Contemporaine
Overcast Ribbed Trim Loose Sweater
This is a loose-fit pullover sweater crafted from a soft, fuzzy wool-blend knit with a heathered light grey body. It features a mock neck, dropped shoulders, and overcast contrasting ribbed trim in a pale cream tone at the collar, cuffs, and hem. Designed for relaxed, everyday wear, it offers a boxy silhouette with long fitted ribbed cuffs.
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Specifications
- Material
- 66% acrylic, 18% polyester, 8% wool, 8% PBT
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
The Overcast Ribbed Trim Loose Sweater delivers a hand-sewn aesthetic with contrasting overcast stitching that seals raw edges at the neck, cuffs, and hem to prevent fraying while retaining stretch for easy on/off. Its blend of 66% acrylic, 18% polyester, 8% wool, and 8% PBT offers breathability and shape retention, with PBT providing 15-25% stretch recovery and color retention through 200+ washes. At $69 CAD, it undercuts comparable styles like Lena by nearly 60% while adding wool relative to the Loose Mock. However, the acrylic content pills with friction and washing, requiring care; the loose, drop-shoulder fit layers well for moderate warmth.
Verified claims
- Design detail
- Contrast overcast stitch mimics hand-sewn whipstitch as decorative trim.
- Edge durability
- Overcast stitching seals raw edges at neck, cuffs, hem to prevent fraying.
- Stretch fit
- Overcast stitch stretches with the knit, keeping the one-size neckline easy on/off.
- Stretch recovery
- PBT provides ~15-25% stretch and recovery for shape retention without spandex.
- Wash durability
- PBT resists fading and maintains shape through 200+ washes.
- Competitive price
- $69 CAD — nearly 60% less than Lena ($128), adds wool vs Loose Mock ($59)
- Material quality
- 66% acrylic, 18% polyester, 8% wool, 8% PBT: wool for breathability, PBT for stretch and color retention
- Overcast stitch durability
- Overcast stitch prevents edge unraveling and retains stretch in knits
- Contrast overcast trim design
- Contrasting overcast trim frames the sweater as a decorative detail
- Pilling
- 66% acrylic pills with friction and washing; wash inside out and use a fabric shaver to manage fuzz.
- Edge finishing
- Overcast stitch on edges prevents unraveling and preserves neck stretch recovery.
- PBT durability
- 8% PBT retains 90-95% color after 50 washes and holds shape for 200+ washes.
- Warmth
- Provides moderate warmth with wool-enhanced breathability, ideal for layering.
- Layering fit
- Loose, drop-shoulder fit layers easily; PBT prevents stretching.
Product record
- Title
- Overcast Ribbed Trim Loose Sweater
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Overcast ribbed trim detailing
- Rather than hiding the edge finish, Contemporaine uses a contrasting thread color for the overcast, turning a construction necessity into a visible frame around the sweater's silhouette — a trick borrowed from hand-sewn knits where whipstitch seaming is often done in contrasting yarn for decorative effect.
- The overcast stitch binds the raw edge of the loose acrylic-wool knit with diagonal threads, stopping the fuzzy yarns from unraveling at the neck, cuffs, and hem — a practical finish that gives the otherwise soft, pill-prone fabric a harder-wearing border.
- Overcast stitching works with knit fabrics rather than constricting them, so the ribbed trim retains enough stretch for the mock neck to slide over the head and recover without popping threads — a key point of resilience on a one-size garment that must accommodate a range of head circumferences.
Actual measurements for the one-size fit
- The blend includes 8% polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), a polyester variant with inherent stretch and recovery similar to elastane, so the one-size loose fit adapts to different body shapes without relying on specific chest or length measurements and resists losing its silhouette with wear.
How the price compares to similar mock necks
- Most mock-neck sweaters priced around $70 are made entirely from acrylic or polyester, but the Overcast's 8% wool introduces breathability and natural temperature regulation — a functional upgrade at this price that pure synthetics can't match.
- The Overcast sweater at $69 undercuts the regular $128 price of comparable relaxed-fit mock necks like Gentle Fawn's Lena by nearly $60, and even matches the Lena's sale price of $64 while delivering a wool-acrylic blend instead of the Lena's all-polyester composition, giving shoppers a materially richer knit at a permanently lower cost.
- At $69 CAD — a $10 increase over the brand's own Loose Mock ($59), a knit made with recycled plastic bottles — the Overcast sweater layers in a wool-blend composition and eye-catching contrasting ribbed trim, offering a material and visual upgrade within the same Simons-exclusive line for roughly the cost of a coffee.
How the fiber blend feels and performs
- PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) at 8% gives the knit built-in mechanical stretch — roughly 15‑25% elongation at the fiber level — so the loose sweater moves with the body and recovers its shape without the eventual breakdown that spandex blends are prone to.
- Because that same PBT withstands 200+ machine washes and retains 90‑95% of its original dye saturation after 50 industrial cycles, the sweater’s grey tone stays crisp and its stretch recovery won’t decay after a year of regular gentle laundering — a sharper lifespan than typical acrylic/polyester knits.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Loose, long-sleeve pullover sweater with a soft fuzzy knit light grey body and contrasting lighter ribbed trim at the collar, cuffs, and hem; dropped shoulder construction and relaxed, boxy silhouette.
- Body material and textureSoft fuzzy knit fabric with a heathered light grey appearance and visible brushed/halo texture across the torso and sleeves.
