
Twik
Horn Buttons Sailor Collar Cardigan
This cardigan by Twik (a Simons exclusive brand designed in Canada) is a women's knit cardigan featuring a sailor collar and horn buttons down the front. It is made from a soft blend of acrylic and reprocessed cotton, with ribbed hem and cuffs, and is available in multiple colorways including ivory/cream beige, indigo/dark blue, and red. Customer reviews indicate the cardigan runs true to size, with an XS fitting a 5'4"–5'6" reviewer weighing under 110 lbs.
- Material
- Acrylic and reprocessed cotton blend
- Style
- preppy, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
A soft knit cardigan featuring a sailor collar and horn buttons, made from a blend of acrylic and reprocessed cotton.
Soft knit in acrylic and reprocessed cotton blend, horn buttons, sailor collar.
- Material
- Acrylic and reprocessed cotton blend
- Style
- preppy, classic
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- soft knit construction
- blend of acrylic and reprocessed cotton
- horn buttons
- front button closure
- sailor collar
- exclusive design by Twik
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
Twik's Horn Buttons Sailor Collar Cardigan revives the 1830s Royal Navy sailor collar—V-front, square-back—that frames the face and broadens the shoulders, and the Indigo colorway echoes the navy Miu Miu version Alexa Chung wore in the current revival. Knit from 60% recycled cotton and 40% acrylic, it resists pilling and static better than pure acrylic, shrinks far less than a 100% cotton knit, holds its boxy shape and collar through wear, and drapes more fluidly while staying warm and lightweight. Genuine horn buttons—one-of-a-kind, biodegradable by-products of the meat industry—add patina over time, though they make the cardigan not fully vegan, and the care routine (hand wash cool, dry flat) is a tradeoff for preserving the knit and buttons. With a recycled-cotton share tied to a claimed 27% lower CO2 footprint (a program-wide figure), the cardigan is available in three naval colorways across all 15 variants at 69 CAD.
Verified claims
- Sailor collar
- Its sailor collar dates from 1830s Royal Navy uniforms and Queen Victoria's 1846 royal sailor suit.
- Collar shape
- The sailor collar is V-shaped at the front with a square flap across the back.
- Runway revival
- The Indigo option matches the navy Miu Miu sailor cardigan Alexa Chung wore in the current revival.
- Collar proportions
- V-front, square-back sailor collar frames the face and widens the shoulder line.
- Collar fabric
- The 60/40 cotton-acrylic knit keeps the sailor collar soft at the neck and crisp through wear.
- Fit
- Buyers report the relaxed, boxy cut fits true to size from XS to XL.
- Care
- Hand wash in cool water and dry flat to preserve the knit and horn buttons.
- Color palette
- Ivory/Cream Beige, Indigo/Dark Blue, and Red — classic naval hues — work naturally with white trousers, denim, and gold accents.
- Fabric performance
- Resists pilling better than pure acrylic and is warm yet lightweight for layering.
- Nautical styling
- Indigo/Dark Blue can be styled like Alexa Chung's navy sailor-collar cardigan from Miu Miu: black jeans and loafers.
- Pilling resistance
- Cotton-acrylic blend is less pill-prone than pure acrylic, extending usable life.
- Shrinkage
- Shrinkage stays far below a 100% cotton knit, preserving the boxy fit and button alignment.
- Shape retention
- Acrylic keeps the sailor collar and front placket from stretching out of shape through wear and washes.
- Static cling
- In dry air, this cardigan clings and picks up lint less than pure acrylic.
- Skin feel
- The sailor collar stays soft and non-irritating at the neck and chest.
- Moisture balance
- In heated rooms, this cardigan stays less clammy than a pure-acrylic knit.
- Reprocessed cotton
- 60% reprocessed cotton, 40% acrylic; recycled share meets Vision's bar, tied to 27% lower CO2.
- Horn buttons
- Buttons are genuine horn, a biodegradable by-product of the meat industry, and each one is one-of-a-kind.
- Footprint methodology
- CO2 and water badges rest on garment life-cycle analysis; the 27% CO2 figure is program-wide, not per garment.
- Button character
- Genuine horn buttons are one-of-a-kind and develop a patina over time.
- Sustainability
- Horn buttons are petroleum-free, biodegradable meat-industry by-products; the cardigan is not fully vegan.
- Wash stability
- The acrylic content resists shrinking, keeping the boxy shape and collar intact after hand washing.
- Drape
- Weighs less and drapes more fluidly than a 100% cotton knit.
- Value
- All 15 color-size variants are in stock at the same 69 CAD.
- Variant availability
- All 15 variants are in stock at the same 69 CAD, with every colorway available in XS-XL.
Product record
- Title
- Horn Buttons Sailor Collar Cardigan
- Brand
- Twik
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 5 stars, 0 reviews, scale 5
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a cream-colored knitted cardigan with a wide sailor-style collar and four large triangular tortoiseshell horn buttons down the center; ribbed hem and cuffs are visible.
- Overall silhouetteSoft, slightly boxy cardigan seen from the front with dropped shoulder seams and relaxed long sleeves ending in wide ribbed cuffs.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.14 · w 0.88 · h 0.72 (high) - Sailor collarWide flat sailor-style collar with visible horizontal ribbed banding at the outer edge that folds over the upper chest and back of the neck.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.05 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Front closureCenter-front vertical opening closed by four large triangular tortoiseshell horn buttons placed along a narrow ribbed placket.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.62 (high) - Button detail 1 (top)Triangular tortoiseshell button with a glossy finish, angled slightly, sewn on the placket just below the collar.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.20 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high) - Button detail 2 (middle)Second triangular tortoiseshell button of the same shape and finish located mid-chest on the placket.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.33 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high) - Button detail 3 (lower)Third tortoiseshell button placed lower on the torso near the ribbed hem.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.52 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high) - Ribbed hem and cuffsWide horizontal ribbing at the hem and at the sleeve cuffs with a tighter knit than the body.
