Contemporaine
Polo-Collar Mini-Rib Zip-Up Cardigan
This is a women's long-sleeve cardigan with a relaxed fit, made from a soft stretch knit of forest-conscious LENZING™ ECOVERO™ Viscose. It features a pointed polo collar, a two-way metal zipper, and a fine mini-rib texture that extends to a slightly curved hip-length hem. Designed by Contemporaine by Simons in Canada, it serves as a lightweight layering top suitable for transitional weather.
- Material
- LENZING ECOVERO Viscose
- Style
- casual, smart-casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear
Color
Size
Specifications
A relaxed-fit cardigan with a polo collar and two-way zip closure, crafted from soft stretch knit in sustainable viscose.
Two-way zip closure, polo collar, relaxed fit, soft stretch knit
- Material
- LENZING ECOVERO Viscose
- Style
- casual, smart-casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear
Additional Attributes
- soft stretch knit
- relaxed fit
- polo collar
- two-way zip closure
- mini-rib texture
- made with LENZING ECOVERO Viscose
- forest-conscious viscose
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
The Polo-Collar Mini-Rib Zip-Up Cardigan from Contemporaine combines versatility, sustainability, and affordability in a relaxed knit. Its two-way zipper enables four distinct styling modes, while the lightweight, fluid-drape fabric feels soft like viscose despite a polyester-nylon blend. The 53% LENZING ECOVERO viscose component is EU Ecolabel certified and sourced from FSC-certified forests, aligning with eco-conscious values. At $79 CAD, it undercuts similar ECOVERO knits, functioning as a jacket, mid-layer, or top. The relaxed fit hangs vertically without bulk, though buyers must choose X-SMALL for a closer fit or SMALL for the intended silhouette. Care involves cold washing and steaming to restore handfeel and drape, as minimal 2-4% shrinkage is reversible. The main tradeoff: the eco-friendly profile is mitigated by synthetic content, but the cardigan's shape retention and designed-in-Canada heritage justify the value.
Verified claims
- Zip styling
- The two-way zipper adjusts among several configurations—fully closed as a high-collar polo, half-zip V-neck, or unzipped from the bottom—to vary coverage, ease, and silhouette.
- Handfeel
- The knit feels soft, lightweight, and smooth against the skin, with a hand-feel closer to fine cotton or silk than to a generic synthetic despite the polyester and nylon content.
- Drape
- Fabric drapes fluidly in a relaxed silhouette without clinging or bunching.
- Care
- Steaming after washing restores the cardigan's original soft hand and drape.
- Material
- 53% ECOVERO viscose (FSC+EU Ecolabel) blended with polyester and nylon
- Eco-credentials
- The LENZING ECOVERO fiber in this cardigan is EU Ecolabel certified and made from certified or controlled wood sources under FSC or PEFC standards.
- Brand heritage
- Contemporaine is Simons' exclusive designed-in-Canada line, carrying heritage and design credibility.
- Value
- At $79 CAD, it costs less than similar ECOVERO knits and serves as a jacket, mid-layer, or top.
- Size selection
- The cardigan is designed with a relaxed fit that is intentionally roomier than true-to-size; choose X-SMALL for a closer-to-fitted look and SMALL for the intended relaxed silhouette.
- Adjustability
- Two-way zipper allows unzipping from bottom to relieve binding and tailor silhouette.
- Fit behavior
- The stretch knit and fluid drape cause the relaxed fit to hang in vertical folds without adding bulk.
- Fit over time
- With proper care, the cardigan should hold its shape; after laundering, expect about 2-4% length and 1-3% width shrinkage, which can be managed by reshaping while damp and steaming to restore softness.
- Washing
- Wash on cold gentle cycle inside-out in a mesh bag with vinegar rinse.
- Shaping
- Reshape while damp, dry flat, and steam to restore softness.
- Shrinkage
- This cardigan shrinks 2-4% in length and 1-3% in width after first wash.
- Office styling
- The mini-rib texture and polo collar keep the cardigan sleek enough to pair with tailored trousers, and the two-way zip lets it wear as a polished mid-layer or standalone top for office layering.
- Environmental footprint
- The LENZING ECOVERO viscose in this cardigan cuts water use and carbon emissions by at least 50% compared to generic viscose, based on life-cycle assessments published via Higg MSI.
Product record
- Title
- Polo-Collar Mini-Rib Zip-Up Cardigan
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 79 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front three-quarter view of a long-sleeve zip-up cardigan with a pointed polo collar, central two-way metal zipper, fitted sleeves, and a slightly curved front hem in a deep plum/burgundy knit.
