Twik
Wide Stripe Polo-Collar Sweater
5/5 (5)
CA$59.00CAD
In Stock
This is a long-sleeve polo-collar sweater from Twik by Simons, made with recycled cotton knit. It features a three-button button placket, wide ribbed edging at the cuffs and hem, and a loose fit. The sweater has wide horizontal stripes and a relaxed, dropped-shoulder silhouette suitable for casual wear.
Color
Patterned RedMossy GreenRoyal/Sapphire BlueBurgundyDusky Pink
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
- Material
- 100% reprocessed cotton
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
Twik's Wide Stripe Polo-Collar Sweater, priced at $59 CAD (12–80% less than comparable polos), offers a loose fit from 100% reprocessed cotton that is sustainable yet prone to pilling; cold wash and flat drying are essential to maintain shape and extend wear, and sizing down one size yields a fitted look but limited stretch restricts how much one can size down.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Sizing down one size offers a fitted look; minimal stretch limits how much you can size down.
- Fit
- Cold wash and flat drying preserve the loose fit; damp reshaping can restore shape after washing.
- Competitive pricing
- At $59 CAD, undercuts LL Bean's cashmere-cotton and organic-cotton polos by 12–80%.
- Material
- 100% reprocessed cotton is sustainable but prone to pilling; cold wash and air dry to extend wear.
- Heritage
- Twik is a Simons-exclusive house label since 1952, designed in Canada with a cult following.
- Care
- Cold wash, reshape damp, and flat dry to prevent shrinkage.
- Durability
- Mechanically recycled cotton is less durable and more prone to pilling.
Product record
- Title
- Wide Stripe Polo-Collar Sweater
- Brand
- Twik
- Price
- 59 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Value compared to similar sweater polos
- As an exclusive for Simons and designed in Canada, the Twik brand attaches a distinct national design origin to the sweater, setting it apart from generic fast-fashion imports and giving the buyer a piece with a curated backstory without an independent designer markup.
- The sweater is knit entirely from 100% reprocessed cotton, capturing post-industrial or post-consumer textile waste in a fully circular material — a sustainability feature that is often priced at a premium yet here comes at $59 CAD, making it an entry-level green fashion piece without synthetic filler.
- LL Bean's cotton/cashmere polo sweater in a stripe retails at $79.95 USD (over $108 CAD), nearly double the Twik's $59 CAD, making the Twik a notably cheaper alternative that forgoes the 5% cashmere for a purely vegan, lighter-weight recycled cotton — saving the buyer enough cash to pick up a coordinating accessory in the same Simons order.
- At $49.90 USD (~$67 CAD), Quince's organic-cotton polo sweater already undercuts Madewell ($148) and Reformation ($298) in the sustainable sweater category, yet the Twik sweater beats that DTC baseline at $59 CAD, offering the striped polo look for less while substituting recycled content for organic cultivation.
Care for recycled cotton sweaters
- Washing in cold water at or below 30°C prevents the fiber swelling and breakage that hot water causes in recycled cotton, directly preserving the sweater's original size and preventing the irreversible shrinkage that often surprises first-time owners of recycled knits.
- Cotton shrinks through a relaxation mechanism when wet; gently stretching and smoothing the sweater back to its intended shape while it lies damp reverses much of this tightening and is disproportionately impactful for recycled cotton, whose shorter fibers have less natural memory to spring back on their own.
- Laying the sweater flat to air dry is the single most protective step you can take — dryer heat and tumbling degrade recycled yarn's structural integrity far faster than in virgin cotton, causing severe shrinkage and permanent deformation of the ribbed edging and loose-fit drape.
- Placing the sweater inside a mesh bag and running a delicate cycle minimizes the mechanical friction that turns the surface of recycled cotton knits fuzzy and pilled; without this, the wide-stripe design loses its crisp contrast after only a handful of washes.
- The mechanical recycling process shortens cotton fibers, leaving this sweater's yarn inherently less strong and more prone to pilling, stretching, and cupping than virgin cotton — a structural vulnerability that makes careful laundering the single biggest factor in whether the garment lasts years or loses its shape after a few washes.
