Twik
Oversized Twin-Stripe Sweater
The Oversized Twin-Stripe Sweater is a women's knit sweater made from a reprocessed-cotton blend. It features a crew neck, ribbed edging, dropped shoulders, and a loose, oversized fit, with alternating off-white and muted taupe horizontal twin stripes. Designed in Canada by Twik, this sweater is suitable for casual wear in cooler weather.
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Specifications
- Material
- 65% reprocessed cotton, 25% acrylic, 10% polyester
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
The Twik Oversized Twin-Stripe Sweater, priced at 69 CAD and in stock, blends 65% reprocessed cotton with synthetics to deliver cotton softness and breathability plus enhanced durability, while saving up to 80% water and diverting landfill waste. Its oversized fit is achieved by ordering your usual size (size down for a standard fit). To maintain the sweater, machine wash cold and lay flat dry or hand wash to prevent shrinkage; note that acrylic content increases pilling risk, but washing inside out on gentle cycle and using a fabric shaver minimizes it.
Verified claims
- Sustainability
- 65% reprocessed cotton saves up to 80% water and diverts landfill waste.
- Fabric qualities
- Retains cotton softness and breathability; synthetics improve durability.
- Fit
- Order usual size for intended oversized fit; size down for standard fit.
- Care
- Machine wash cold, lay flat dry, or hand wash to prevent shrinkage.
- Pilling
- Acrylic content increases pilling risk, but washing inside out on gentle cycle and using a fabric shaver minimizes it.
Product record
- Title
- Oversized Twin-Stripe Sweater
- Brand
- Twik
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Environmental benefits of reprocessed cotton
- The reprocessed cotton is made from post-industrial and post-consumer cotton scraps that would otherwise be landfilled or incinerated, turning waste into a wearable garment and extending the fiber lifecycle.
- Producing recycled cotton uses up to 80% less water than conventional cotton farming because it bypasses the irrigation-intensive cultivation stage, so the 65% reprocessed cotton in this sweater significantly reduces its water footprint.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing oversized knit sweater with wide horizontal twin stripes, ribbed crew neckline, ribbed cuffs and hem, and a relaxed dropped-shoulder silhouette visible on the model.
- Striped bodyHorizontal twin stripes alternating between a light off-white background and a muted taupe-gray band across the front torso and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.58 (high) - NecklineRibbed crew neckline in the darker taupe-gray color, sitting close to the base of the model's neck.
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x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Cuffs and hemWide ribbed cuffs and a ribbed hem band in the taupe-gray color; cuff on the left sleeve (viewer right) is visible folded over the wrist.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.60 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.48 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high) - Sleeve and shoulder cutDropped-shoulder seam with long, slightly tapered sleeves creating an oversized, relaxed silhouette.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.88 · h 0.50 (medium) - Knit textureSoft medium-gauge knit visible in close view; surface shows fine horizontal knit stitch across stripes.
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x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (medium) - Front hem stylingFront hem tucked slightly into the skirt on the model's right side (viewer left), causing a small asymmetric lift of the hem.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.58 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the sweater against a plain light gray background, with even soft lighting and minimal shadow; a tan corduroy skirt is visible and the model's hair frames the product.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from upper thighs to above the head, standing with one hand at the hip and the other hanging, slightly angled to the camera.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingUniform neutral light gray background with soft, even studio lighting producing minimal cast shadows.
- Visible prop clothingTan corduroy mini skirt worn by the model is visible below the sweater and is not part of the product focus.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.66 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high) - Hair and framingModel hair is voluminous and curly, framing the neckline and upper sweater area and partially overlapping the sweater shoulder.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.56 · h 0.32 (high)
Colors
off-white· stripe backgroundtaupe gray· stripe and ribbing#95817E- Striped bodyHorizontal twin stripes alternating between a light off-white background and a muted taupe-gray band across the front torso and sleeves.
- 02
Product
Front-upper portion of an oversized horizontally striped knit sweater shown on a model; visible features include a ribbed crew neckline and alternating wide cream and muted taupe stripes with a soft, slightly fuzzy knit texture.
- NecklineRibbed crew neck collar in the same muted taupe as the darker stripe, with visible knitted rib texture around the throat.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.14 · w 0.42 · h 0.12 (high) - Stripe patternAlternating horizontal twin stripes: a light cream stripe and a wider muted taupe stripe repeating across the visible torso and shoulder.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.76 · h 0.48 (high) - Knit textureSoft, slightly fuzzy knit surface visible on both light and taupe stripes, suggesting a textured yarn with short pile.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.37 · w 0.60 · h 0.42 (high) - Shoulder seam and sleeve dropVisible shoulder area with a dropped sleeve seam creating a relaxed, oversized fit across the upper arm and shoulder.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.30 · w 0.32 · h 0.34 (medium)
Other
Cropped lifestyle portrait showing the model from chest to just above the head against a neutral light grey background; soft even studio lighting with minimal shadows and visible curly hair framing the left side of the image.
