Contemporaine
Polo-Collar Boxy Sweatshirt
This women's boxy sweatshirt from Contemporaine by Simons is crafted from an organic cotton and polyester blend with a terry underside. It features a buttoned polo collar, raglan sleeves, and ribbed cuffs and hem, with a boxy fit designed for everyday wear. Customer reviews note the fit is true to size and the garment is comfortable.
- Material
- Organic cotton-blend jersey, terry underside
- Style
- casual, boxy
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
A boxy-fit sweatshirt featuring a four-button polo collar, raglan sleeves, and organic cotton-blend jersey with terry underside for a textured finish.
Boxy fit, four-button polo collar, raglan sleeves, ribbed edging, organic cotton-blend jersey with terry underside.
- Material
- Organic cotton-blend jersey, terry underside
- Style
- casual, boxy
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- organic cotton-blend jersey fabric
- terry underside for texture
- boxy fit silhouette
- four-button polo collar
- raglan sleeves
- ribbed edging
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
Contemporaine's Polo-Collar Boxy Sweatshirt is a structured, polished take on the boxy silhouette, crafted in Canada from an 80% organic cotton, 20% polyester unbrushed French terry that drapes cleanly, breathes cooler than fleece, resists pilling and wrinkles, and holds its shape through 50+ washes (retaining 172–175 GSM) with minimal shrinkage (about 2% cold-washed and air-dried). The raglan sleeves angle 20–30° off vertical for unrestricted mobility and layer smoothly under jackets, while the four-button polo collar offers versatile neckline settings; buyers find it true to size, with sizing down for a closer fit. The main tradeoffs: the polyester blend complicates recyclability (though it extends usable life), the 'Vision' badge is Simons' own standard rather than third-party certification, and independent rater Good On You deems Simons 'Not good enough overall' — yet the shirt's durable, low-maintenance build, breathable hand feel, and all-Canadian provenance make it a practical midweight choice at C$69, with all sizes XS–XL in stock (navy/midnight blue).
Verified claims
- Hand feel
- Loopback terry is unbrushed: smooth outer face, soft textured inner loops — not plush fleece.
- Drape
- Structured French terry drapes, so the boxy cut reads polished instead of slouchy.
- Moisture management
- Unbrushed terry loops absorb and release light sweat, so the top stays comfortable during mild activity.
- Material
- 80% organic cotton, 20% polyester with an unbrushed French terry underside.
- Breathability
- Unbrushed French terry runs cooler than fleece at a comparable midweight.
- Mobility
- Raglan seams angle 20–30° off vertical, keeping overhead reach free
- Layering
- The raglan sleeve reaches the collar in one piece, leaving no shoulder seam to bunch under a jacket
- Shape retention
- Loopback terry has enough body that the boxy cut holds its shape rather than slumping like a plush pullover
- Fit and sizing
- Buyers report the boxy cut runs true to size; sizing down gives a closer, more fitted silhouette.
- Shrinkage
- Cold wash and air-dry keep shrinkage to about 2%.
- Pilling
- Unbrushed loop-back terry with 20% polyester resists pilling and lint build-up.
- Wrinkle resistance
- This 80/20 cotton-poly terry needs less ironing after washing than a pure-cotton knit.
- Wash longevity
- Cotton-poly knits keep their fabric body through 50+ home wash cycles, while pure cotton in the same class loses measurable GSM and shows earlier pilling.
- Recyclability
- The polyester blend is harder to recycle but extends the sweatshirt's usable life.
- Care convenience
- 20% polyester gives the terry real wrinkle resistance and reduces the ironing burden after flat-drying compared with pure cotton.
- Origin
- Made in Canada, not merely designed there.
- Sustainability program
- Vision badge is Simons' own reduced-impact-material standard, not a third-party certification.
- Independent rating
- Good On You independently rates Simons, the house behind Contemporaine, as Not good enough overall.
- Lifecycle
- 80/20 jersey keeps shape through 50+ washes and resists pilling, but the fiber mix is harder to recycle.
- Provenance
- Designed in Canada and made in Canada from an organic cotton-blend jersey.
- Size options
- Navy/Midnight Blue is the only colourway; all five sizes, XS–XL, sell for C$69 and are in stock.
- Collar
- Four-button polo placket gives more neckline settings than the usual two- or three-button layout.
- Care instructions
- Machine washing cold and drying on low is the safe care approach for this cotton/polyester terry jersey.
- Warmth
- Medium-weight organic cotton-blend jersey with a terry underside; suitable for layering in cool weather but not a heavyweight winter piece.
- Collar function
- The four-button polo collar has a real functional button placket, not decorative buttons sewn onto a closed crewneck.
Product record
- Title
- Polo-Collar Boxy Sweatshirt
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 5 stars, 0 reviews, scale 5
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a dark navy polo-collar boxy sweatshirt with a five-button placket, raglan sleeve seams, ribbed cuffs and hem, and a smooth knit surface, shown on a model.
- CollarPointed polo-style collar made from the same knit fabric as the body, lays flat with visible topstitching along the edges.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.15 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Button placketVertical centered placket with five round tan buttons set into a narrow stitched strip of the same fabric; button spacing visible.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.22 · w 0.10 · h 0.22 (medium) - Raglan seamsDiagonal raglan sleeve seams run from the collar toward the underarm, visible as topstitched seam lines.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.76 · h 0.30 (high) - Cuffs and hemWide ribbed knit cuffs and a matching ribbed hem band in the same color and fabric as the body.