Twik by Simons brand and quality
- Each Twik piece is explicitly marked 'designed in Canada,' a differentiator in a market flooded with imported fast fashion; it signals that the design — from color palette to silhouette — originates from a domestic studio, giving this sweater a modest point of cultural and design integrity.
- Twik has made reprocessed fibers a brand signature — this sweater uses 100% reprocessed cotton, and other current Twik knits incorporate reprocessed viscose blends — quietly aligning the brand with circular fashion without the usual upcharge, which appeals to eco-conscious shoppers who don't want to pay a green premium.
- Twik launched in 1952 as the signature youth line of La Maison Simons, a retailer founded in 1840, and has since cultivated 'a cult following 60+ years running' — meaning this sweater inherits a deep archive of trend-responsive knitwear design and a loyal Canadian customer base that returns season after season.
Recycled cotton feel and durability
- By using 100% mechanically recycled cotton, this sweater diverts post-consumer textile waste from landfill and eliminates the need for virgin cotton farming, avoiding the water, pesticide, and land-use impacts associated with conventional cotton cultivation.
- The recycled cotton in this sweater is mechanically processed, so the fibers are shorter than virgin cotton, resulting in a yarn that is inherently less durable and more prone to pilling — expect surface pills to develop sooner than on a virgin-cotton knit.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front and right-side view of a long-sleeve knit polo sweater with wide horizontal stripes, ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem; model is seated holding a book so lower front is slightly creased and occluded.
- Stripe patternWide horizontal stripes alternating between a bright red and a deep maroon across the torso and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high) - Polo collar and placketFlat knit polo collar in the deep maroon color with a short button placket visible at the center front.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.10 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with dropped shoulder seam and ribbed cuffs in the maroon color; right sleeve is visible across the torso.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.34 · w 0.50 · h 0.30 (high) - Hem detailRibbed knit hem in the maroon color visible at the lower front where the sweater meets the skirt; slight folding where the model is seated.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.62 · w 0.56 · h 0.16 (high) - Knit textureEven medium-gauge knit texture visible on both stripe colors, with matte finish and soft drape over the body.
Other
Lifestyle shot showing a seated model wearing the sweater in an indoor wood-paneled setting, holding an open book; warm directional lighting and shallow depth of field.
- Model and poseSeated female model shown from head to mid-thigh, turned slightly to the right while holding an open book across her lap.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.86 (high) - Prop - bookOpen paperback book held in both hands, pages visible and slightly fanned.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (high) - BackgroundWood-paneled cabinet or bookcase with visible books and framed photograph behind the model.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 0.30 (high) - ChairWooden chair with visible top rail and seat edge; sweater rests against the chair back on the right side of the image.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.36 · w 0.32 · h 0.52 (high) - Lighting and color toneWarm, low-contrast indoor lighting producing soft shadows and muted highlights across the scene.
Colors
bright red· red stripes#93231Cdeep maroon· maroon stripes and collar#741512- Stripe patternWide horizontal stripes alternating between a bright red and a deep maroon across the torso and sleeves.
- 02
Product
Front view of a long-sleeve polo-collar knit sweater with wide horizontal red and dark brown stripes, visible three-button placket, ribbed hem and cuffs, shown on a seated model.
- Overall silhouetteRelaxed, slightly boxy long-sleeve sweater with dropped shoulder seams and a straight ribbed hem visible at the waist.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.58 (high) - Stripe patternWide horizontal stripes alternating bright red and dark brown across the torso and sleeves; stripe bands are uniform in height.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.35 (high) - Polo collar and placketFolded polo-style collar in dark brown with a short button placket centered at the front containing three visible brown buttons.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.12 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - CuffsRibbed sleeve cuffs in dark brown visible at the right wrist, fitted relative to the sleeve.
