Contemporaine
Reprocessed Cotton Cable-Knit Sweater
This is a long-sleeve crew-neck sweater made from 100% reprocessed cotton, designed as a top layer for casual wear. It has a relaxed, slightly oversized fit and features a vertical cable-knit pattern with ribbed collar, hem, and cuffs. The sweater is part of the Contemporaine by Simons collection, designed in Canada, and is available in a light cream color.
- Material
- 100% Reprocessed Cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Ultra comfortable crew neck sweater in 100% reprocessed cotton cable-knit with relaxed fit and ribbed edging.
Relaxed fit, cable-knit construction, ribbed edging
- Material
- 100% Reprocessed Cotton
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- cable-knit pattern
- 100% reprocessed cotton
- ultra comfortable knit
- relaxed fit
- crew neck
- ribbed edging
- designed exclusively in Canada
Product Insights
The Reprocessed Cotton Cable-Knit Sweater from Contemporaine delivers a sustainable core promise: 100% mechanically-recycled cotton that matches virgin cotton's breathability and softness while cutting water use by 80% and emissions by 87%, directly diverting textile waste. Its relaxed knit stretches and softens with wear, the crisp cables becoming more pliable over time, and it adapts across seasons—worn alone in spring or fall, as a jacket on cool evenings, or layered under a winter coat. The main tradeoff is that preserving the sweater's intended shape and texture requires hand washing cold and laying flat to dry, as the cotton relaxes and the knit evolves with each wash.
Verified claims
- Fabric
- 100% reprocessed cotton - mechanically recycled, breathable, and soft like virgin.
- Sustainability
- 80% less water and 87% fewer emissions than conventional cotton; directly diverts textile waste.
- Care
- Recommended care: hand wash cold, lay flat to dry.
- Environmental impact
- 80% less water and 87% fewer emissions than conventional cotton.
- Comfort
- Retains the breathability and moisture-wicking of conventional cotton.
- Texture
- Soft, heavy cotton with crisp cables that soften over time.
- Thermal
- Worn alone in spring and fall, as a jacket on cool evenings, or layered under a coat in winter.
- Fit evolution
- Relaxed cotton knit stretches and softens with wear, conforming to your body.
- Cable pattern
- The crisp cable texture will become softer and more fluid as the cotton relaxes.
- Shape preservation
- Hand washing and flat drying best preserve the sweater's intended shape and texture.
- Knit evolution
- The cable pattern softens and the fabric relaxes with each wash, becoming more pliable.
- Price positioning
- Priced at $89 CAD between $27 and $296 cable-knit alternatives, for 100% reprocessed cotton.
Product record
- Title
- Reprocessed Cotton Cable-Knit Sweater
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 89 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a long-sleeve crew-neck cable-knit sweater in a very light cream/pale pink shade with ribbed collar, hem and sleeve edges; visible cable and rib knit texture across the body and sleeves.
- NecklineRound crew neckline with a wide ribbed knit collar that lies flat against the model's neck.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.07 · w 0.25 · h 0.12 (high) - Cable knit patternVertical cable-knit columns alternating with narrower ribbed panels running down the front and continuing on the sleeves, creating a textured braided appearance.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.18 · w 0.68 · h 0.58 (high) - HemWide ribbed bottom hem that sits at the model's hips and curves slightly where tucked or shifted.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.63 · w 0.64 · h 0.16 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong sleeves with the same cable-and-rib texture as the body; sleeve cuffs are finished with ribbing but are not tightly visible due to the model's pose.
2 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.22 · w 0.32 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.65 · y 0.22 · w 0.32 · h 0.36 (high) - Fit and silhouetteBoxy, slightly oversized silhouette with a relaxed torso and dropped appearance across the shoulders as worn on the model.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (medium) - Material appearanceSoft, medium-weight knit texture with visible stitch definition; fabric appears matte with no sheen.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.18 · w 0.68 · h 0.58 (high)
Other
Studio front-facing product shot on a plain light background showing a model from head to mid-thigh wearing dark jeans and gold hoop earrings; soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model and stylingModel is centered, standing with hands behind hips; visible from head to mid-thigh wearing the sweater over dark blue jeans and small gold hoop earrings.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.90 · h 0.96 (high) - BackgroundPlain light neutral background with no visible props or patterns.
- Lighting and shadowEven, soft studio lighting with minimal harsh shadows and slight shadowing under the sweater hem and model's chin.
- Image cropImage is cropped at mid-thigh; lower legs and feet are not visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.70 · w 1.00 · h 0.30 (high)
Colors
pale cream· body#CCC2BD- NecklineRound crew neckline with a wide ribbed knit collar that lies flat against the model's neck.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a light cream cable-knit sweater on a model, showing full back panel, long sleeves, ribbed hem and cuffs, and a crew neckline from behind.
- Overall silhouetteRelaxed straight-fit sweater viewed from the back, with a length that ends just above the model's hips.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.88 · h 0.74 (high) - Cable-knit patternVertical cable-knitting patterns across the back panel consisting of alternating wide braided cables and narrower rope-like cables, with openwork ribbed columns between them.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.72 · h 0.62 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong full sleeves with the same cable-knit pattern as the body continuing onto the sleeves; sleeves appear slightly dropped at the shoulder.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.16 · w 0.22 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.16 · w 0.22 · h 0.60 (high) - Ribbed trimsHorizontal ribbed hem at the waist and ribbed cuffs at sleeve ends, both in the same yarn and color as the sweater.
3 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.70 · w 0.68 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.64 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.64 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high) - Neckline detailRear view of a crew neckline finished with a narrow ribbed band sitting flat against the nape.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.06 · w 0.24 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing the model from behind against a neutral light gray background, cropped to include mid-thigh and head; even soft lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model presenceFemale model seen from the back wearing the sweater and dark denim jeans; hands are visible at sides.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Background and lightingPlain light gray background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal directional shadowing.
- Image crop and framingFraming shows the model from the top of the head to mid-thigh with the sweater centered; slight space on both sides.
Colors
light cream· sweater body#CCC2BD- Overall silhouetteRelaxed straight-fit sweater viewed from the back, with a length that ends just above the model's hips.