Twik
Rolled Edges Striped Sweater
CA$49.00CAD
In Stock
Imported from Italy, this long-sleeve knit sweater features a boxy fit and is crafted from fine 100% cotton. It has an even horizontal stripe pattern in green and off-white, with rust-colored ribbed trims at the neckline, cuffs, and hem, and rolled edges at the collar and bottom. Designed as a crew-neck pullover, it is suitable for everyday casual wear.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- casual, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Patterned GreenNavy/Midnight BlueGrape/Dark Crimson
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGE
Specifications
Fine 100% cotton knit sweater with boxy fit and rolled hem, imported from Italy.
Boxy fit, rolled hem, fine cotton knit, striped pattern
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- casual, modern
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Imported from Italy
- Fine 100% cotton knit
- Rolled hem at the bottom
- Boxy fit
- Striped pattern
Product Insights
The Twik Rolled Edges Striped Sweater is an Italian-made, 100% cotton boxy-fit sweater offered at $49 CAD, $18 less than comparable non-Italian crewnecks. Its rolled edges are an intentional design feature, not a defect, and the fine knit creates a lightweight, breathable fabric with subtle stretch. The boxy silhouette, hip-length and straight, is balanced by front tucking or fitted bottoms, and it layers well under jackets or over base tops across spring, fall, and air-conditioned summer. While the stripes appear slightly more muted in person than in product photos due to the knit texture absorbing light, the soft natural tones pair easily with jackets and cardigans. Machine washable and suitable for petites, it avoids the acrylic blends common in sub-$60 sweaters, offering a tradeoff of slightly subdued colors for elevated construction and value.
Verified claims
- Design
- Rolled edges are an intentional design feature from stockinette stitch, not a defect.
- Italian manufacturing
- Italian manufacturing ensures consistent knit and rolled-edge curling.
- Boxy fit silhouette
- Boxy silhouette is straight, hip-length, lightweight, and has rolled edges.
- Styling
- Front tuck and fitted bottoms balance the boxy silhouette.
- Value
- Italian-made at $49 CAD, $18 less than Quince's comparable non-Italian crew.
- Material
- 100% cotton, avoiding acrylic blends common in sub-$60 sweaters.
- Color accuracy
- Stripe colors are slightly more muted in person than product photos.
- Knit feel
- Boxy-fit lightweight fine knit with breathable stretch and curled edges.
- Stripe appearance
- Stripes appear slightly more muted due to fine knit texture absorbing light.
- Care
- Machine wash cold, gentle cycle; lay flat to dry.
- Fit for petites
- Boxy cut adds volume without overwhelming petite frames.
- Layering
- Breathable 100% cotton knit layers under jackets or over base tops, wearable across spring, fall, and air-conditioned summer.
- Color pairing
- Soft, natural stripe tones pair easily with jackets and cardigans.
Product record
- Title
- Rolled Edges Striped Sweater
- Brand
- Twik
- Price
- 49 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How a boxy fit shapes the sweater's silhouette
- Boxy fit is distinct from simply oversized: while an oversized garment is larger all over and can be long and heavy, a boxy cut is specifically designed with a straighter side seam and a cleaner, often shorter hem that sits at or just below the hip, creating a square silhouette that reads as deliberate rather than sloppy — so this sweater will give you room through the body without the length that swallows petite frames.
- Tucking just the front of this sweater into high-waisted jeans or trousers instantly adds waist definition to the boxy shape, transforming the loose cut from shapeless to structured without losing the relaxed feel.
- The boxy cut’s extra volume up top works best balanced with a fitted bottom — pairing this sweater with skinny jeans, tailored trousers, or a pencil skirt creates the kind of deliberate harmony that keeps the outfit from looking accidentally oversized.
What 100% cotton fine knit feels like and how it wears
- Because it’s knit rather than woven, the fabric’s interlocking yarn loops form tiny air pockets that naturally ventilate and stretch with movement, giving the sweater a breathable, forgiving drape that stays comfortable across seasons.
The rolled edges design: what to expect
- The hem curls naturally because the sweater is knit in stockinette stitch with no ribbing — when left raw, the edge rolls toward the knit side, creating a soft, tubular finish that replaces a standard flat hem. This is a deliberate casual detail, not a quality issue, and it gives the sweater its relaxed, undefined hemline that pairs with the boxy fit.
- Rolled-edge pullovers have become a recognizable staple of modern, relaxed knitwear — indie patterns like Marte Helgetun's Simple Edge Rolled Sweater and Megan Monroe's The Rollover showcase the no-ribbing, softly curling hem as an easy, unfussy finish. Twik's Italian-imported cotton version brings that design language to an accessible $49 price point, making the look available without the effort of a handmade knit.