- Shot framingClose-cropped portrait framing torso, shoulder and head; sweater occupies lower two thirds of the frame while the model's face occupies the upper left quadrant.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.96 (high) - BackgroundPlain light grey background with even, soft studio lighting and no visible props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model hairDark, dense curly hair fills the left side of the frame and slightly overlaps the sweater shoulder area.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.48 · h 0.62 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffused frontal lighting producing subtle, even highlights on the model's face and gentle shadowing under the chin and on the right side of the neck.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.06 · w 0.52 · h 0.30 (medium)
Colors
muted taupe· darker stripe and collar#9B8484light cream· lighter stripe- NecklineRibbed crew neck collar in the same muted taupe as the darker stripe, with visible knitted rib texture around the throat.
- 03
Product
Rear three-quarter view of an oversized horizontally striped knit sweater on a model showing back, sleeves and hem details.
- Overall silhouetteBoxy, oversized back panel with a straight lower hem that falls to the model's hips; relaxed long sleeves visible at sides.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high) - Stripe patternEven horizontal twin-stripe pattern running across the back and sleeves composed of alternating light neutral (near-white) and muted taupe stripes of consistent height.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.14 · w 0.72 · h 0.60 (high) - NecklineShallow crew neckline finished with a narrow ribbed band in the taupe stripe color visible at top center back.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (medium) - Drop shoulder seamVisible dropped shoulder seam creating a relaxed sleeve join that sits lower on the arm, indicated by a horizontal seam line near the upper arm.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.20 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (medium) - Ribbed hem and cuffsWide ribbed hem band in the taupe color at the bottom edge and narrower ribbed cuffs at sleeve ends in the same color.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.70 · w 0.72 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.66 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium) - Knit textureClose-knit stitch visible across the sweater surface giving a soft, slightly fuzzy texture.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing a model from the back with a neutral light gray background and soft even lighting; a short tan corduroy skirt is visible below the sweater.
- Model pose and angleModel stands with back toward camera and head turned slightly to the right in three-quarter profile, exposing the right side of the face in profile.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.02 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high) - Background and lightingEven, soft studio lighting on a uniform pale gray background producing minimal shadows and neutral color rendering.
- Visible prop garmentShort tan corduroy skirt worn by the model visible below the sweater hem; skirt has a vertical center seam and visible corduroy wale texture.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.76 · w 0.48 · h 0.20 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution photograph with sharp focus on the sweater and model; no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
muted taupe· taupe stripes and ribbing#8B7B7Doff-white· off-white stripes- Overall silhouetteBoxy, oversized back panel with a straight lower hem that falls to the model's hips; relaxed long sleeves visible at sides.
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Customer Reviews
6 total6 reviews · out of 5
Beautiful and comfy
Beautiful and comfy
Parfait
Le service est impeccable
Love
I love this sweater as a sweatshirt alternative. It is soft and super cozy. Oversized fit. Size down if you prefer more fitted.
Obsessed
I want it in every colour. Fabric and quality feel amazing. Roomy oversized fit.
Confortable et chaud
C‘est un tricot épais et il tombe bien sur le corps.
Comfortable
J’adore
Q&A
4 answered- What does 'reprocessed cotton' mean exactly — is it recycled cotton, and does it affect the feel or durability?
- Reprocessed cotton is made from post-industrial or post-consumer cotton waste that is broken down and spun into new yarn, so it is effectively recycled cotton. The blend of 65% reprocessed cotton with 25% acrylic and 10% polyester means the sweater will retain the softness and breathability of cotton while the synthetics add durability and shape retention, making it less likely to shrink or wrinkle compared to 100% cotton.
- How oversized is the fit? Should we size down for a more standard look, or order true to size for the intended oversized silhouette?
- This sweater is designed with a loose fit for an intentionally oversized silhouette. Based on the product description, we recommend ordering your usual size for the intended relaxed look; if you prefer a more fitted appearance, sizing down should work. For example, one reviewer noted the large fits very loose, so sizing down might be a good option for a standard fit.
- What are the care instructions (machine wash, hand wash, dry cleaning, shrinkage precautions)?
- Care instructions are not listed in the product data, but similar Twik sweaters recommend machine washing on a gentle cycle in cold water and laying flat to dry. To prevent shrinkage, avoid hot water and high heat drying. Hand washing is also a safe option to extend the life of the sweater.
- Is the sweater prone to pilling given the acrylic content?
- The acrylic content (25%) can make the sweater more prone to pilling compared to 100% cotton, but the reprocessed cotton and polyester blend helps reduce friction. Using a fabric shaver and washing inside out on a gentle cycle can minimize pilling. Some reviewers of similar Twik sweaters report minimal pilling with proper care.