Twik
Playful Embroidery Sweater
This women's long-sleeve crewneck sweater from Twik by Simons is an exclusive design made in Canada, featuring accent embroidery and a loose, relaxed fit. It is knitted from a blend of 60% reprocessed cotton and 40% acrylic, with ribbed edging and a narrow contrast trim at the cuffs and hem. Available in multiple colorways including ivory, sardine, and light brown; customer reviews indicate the fit runs large, so sizing down may be appropriate.
- Material
- Recycled cotton blend
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Playful sweater with accent embroidery, fine knit in a recycled cotton blend, featuring ribbed edging and a loose fit.
Accent embroidery, fine knit, recycled cotton blend, ribbed edging, loose fit
- Material
- Recycled cotton blend
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- accent embroidery
- fine knit
- recycled cotton blend
- ribbed edging
- loose fit
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
Twik's Playful Embroidery Sweater blends 60% reprocessed cotton with 40% acrylic for a fine-knit that softens, resists pilling, and retains shape through 25% recoverable stretch, but runs oversized so buyers should size down 1–2 sizes. Each colorway features exclusive whimsical embroidery from Simons Canada, though colors may appear darker online. Breathable for mild weather yet warm for layering, it is a versatile, lower-impact piece backed by Simons' Vision program and Good On You recognition, designed in Canada and priced at 69 CAD.
Verified claims
- Size guide
- Buyers report the sweater runs oversized; size down 1–2 sizes.
- Comfort and layering
- Cotton majority makes it breathable and it layers smoothly under a jacket.
- Breathability
- Breathable enough for mild weather yet warm for cooler days.
- Fabric performance
- 60% reprocessed cotton, 40% acrylic — fine-knit that softens with wash, resists pilling, and retains shape.
- Embroidery motifs
- Each colorway's distinct whimsical illustration draws compliments, suits travel, and is exclusive to Simons Canada.
- Color accuracy
- Some colorways, like Boat-Red, may appear darker than product images.
- Shape retention
- 40% acrylic gives 25% recoverable stretch, resisting bagging to maintain the loose fit.
- Pill resistance
- Acrylic adds pill-resistance and colorfastness, keeping the sweater neat and vibrant.
- Fit
- Hand wash, turn inside out, and lay flat to dry.
- Maintenance benefits
- Blend resists pilling and shrinkage; a fabric shaver safely removes surface pills.
- Eco credentials
- 60% reprocessed cotton certified by Simons' Vision program and backed by Good On You recognition.
- Design flexibility
- The embroidered motif is executed on a fine recycled-cotton blend, proving sustainable materials can support detailed designs.
- Versatility
- Buyers use it for layering, travel, and casual outings.
- Design & exclusivity
- Exclusive Canadian design with whimsical embroidery and 60% recycled cotton blend.
- Design origin
- Designed in Canada, exclusive to Simons, with Vision-certified lower-impact materials at $69.
- Design aesthetic
- Whimsical embroidery and colourway names create a playful, narrative-driven design.
Product record
- Title
- Playful Embroidery Sweater
- Brand
- Twik
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.4 stars, 47 reviews, scale 5
Deep Research
How the loose fit wears
- Ribbed cuffs and hem on the loose body create a blouson effect: the volume of the knit gathers softly at the wrists and hips, keeping the oversized shape from becoming billowy and lending the sweater a defined finish without any tightness.
Embroidery motif and playful aesthetic
- The fine knit construction provides a smooth, even ground for the embroidery stitches, ensuring the motif reads clearly without distortion or puckering.
- The sweater's composition — 60% reprocessed cotton — gives it a soft hand that complements the embroidery's texture, while the recycled fiber content appeals to shoppers looking for more conscious fashion without sacrificing style.
- The loose fit and ribbed edging create a relaxed, slightly boxy silhouette that acts as a neutral frame for the embroidery, letting the motif be the focal point while keeping the overall look unfussy and easy to style.
- The 'Flower-Ivory' color name points to a floral motif, while sibling colorways named 'Peanut Butter and Jelly', 'Sardine', and 'Boat' confirm the embroidery is a literal, whimsical illustration rather than abstract — each sweater is built around a specific novelty graphic.
- Designed in Canada as a Simons exclusive, Twik channels emerging trends into accessible knitwear with a sustainability angle — the Vision program certification confirms a significant recycled content, making the playful sweater a low-impact choice.
