Twik
Mixed Stripes Cotton Sweater
4.67/5 (3)
CA$59.00CAD
In Stock
Twik by Simons crew neck sweater crafted in Canada from 100% reprocessed cotton knit with a relaxed, boxy fit. The sweater displays horizontal mixed stripes in burgundy, rust orange, and white, with a shallow crew neck and ribbed cuffs and hem.
- Material
- 100% reprocessed cotton
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
BrownPatterned PinkRoyal/Sapphire Blue
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Relaxed fit crew neck sweater made from 100% reprocessed cotton knit.
Made from 100% reprocessed cotton for softness and sustainability.
- Material
- 100% reprocessed cotton
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- kids
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- crew neck
- 100% reprocessed cotton knit
- ultra comfortable
- relaxed fit
Product Insights
Twik's Mixed Stripes Cotton Sweater is an oversized, relaxed-fit sweater in warm earthy stripes with gathered sleeves, made from 100% pre-consumer recycled cotton. It saves ~80% water and avoids chemicals, offering a soft, breathable knit comparable to virgin fiber. At 59 CAD, it provides quality that exceeds fast-fashion expectations, reinforced by a flattering silhouette and easy layering. Designed in Canada by Simons, it combines a youthful, eco-conscious positioning with 15 size/color variants.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Relaxed fit is oversized with long sleeves; size down for a fitted look.
- Layering
- Lightweight knit and roomy fit make it easy to layer under jackets or cardigans.
- Stripe design
- Warm earthy stripes with textured knit and gathered sleeves.
- Cut and silhouette
- Relaxed fit with a flattering oversized silhouette.
- Design story
- Exclusive Canadian design with a youthful, eco-conscious positioning.
- Environmental impact
- Saves ~80% water and avoids chemicals by using pre-consumer waste.
- Fabric quality
- 100% reprocessed cotton gives a soft, breathable fabric close to virgin fiber.
- Value
- At $59, combines sustainability with quality that stands out from fast-fashion.
- Fabric feel
- Pre-consumer recycled cotton and fine gauge make a soft, lightweight knit.
- Breathability
- Recycled cotton knit retains breathability and moisture-wicking similar to virgin cotton.
- Brand quality
- Twik delivers thicker, flattering fabric quality beyond typical fast-fashion at this price.
- Provenance
- Designed in Canada by Simons' 150-year-old in-house team, still relatively unknown outside Quebec.
- Brand positioning
- Twik is Simons' youthful, style-forward womenswear line.
- Design details
- Buyers are pleasantly surprised by the colorful stripes and playful sleeve details
- Brand reputation
- Buyers say it exceeds expectations with thick fabric and quality construction.
- Color variety
- 15 size/color variants across multiple colorways, more than fast-fashion.
Product record
- Title
- Mixed Stripes Cotton Sweater
- Brand
- Twik
- Price
- 59 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.67 stars, 3 reviews
Deep Research
The brand behind the sweater: Twik by Simons
- Twik's choice of 100% reprocessed cotton for this sweater reflects the label's effort to embed sustainability into its budget-friendly offerings, making a $59 knit feel current not just in design but in eco-conscious appeal — a differentiator from many fast-fashion brands that rely on virgin synthetics at this price.
- Twik is an exclusively designed-in-Canada label for Simons, meaning the design team works out of Quebec and the pieces reflect a local fashion sensibility — owning this sweater means tapping into a Canadian design perspective that differs from the typical global fast-fashion supply.
- Simons' CEO frames the entire store experience as "mid- to high-range," and Twik occupies the accessible end of that spectrum — a $59 sweater from this environment is intended as a curated, quality-conscious piece rather than a mass-market discount find.
- Simons is a fifth-generation, 150-year-old family-run Quebec retail institution, and CEO Peter Simons has acknowledged the brand still needs to build recognition in Toronto and Vancouver — for shoppers outside Quebec, wearing Twik offers a subtle insider's connection to a storied Canadian maison that hasn't yet gone ubiquitous nationally.
- Twik is explicitly positioned as the youthful, style-forward womenswear line within Simons' house-brand hierarchy, alongside the more career-oriented Icone and classic Contemporaine, so this sweater is designed to feel on-trend and casual rather than office-appropriate or investment-driven.
- Across Twik reviews, buyers frequently highlight that the brand's materials feel substantial and well-made versus typical fast-fashion; one reviewer notes the fabric is "thick and figure flattering , not the usual cheap , thin, barely held together at the seams crap," signaling that the label prioritizes fabric feel even at its accessible price tier.
What reprocessed cotton means for softness and durability
- Producing recycled cotton avoids the irrigation- and pesticide-intensive farming of conventional cotton, cutting water use by an estimated 80% versus virgin cotton, while the mechanical shredding process itself uses no water or chemicals — meaning the sweater carries a substantially lower environmental burden than a comparable virgin-cotton knit.
- Recycled cotton retains the natural breathability, moisture absorption, and heat resistance of virgin cotton, so even as a 100% recycled knit the sweater stays airy and comfortable; the open, lightweight construction amplifies this effect, keeping it from feeling clammy or heavy against the skin in fluctuating temperatures.
- Mechanical recycling unavoidably shortens cotton staple length, which typically restricts 100% recycled content to heavier fabrics like denim or fleece; this sweater instead opts for a fine, lightweight gauge — a deliberate choice that leans into the shorter fibers’ inherent softness and allows the knit to drape without strain, producing the tricot fin et léger hand that reviewers praise.
