Contemporaine
Solid Knit Soft Hooded Jacket
4.9/5 (13)
CA$69.00CAD
In Stock
This is a solid knit soft hooded jacket with a straight fit, long sleeves, and a full-length metal zipper. It includes an adjustable drawstring hood, slant pockets, and ribbed hem and cuffs. The jacket is made from a stretch knit fabric blend of LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose, polyester, and nylon, and is designed exclusively for Contemporaine by Simons.
- Material
- LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose, polyester, and nylon
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Color
BlackOxfordSandPink
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Soft stretch knit hooded jacket with full-length zip and adjustable drawstring hood.
Straight fit, long sleeves, slant pockets, ribbed hem and cuffs
- Material
- LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose, polyester, and nylon
- Secondary
- polyester, nylon
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- Soft, stretch knit fabric
- Blend of LENZING ECOVERO viscose, polyester, and nylon
- Straight fit
- Long sleeves
- Full-length zip closure
- Adjustable drawstring hood
- Slant pockets
- Ribbed hem and cuffs
- Exclusive designed in Canada
Product Insights
The Contemporaine Solid Knit Soft Hooded Jacket offers a polished sweater-knit alternative to athletic hoodies, with sustainable Lenzing Ecovero viscose that resists wrinkles, wicks moisture, and stretches for movement, at a direct-to-consumer price of $69; however, the front zipper may catch and tight packaging necessitates steaming before first wear.
Verified claims
- Sustainability
- This jacket's viscose is EU Ecolabel certified with 50% lower water and carbon footprint, uncommon at $69.
- Performance
- Viscose blend resists wrinkles, holds shape, and wicks moisture.
- Hand feel
- Plush, smooth knit with fluid mid-weight drape and polished sweater-like finish.
- Fit accuracy
- Buyers report the straight cut fits true to size charts.
- Layering fit
- To layer a button-down, buyers recommend sizing up one full size.
- Stretch feel
- Buyers report the stretch knit is soft and allows comfortable movement.
- Sizing up appearance
- Sized up, the jacket avoids bulk thanks to clean drape and structured ribbed trims.
- Smart-casual
- Buyers report the sweater-knit jacket looks more polished than athletic hoodies, suitable for office or dinner.
- Versatility
- Soft, stretchy knit for lounging; breathable, moisture-wicking fabric for active wear and layering.
- Zipper
- The front zipper can be stiff and may catch, reducing convenience for quick use.
- Packaging
- Tight packaging causes heavy creasing; the jacket requires steaming before first wear.
- Brand heritage
- Simons-exclusive house label with Canadian design heritage and material-first philosophy.
- Fabric feel
- Buyers report the knit is soft, stretchy, and looks more polished than athletic hoodies.
- Fabric and value
- Soft Lenzing Ecovero blend resists wrinkles, dries fast, direct-to-consumer at $69.
- Style and fit
- True-to-size, polished, color-accurate knit layers well for dressy or casual wear.
- Moisture management
- Wicks sweat, allows airflow, and dries faster than cotton.
- Movement comfort
- Viscose-poly-nylon blend offers stretch and a soft, non-itchy feel.
- Care
- Cold-water gentle wash and flat drying preserve the knit's softness and shape.
Product record
- Title
- Solid Knit Soft Hooded Jacket
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the viscose-poly-nylon blend wears and cares
- To preserve the knit’s softness and structural integrity, the jacket requires cold-water washing, gentle cycles, and flat drying — high heat or aggressive wringing can distort the viscose fibers and set wrinkles into the synthetic recovery, undoing the blend’s benefits.
- The polyester and nylon combination keeps the jacket looking crisp: it resists wrinkles that plague 100% viscose garments and holds its silhouette through daily activity, cutting down on mid-day touch-ups and ironing.
- The viscose fibers lend a smooth, cool-touch surface and a fluid drape that elevates this knit jacket beyond a basic cotton hoodie, giving it a polished look while the knit construction maintains cozy, sweater-like softness.
- The blend actively wicks moisture away from the skin and dries faster than pure viscose, making it a sensible top layer for mild-weather walks or errands when you might work up a light sweat and want to avoid a damp, clingy feel.
- The viscose in this jacket is LENZING ECOVERO, produced with at least 50% less water and 50% fewer carbon emissions than generic viscose, so its soft hand feel and breathability come with a measurably lower environmental footprint.
The sustainable story of LENZING ECOVERO viscose
- LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibers hold the EU Ecolabel for textile products (license AT/016/001), certifying that they meet high environmental standards across the full life cycle — a credential that backs up the sustainability story of the jacket and reassures buyers seeking independently verified claims.
- LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibers are engineered to give woven and knitted fabrics a tactile softness and flowing drape, which in this jacket's stretch knit construction yields a smooth, non-constricting hand that elevates it above standard polyester-nylon fleece.
- LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose production results in at least 50% lower carbon emissions and water consumption compared to generic viscose, according to the Higg MSI — meaning this jacket, despite its synthetic blend, uses a viscose component that sidesteps the heavy footprint typically associated with rayon.