Wash durability and pilling resistance
- The natural waxes in cotton fibers gradually release with each wash, so the sweater feels increasingly soft against the skin after the first two to three hand washes — transforming from a crisp new knit into a comfortably worn-in layer without losing crispness at the cuffs and hem.
- Acrylic fiber provides about 25% recoverable stretch versus cotton's mere 3%, which is why this sweater holds its silhouette wear after wear — the acrylic pulls the fabric back into shape overnight when laid flat, preventing the shoulder bagging and elbow sagging that plague pure cotton knits.
- Even a well-made knit may develop tiny pills at friction points after extended wear; a few passes with a fabric shaver restores a smooth surface without harming the knit or the embroidery — effectively resetting the sweater to a fresh-off-the-rack look in under a minute.
- Acrylic's inherent pill-resistance and colorfastness mean the sweater's embroidered accents and body fabric resist the fuzzy surface and dye fade that a pure cotton garment develops with wear — after ten gentle washes it still looks neat, not tired.
- The 60% recycled cotton / 40% acrylic composition places this sweater in the category's performance sweet spot: the majority cotton keeps it breathable enough for indoor heating, while the acrylic adds pill-resistance, colorfastness, and the ability to bounce back from stretching — so the loose fit remains flattering and the knitted surface stays smooth longer than a 100% cotton pullover.
- While cotton has a tendency to shrink under heat, the 40% acrylic in this blend forms a heat-resistant scaffold — when combined with the recommended cold hand wash and flat dry, the sweater's sizing is stable enough that even an occasional lukewarm wash won't cause significant contraction.
- The 60% recycled cotton meets Simons' Vision standard for reduced-impact materials, and the 40% acrylic ensures the sweater doesn't sacrifice longevity for sustainability — the synthetic backbone reinforces the reclaimed fibers so that the eco-friendly knit lasts as long as a conventional cotton blend.
Twik brand identity and quality reputation
- Good On You notes that Simons uses some lower-impact materials including organic cotton, and this sweater itself is part of the Vision program requiring at least 50% reduced-impact materials — for buyers weighing sustainability in their fashion choices, this sweater provides a concrete eco-conscious credential within the affordable segment.
Breathability and spring comfort
- With its cotton-acrylic blend offering a good warmth-to-weight ratio, this sweater adds cozy warmth without bulk — it layers smoothly under a light jacket and works as a standalone top on a crisp 10°C morning, making it a practical shoulder-season piece rather than a heavy winter garment.
- The 40% acrylic in this blend brings pill-resistance and shape retention that are especially valuable with reprocessed cotton — it offsets the tendency of recycled fibers to soften and lose structure, so the sweater maintains its loose-fit silhouette and resists pilling better than a 100% recycled cotton knit would.
- At 60/40, this sweater lands in the 'balanced soft' performance tier for cotton-acrylic knits — the cotton majority preserves a natural, breathable hand feel while the acrylic contributes meaningful pill-resistance and shape retention, so it will keep its structure and softness through more wears than a pure recycled cotton knit would.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a knit long-sleeve crewneck sweater in an off-white/ivory color with a chest embroidery of yellow rain boots holding stems and flowers; ribbed crew neck and cuffs with a narrow pink trim; relaxed dropped-shoulder fit with the hem partially tucked at center front.
- Overall silhouetteRelaxed long-sleeve crewneck sweater with dropped shoulders and a straight body; hem is partially tucked at center front by the model.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.08 · w 0.68 · h 0.50 (high) - NecklineRound crewneck with visible ribbed knit texture at the collar.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high) - Cuff detailRibbed sleeve cuffs finished with a narrow pink trim band at the edge.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.38 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.36 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Knit textureMedium-gauge knit visible across the sweater surface, appearing soft and slightly textured.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.08 · w 0.68 · h 0.50 (medium) - Chest embroidery motifEmbroidered graphic centered on the chest depicting a pair of yellow rain boots with stems and small flowers rising from them; flower shapes include dark blue and pink petals with green stems.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.18 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high) - HemStraight knit hem that is visible at sides and back; center front is tucked under by the model creating a slight fold.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.46 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio fashion shot with a standing model against a plain light background; soft, even lighting with minimal shadows; full body crop showing outfit and shoes.
- Model and poseFemale model standing with weight on one leg, hands near the tucked hem, head slightly tilted; full body visible from head to shoes.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white studio background with soft, diffused lighting producing minimal shadows under the model.
