
Contemporaine
Merino Wool Shoulder-Pad Sweater
The Contemporaine by Simons Merino Wool Shoulder-Pad Sweater is a long-sleeve pullover knit in 100% merino wool with a short ribbed mock neck, ribbed cuffs and hem, and built-in shoulder pads that give the shoulder line a lightly structured shape. It has a relaxed, slightly boxy fit through the torso, falls to about the waist, and is intended as a layering or standalone top for everyday wear. The exclusive Canadian-designed style is shown in a charcoal heather gray; no sizing dimensions or care specifications are provided in the available context.
- Material
- 100% merino wool
- Style
- contemporary, modern, relaxed-fit, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Relaxed-fit mock-neck sweater knit from luxurious 100% merino wool with built-in shoulder pads.
Mock neck, relaxed fit, built-in shoulder pads, and a luxurious 100% merino wool knit.
- Material
- 100% merino wool
- Style
- contemporary, modern, relaxed-fit, minimal
- Occasion
- everyday, work, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- mock neck
- relaxed fit
- built-in shoulder pads
- 100% merino wool knit
- luxurious merino wool fabrication
- Contemporaine by Simons exclusive
- designed in Canada
- structured shoulder silhouette
- knit sweater construction
Product Insights
100% merino wool knit Relaxed, boxy silhouette with extra ease Built-in shoulder pads are sewn in, not removable Slightly structured shoulder line from internal shaping Professional cleaning only; no home washing step for pads Flat 129 CAD across XS–XL, no extended-size surcharge
Verified claims
- material
- 100% merino wool knit
- fit
- Relaxed, boxy silhouette with extra ease
- sizing
- Body measurements XS–XL; size down for a closer fit
- construction
- Built-in shoulder pads are sewn in, not removable
- construction
- Fine knit with ribbed mock neck, cuffs and hem
- neckline
- Short mock neck sits close to the base of the neck
- shoulder shape
- Slightly structured shoulder line from internal shaping
- care
- Professional cleaning only; no home washing step for pads
- care
- General merino guidance: if home laundering, cold hand wash and flat dry
- care
- Steam to release wrinkles; low heat with pressing cloth if ironing
- care
- Do not steam or press foam pads to flatten ridges
- durability
- Merino resists wear but can pill with friction
- maintenance
- Air between wears; wash when dirt, oils or odour build
- comfort
- Temperature-regulating and moisture-wicking
- comfort
- Generally soft, but can still feel prickly on sensitive skin
- styling
- Polished, structured shoulder line dresses up a relaxed knit
- color
- Grey heathered colourway across all sizes
- value
- Flat 129 CAD across XS–XL, no extended-size surcharge
- use cases
- Layering piece for cool weather, office and transitional dressing
- comparison
- Permanent pads simplify cleaning but limit adjustability vs. removable-pad sweaters
- comparison
- Care demands similar to other shoulder-pad knit mocknecks
Product record
- Title
- Merino Wool Shoulder-Pad Sweater
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 129 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Merino Wool Shoulder-Pad Sweater: Choose this if you want a 100% merino wool mock-neck pullover with built-in shoulder pads for a slightly structured shoulder line over a relaxed, boxy torso. It has ribbed trim at the collar, cuffs, and waist-length hem, a fine uniform knit in grey, and comes in sizes X-SMALL to X-LARGE as a Contemporaine exclusive designed in Canada. Note that the hem sits at the waist on top of trousers, so it may suit those who prefer a shorter cut.[1,2,3,4] | Wool And Mohair Mock-Neck Sweater Exclusive Collection From Italy: Choose this if you want a modern, slightly oversized mock-neck with a chunky, fuzzy knit and rich, true-to-photo colors — reviewers found it warm and not bulky as a mid-layer under a coat. The fit runs true to size, but the body is short, almost cropped (one reviewer returned it expecting standard length), and the collar's internal elastic is too snug for many, though some fixed it by stretching or folding it. Note that the wool/mohair blend caused scratching and irritation for many reviewers with sensitive skin, who needed a long-sleeve base layer underneath.[5,6] | Fine Knit Mock-Neck Sweater: Choose this if you want a fine-gauge mock-neck layer with a close but not skin-tight regular fit, made from a flowy, stretch fine knit in an 80% reprocessed viscose and 20% nylon blend. The low ribbed collar, slim long sleeves with ribbed cuffs, and ribbed hem that finishes around the upper hip give it a smooth, matte, pattern-free look. It comes in Black, Light Grey, Slate Blue, and Red across sizes X-SMALL to X-LARGE, though note the shoulder seams are slightly visible where the sleeves meet the body.[7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Close-up of a long-sleeve knit sweater showing the upper torso and arms. Visible details include a short mock neck with ribbing, fine knit texture across the body, and ribbed sleeve cuffs.
