Contemporaine
Pima Cotton Boxy-Fit Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
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CA$59.00CAD
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This is a women's long-sleeve T-shirt from Contemporaine by Simons, made from 100% Pima cotton jersey. It features a boxy fit with dropped shoulders, a ribbed crew neck, and long sleeves, plus a straight hem with a side slit. Available in sizes XS to XL in multiple colors, it runs true to size and is machine washable.
- Material
- 100% Pima cotton jersey
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
BlackWhiteHazelnutMint/Pistachio GreenIndigo/Dark Blue
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Ultra comfortable long-sleeve t-shirt in boxy fit made from 100% Pima cotton.
Ultra comfortable, ribbed crew neck, boxy fit.
- Material
- 100% Pima cotton jersey
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- contemporaine by simons exclusive design
- ultra comfortable 100% pima cotton jersey
- boxy fit silhouette
- long sleeves
- ribbed crew neck
- designed in canada
Product Insights
The Pima Cotton Boxy-Fit Long-Sleeve T-Shirt delivers an intentionally relaxed silhouette through a ribbed neck and fluid pima drape that avoid a stiff, tent-like look. It offers immediate smoothness from 42% fewer rough ends, deepening with washes, and resists pilling for 300+ cycles (Class 5 rating). The fabric shrinks only 3-5% and has 12-18% stretch recovery to maintain the boxy shape, while becoming softer and more breathable over time. Color stays vibrant for 75+ washes. However, the ribbed neck requires pressing and reshaping when damp to prevent permanent distortion, and stains set permanently with heat, needing cold-water pre-treatment. Sizing down yields a tighter fit; the design is inherently loose. At $59 CAD, it costs ~$9 more than comparable supima options, reflecting an exclusive Canadian design.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Ribbed neck and Pima drape make boxy fit look intentional, not stiff.
- Durability
- Fabric shrinks only 3-5% and resists bagging and pilling.
- Care
- Press and reshape the damp ribbed neck to avoid permanent distortion.
- Comfort
- Breathable in warm weather and becomes softer with each wash.
- Sizing guidance
- Size down one step for a tighter fit; the design is intentionally loose and relaxed.
- Shape retention
- 3-5% shrinkage and 12-18% stretch recovery maintain the boxy silhouette.
- Smoothness
- 42% fewer rough ends yield immediate smoothness that deepens with washing.
- Pilling resistance
- Class 5 pilling rating prevents fuzzing for 300+ wash cycles.
- Drape
- Extra-long fibers produce a fluid drape that avoids a stiff, tent-like look.
- Material
- 100% pima cotton that gets silkier over 5–8 washes, resists pilling, and shrinks only 3–5%.
- Color retention
- Black color remains vibrant for 75+ washes.
- Stain prevention
- Stains set permanently if heat is applied; pre-treat with cold water.
- Moisture handling
- Moisture vapor transmission of 900–1,300 g/m²/24h keeps skin dry.
- Garment longevity
- When cared for as directed, the tee retains its shape, resists pilling, softens with washes, holds color 75+ washes, and wicks moisture.
- Value
- At $59 CAD, it's ~$9 more than L.L.Bean Supima, for an exclusive Canadian design and boxy silhouette.
Product record
- Title
- Pima Cotton Boxy-Fit Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 59 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4 stars, 1 reviews, scale 5
Deep Research
How the boxy fit wears on real bodies
- The ribbed crew neck is a small but key counterpoint to the boxy body — it holds its shape at the collar, keeping the neckline crisp even as the rest of the tee hangs loose; without it, a boxy tee can look sloppy at the neck, but here the ribbing provides a subtle anchor that makes the oversized silhouette feel considered rather than accidental.
- Pima cotton is an extra-long-staple fiber, giving the jersey a noticeably smoother surface and softer drape than standard short-staple cotton; on this boxy cut that means the volume hangs away from the body with a clean, fluid line instead of a stiff, tent-like shape — which is the difference between looking intentionally oversized and looking like you borrowed a bigger shirt.
Value compared to similar Pima cotton tees
- L.L.Bean's long-sleeve Supima crewneck — made from American-grown, extra-long staple cotton that is twice as strong as regular short-staple cotton — retails for $36.95 USD (~$50 CAD); the Contemporaine tee at $59 CAD is a modest $9 CAD step-up that trades Supima certification for an exclusive Canadian design and the on-trend boxy silhouette.
Care techniques that preserve shape and softness
- Fabric softeners coat the cotton fibers with a waxy residue that cuts off breathability and wicking, so skipping them entirely keeps the jersey lightweight and comfortable against skin.
- The ribbed crew neck is the most vulnerable area on this tee; wringing or twisting the fabric can permanently distort the neckline's knit loops, so after washing, press the tee between clean towels and reshape the neck while damp — never wring, despite the care label's suggestion.
- Any stain should be treated with cold water or a mild spot remover before the tee touches warm water or the dryer, because heat permanently sets stains into cotton's absorbent fibers.
Pima cotton's softness and durability
- 100% Pima cotton jersey shrinks only 3–5% in the first wash — roughly half the 5–8% typical of standard cotton — which means the intentionally relaxed boxy cut stays close to its original proportions even after repeated laundering, especially with the recommended air-drying.
- Pima cotton bundles test at 4.28 N/tex — about 30–38% stronger than the 3.11 N/tex of standard upland cotton — so the jersey is significantly less prone to tearing, fraying, or developing thin spots, and the boxy silhouette holds its shape through years of wear without losing structure.
