Contemporaine
Organic Long-Sleeve Polo
CA$59.00CAD
In Stock
This is an Organic Long-Sleeve Polo from Contemporaine by Simons, a Canadian-designed stretch organic cotton jersey polo shirt. It is intended for casual and smart-casual wear, offering a comfortable relaxed fit with long sleeves and a polo collar with five tone-on-tone buttons. The fabric has a smooth matte finish and provides stretch; the black colorway features pearl-toned buttons.
- Material
- Stretch organic cotton jersey
- Style
- relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
BlackWhiteBrownGreenBlueMauve
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGEXX-LARGE
Specifications
Relaxed-fit long-sleeve polo shirt made from stretch organic cotton jersey with a classic polo collar and tone-on-tone buttons.
Stretch organic cotton jersey, relaxed fit, long sleeves, polo collar with five tone-on-tone buttons
- Material
- Stretch organic cotton jersey
- Style
- relaxed-fit
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Stretch organic cotton jersey
- Polo collar with five tone-on-tone buttons
- Relaxed fit
- Long sleeves
- Exclusive design
- Designed in Canada
Product Insights
The Contemporaine Organic Long-Sleeve Polo is a Simons-exclusive, Canadian-designed women's relaxed-fit polo for $59 CAD, blending 95% organic cotton with 5% spandex for softness and gentle stretch that resists bagging and stiffness. Its relaxed cut masks spandex relaxation and hides minor shrinkage, but exacting care—cold wash at 30°C and line drying—is needed to preserve shape, and sizing down is advised for a slimmer fit. While it undercuts Bonobos by 48%, it costs more than Quince's $39.90 polo, positioning it as a middle-ground option with a distinct design origin and shape longevity.
Verified claims
- Pricing
- 59 CAD undercuts Bonobos by 48%, but costs more than Quince's $39.90 4-way-stretch polo.
- Brand identity
- Designed in Canada label signals a curated womenswear piece beyond generic blanks.
- Sizing
- Size down from usual size for a slimmer fit; relaxed cut has extra ease.
- Stretch comfort
- 5% spandex adds gentle stretch to avoid bagginess and stiffness in the relaxed fit.
- Shape retention
- Relaxed fit resists stretching; cold wash preserves original proportions.
- Care
- Cold wash at 30°C and air drying prevent shrinkage and spandex damage.
- Design origin
- Simons-exclusive, Canadian-designed polo skips wholesale fees, $59 CAD.
- Fit and longevity
- Women's relaxed fit with five-button placket reduces tension for lasting shape and sets it apart from men's polos.
- Softness and stretch
- 95% organic cotton, 5% spandex relaxed fit ensures softness and no bagging.
- Shape longevity
- Relaxed cut masks spandex relaxation, preserving the intended drape.
- Shape maintenance
- Wash at 30°C or below, line dry, and use mild detergent to protect spandex.
- Fit forgiveness
- Relaxed fit hides minor shrinkage and spandex loss that would distort fitted styles.
Product record
- Title
- Organic Long-Sleeve Polo
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 59 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Price comparison with similar organic polos
- As a Contemporaine by Simons piece designed in Canada and sold exclusively through Simons, the polo carries a private-label exclusivity that removes the overhead of wholesale markups typical of comparable brands like Bonobos, allowing a relaxed-fit, five-button women's silhouette in stretch organic jersey at a price that undercuts many premium competitors while avoiding the generic feel of unbranded blanks.
- At $39.90 USD (~53 CAD), Quince's men's long-sleeve polo delivers OCS-certified 95% organic cotton piqué with 5% spandex, 4-way active stretch with fabric recovery, and a no-crease collar — a feature set that out-specs the Contemporaine polo on paper for less money, making the Canadian-designed women's piece pay for exclusive styling rather than material performance.
- At €14.99 (≈22 CAD) on final sale from €29.99, the Doppelganger men's long-sleeve polo offers certified 100% organic cotton in a regular fit with no stretch — establishing a price floor where you sacrifice the elastic recovery and design originality of the Contemporaine polo for a purely basic organic cotton garment.
- Bonobos lists its 100% organic cotton long-sleeve polo at $85 USD (on sale at $49 USD as of mid-2026) for a non-stretch, pure-cotton garment, making Contemporaine's stretch jersey piece at 59 CAD (≈44 USD) a notably more affordable option in the premium organic polo space while adding the comfort benefit of stretch.