- The wood pulp for LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose comes exclusively from FSC® (FSC-C041246) or PEFC (PEFC/06-33-92) certified and controlled forests, which links the jacket's raw material origin to responsible forestry practices that avoid ancient and endangered forest fiber.
- The environmental nonprofit Canopy has ranked Lenzing at the top of its Viscose Producer Performance report, meaning the company behind ECOVERO is recognized as the industry leader in responsible wood sourcing and forest protection — a third-party endorsement that strengthens the jacket's eco-credentials beyond self-declared claims.
- LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibers are certified for biodegradability and compostability in various environments, meaning the viscose component of this jacket will naturally degrade under the right conditions, unlike the polyester and nylon it's blended with.
- As a cellulosic fiber, LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose naturally breathes and wicks moisture better than polyester alone, preventing that sticky, overheated feeling during light activity and making the jacket more comfortable as a standalone piece on cool, active days.
- Each LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fiber incorporates a special identification marker that remains detectable even after processing into finished garments, allowing brands and consumers to verify that the viscose used is genuinely ECOVERO and not generic rayon — an uncommon layer of supply chain transparency at this price point.
- Lenzing's closed-loop production process reuses more than 99% of the chemicals involved in converting wood pulp to ECOVERO viscose, dramatically reducing the pollution and waste that plague conventional viscose manufacturing — a behind-the-scenes efficiency that makes the jacket's fiber significantly cleaner.
Contemporaine by Simons: Canadian design and quality
- The Contemporaine mark for clothing has been in commercial use since at least June 2016 per its US trademark filing — nearly a decade of continuous retail presence implies a stabilized fit and material standard refined across seasons, meaning this $69 jacket benefits from iterative design learning rather than a one-off production run.
- As a Simons-exclusive brand, Contemporaine operates on a direct-to-consumer model that eliminates third-party licensing and wholesale markups, meaning the $69 CAD price is allocated to the garment's design and materials without the premium of an external label.
- Contemporaine is the in-house brand of La Maison Simons Inc., a retailer headquartered in Québec City — the design is rooted in a Canadian retail sensibility, and each piece moves from the design studio to the store floor without an intermediary, reinforcing a straight-from-the-source value chain.
- The brand's dedication to a textile-centric aesthetic is underscored by Eau Contemporaine (2017), a trio of fragrances developed with Montreal perfume designer Ruby Brown and named after foundational fabrics — Soie (silk), Coton (cotton), and Lin (linen) — meant to capture the womenswear line's tactile DNA. For a knit jacket, this signals that Contemporaine prioritizes fabric texture and material character, not just silhouette.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a black knit zip-up hooded jacket worn by a model; visible features include a hood with drawstrings, a full-length metal zipper, ribbed cuffs and hem, side pockets, and a knit texture.
- HoodAttached three-panel hood in the same black knit as the body, shown resting over the model's shoulders with drawstrings emerging from the neckline.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (medium) - DrawstringsPair of flat black drawstrings with small metallic aglets visible one on each side of the zipper near the chest.
2 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.23 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.23 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Full-length metal zipperExposed full-length center zipper with visible metal teeth and a metal zipper pull positioned near the lower hem.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.64 (high) - Side pockets / hand placementVertical side pocket openings at hip level; model's right hand is inserted in the right pocket, indicating pocket placement and opening style.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.64 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Ribbed cuffs and hemRibbed knit finishing at sleeve cuffs and at the jacket hem in the same black color, slightly tighter than the body fabric.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.80 · w 0.60 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.58 · w 0.14 · h 0.28 (high) - Knit textureFine, uniform knit surface visible across the jacket body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.72 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from head to hips against a pale neutral background with even soft lighting; slight shadowing at the model's right side.
- Shot compositionFrontal three-quarter view of a model cropped at mid-thigh, centered in frame.
- BackgroundEven pale light gray to off-white seamless background with no visible props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Model poseModel facing forward with a neutral facial expression, left arm relaxed at side and right hand placed in jacket pocket.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting with minimal harsh shadows and a mild shadow cast to the model's right side on the background.
Colors
black· jacket body and sleeves#0E0E0Dmetallic silver· zipper and aglets#C4BDBA- HoodAttached three-panel hood in the same black knit as the body, shown resting over the model's shoulders with drawstrings emerging from the neckline.
- 02
Product
Right-side three-quarter view of a black knit hooded jacket on a model showing hood, long sleeve, front zipper, ribbed cuff, and side pocket opening with hand inside.