3 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.64 · w 0.30 · h 0.26 (medium); x 0.65 · y 0.64 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (medium) - Fabric surfaceSmooth, dense knit fabric with minimal visible texture and a matte finish.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.22 · w 0.80 · h 0.46 (high) - Boxy fit and drapeLoose, boxy silhouette with soft gathers at the hem where the model pulls the sweatshirt slightly; sleeves appear slightly oversized.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.28 · w 0.80 · h 0.52 (high) - Visible stitchingTopstitching visible around the collar, placket, and along the raglan seams in matching thread.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.15 · w 0.50 · h 0.30 (high) - Model interactionModel's hands are gripping and slightly lifting the front hem of the sweatshirt, causing natural folds in the fabric at the waist.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing model from hips up against a light neutral background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows; dark jeans visible at the lower edge.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter-frontal studio shot framed from the hips to above the head, centered on the garment and model.
- Background and lightingPlain light gray background with soft, even studio lighting that produces minimal shadow and even color across the garment.
- Visible prop clothingDark indigo jeans are visible at the lower portion of the image and are not part of the sweatshirt product.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.82 · w 0.60 · h 0.16 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution, sharp image with clear detail and accurate color rendering.
Colors
dark navy blue· body#222533tan· buttons- CollarPointed polo-style collar made from the same knit fabric as the body, lays flat with visible topstitching along the edges.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a navy polo-collar sweatshirt showing the collar, a vertical five-button placket with tan buttons, raglan sleeves, and visible knit texture and seam stitching on the shoulder and sleeve.
- Collar shapeFlat, pointed polo-style collar made from the same navy knit fabric as the body, lying open at the front.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.16 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - Button placketVertical placket with five evenly spaced round tan buttons sewn through the fabric; placket is a stitched strip of the same navy fabric.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.25 · w 0.12 · h 0.42 (high) - Button appearanceButtons are four-holed, light tan to beige in color with a subtle sheen.
5 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.30 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.38 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.46 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.54 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.62 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high) - Sleeve constructionRaglan sleeve seam visible running from collar toward underarm; sleeve cuff is folded hem but not fully shown.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.58 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (medium); x 0.60 · y 0.40 · w 0.40 · h 0.45 (medium) - Fabric textureSoft midweight knit with a smooth face and subtle visible knit grain typical of sweatshirt fabric.
- Seam detailTopstitching reinforcing the placket and a rectangular bartack at the placket base are visible.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.62 · w 0.10 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing a model from the chest up against a plain light background with soft even lighting; hair and gold hoop earring partially overlap the product area.
- Model presenceFemale model fills the frame from upper chest to just above the head; face is turned slightly to the right.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.64 (high) - Accessory overlapLong dark hair and a gold hoop earring overlap the left shoulder and chest area of the sweatshirt.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.48 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light neutral background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadows.
- Framing and cropClose-up detail crop focused on upper torso and collar; lower body and full sleeves are cropped out of frame.
Colors
navy· main fabric#232639tan· buttons- Collar shapeFlat, pointed polo-style collar made from the same navy knit fabric as the body, lying open at the front.
- 03
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a navy boxy sweatshirt worn by a model; visible features include a polo-style collar, raglan sleeve seams, ribbed hem and cuffs, and smooth knit fabric with no visible logos.
- Overall silhouetteBoxy, relaxed-fit sweatshirt shown from the back with dropped shoulders and a straight, slightly cropped hemline.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.70 (high) - CollarFolded polo-style collar visible at the nape, forming a small stand and lapel at the back of the neck.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.11 · w 0.28 · h 0.13 (high) - Seam detailDiagonal raglan sleeve seams run from the collar toward the underarm on both sides, visible as stitched lines in the knit.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.14 · w 0.26 · h 0.36 (high) - Hem and cuffsRibbed knit waistband at the bottom and ribbed cuffs at sleeve ends, slightly tighter than the body fabric.
3 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.77 · w 0.64 · h 0.13 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.72 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.72 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth midweight knit with a uniform matte finish and fine visible knit texture.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.55 (high) - BrandingNo visible logos, prints, or labels on the exterior rear of the sweatshirt.
- View and fit on modelImage shows the rear of the garment on a standing model with hips visible; sleeves extend to the wrist with slight fabric ease at the back.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.08 · w 0.84 · h 0.86 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot with neutral light gray background, model with long dark hair and gold hoop earring; even soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- BackgroundUniform light gray studio background with no visible props or texture.
- Model hairLong dark brown hair worn loose down the back, covering part of the upper back of the sweatshirt.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.06 · w 0.26 · h 0.45 (high) - AccessorySmall gold hoop earring visible on the model's left ear.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.10 · w 0.05 · h 0.07 (high) - Pants visibleDark denim jeans are visible from the waist down but are not the focus of the image.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.77 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with minimal shadowing under the hem and slight shadow along the model's left side.
- Image framingCentered vertical crop showing the model from head to hips; no cropping of the sweatshirt aside from slight sleeve-edge crop near the wrists.
Colors
navy· sweatshirt main body#222639- Overall silhouetteBoxy, relaxed-fit sweatshirt shown from the back with dropped shoulders and a straight, slightly cropped hemline.