3 regions
x 0.33 · y 0.64 · w 0.34 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.57 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Knit textureEven, fine knit fabric visible across the body and sleeves with a soft matte appearance.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.52 (high) - Visible interior layerA white crew neck top is visible beneath the cardigan at the neckline and is not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio-style product photograph showing model from head to hips against a plain light gray background with even soft lighting; model poses with hands in pockets.
- Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray studio background with soft diffuse lighting producing minimal shadows.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model pose and cropImage crops the model from the top of the head to the upper thighs; model stands facing forward with elbows slightly bent and hands in jean pockets.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 1.00 (high) - Jeans visible (not product)Dark indigo denim jeans with visible front pockets and top button are visible below the cardigan and are not part of the knit product.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.68 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high)
Colors
warm cream· cardigan bodywarm cream (ribbed)· ribbed hem and cuffstortoiseshell brown· buttons- Overall silhouetteSoft, slightly boxy cardigan seen from the front with dropped shoulder seams and relaxed long sleeves ending in wide ribbed cuffs.
- 02

Product
Rear view closeup of a cream-beige knit cardigan showing a wide ribbed sailor-style collar flap and the upper back and shoulder sleeve seam in stockinette knit.
- Sailor collar flapWide rectangular collar flap that lies flat over the upper back; collar is knit with prominent narrow vertical ribs running from neck edge toward the outer edge and has a slightly rounded outer corner.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.63 · h 0.28 (high) - Back body knitUpper back panel below the collar in a smooth stockinette-style knit with a soft, slightly fuzzy surface and consistent stitch texture.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.34 · w 0.68 · h 0.58 (high) - Shoulder and sleeve seamVisible shoulder seam at the sleeve root with the sleeve continuing down the left side of the image; sleeve shares the same knit texture and color as the back panel.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.34 · w 0.36 · h 0.60 (high) - Knit finish and surfaceFabric appears soft with subtle nap and slight fuzziness visible on both ribbed collar and smooth back, indicating a yarn with loft.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.80 (medium) - Visible portion of modelPartial view of model's left profile including ear, cheek, and curly hair resting over the collar; hair covers part of the collar edge.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.48 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.00 · w 0.56 · h 0.36 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot with neutral light gray background; three-quarter rear closeup framing the upper back and collar; soft, even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionCloseup rear three-quarter crop showing upper back, collar, shoulder, and part of model head; product fills most of the frame.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray background with even, diffused lighting producing soft shadows and apparent color-accurate rendering of the garment.
- Hair occlusionCurly hair from the model drapes over the collar and obscures a small part of the right-side collar edge.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (high)
Colors
warm light beige· collarpale cream beige· back and sleeve#D2BEB1- Sailor collar flapWide rectangular collar flap that lies flat over the upper back; collar is knit with prominent narrow vertical ribs running from neck edge toward the outer edge and has a slightly rounded outer corner.
- 03

Product
Rear three-quarter view of a light cream knit cardigan with a wide ribbed sailor-style collar, straight hem with ribbing, and long sleeves with extended ribbed cuffs that partially cover the hands.
- Overall silhouetteBack and right side of a boxy, slightly cropped knit cardigan shown on a model; body falls to just above the hips with a straight hem.
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.70 (high) - Sailor collarWide rectangular shawl-style collar folded over the upper back with narrow vertical ribbing across its surface and a defined edge that sits flat on the shoulders.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.05 · w 0.45 · h 0.23 (high) - Knit textureSmooth, fine-gauge knit on the main body contrasted with tighter rib knit on the collar and hem band.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.26 · w 0.47 · h 0.54 (high) - Hem finishStraight hem finished with a horizontal ribbed band that is visibly thicker than the body knit.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.62 · w 0.55 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong sleeves extend past the wrist with wide ribbed cuffs that cover part of the model's hands; cuff edges appear slightly flared.
2 regions
x 0.21 · y 0.48 · w 0.20 · h 0.39 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.64 · w 0.17 · h 0.29 (medium) - Visible seamsShoulder seam and side seams are subtle but visible where the sleeve meets the body and along the side of the torso.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.22 · w 0.25 · h 0.22 (medium) - Color observationSweater appears as a uniform light cream or beige color across collar, body, and sleeves.
Other
Studio shot showing a model from behind and slightly turned to the right against a plain light gray background; soft, even lighting with minimal shadows; visible dark denim pants and model hair covering part of the collar.
- Model presence and poseFemale model shown from the rear three-quarter angle, head turned to the right, right shoulder slightly closer to the camera.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.00 · w 0.62 · h 0.40 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray studio background with even, diffused lighting and soft shadowing under the hem and along the right side of the model.
- Visible prop - jeansModel is wearing dark indigo denim jeans with contrast topstitching and rear pockets visible below the cardigan hem.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.72 · w 0.53 · h 0.25 (high) - HairCurly dark brown hair draped over the right shoulder and partially covering the collar area.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.00 · w 0.37 · h 0.28 (high)
Colors
light cream· body and sleeveslight cream· collar- Overall silhouetteBack and right side of a boxy, slightly cropped knit cardigan shown on a model; body falls to just above the hips with a straight hem.