Touch Of Wool Ribbed Boxy-Fit Cardigan

Verified claims

Handfeel

Cashmere, viscose, and acrylic blend gives a softer, loftier handfeel than pure wool, with stretch.

Insulation

Wool-cashmere blend is warmer than pure wool by weight, offering lightweight insulation.

Care

Polyester and acrylic reinforcement enables gentle wool-cycle machine washing in cold water (≤20°C).

Layering fit

Drop shoulders, stretch rib, and weighted hem allow layering without tightness, stiffness, or hem roll-up.

Button function

Full-length functional buttons let cardigan be worn buttoned or open as a layering piece.

Cropped silhouette

Cropped boxy fit designed to complement high-waisted bottoms for a current silhouette.

Wash method

Hand wash or dry clean recommended; gentle wool-cycle machine wash is viable.

Wash temperature

Wash in cold water (20°C or below) to avoid shrinkage.

Spot cleaning

Spot clean stains with damp cloth and mild detergent to minimize full washes.

Pilling

Pilling expected; wash inside out and use a fabric shaver.

Canadian design

Icône is Simons's exclusive in-house label designed in Canada.

Design philosophy

Icône focuses on playful, youthful designs at accessible prices.

Recycled content

55% recycled fibers (35% reprocessed viscose, 20% reprocessed polyester) — highest recycled content in its price class.

Fabric drape

The 35% reprocessed viscose provides a fluid, silky drape that softens the boxy silhouette.

Durability

The 20% reprocessed polyester adds structural strength, reducing stretching and making the cardigan easier to care for.

Value

At $69 CAD, makes 55% recycled fiber technology accessible to budget-conscious shoppers.

Product record

Title

Touch Of Wool Ribbed Boxy-Fit Cardigan

Brand

Icône

Price

69 CAD

Availability

In stock

Fit profile and sizing guidance

• Drop shoulders remove the set-in sleeve seam, giving the armhole a relaxed, low-slung shape that easily accommodates a long-sleeve layer underneath — the stretch rib also prevents that tightness across the upper biceps that can occur with woven cardigans.
• The 35% reprocessed viscose and 10% acrylic provide noticeable crosswise stretch, so the boxy cut maintains its shape without constricting, while the 27% wool and 8% cashmere add enough weight to keep the cropped hem from flipping up — meaning the cardigan drapes cleanly whether buttoned or open.

The wool-cashmere blend feel and warmth

• Cashmere fibers measure under 19 microns — significantly finer than most sheep’s wool — so even the cardigan’s 8% cashmere content imparts a noticeably softer, non-scratchy feel that lifts the ‘lightly fuzzy’ finish from generic to genuinely cozy.
• Acrylic at 10% contributes a soft, wool-like hand and a plush, lofty volume that amplifies the brushed ‘lightly fuzzy’ surface — a value-driven way to add cozy texture without the weight or cost of additional wool or cashmere.
• At 35%, reprocessed viscose is the dominant fiber and gives the cardigan a fluid, silky drape that prevents the boxy cropped silhouette from appearing stiff, allowing it to fall with a soft, supple line whether worn open or buttoned.
• The 27% wool and 8% cashmere combine for insulation that punches above its weight: wool’s crimp traps body heat while cashmere — warmer than wool by weight — boosts the thermal performance, making the cardigan ideal for cool offices and spring layering without added bulk.

Price and quality against similar cardigans

• The cardigan blends 35% reprocessed viscose and 20% reprocessed polyester (totaling 55% recycled fiber) with wool, cashmere, and acrylic, giving it a sustainability edge that is absent from competitors like LilySilk, which uses only virgin fibers; at a $69 CAD price, this level of recycled content is uncommon among cropped wool-blend cardigans and positions the piece as a conscious choice for eco-aware shoppers.
• Stamped as an exclusive designed in Canada by Simons, the Icône label carries the trust of a major Canadian retailer, distinguishing it from generic direct-to-consumer wool-blend cardigans and providing a local-design story that may resonate with Canadian buyers.
• At $69 CAD, the Touch Of Wool Ribbed Boxy-Fit Cardigan costs less than half the price of the LilySilk Cropped Wool-Cashmere Blend Cardigan ($181 USD), yet both deliver a cropped wool-cashmere knit — the LilySilk cardigan uses a richer 30% cashmere, while the Icône cardigan’s 8% cashmere keeps the cost accessible without eliminating cashmere’s softness entirely, making it a more budget-friendly entry into the category.
• The ribbed, supple, and stretch knit with a lightly fuzzy finish gives the Icône cardigan a textured, body-skimming feel that sets it apart from the LilySilk cardigan’s single-sided plain weave and V-neck cut — the result is a more casual, youth-oriented boxy shape that tracks with current cropped-trend preferences.

Caring for the recycled fiber blend

• Spot cleaning small stains with a damp cloth and mild detergent preserves the cardigan's shape by reducing full washes, especially because wool's natural stain resistance means many spots lift without a full soak.
• Washing at 20°C (68°F) or below keeps the cardigan well under the 30°C point where wool fibers begin to noticeably shrink, so the boxy silhouette stays intact.
• The polyester and acrylic content in the blend reinforces the fabric against stretching and distortion, so a gentle wool cycle is practical for this cardigan—it doesn't require the exhaustive hand washing that 100% wool often demands.
• Turning the cardigan inside out before washing and avoiding friction with rough surfaces cuts down on the surface pilling that cashmere-wool blends are known for, and any pills that do form can be removed with a fabric shaver without damaging the knit.