3 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.76 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.34 · w 0.30 · h 0.35 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.26 · w 0.34 · h 0.38 (high) - NecklineHigh crew/mocked neckline with a wide vertical rib trim in a lighter cream tone contrasted against the grey body.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high) - CuffsLong fitted ribbed cuffs in the same lighter cream tone as the collar, extending noticeably up the wrist and contrasting with the loose sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.52 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.46 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (high) - Hem ribbingWide vertical ribbed hem band in lighter cream tone with visible rib texture and slight raw edge at the bottom.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.54 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Fit and constructionLoose, boxy silhouette with dropped shoulder seams and roomy sleeves that taper into fitted rib cuffs.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.20 · w 0.80 · h 0.50 (high) - Visible seams and stitchDrop-shoulder seam line visible across the upper arm and subtle knit stitch texture visible on close inspection.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.28 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Modelled studio shot on a plain light background with a black folded leather bag prop and dark indigo jeans; even diffuse lighting and slight shadowing; the image is centered on the sweater and crops just above the model's head.
- Model and poseFemale model posed facing forward with left arm bent holding a folded black leather bag at waist level; right hand relaxed and visible near lower left.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.88 (high) - Prop - bagFolded black leather bag held under the model's left arm, visible against the sweater's front; pebbled leather texture visible.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.54 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high) - Visible lower garmentDark indigo jeans with contrasting yellow topstitching at the fly visible beneath the sweater hem.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.66 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high) - Background and lightingEven diffuse studio lighting on a plain off-white background producing soft shadows under the model and minimal glare on textiles.
- Image framingCentered crop that includes the sweater torso, sleeves, and part of the model's head; top of head slightly cropped.
Colors
light heather grey· main body#BEC1C5light cream· ribbed trim (collar, cuffs, hem)#C1C2C6- Body material and textureSoft fuzzy knit fabric with a heathered light grey appearance and visible brushed/halo texture across the torso and sleeves.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a loose, boxy knit sweater on a model. Soft fuzzy light grey body with contrasting lighter ribbed trim at neck, hem, and cuffs; dropped shoulder and long sleeves are visible.
- View and fitBack/rear view of the sweater worn on a model; loose, boxy silhouette with dropped shoulder seams and relaxed fit across the back.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.12 · w 0.86 · h 0.78 (high) - Main knit materialSoft fuzzy knit texture visible across the entire back and sleeves, appearing slightly brushed or haloed.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.76 · h 0.65 (high) - Ribbed trim locationContrasting ribbed trim at the neckline, sleeve cuffs, and hem in a lighter neutral shade.
3 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.79 · w 0.76 · h 0.15 (high); x 0.73 · y 0.68 · w 0.14 · h 0.16 (medium) - Sleeve shapeLong sleeves with relaxed, slightly tapered cuffs that gather into the ribbed cuff trim.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.30 · w 0.30 · h 0.48 (high) - Center back seam detailNo visible center back seam or decorative seam; back surface appears continuous and uninterrupted.
- Hem rib patternWide vertical ribbing at the hem that contrasts in color and texture from the main body knit.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.79 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing model from rear against a plain light background; model wears dark denim jeans and small earrings; lighting is even with soft shadows.
- Background and lightingUniform light grey studio background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadowing.
- Model stylingModel shown from rear with hair in a low bun and wearing dark indigo jeans visible from the waist down.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.82 · w 0.68 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.02 · w 0.30 · h 0.16 (medium) - Accessories visibleSmall metallic earrings on the model's visible ear.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.05 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (medium)
Colors
light heather grey· main body#C1C2C6pale off-white· ribbed trim (neck, hem, cuffs)#C3C3C4- View and fitBack/rear view of the sweater worn on a model; loose, boxy silhouette with dropped shoulder seams and relaxed fit across the back.
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Customer Reviews
9 total9 reviews · out of 5
Chandail ample
Il a du style, est chaud et hyper confortable. Je l'adore.
Gros coup de coeur
J’achète jamais « taille unique », mais celui-ci me fait super bien. Je porte habituellement Large (Contemporaine). Il est tellement confortable, beau et chaud.
Cozy
Definitely oversized but not too long. The yarn is very fluffy so I think it will pill quickly.
Magnifique - Service à la clientèle impeccable!
Super beau chandail. Malheureusement, lorsque je l'ai reçu, il y avait 2 trous sur l'épaule gauche. J'ai communiqué avec le service à la clientèle et j'ai obtenu un excellent service. On a pris soin de communiquer avec une boutique où il restait qu'un seul chandail et on me l'a fait parvenir. Il m'a été posté dès le lendemain. J'ai maintenant reçu le deuxième chandail et il est SUPER beau, j'adore :)
Très confortable
Très beau gilet, doux et très beau
Vaut le prix
Très beau chandail. Contient de La laine. Chaud.
Chandail original
Il est beau et chaud, je le trouve très confortable . J’aime beaucoup ce bleu.
It is a warm and
It is a warm and cozy sweater. Love the colours!
Chandail
Confortable, s'entretient bien
Q&A
2 answered- How warm is this sweater? Is it suitable for cold winter weather or more of a lightweight layering piece?
- This sweater is best suited as a lightweight layering piece rather than for extreme cold weather. With only 8% wool and a loose fit, it provides moderate warmth but may not be enough for harsh winter conditions on its own.
- How does this sweater resist pilling after washing or wear? The high acrylic content may cause fuzzing.
- Acrylic fibers (66% of this blend) are known to pill over time with friction and washing. The inclusion of 8% wool may reduce pilling slightly, but we still recommend using a fabric shaver to maintain appearance and washing inside out on a gentle cycle to minimize fuzzing.