- Body shapeLong-sleeve cardigan with a straight torso silhouette that sits to the hip and a slightly curved front hem that parts at the zipper opening.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.16 · w 0.70 · h 0.66 (high) - CollarPointed polo-style collar with two symmetric triangular collar points lying flat against the upper chest.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - ClosureCentral metal two-way zipper with visible top and bottom zipper pulls; the zipper track runs from collar to hem and is silver in color.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.64 (high) - SleevesLong fitted sleeves extending to the wrists with a smooth knit finish and no visible cuffs or ribbed trim.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.47 (medium); x 0.70 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.47 (medium) - Knit textureFine, smooth knit surface across the body and sleeves without large visible ribs or patterns at this scale.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.56 (medium) - Hem detailFront hem splits slightly at the zipper, creating a small center opening when zipped to the lower pull.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.62 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model wearing the garment against a plain light background in soft even lighting; visible supporting props include cream pants and jewelry.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view cropped at mid-thigh, model centered and facing slightly left of camera.
- Background and lightingEven, diffuse studio lighting on a plain light gray or off-white background with minimal shadows.
- Visible propsModel is wearing light cream pants and gold hoop earrings and rings, which are not part of the product.
2 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.70 · w 0.36 · h 0.25 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.04 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
deep plum· main body#5B152Bmetallic silver· zipper and pulls- Body shapeLong-sleeve cardigan with a straight torso silhouette that sits to the hip and a slightly curved front hem that parts at the zipper opening.
- 02
Product
Visible upper-front of a zipped, polo-collar cardigan in a dark wine burgundy knit with a central silver metal zipper and mini-rib texture.
- Polo collarPointed polo-style collar made from the same burgundy knit, lying flat and symmetrically open at the front.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Central zipperFull-length centered metal zipper visible from chest to collar with a rectangular silver zipper pull positioned just below the collar.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.30 · w 0.14 · h 0.46 (high) - Knit textureFine mini-rib knit visible across the torso and shoulder, showing tight vertical ribbing in the fabric surface.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.36 · w 0.84 · h 0.50 (high) - Right shoulder seamVisible shoulder seam line running from the collar toward the arm on the viewer's right side, interrupting the rib pattern.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.30 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (medium) - Chest contourCardigan front shows gentle contouring across the chest with no visible buttons or other closures besides the zipper.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.44 · w 0.80 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio shot cropped to model upper torso and head; neutral light background and soft even lighting; visible gold earring as prop.
- Model crop and poseImage shows a model from mid-chest up turned slightly to the viewer's right; head and neck are visible above the collar.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 0.50 (high) - Earring propSingle visible chunky gold hoop earring on the model's left ear, separate from the garment.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light neutral background with soft, even studio lighting producing minimal shadows and a clean product presentation.
Colors
deep wine burgundy· body and collar#6A2236silver metal· zipper hardware- Polo collarPointed polo-style collar made from the same burgundy knit, lying flat and symmetrically open at the front.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve, polo-collar zip-up cardigan in a deep wine color; smooth fine-knit fabric with a folded flat collar and gently curved back hem. The zipper is not visible from the rear.
- Overall silhouetteBack-facing long-sleeve cardigan fitted through the shoulders with a straight-to-slightly-curved hem that rises subtly at the side seams.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high) - CollarFolded polo-style collar that lies flat against the upper back; collar band is same knit and color as the body.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.07 · w 0.28 · h 0.06 (high) - Fabric textureSmooth, fine-gauge knit with an even surface and no visible coarse ribbing or pronounced texture.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.20 · w 0.56 · h 0.52 (high) - SleevesLong, set-in sleeves reaching to the model's wrists with a close fit along the arms; sleeve cuffs have no visible rib or cuff detailing from the rear.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.22 · w 0.26 · h 0.55 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.22 · w 0.28 · h 0.62 (high) - Back detailPlain back panel with no visible seams, vents, logos, or embellishments; smooth uninterrupted knit surface.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.18 · w 0.52 · h 0.48 (high) - Closure visibilityNo zipper or closure hardware is visible from the rear view.
Other
Studio shot showing a model from the rear against a plain light background; top of the model's head and hands are visible, with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from the back with head turned slightly to the left and hair in a bun; left arm bent behind the back and right arm relaxed at side.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingEven, neutral light-gray to white studio background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal cast shadows.
- Visible styling propModel is wearing light-colored pants that are visible below the cardigan hem; pants are not part of the product and appear as styling only.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.72 · w 0.52 · h 0.26 (high) - AccessoriesModel wears a visible gold hoop earring on the left ear and a gold ring on the right hand.
2 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.06 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.86 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (medium)
Colors
deep wine· body and sleeves#5B1B2D- Overall silhouetteBack-facing long-sleeve cardigan fitted through the shoulders with a straight-to-slightly-curved hem that rises subtly at the side seams.