1 region
x 0.71 · y 0.58 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high) - Knit textureTight knit fabric with a smooth, even surface texture and matte finish visible on both red and brown stripes.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.38 · h 0.30 (medium) - Waist bandRibbed hem band in dark brown that sits at the top of the hips and creates a slight blouson effect where the sweater meets the model's jeans.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.44 · w 0.40 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a seated model on a pale neutral background; parts of styling garments and shoes visible; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model poseFemale model seated on the floor leaning slightly back on her left hand with legs bent and the torso angled slightly toward the camera.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.42 · w 0.88 · h 0.50 (high) - Visible styling itemsLight blue denim jeans and a brown sneaker with white sole are visible and partially occlude the lower portion of the sweater.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.56 · w 0.66 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.80 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - Background and lightingSmooth pale off-white studio background and floor with soft, diffuse lighting producing minimal hard shadows beneath the model.
- Image crop and qualityPortrait-oriented crop showing upper body to knees; image is sharp with natural color rendering and no visible noise.
Colors
bright red· red stripes#DB0A23dark brown· dark brown stripes and collar#3C221C- Overall silhouetteRelaxed, slightly boxy long-sleeve sweater with dropped shoulder seams and a straight ribbed hem visible at the waist.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve knit sweater with wide horizontal stripes, a folded polo-style collar, ribbed cuffs and hem, and a relaxed dropped-shoulder fit.
- Overall silhouetteBack view of a relaxed-fit sweater with a straight hem, long sleeves, and a slightly boxy shape ending at the hipline.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.14 · w 0.88 · h 0.72 (high) - Stripe patternWide horizontal stripes alternating between a vivid red color and a dark brown color across the back and sleeves; stripe widths appear consistent across body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.14 · w 0.88 · h 0.56 (high) - Polo collarFolded polo-style collar in the dark brown stripe color with visible ribbed knit texture, sitting flat at the back neckline.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Ribbed hem and cuffsRibbed knit band at the sweater hem and at sleeve cuffs in the dark brown color; cuffs extend slightly past the wrist on the left hand and cover part of the right hand.
3 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.66 · w 0.76 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.46 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.58 · w 0.22 · h 0.36 (medium) - Knit textureVisible fine knit texture across the sweater surface indicating a medium-weight knit fabric.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high) - Sleeve constructionDropped shoulder seam and full-length sleeves with the stripe pattern continuing uninterrupted from body to sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.22 · w 0.40 · h 0.48 (high) - Visible seamsShoulder seam and side seam are visible as simple knit joins without topstitching or decorative seams.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.86 · y 0.18 · w 0.10 · h 0.40 (low)
Other
Studio rear-view product photo showing a model against a neutral light background with even lighting and soft shadowing. Model wearing light-wash jeans, pose shows left hand behind back and right hand near hem; image is vertically oriented and well centered.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from the back with head turned slightly to the right; left hand placed behind the back and right hand near the hem.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.84 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white neutral studio background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Visible propLight-wash blue jeans visible from the waist down, worn by the model and overlapping the lower edge of the sweater.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.74 · w 0.56 · h 0.26 (high) - Image framingProduct centered with full back visible; crop includes head top and extends to upper thighs.
Colors
medium red· red stripe areas#CB0215dark brown· dark brown stripe areas#3B2423- Overall silhouetteBack view of a relaxed-fit sweater with a straight hem, long sleeves, and a slightly boxy shape ending at the hipline.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
5 total5
5 reviews · out of 5
Beau chandail
★★★★★Annie L.
Enfin un chandail de longueur raisonnable et pas "boxy" fit. La couleur est comme sur la photo.
Super
★★★★★Lynda K.
Tissu agréable, belle qualité ,belle couleur et tombe bien.
Polo large rayeures rouge et marine
★★★★★Sylvie b.
Fidèle à la tail (M)
Love it
★★★★★leah m.
Tissus épais de qualité
Chandail à col polo
★★★★★Suzanne G.
Couleurs vivantes, ample, confortable
Q&A
1 answered- How does the 'loose fit' compare to standard sizing? Should I size down if I prefer a more fitted look?
- For a more fitted look, we recommend sizing down from your usual size, as this sweater is designed with a loose fit. Keep in mind that the recycled cotton knit has minimal stretch, so sizing down too much may affect comfort.