- The term 'reprocessed cotton' indicates mechanical recycling — the dominant method — of textile waste, most likely from pre-consumer sources like factory offcuts; because pre-consumer waste fibers are longer and stronger than those from discarded garments, the sweater achieves its 100% recycled label without blending in virgin cotton, a relative rarity for knitwear.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A long-sleeve knitted sweater with horizontal multi-width stripes in warm tones, shown on a model from the front with relaxed fit and dropped shoulders.
- Overall silhouetteRelaxed, boxy pullover silhouette with dropped shoulder seams and long full sleeves gathered slightly at the cuffs.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.16 · w 0.88 · h 0.56 (high) - NecklineShallow crew neckline with a narrow ribbed trim that appears darker than the main stripes.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.04 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high) - Knit texture and hemFine horizontal knit visible across the body; bottom hem finished with a ribbed band that sits slightly raised on the model's torso.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.52 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high) - Stripe patternHorizontal stripes of varying widths running continuously across torso and sleeves, repeating the same stripe sequence.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.16 · w 0.88 · h 0.56 (high) - Cuff treatmentSleeve ends narrow slightly at the cuff with a subtle ribbing and the stripe pattern continuing to the cuff edge.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.62 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.62 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio front-facing portrait of a model against a neutral light grey background; soft, even lighting with minimal shadows. Model is cropped mid-thigh, hands in pockets, and hair shows motion to the left.
- BackgroundEven light grey seamless background with no visible props.
- Shot compositionCentered frontal crop showing the model from head to mid-thigh, sweater fully visible across torso and sleeves.
- Model poseModel facing forward with hands in pants pockets and slight torso twist causing the sweater hem to ride up on one side.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.48 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting with subtle shadowing under the chin and beneath the sweater hem; overall even exposure.
- Image qualitySharp focus on sweater and model; no visible motion blur except slight movement in hair strands.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (medium)
Colors
deep burgundy· dark burgundy stripe#431C1Crust orange· rust orange stripebright white· thin white stripevery dark brown· neckline trim#1D191B- Overall silhouetteRelaxed, boxy pullover silhouette with dropped shoulder seams and long full sleeves gathered slightly at the cuffs.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve knitted sweater with horizontal mixed stripes in warm tones, shown on a model from mid-shoulder to waist.
- View and fitBack of a relaxed-fit crewneck sweater shown on a model; sweater falls to the natural waist with a slightly dropped shoulder seam.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.74 (high) - NecklineShallow crewneck with a narrow ribbed trim visible at the back neck.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.05 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with horizontal stripes continuing uninterrupted across the body and sleeves; cuffs appear slightly gathered with ribbed trim.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.88 · h 0.56 (high) - HemWaist hem finished with a narrow ribbed band in a darker tone, with the bottom edge showing a thin contrasting lighter stripe.
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.69 · w 0.62 · h 0.10 (high) - Knit textureVisible medium-gauge knit texture with horizontal stitch rows consistent across stripes.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.44 (high) - Stripe patternMultiple horizontal stripes in repeating bands of warm brown, dark burgundy, deep brown/black, and narrow white lines; stripe widths vary between narrow and medium.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from the back against a neutral light gray background; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Background and lightingEven, diffuse studio lighting on a plain light gray background with soft shadowing behind the model.
- Model visibleModel's upper back, hair, and part of the head are visible; hair is dark and straight, partially covering the neck on the left side.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.00 · w 0.32 · h 0.24 (high) - Supporting garment visibleTop portion of beige/tan pants with square back pockets visible below the sweater hem; pockets have visible stitching and metal rivet details.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.76 · w 0.68 · h 0.22 (high) - Image framingCentered composition showing the sweater from upper back to waist; no text, tags, or packaging visible in frame.
Colors
medium warm brown· warm medium brown stripe#84432Cdeep burgundy· dark burgundy stripe#531D23very dark brown· very dark brown/black stripe#2C1B1Bwhite· narrow white stripe- View and fitBack of a relaxed-fit crewneck sweater shown on a model; sweater falls to the natural waist with a slightly dropped shoulder seam.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
3 total4.67
3 reviews · out of 5
Satisfaite de mon achat
★★★★★Marie-France B.
Agréablement surprise, commandé en ligne, tricot fin et léger détails à la manche très l'fun
L’un de mes chandails favoris
★★★★★Dahlia M.
Les couleurs sont très belles, le tissu est léger, la coupe est magnifique. Je prévois acheter le même dans une autre couleur.
Belle qualité,un peux oversize alors
★★★★★Helene R.
Belle qualité,un peux oversize alors les manche sont un peux longue et fait grand
Q&A
3 answered- What are the care instructions for this reprocessed cotton sweater? Can it be machine washed or does it require hand washing?
- While we don't have the exact care label for this sweater, as a 100% reprocessed cotton knit, it should be machine washable on a cold gentle cycle and laid flat to dry to prevent shrinking. We recommend checking the garment's care tag for specific instructions.
- How does the sizing run compared to standard women's sizes? One reviewer mentioned it's slightly oversized with longer sleeves—should I size down for a more fitted look?
- Yes, reviewers note the fit is slightly oversized with longer sleeves [1]. For a more fitted look, we recommend sizing down from your usual size.
- Is the fabric lightweight enough for layering, or is it more of a standalone top?
- Yes, the fabric is lightweight — reviewers describe it as a 'fine and lightweight knit' and 'light fabric' [1]. It's well-suited for layering under jackets or cardigans, or worn on its own in milder weather.