What 'imported from Italy' means for this sweater
- Under EU law, a product labeled 'Imported from Italy' must have its last substantial transformation — knitting, cutting, sewing, finishing — performed in Italy, which means the sweater's construction was overseen by Italian manufacturing standards rather than by the lighter enforcement of some lower-cost production countries.
How this sweater compares to similar striped cotton knits
- At $49 CAD, this sweater is Italian-made 100% cotton knit—a provenance usually reserved for brands above $100; it undercuts even digitally-native competitors like Quince, whose similar 100% organic cotton striped crew is $49.90 USD (approx. $67 CAD) and manufactured in China and Cambodia, making this Twik sweater both cheaper and European-origin.
- Unlike many sub-$60 striped sweaters that are cotton-acrylic blends—the RBX Active Marina Striped Sweater at $55.99 USD is 60% cotton, 40% acrylic—this Twik piece is a fine 100% cotton knit, offering better breathability and a more natural drape without the plasticky sheen or pilling propensity of acrylic.
- Twik is Simons' in-house label, designed in Canada, which allows the retailer to source directly from Italy without third-party brand markups—resulting in a $49 CAD sweater that would likely carry a traditional retail price of $80–$100 if sold under a separate brand.
- The combination of a boxy cut and a rolled hem edge—as opposed to the more common ribbed banding—gives this sweater a casual, slightly deconstructed look that echoes the French-girl stripe aesthetic seen in brands like The White Company (where a comparable boxy stripe jumper retails for £65), but at a fraction of the cost.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Front-facing knit long-sleeve sweater with horizontal green and off-white stripes, rust-colored ribbed trim at neckline, cuffs and hem, and gently rolled edges on collar and hem.
- View and orientationSweater shown flat against a neutral background in a front-facing view with sleeves slightly angled down; entire garment visible and centered.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.66 (high) - Overall patternEven horizontal narrow stripes alternating green and off-white across body and sleeves, consistent stripe width throughout.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high) - NecklineWide crew neckline with a rust-colored ribbed trim that appears slightly rolled at the edge.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.10 · w 0.24 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with the stripe pattern continuing across the shoulder seam; sleeve ends finished with a narrow rust-colored trim.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.54 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.54 (high) - Hem detailBottom hem has a rust-colored narrow ribbed trim and a subtle rolled or wavy finished edge.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.68 · w 0.48 · h 0.08 (high) - Knit textureVisible medium-gauge knit texture across the garment, with ribbing at collar, cuffs and hem.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high)
Other
Product shot on a light neutral background with even lighting and a faint shadow beneath the hem; image is centered and unobstructed.
- Background and stagingUniform light gray background filling the frame with no props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - ShadowSoft shadow visible directly beneath the sweater hem and cuffs, indicating overhead lighting.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.72 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Image qualitySharp, well-lit photograph with clear edges and visible knit detail; no visible creases or folds beyond natural drape.
Colors
olive green· green stripes#5B6C3Coff-white· off-white stripesrust orange· rust trim- View and orientationSweater shown flat against a neutral background in a front-facing view with sleeves slightly angled down; entire garment visible and centered.
Documents & Data
Q&A
4 answered- Is this 100% cotton sweater pre-shrunk, or can I expect shrinkage after washing?
- The product information does not specify whether this 100% cotton sweater is pre-shrunk, so some shrinkage is possible with machine washing and drying. To minimize shrinkage, we recommend washing in cold water and laying flat to air dry.
- Can this sweater be machine washed and dried, or does it require hand washing and laying flat to dry?
- For this 100% cotton knit sweater with rolled edges, we recommend machine washing on a gentle cycle with cold water and laying flat to dry to maintain its shape and prevent stretching. The rolled hem and boxy fit are best preserved with flat drying rather than machine drying.
- How vibrant are the stripes in person compared to the product photos—do they appear more muted or saturated?
- The stripes are generally slightly more muted than the product photos due to the fine 100% cotton knit texture, which absorbs light rather than reflecting it. We'd describe the color as true to the 'Patterned Green' name but with a soft, natural tone rather than an overly saturated look.
- How thick and heavy is the cotton knit? Is it suitable as a lightweight layering piece or a standalone midweight sweater?
- The 'fine 100% cotton knit' description indicates a lightweight fabric, making this sweater ideal as a layering piece rather than a heavy standalone midweight sweater. Its boxy fit and rolled hem further suggest a relaxed, airy feel suitable for wearing over a top or under a jacket.