- NecklineShort mock neck with a visible ribbed finish that sits close to the base of the model's neck.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.08 (high) - Knit textureUniform fine knit texture across the front and sleeves, visible as small horizontal knit rows.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.28 · w 0.80 · h 0.54 (high) - Shoulder shapeSlightly structured shoulder line with a subtle seam visible along the top of the shoulder on both sides.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.88 · h 0.16 (medium) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves ending in narrow ribbed cuffs; the right sleeve crosses over the torso.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.40 · w 0.42 · h 0.44 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.40 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (high) - Visible hem/waistLower body of the sweater is visible but the bottom hem is mostly out of frame and not shown.Partial
Other
Studio portrait framing with a plain light background. Model wearing gold hoop earrings and multiple gold rings; arms crossed. Even soft lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionPortrait-style close-up framing from chest to top of head with the model centered and facing forward.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - JewelryModel wears chunky gold hoop earrings and multiple gold rings on both hands, visible against the sweater.
3 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.72 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.72 · w 0.14 · h 0.14 (high) - BackgroundPlain light neutral background with no visible props or packaging.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting; minimal harsh shadows and slight soft shadowing under the chin.
Colors
charcoal gray· main body- NecklineShort mock neck with a visible ribbed finish that sits close to the base of the model's neck.
- 02

Product
Front view of a long-sleeve knit pullover with a short mock neck, ribbed trim at neck, cuffs and hem, and lightly structured shoulders visible.
- NecklineShort mock-neck collar with a fine ribbed trim that sits close to the base of the model's neck.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.05 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves extending to ribbed cuffs; left sleeve slightly bent with hand in pocket, right sleeve relaxed alongside body.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.24 · w 0.30 · h 0.58 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.36 · w 0.29 · h 0.46 (high) - Shoulder shapeShoulder area shows slight structured silhouette suggesting internal shaping or small shoulder padding at the outer shoulder line.Uncertain
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.58 · h 0.18 (medium) - Body fit and hemBoxy to slightly relaxed torso with the hem finishing at the waist on top of the trousers; hem has a narrow ribbed band.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.48 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high) - Knit textureFine, uniform knit texture across the garment surface visible as subtle horizontal stitch pattern.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.14 · w 0.76 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Studio front-facing portrait of a model wearing the sweater against a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from upper thighs up in a three-quarter frontal pose, left hand in trouser pocket and right hand resting near hip.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 1.00 (high) - Accessories visibleGold hoop earrings and multiple gold rings on the right hand are visible and reflective.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.71 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Background and lightingEven, neutral light-colored studio background with soft diffuse lighting and faint shadowing under the model.
Colors
charcoal gray· sweater body- NecklineShort mock-neck collar with a fine ribbed trim that sits close to the base of the model's neck.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve knit sweater in a medium-dark heathered gray with a low mock-neck collar, ribbed cuffs and hem, and a relaxed torso silhouette shown on a model.
- Back body shapeRelaxed, slightly boxy back silhouette with a loose drape; fabric falls smoothly from the shoulders to the hem with a subtle horizontal roll at the lower back.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.19 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high) - NecklineLow mock-neck or short funnel collar with a visible ribbed knit band around the back of the neck.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.05 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with a straight drop from the shoulder and full-length coverage ending in fitted ribbed cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.26 · w 0.24 · h 0.58 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.26 · w 0.24 · h 0.58 (high) - Hem detailRibbed hem band visible at the waist with a slight inner facing or second band that creates a layered look at the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.68 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Knit textureFine, uniform knit texture with a heathered appearance caused by mix of light and dark fibers.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - Shoulder lineShoulder seam sits near natural shoulder line with a slightly structured profile across the top of the shoulders.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.14 · w 0.68 · h 0.16 (medium)
Other
Studio rear-shot on a light neutral background showing the model from head to hips; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model and poseModel is shown from the rear with head turned slightly to the left, hair in a low bun and left arm relaxed at the side.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 0.40 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray to off-white studio background with soft, diffuse lighting and minimal visible shadowing.
- Visible non-product garmentDark trousers visible from the waist down worn by the model; not described as part of the sweater.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.76 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high)
Colors
heather charcoal gray· body#625E62- Back body shapeRelaxed, slightly boxy back silhouette with a loose drape; fabric falls smoothly from the shoulders to the hem with a subtle horizontal roll at the lower back.
Variants
5 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4684440 | Merino Wool Shoulder-Pad Sweater - Grey - X-Small | CA$129.00 | Yes |
| 4684441 | Merino Wool Shoulder-Pad Sweater - Grey - Small | CA$129.00 | Yes |
| 4684442 | Merino Wool Shoulder-Pad Sweater - Grey - Medium | CA$129.00 | Yes |
| 4684443 | Merino Wool Shoulder-Pad Sweater - Grey - Large | CA$129.00 | Yes |
| 4684444 | Merino Wool Shoulder-Pad Sweater - Grey - X-Large | CA$129.00 | Yes |