- Styling contextSweater is shown as part of a styled outfit including a skirt, socks, and platform shoes; these additional garments are props in the image.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.48 · w 0.72 · h 0.46 (high)
Colors
ivory· sweater bodybright yellow· embroidered boots#ECC24Cnavy· embroidered flowers (dark)rose pink· embroidered flowers (pink)#B37B5Cpink trim· cuff trim- Overall silhouetteRelaxed long-sleeve crewneck sweater with dropped shoulders and a straight body; hem is partially tucked at center front by the model.
- 02
Product
Front view of a white knitted crewneck sweater with a centered embroidered motif of yellow boots filled with stylized flowers; ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem with contrasting dark pink trim are visible. The image shows the upper torso and arms of a model wearing the sweater.
- Fabric and knitMedium-weight knit fabric with a plain knit texture visible across the body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.74 (high) - NecklineRibbed crewneck collar in the same white knit as the body.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Shoulder and sleeve cutDropped shoulder seam with long set-in sleeves that appear slightly loose on the model.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.80 · h 0.40 (high) - Ribbed hemWide ribbed hem at the sweater bottom in white with a narrow contrasting dark pink trim along the lower edge.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.72 · w 0.76 · h 0.16 (high) - Cuff trimRibbed sleeve cuffs in white with matching dark pink trim visible where the model pulls the sleeve over the hand.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.60 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (medium) - Embroidered motifCentered embroidered graphic showing a pair of mustard-yellow boots outlined in dark thread, with stylized flowers (dark teal and dark red) emerging from the boots; embroidery has a raised stitched texture.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.28 · w 0.30 · h 0.34 (high) - Boot outline colorBoots are outlined in a darker thread (brown or dark burgundy) that contrasts with the yellow fill.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.36 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing the model from mid-thigh upward against a neutral light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; model's hands adjust the left cuff and a skirt is partially visible as a prop.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front crop of a model showing upper torso and arms; sweater centered in frame.
- BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props or environment details.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing even illumination and minimal hard shadows on the garment and model.
- Visible propPartial view of a layered skirt below the sweater; appears as a separate garment worn by the model, not part of the sweater.
- Model poseModel looks downward with hands held near midline, right hand pulling the left sleeve cuff.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.52 · w 0.40 · h 0.34 (high)
Colors
off-white· main body#F1F2F1mustard yellow· embroidered boots#D9A52Cdark teal· flower embroidery (teal)deep red· flower embroidery (red)#946B43dark pink· trim (hem and cuffs)dark brown· boot outline- Fabric and knitMedium-weight knit fabric with a plain knit texture visible across the body and sleeves.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a loose-fitting, long-sleeve knitted sweater in a light ivory tone with ribbed crew neckline, ribbed hem and ribbed cuffs that have a narrow burgundy contrast stripe.
- Overall silhouetteLoose, boxy rear silhouette with dropped shoulder seams and long sleeves extending past the wrists onto the hands.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.88 (high) - NecklineShort ribbed crew neckline visible at the back of the neck, same ivory color as the body.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.05 · w 0.34 · h 0.08 (high) - Knit textureEven fine knit texture across the back panel and sleeves, matte appearance with slight visible stitch detail.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.14 · w 0.72 · h 0.60 (high) - Hem detailWide ribbed hem in ivory with a narrow horizontal burgundy contrast stripe at the very edge.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.78 · w 0.72 · h 0.15 (high) - Cuff detailRibbed cuffs matching the hem with burgundy contrast stripe at cuff edge; cuffs appear slightly gathered over the hands.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Shoulder constructionDropped shoulder seam visible where sleeve meets body, seam line running across upper back.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Color evennessSweater body shows an even, solid light ivory color with minor soft shadows from studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.14 · w 0.68 · h 0.62 (high)
Other
Studio rear product shot on a plain light background showing a model wearing the sweater; soft even lighting with slight shadowing, cropped below mid-thigh.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from the rear, head turned slightly to the left, arms relaxed and hands near hips.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.00 · w 0.48 · h 0.32 (high) - BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props or patterns.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused studio lighting producing gentle shadows around the sweater folds and under the hem.
- Visible non-product clothingA dark burgundy skirt or dress is visible below the sweater hem but is not part of the sweater.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.82 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Image cropImage is cropped slightly below mid-thigh so lower legs are not visible.
Colors
ivory· body#F4F1ECburgundy· hem and cuff trim#521C1B- Overall silhouetteLoose, boxy rear silhouette with dropped shoulder seams and long sleeves extending past the wrists onto the hands.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
46 total46 reviews · out of 5
Joli mais grand
Est plus « oversized » que je pensais
J'adore
Confo!
