Contemporaine
Puff-Sleeve Pompom Sweater
This product is a woman's pullover sweater (Contemporaine by Simons exclusive, designed in Canada) in a regular fit, with a crew neck, long puff sleeves ending in fitted ribbed cuffs, and ribbed hem and collar edging. The sweater's surface is covered with small embossed pompom/bobble motifs, and it is knitted from forest-conscious LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose, a wood-derived fiber. It is intended for wear as a cold-weather top layer, shown here in a light cream/ivory colorway.
Specifications
- Material
- 50% LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose, 28% polyester, 22% nylon
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
The Puff-Sleeve Pompom Sweater by Contemporaine combines a playful puff-sleeve silhouette with embossed pompons that are knitted into the fabric to stay put, using a sustainable ECOVERO viscose blend (EU Ecolabel, biodegradable, 50% lower footprint) for softness and breathability, while polyester and nylon provide shape retention and prevent pilling—but this durability comes at a cost: gentle hand or machine washing below 30°C, air drying, and steam ironing are required to preserve the structure and pompons, and the $49.95 price is $17 above acrylic alternatives, justified by Canadian design versatility and the tradeoff of delicate care for longevity.
Verified claims
- Construction
- The surface is covered with all-over small embossed pompom/bobble motifs that are knitted into the fabric, so they won't fall off.
- Durability
- The polyester and nylon in the blend help the sweater resist bagging and distortion, and reduce pilling compared with an all-viscose knit.
- Certifications
- ECOVERO viscose: EU Ecolabel, FSC/PEFC, biodegradable, traceable, and 50% lower footprint.
- Material performance
- ECOVERO viscose gives the sweater a soft hand feel, and the polyester-and-nylon blend helps it hold up to wear longer than an all-viscose knit.
- Bottom pairing
- Balance the puff sleeves with fitted or straight-leg neutral bottoms.
- Layering
- Layer a sleeveless vest over the sweater in cooler weather to add structure without hiding the puff sleeves.
- Jewelry
- Wear a fine-chain pendant or no necklace to avoid competing with the puff sleeves.
- Comfort
- The fitted cuffs allow normal arm movement, making the sweater practical for daily wear.
- Shape retention
- The polyester-and-nylon blend resists bagging and helps the sweater recover its shape, including the puff sleeves, after washing and flat drying.
- Handfeel
- Viscose core makes puff sleeves breathable and soft against skin.
- Washing
- Wash by hand or on a delicate cycle below 30°C with a mild liquid detergent; avoid bleach and fabric softener; never wring.
- Drying
- Air dry flat; do not tumble dry; reshape while damp.
- Ironing
- Steam rather than iron; if ironing, use low heat and pressing cloth.
- Sustainability
- ECOVERO has EU Ecolabel, is certified biodegradable, cuts water use and carbon emissions by at least 50% compared with generic viscose, and is traceable.
- Value
- Compared with a 100% acrylic pom-pom sweater, this style upgrades to 50% LENZING ECOVERO viscose with a softer, more durable hand and an exclusive Canadian design, though it requires gentle washing.
- Design heritage
- This is a Simons exclusive designed in Canada, with a crew neck, long puff sleeves ending in fitted ribbed cuffs, a regular fit with ribbed hem and collar edging, and embossed pompons that never detach.
- Breathability
- 50% LENZING ECOVERO viscose with polyester and nylon provides breathability and faster drying than all-viscose.
- Fit retention
- Polyester and nylon resist bagging; shape recovers after washing without elastane.
- Lightweight feel
- The ECOVERO viscose blend gives the sweater an airy, lightweight feel that stays cool and breathable for everyday wear.
- Pilling prevention
- Turn the sweater inside out before washing and use a low spin speed to reduce pilling at friction points.
- Review count
- This sweater has five customer reviews.
- Color options
- This sweater comes in two colorways: Off White and Navy/Midnight Blue, available in X-Small through X-Large.
Product record
- Title
- Puff-Sleeve Pompom Sweater
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 49.95 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesUses
Wear it as the statement piece of your outfit
The Puff-Sleeve Pompom Sweater's style is already a statement on its own, according to the source author. When styling it, they advise keeping the rest of the look free of patterns so the sweater can stand out.[3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Puff-Sleeve Pompom Sweater: Choose this if you want a statement knit with playful all-over pompom bobble texture, subtle shoulder-full sleeves tapering to ribbed cuffs, and a slightly cropped, waist-length body with ribbed neckline, hem, and cuffs. It is made from forest-conscious LENZING ECOVERO viscose in a soft, supple knit, and one styling writer notes the style is already a statement, advising against pairing it with patterns. It comes from Contemporaine by Simons, an exclusive designed in Canada.[1,2,3,4,5] | Colourful Flower Garden Fuzzy Knit Sweater: Choose this if you want a very soft, lightweight fuzzy knit with a touch of wool and superkid mohair for cozy, unbulky layering in cool spring or fall weather. Its relaxed, slouchy crewneck silhouette and all-over lilac floral pattern pair effortlessly with jeans for casual everyday wear, per the reviews analysis. Note that the one-size cut fits roughly like a Large—flatteringly slouchy on many, but very oversized on petite frames (XS–S)—and a few reviewers found the knit slightly rough on bare skin, though most praise its softness.[6,7] | Metallic-Accent Openwork Sweater: Choose this if you want a loose, relaxed openwork pullover with a subtle metallic-thread accent — reviewers describe the fabric as soft, non-itchy and comfortable, and say the polished look and true-to-expectation colors (lilac is a favorite) garner compliments. It suits shoppers who dislike cropped or tight fits, though the fit runs oversized and boxy with a short-waisted body. Note that many reviewers report the sleeves run at least 4 inches too long and slip back down when pushed up, making alterations a likely consideration.[8] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a cream/off-white knit crewneck sweater with raised dot (pompom) textured bobbles, ribbed neckline, hem and cuffs, long sleeves with slight shoulder shaping, and a slightly cropped body.
