Footwear visibleBlack low-heeled slip-on shoes visible on both feet.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.80 · w 0.48 · h 0.18 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white studio background and floor with soft diffuse lighting that produces minimal shadows.
- Crop and framingFull-body vertical crop showing the model from head to feet centered in frame.
Colors
medium brown· main body#4D3A32- SilhouetteStraight, mid-thigh length coat with a relaxed, slightly boxy silhouette and dropped shoulders visible on the model.
- 02
Product
Upper-front view of a mid-length felted wool coat showing collar area, front button placket with two visible buttons, long sleeves, and textured felted surface.
- Front body and textureVisible upper-front panel of a single-breasted felted wool coat with a soft, slightly fuzzy texture and even nap; fabric appears densely felted rather than smooth woven.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.80 · h 0.60 (high) - Collar and necklineLow, short stand collar / collarless neckline with a narrow rolled edge that meets the front placket at the top visible button.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.06 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Buttons and placketTwo large four-hole round buttons vertically aligned on a narrow stitched front placket; buttons sit on the right-side panel as viewed in the image.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.18 · w 0.10 · h 0.14 (high) - Sleeve shapeLong set-in sleeves with a slightly dropped shoulder seam and a relaxed straight sleeve profile; left sleeve is crossed over the body.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.40 · w 0.45 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.50 · w 0.40 · h 0.38 (medium) - Visible inner layer cuffA ribbed knit cuff from an inner garment is visible at the right wrist opening, extending slightly beyond the coat sleeve hem.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.70 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Hardware detailButtons have a slightly glossy finish and four sewn holes; thread through holes is visible.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.26 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high) - Visible markings or labelsNo printed labels, logos, or text are visible on the coat surface in this image.
Other
Studio portrait crop showing model from chest upward against a plain light background with soft, even lighting; image includes head, shoulders, and arms crossed.
- Model and framingPhotograph shows a female model cropped from above the head down to the mid-torso; coat and part of a ribbed cuff visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light neutral background with soft, diffuse studio lighting and minimal shadows.
- Accessories in shotModel is wearing a single visible gold-toned hoop earring on the right ear (viewer left), which is a styling prop and not part of the coat.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.06 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Image crop and qualityImage is high resolution and tightly cropped to emphasize upper coat details; no motion blur.
Colors
felted dark brown· main body#4D3A34muted brown-gray· buttons#A56B5B- Front body and textureVisible upper-front panel of a single-breasted felted wool coat with a soft, slightly fuzzy texture and even nap; fabric appears densely felted rather than smooth woven.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a mid-length felted wool coat on a model showing the back panel, long sleeves, center back seam, textured felted surface, and a single visible cuff button on the right sleeve.
- Back panelFull back panel visible with a vertical center back seam running from near the collar to the hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.72 (high) - Surface textureUniform felted, slightly fuzzy wool texture across the coat surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.72 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with minimal shoulder drop visible; sleeve seams align with outer shoulder line.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.66 (medium); x 0.60 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.67 (medium) - Right cuff buttonSingle round button on the right sleeve cuff visible above the model's wrist.
1 region
x 0.75 · y 0.72 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high) - HemlineStraight horizontal hem that falls to mid-thigh on the model, with clean finished edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.76 · w 0.64 · h 0.16 (high) - Collar areaLow collar/back neckline that is mostly obscured by the model's hair; no prominent collar stand visible.Partial
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (medium) - Visible text or logosNo visible text, labels, or logos on the coat surface.
Other
Studio photograph showing the model from behind against a plain light background; model holds a black slouchy bag at left and wears light-colored pants; even soft lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter frame centered on the model, full coat visible from upper back to mid-thigh; plain neutral background.
- Prop - bagBlack soft slouchy bag held against the left hip, partially visible and not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.66 · w 0.24 · h 0.22 (high) - Model hair occlusionModel's long red hair falls over the upper back, partially covering the top of the coat back panel.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high) - Lower garments visibleLight-colored trousers visible from the hem of the coat downward, indicating outfit context.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.88 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Lighting and shadowsEven soft studio lighting with minimal shadows and neutral background.
Colors
warm medium brown· coat body#5B443Cdark brown button· right sleeve cuff button#4D3A32- Back panelFull back panel visible with a vertical center back seam running from near the collar to the hem.
Documents & Data
Q&A
2 answered- What are the recommended care instructions for this wool coat (dry clean only, hand wash, etc.)?
- Care instructions are not listed in the product details. As a general rule, reprocessed wool coats typically require dry cleaning to maintain their shape and texture, but we recommend checking the garment's care label upon receipt.
- Is the coat heavy enough for winter temperatures around freezing, or is it better suited for mild fall/spring?
- The coat is described as lightweight, so it is best suited for mild fall or spring temperatures. For winter conditions around freezing, a heavier wool or insulated coat would be more appropriate.