Beau chandail de qualité
Belle couleur bleu marine et blanc Confortable et passe-partout
Chandail
Beau tricot, confortable
J adore
Il est confortable
Fun fish
Cute boxy sweater, fits big
returned
Nice playful sweater but it was huge
I planned to buy this
I planned to buy this sweater for my daughter. She needs M. When package arrived and I saw it I knew I have a new item in my wardrobe. Runs way too big. I'm L and sweater is loose on me. It is nice overall
Cute sweater
Sweater was cute just way too big
J adore
Super beau pull en tricot de Cotton confortable. J ai pris un large car il n avait plus de médium mais le look est super
Super cute
Nice fabric, good length in body and arms. Usually I find them too short. Cute design.
Cute but faded
I loved this sweater but when it arrived it wasn’t the deep blue it appears in the advertisement
Sweater
Fun and stylish
Bel achat
Chandail chaud,grandeur parfaite et motif qui rappelle un voyage au Portugal.
Chandail magnifique
Fait très grand
Love the colour & fit
A generous fit. I’m usually a Large and I sized down to a Medium.
Confortable
super
J adore
Pas trop chaud, juste parfait
Beautiful
Although I only wore it once so far, I found the fabric to be of good quality. I love the colours and playful design on the front. I used the size chart to order my usual size and found it a good fit.
Very cute
Very soft, very comfy - nice sharp colouration. Sized down. I am usually a comfortable L but even the M here is loose
Sweater
Love the design of the sweater
Cowboys
Très beau chandail confortable
Belle coupe et confortable
Parfait !
I love it! Beautiful quality
I love it! Beautiful quality and fits perfectly. It came so nicely wrapped and delivery was quick! It was my first purchase from Simon’s and I will definately order again!
what a great sweater
This is a really well made fun sweater. I wasn't sure how it would look on me but it's great. Very comfortable
Déception
Le tissu semble de qualité et le motif de poisson est beau mais la coupe ne m'avantage pas du tout!
Cute Sweater
I love the sweater but found it very oversized. I usually wear a large in sweaters from Simon’s and ended up with a small. Great weight and colour. Looks great with white pants.
La coupe
Je n’aime pas la coupe. Je le trouve trop large mais aime la couleur.
Parait mieux en photo
La couleur n'est pas super un rouge sans éclat tire plus sur le rouge vin.
Sweater
Hasn’t arrived!
Sweater
Love the design and the fabric
Parfait
Belle qualité de tissu confortable
So cute -fit perfectly
Very nice quality and fit. Cute with jeans
belle qualité
Je suis surpris d'être repartis du comptoir du magasin la où j'ai été chercher ma commande à Laval que je devait avoir mon sac et que je suis sortie de Simmons avec les vêtements dans les mains! Si vous n'avez d'argent pour offrir des sacs vous avez avez-vous un problème de fond de roulement?
cute sweater
Love this sweater ~ it is boxy so was glad to read the reviews about it fitting large. Think it will be very nice for travel and for cooler summer days
nice sweater
nice sweater - size runs large but its cute and comfy
Fish Sweater
Lovely cotton - feels nice to wear and sizing is about right. Super cute and super fun!
Fun Summer Sweater
Love this sweater! It is comfortable and layers beautifully because of its slightly loose cut and off the shoulder sleeves. Fabric is comfortable cotton—great for summer evenings or seaside lunches. Sometimes I buy a large in a fitted sweater, but because of the cut, medium was perfect.
très bien confectionné, erreur de ma part
confection de va pas à toutes les silhouettes, et j'aurais du faire confiance à votre tableau de grandeur et choisir un petit
Agréable à porter
Parfait
Voilier
Très joli pour apporter sur le voilier. . sauf fait trop grand
So Soft but Runs Large
This sweater is a great addition to my fall wardrobe but be warned it runs very large. I ordered the xs on advice of another reviewer and the fit is still nice a loose. The knit is so soft though and bow design super cute.
Confortable
Parfait pour garder au chaud
Love it.
Will be very nice for summer evening.
Très beau . Belle qualité
Très beau . Belle qualité du tricot
Cute but too boxy for
Cute but too boxy for me
Q&A
1 answered- What are the recommended care instructions for this sweater, especially for the embroidery details?
- For this sweater, we recommend hand washing only, do not bleach, wring out and lay flat to dry, iron with or without steam, and do not soak. To protect the accent embroidery, turn the sweater inside out before washing and avoid ironing directly over the stitched design.