- NecklineRound crew neckline with a medium-width vertical rib knit band finishing the edge.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high) - Surface patternAll-over small raised bobble/pompom knit texture arranged in a regular scattered grid across the front and visible sleeve surfaces.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.18 · w 0.70 · h 0.50 (high) - Sleeve shapeLong set-in sleeves with subtle volume at the shoulder tapering to fitted ribbed cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.62 (medium); x 0.74 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.56 (medium) - Hem finishWide horizontal ribbed hem band that compresses the sweater slightly at the waist, creating a cropped appearance.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.56 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high) - Knit textureFine knit ground fabric visible between bobbles with consistent stitch density and smooth finish.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Visible colorationSweater appears as a uniform light cream/off-white color across body and sleeves under neutral lighting.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.64 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a seamless light neutral background with a model shown from head to mid-thigh. Soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; slight directional shadow under model's chin. Model's left hand is resting at side and right hand is placed near hip, partially in a pocket of the skirt.
- Model framingModel is centered in a three-quarter front pose, image shows head to approximately mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain very light neutral backdrop with soft, even studio lighting and minimal visible shadows.
- Visible additional garmentA high-waisted light beige or pale skirt is visible below the sweater; it is a separate garment and not part of the product being described.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.64 · h 0.32 (high) - Hands and pose detailLeft hand hangs down beside body; right hand is placed at the hip with the wrist angled and cuff slightly pushed, showing natural garment drape.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.72 · w 0.14 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.56 · w 0.16 · h 0.26 (high)
Colors
light cream· body and sleeves#F1F1ED- NecklineRound crew neckline with a medium-width vertical rib knit band finishing the edge.
- 02
Product
Rear view of an ivory knit sweater with raised bobble texture, ribbed crew neckline, ribbed hem band and ribbed cuffs; long slightly full sleeves shown on a model.
- Overall shapeBack of a waist-length knit sweater seen on a model, with a straight ribbed hem sitting at the waist and long sleeves extending to the wrists.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.08 · w 0.84 · h 0.74 (high) - Surface textureAll-over raised small round bobble motifs (pompoms) arranged in a regular scattered pattern across the back panel and sleeves, same color as the sweater.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.72 · h 0.64 (high) - NecklineShallow crew neckline with a narrow ribbed band at the collar visible at the top of the back.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.06 · w 0.24 · h 0.07 (high) - Hem bandWider ribbed hem band at the sweater waist with a horizontal rib pattern, slightly gathered where it meets the skirt.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.61 · w 0.52 · h 0.10 (high) - CuffsNarrow ribbed cuffs at each wrist; cuffs are fitted relative to the sleeve and match the hem and neck ribbing.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.61 · w 0.14 · h 0.23 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.63 · w 0.14 · h 0.22 (high) - Sleeve silhouetteLong sleeves show slight fullness through the upper arm with more tapered fit toward the ribbed cuff, indicating a subtle puffed sleeve profile from rear.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.62 (medium); x 0.58 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.62 (medium)
Other
Studio rear-three-quarter product shot on a model against a plain light background; soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model pose and framingModel shown from the rear with a slight three-quarter turn to the right, head turned to the right; image includes from head down to mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.96 (high) - BackgroundEven, neutral off-white studio background with no visible props or set elements.
- LightingSoft, diffused lighting producing gentle shadows under the arm and slight shadowing on the skirt; no harsh highlights.
- Visible non-product clothingLight beige skirt worn by the model is visible below the sweater; included as a styling prop and not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.64 · h 0.30 (high)
Colors
ivory· main body and sleeves#F0F1EE- Overall shapeBack of a waist-length knit sweater seen on a model, with a straight ribbed hem sitting at the waist and long sleeves extending to the wrists.
Variants
9 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4581889 | Puff-Sleeve Pompom Sweater - Off White - X-Small | CA$49.95 | Yes |
| 4581890 | Puff-Sleeve Pompom Sweater - Off White - Small | CA$49.95 | Yes |
| 4581891 | Puff-Sleeve Pompom Sweater - Off White - Medium | CA$49.95 | Yes |
| 4581892 | Puff-Sleeve Pompom Sweater - Off White - Large | CA$49.95 | Yes |
| 4581893 | Puff-Sleeve Pompom Sweater - Off White - X-Large | CA$49.95 | Yes |
| 4581899 | Puff-Sleeve Pompom Sweater - Navy/midnight Blue - X-Small | CA$49.95 | Yes |
| 4581900 | Puff-Sleeve Pompom Sweater - Navy/midnight Blue - Small | CA$49.95 | Yes |
| 4581901 | Puff-Sleeve Pompom Sweater - Navy/midnight Blue - Medium | CA$49.95 | Yes |
| 4581902 | Puff-Sleeve Pompom Sweater - Navy/midnight Blue - Large | CA$49.95 | Yes |
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Customer Reviews
5 total5 reviews · out of 5
Magnifique chandail
Couleur et motif parfaits
Very elegant
Very elegant
Chandail
Très satisfaite. Confortable et agréable à porter.
Très satisfaite de tous les
Très satisfaite de tous les achats
Très confortable
Beau chandail et vraiment confortable