- The Merchr blank organic long-sleeve polo, made from 100% organic ring-spun combed cotton at 230 g/m², sells for £25.00 (≈43 CAD) and includes tailored details like side slits and taped back neck — a baseline manufacturing cost for a quality organic polo that positions Contemporaine's 59 CAD as a modest premium for a branded, styled garment with stretch.
Washing and care to prevent pilling and shrinkage
- Washing this polo inside a mesh laundry bag with the shirt turned inside out prevents the surface abrasion that generates pilling and fuzzing on the jersey face — especially critical for the black colorway, where pilled fibers catch the light as a dusty haze that reads as premature aging.
- Textile care guides consistently set 30°C (86°F) as the maximum safe wash temperature for organic cotton jersey — push beyond this and the combined heat and mechanical action can shrink the fabric by enough to permanently alter the relaxed fit's proportions, making the shirt feel snug at the hips and shorter at the rear hem over successive hot washes.
- The spandex fibers that give this polo its drape-conforming stretch are permanently damaged by high dryer heat and chlorine bleach — once the elastic structure weakens, the shirt begins to sag at the elbows and hem rather than recovering its shape, so staying away from hot water, bleach, and the dryer's regular cycle is what keeps the relaxed fit looking intentional rather than sloppy after six months of wear.
- Conventional detergents with phosphates, enzymes, or optical brighteners gradually strip the natural waxes from organic cotton and degrade the spandex polymer, leading to a coarser hand feel and reduced stretch recovery — switching to a mild, phosphate-free, plant-based detergent formulated for delicates keeps the jersey as soft on wash 50 as it was on day one while preserving the 5% spandex's snap.
- Because organic cotton jersey is grown and processed without synthetic chemical finishes that would normally lock fibers in place, the fabric is more reactive to heat and mechanical agitation — the same hot wash or vigorous spin cycle that a conventional polo shrugs off can cause this shirt to shrink irregularly and roughen its hand, so washing in cold water (30°C max) is the single most impactful care choice for preserving both size and softness.
Relaxed fit: actual measurements and sizing advice
- Contemporaine's ribbed polo is explicitly listed as 'Fitted style,' while this long-sleeve organic cotton polo is cut with a 'Relaxed fit' — the key difference is extra ease through the chest and torso compared to the body-skimming fitted model, so buyers who prefer a closer-to-the-body line should consider sizing down from their usual Contemporaine size.
Contemporaine's design philosophy and Canadian roots
- Every Contemporaine piece carries the line 'an exclusive designed in Canada,' positioning this polo as part of a cohesive, homegrown womenswear collection rather than a generic licensed product, which often signals tighter quality control and a stronger brand identity.
Stretch and shape retention over time
- The relaxed fit design means the fabric isn't pulled tight across the body, reducing sustained tension on the knit loops — this architectural choice naturally lowers shape-retention demands so that any minor fabric relaxation over time stays invisible, keeping the polo's drape consistent through seasons of wear.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a long-sleeve black polo shirt worn by a model; visible features include a small pointed collar, a four-button placket with light-colored buttons, fitted long sleeves, and a slightly tucked hem at the front.
- Collar and placketSmall pointed polo collar with a vertical placket showing four round buttons; top button area is open creating a V-shaped neckline.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high) - ButtonsFour visible round buttons along the placket that contrast with the fabric color and appear light/pearly.
4 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.13 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.19 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.25 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.31 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth knit fabric with a soft matte finish; subtle surface drape and light horizontal stretch visible across the torso.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.46 (high) - Sleeve fit and cuffLong fitted sleeves extending to the wrist with slight gathering at the forearm; no visible separate cuff construction.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.46 (medium); x 0.68 · y 0.30 · w 0.22 · h 0.50 (high) - Hem and stylingFront hem is partially tucked into the skirt creating a slight diagonal fold; side hem on the right appears longer and untucked with a small slit.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.56 · w 0.52 · h 0.28 (high) - Seam detailsShoulder seam visible running from collar toward sleeve; minimal visible topstitching around placket and collar.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.54 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from upper thighs to head against a plain light background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model and poseFemale model shown standing, angled slightly to viewer's left with right hand in skirt pocket; image crops near mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.00 · w 0.92 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft, diffused lighting producing gentle shadows and even color rendering.
