Oversized Boxy Sweater

Verified claims

Fit

Built-in oversized pattern makes true size fit as intended; sizing up adds length and widens sleeves.

Ribbed edging

Ribbed hem and cuffs frame the boxy silhouette for a polished, intentional finish.

Fabric performance

Recycled polyester blend retains shape and provides a clean drape for layering.

Color vibrancy

Buyers report colors are vivid and true to online images.

Color fastness

Polyester's high colour-fastness resists fading and bleeding.

Color range

Buyers often purchase multiple colors from the eight-shade range.

Fabric feel

Buyers describe the knit as luxuriously soft and drape-friendly.

Warmth

Buyers report the dense knit traps warmth without bulky weight.

Moisture management

Recycled polyester blend breathes, wicks moisture, and dries quickly.

Durability

Sweater resists pilling, retains shape, and is easy to care for.

Material

Recycled polyester, acrylic, and spandex blend holds its boxy shape and machine-washes without shrinking or fading.

Versatility

Works for office, lounging, errands; layers under blazers and enlivens neutrals.

Care

Machine washable; resists fading, wrinkles, and maintains shape.

Value

All 40 variants priced uniformly at $39.95 CAD.

Brand exclusivity

Twik is a Simons-exclusive, Canada-designed line with consistent $39.95 pricing.

Layering

Buyers report it's their go-to work sweater for layering under blazers without bulk.

Styling

Petites use the sweater for polished workwear and as a color-pop topper.

Product record

Title

Oversized Boxy Sweater

Brand

Twik

Price

39.95 CAD

Availability

In stock

Shape retention and color longevity

• Polyester fibers are inherently hydrophobic and dense, locking in dye molecules to achieve a ‘high’ colour-fastness rating; for the sweater's Oxford and other hues, that means bleeding onto other garments and fading after repeated launderings are markedly improbable.
• Polyester fibers recover nearly 100% of their original shape after being stretched within their elastic limit, so cuffs and ribbed edges maintain their snap-back rather than going slack after extended wear.
• With a moisture regain of only 0.4%—compared to cotton's 7–8.5%—polyester absorbs virtually no water, so the sweater dries swiftly and resists water-based stains; this also prevents the wet-elongation that can permanently stretch wet knits hung to dry.
• Recycled polyester naturally resists shrinking and sagging better than cotton or rayon; the sweater won't lose its oversized, boxy shape through multiple washes or stretches at the elbows—unlike natural-fiber knits that can bag out permanently.

How it compares to other affordable boxy sweaters

• The Twik brand is an in-house Simons exclusive designed in Canada, which means the Oversized Boxy Sweater is not sold at other retailers — offering a degree of design differentiation from the generic fast-fashion alternatives that dominate the sub-$50 CAD knitwear space.
• Multiple Twik sweaters across different knit textures — including this fine knit, a waffle knit, and an ottoman knit — are listed at an identical $39.95 CAD, signaling a cohesive value-tier house brand where price consistency simplifies the buying decision for shoppers browsing the Simons assortment.

What recycled polyester blend feels like

• The recycled polyester knit traps enough body heat for comfortable layering in cool weather while allowing vapor to escape, preventing clamminess — ideal for transitional spring and fall days where a thick wool sweater would overheat.
• Polyester's innate molecular memory allows this sweater to bounce back from creasing almost instantly, so it looks fresh straight out of a drawer or after hours of sitting — a practical perk for anyone who avoids ironing.
• Recycled polyester is inherently hydrophobic, so it pulls sweat off the skin and dries significantly faster than cotton — this sweater stays feeling dry during a brisk walk or a day of errands, even if you run warm.
• Recycled polyester's resistance to shrinkage and fading means this sweater can go into a machine cold wash and emerge with its size and color intact — no special care beyond air drying, a sharp contrast to wool's required hand-wash or dry-clean routine.
• Because the fine-knit recycled polyester lacks the bulk and hairiness of wool, it falls with a cleaner drape that accentuates the boxy cut rather than rounding it out — the result is a more architectural, modern shape that layers under a blazer without adding visual weight.