- Hood shapeAttached three-panel hood in the same knit fabric, shown pulled back and resting against the model's upper back and shoulder.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.06 · w 0.45 · h 0.24 (high) - Front zipperVisible full-length metal zipper with a narrow shiny teeth row running along the front center, partially zipped near the chest.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.20 · w 0.06 · h 0.50 (high) - DrawstringFlat knit drawstring emerging from the hood seam, hanging down alongside the zipper.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.28 · w 0.06 · h 0.28 (medium) - Sleeve and cuffLong fitted sleeve in the same knit with a ribbed cuff that fits snugly at the wrist.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.40 · w 0.33 · h 0.46 (high) - Side pocket openingHorizontal front pocket opening at the hip where the model's hand is inserted; pocket aligns with jacket front seam.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.62 · w 0.48 · h 0.20 (high) - Knit textureFine gauge knit texture visible across the body and sleeve with slight pilling-free smooth finish.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.50 · h 0.50 (medium) - Color overallGarment appears solid black in this image.
Other
Studio portrait crop showing the model from head to hip on a plain light background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model pose and framingRight-side three-quarter torso and head shot with the model looking toward the camera; crop includes head, shoulder, and upper hips.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundUniform light neutral wall background with slight texture visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingSoft, even studio lighting producing gentle shadows along the jacket contours and under the model's chin.
- Hair and hand as propsModel's long red hair falls over the jacket back and shoulder; right hand is placed inside the pocket and is partially visible.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.10 · w 0.45 · h 0.60 (high)
Colors
black· body and hood#0E0D0Cmetallic silver· zipper teeth and slider- Hood shapeAttached three-panel hood in the same knit fabric, shown pulled back and resting against the model's upper back and shoulder.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a black knit hooded jacket worn by a model; visible features include a three-panel hood, long raglan sleeves, and a ribbed hem.
- View and fitBack-facing view of the jacket worn on a model; jacket covers the upper hips and sits above the waistband of the jeans.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.65 (high) - Hood constructionThree-panel hood with a visible center seam running vertically down the hood and a folded edge at the neck.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.08 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high) - Sleeve styleLong sleeves with raglan-like seam shaping visible at the shoulder area; sleeves appear fitted to the arms.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.32 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.28 · w 0.32 · h 0.38 (high) - Hem detailRibbed knit hem band at the jacket bottom that is visibly textured and slightly wider than the body knit.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.66 · w 0.56 · h 0.16 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, fine knit texture with no visible pattern or print; fabric appears matte.
- ColorJacket appears solid black across hood, body, sleeves, and hem.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.65 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model from the rear against a plain light background; visible props include blue jeans and the model's hair and earring.
- Model and stylingFemale model with long reddish-brown hair wears the jacket; hair is loose and partially covers the left shoulder.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.27 (high) - Visible lower garmentLight blue denim jeans with rear pockets visible, worn below the jacket hem.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.76 · w 0.60 · h 0.24 (high) - Earring detailSmall hoop earring visible on the model's left ear.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (medium) - Background and lightingPlain light gray or white seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionCentered rear three-quarter crop showing the upper body down to the jeans waistband; image is vertically oriented.
Colors
black· jacket body and hood#0E0D0C- View and fitBack-facing view of the jacket worn on a model; jacket covers the upper hips and sits above the waistband of the jeans.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
13 total4.9
13 reviews · out of 5
Veste à capuche doux
★★★★★Louise P.
Belle qualité, fidèle à la taille.
Super confortable
★★★★★Anne D.
Super confortable
Nice hoodie
★★★★★Susan F.
This is my first experiment with the Lenzing-Ecovero fabric and I really like the weight and drape. The colour is true to website photo. A really nice casual piece.
Bien
★★★★★Danielle N.
Il y a juste la fermeture éclair qui n’est pas facile comme d’habitude, mais j’aime beaucoup la coupe du vêtement et sa couleur.
Beautiful sweater hoodie
★★★★★Sharon K.
I was looking for a upgrade on a fleecy athletic hoodie, not much around especially with a zip front. This one is perfect, has nice ribbing around the bottom, wrist and around hood. Lovely sweater like textile.
Exactly what I expected
★★★★★Judith A.
Just right weight. . . dressy/casual hoodie depending on accessories. It was very wrinkled from packaging though, I had to steam out the wrinkles.
Veste à capuche
★★★★★Françoise S.
Très confortable et de bonne qualité
Cozy well made
★★★★★Denise D.
Love this hoodie! Soft, stretchy for comfort and looks more polished than athletic style hoodies. I’m a M - L in fit and large gave me room to layer.
veste
★★★★★Sheila D.
Tr
Confort
★★★★★Josee G.
Très doux et confortable!
Belle couleur et tellement doux
★★★★★Christiane P.
Fait parfaitement
Good Quality
★★★★★Deborah S.
Just received this sweater. Haven’t worn yet. The material is nice and soft and washes well. I just hung on drying rack to dry. Colour is a nice neutral will go with everything.
Comfortable, looks nice, and good quality
★★★★★Colette S.
A definite upgrade to my old navy hoodie.
Q&A
1 answered- What is the weight or thickness of this jacket? Is it suitable for mild temperatures or primarily for layering?
- This knit jacket is lightweight and best suited for mild weather or as a layering piece. It is not heavily insulated.