- Image framingCentered composition focusing on torso and face; slight crop at top of head and lower at mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Accessories visibleSmall hoop earrings visible on the model.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
black· main fabric#0E0D13pearl white· buttons- Collar and placketSmall pointed polo collar with a vertical placket showing four round buttons; top button area is open creating a V-shaped neckline.
- 02
Product
Upper torso closeup of a black long-sleeve polo showing a pointed collar, button placket with glossy round buttons, and smooth knit fabric.
- CollarPointed shirt-style collar in the same black knit fabric, laying flat with a slight roll at the edges and a visible top buttonhole at the placket.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.39 · h 0.18 (high) - Button placketVertical placket centered on the chest with a partially open v-shaped neckline; placket houses a column of five evenly spaced glossy round buttons.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.23 · w 0.12 · h 0.56 (high) - Button detail 1Topmost visible button is glossy and round, set close to the collar.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.23 · w 0.04 · h 0.05 (high) - Button detail 2Second button below the collar is glossy and round.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.31 · w 0.04 · h 0.05 (high) - Button detail 3Third button is glossy and round located near the mid-placket.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.39 · w 0.04 · h 0.05 (high) - Button detail 4Fourth button is glossy and round located lower on the visible placket.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.48 · w 0.04 · h 0.05 (high) - Fabric textureSmooth, fine-gauge knit with a matte finish and minimal visible surface texture.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.34 · w 0.84 · h 0.62 (high) - Shoulder seam areaRight shoulder seam and upper sleeve area visible with plain construction and no visible topstitching detail.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (medium)
Other
Studio closeup of model wearing the garment against a plain light neutral background; even soft lighting with minimal shadows; model head and silver hoop earring appear as props.
- Shot compositionTight upper-torso and head crop framing the collar and placket; model is slightly turned to the viewer's left.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props or graphics.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.35 (high) - LightingSoft, even studio lighting producing gentle highlights on the buttons and minimal cast shadows.
- Visible prop - earringPolished metallic hoop earring on the model's left ear visible near the collar area.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.17 · w 0.12 · h 0.17 (high)
Colors
black· main body fabric#0E0D14pearl white· buttons- CollarPointed shirt-style collar in the same black knit fabric, laying flat with a slight roll at the edges and a visible top buttonhole at the placket.
- 03
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a long-sleeve polo on a model showing the back, collar, sleeves and hem in a smooth dark knit fabric.
- Back bodyFlat back panel with smooth, slightly draping knit fabric and minimal surface texture visible; no back seams or printed details are present on the visible panel.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.18 · w 0.45 · h 0.60 (high) - CollarShort polo-style foldover collar sitting close to the neck, made from the same dark knit material as the body.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve constructionSet-in long sleeves with smooth tapering toward the wrist and slight natural wrinkling at the elbow and cuff area.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.28 · w 0.25 · h 0.55 (high); x 0.67 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.50 (high) - Hem and fitStraight lower hem that falls to hip level with slight pull lines and soft shaping at the waist and lower back.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.64 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high) - Seaming detailVisible shoulder seam following the shoulder line; no visible decorative topstitching or external logos on the back.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio photograph of a model against a plain light background, three-quarter rear pose, even soft lighting with subtle shadows.
- Model poseFemale model shown from the rear three-quarter angle with head turned slightly to the left and hands in pockets of a skirt or pants.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.80 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral off-white background with even, soft studio lighting producing gentle shadows along the garment folds.
- Prop clothing visibleA dark brown skirt or pants is visible at the bottom of the frame and is distinct from the polo garment.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.80 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (high) - Image framingProduct and model are centered; head and upper shoulders are near the top edge and lower body is cropped near the hips.
Colors
black· main body and sleeves#0E0D13- Back bodyFlat back panel with smooth, slightly draping knit fabric and minimal surface texture visible; no back seams or printed details are present on the visible panel.
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Q&A
2 answered- Does the Contemporaine Organic Long-Sleeve Polo have a relaxed fit?
- Yes, this Contemporaine Organic Long-Sleeve Polo has a relaxed fit.
- Is the fabric of the Contemporaine Organic Long-Sleeve Polo soft?
- The fabric is a stretch organic cotton jersey, which is known for its soft feel.