- Pima's 34–36mm extra-long staple cotton fibers — nearly 50% longer than standard cotton — produce a jersey with 42% fewer surface fiber ends, which is why this tee feels silkier and smoother against the skin from day one and resists the scratchy breakdown that makes cheaper cotton feel increasingly rough.
- Pima's uniform fiber structure absorbs reactive dye more deeply and evenly, keeping colors vibrant past 75 washes — compared to 20–30 washes for standard cotton — so the black stays truly black rather than fading to a washed-out charcoal after a few months of wear.
- Because 100% Pima jersey stretches only 12–18% in width and recovers to within 2–4% of its original dimensions after 24 hours, the boxy silhouette keeps its intentionally relaxed proportions throughout the day without permanently bagging out at the elbows or hem.
- This Pima jersey is built to survive 300 or more machine wash cycles while retaining its original texture, and it achieves a Martindale pilling resistance rating of Class 5 (Excellent) versus Class 2-3 for standard cotton, so the tee replaces a disposable fast-fashion piece with one that remains presentable season after season.
- At 160–180 GSM jersey weight, Pima cotton moves 900–1,300 grams of moisture vapor per square meter every 24 hours, actively pulling sweat away from the skin and drying quickly enough to keep you comfortable in warm weather without the sticky, clingy feel of standard cotton.
- Unlike chemically softened standard cotton that loses its hand feel with each wash, Pima's inherent smoothness intensifies over the first 5–8 wash cycles as residual starching agents wash out and the long fibers relax, so the tee feels increasingly supple with every wear without the help of silicone finishes.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a boxy long-sleeve crewneck shirt in a solid dark color worn by a model; visible details include a ribbed neckline, dropped shoulders, long loose sleeves, and a relaxed, slightly tucked hem.
- NecklineShallow crew neckline with a narrow ribbed band that lies flat against the neck.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - Shoulder constructionDropped shoulder seam visible across the upper arm creating a relaxed shoulder line.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.14 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - SleevesLong sleeves with a loose, slightly gathered appearance at the cuffs; left sleeve partially pushed toward wrist with visible folds.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.34 · w 0.32 · h 0.50 (medium); x 0.62 · y 0.28 · w 0.32 · h 0.44 (medium) - Body shapeBoxy, relaxed torso with straight side seams and extra fabric creating soft horizontal folds across the midsection; shirt is partially tucked into the front of the pants.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.20 · w 0.72 · h 0.36 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, matte knit fabric with minimal surface texture and soft drape consistent with medium-weight cotton.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high) - Visible markingsNo visible logos, printed text, or tags on the exterior of the shirt.
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from head to mid-thigh against a plain white background with soft, even lighting; model poses with hands in pockets and head turned slightly down and to the side.
- BackgroundEven, seamless white background with no visible props or patterns.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from head to mid-thigh, left hand in left pocket and right hand near right pocket, head tilted downward and slightly to the right.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 0.98 (low) - AccessoriesSmall hoop earring visible on the model's left ear.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse lighting with minimal shadows and even exposure across the garment.
- Image cropCropped at mid-thigh so lower legs are not visible.
Colors
deep black· shirt#140D13- NecklineShallow crew neckline with a narrow ribbed band that lies flat against the neck.
- 02
Product
Front view of a black boxy long-sleeve T-shirt on a model; visible crew neckline, dropped shoulder seams, long relaxed sleeves, and a straight hem with a short side slit at the right side.
- SilhouetteLoose boxy body with a straight lower hem that falls past the waistband and a slight short side slit at the right side seam.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.48 · w 0.84 · h 0.36 (high) - NecklineNarrow crew neckline with a visible stitched band finishing the collar.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.14 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - Shoulder constructionDropped shoulder seam visible running roughly horizontally from neck toward upper arm.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.18 · w 0.52 · h 0.16 (high) - SleevesLong relaxed sleeves with straight cuffs; sleeves appear slightly extended and gather with soft folds at the forearms.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.38 · w 0.36 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.59 · y 0.34 · w 0.36 · h 0.40 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth knit fabric with a matte finish showing soft natural folds and light surface texture consistent with medium-weight cotton jersey.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.24 · w 0.60 · h 0.54 (medium) - Hem detailStraight stitched hem with visible topstitching across the lower edge; right-side hem is slightly higher due to model pose revealing a small side slit.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.72 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Image shows a model wearing the product against a plain light background, three-quarter crop framing from head to upper thighs, even soft studio lighting and minimal shadows; model poses with arms crossed and is wearing additional garments and jewelry not part of the product.
- Model poseModel facing forward with head slightly turned to viewer left and arms crossed at mid-torso, causing natural folds in the shirt.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.84 (high) - Framing and cropImage cropped roughly at mid-thigh showing torso, arms, and head; lower edge includes part of the trousers waistband.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingUniform pale neutral background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal harsh shadows.
- Visible accessoriesModel wears gold-tone hoop earring and gold rings on left hand that is partially visible under the right sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.06 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Other garment visibleOlive-green high-waist trousers with visible belt loop and seam detailing appear below the shirt hem.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.76 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high)
Colors
black· body and sleeves#131017- SilhouetteLoose boxy body with a straight lower hem that falls past the waistband and a slight short side slit at the right side seam.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a boxy-fit long-sleeve T-shirt in a solid dark color shown on a model; visible features include a crew neckline, dropped shoulder seams, long straight sleeves, and a straight hem that sits at the hips.
- View and fitBack view of a boxy, straight-cut long-sleeve T-shirt shown on a model, hanging loosely from the shoulders to the hip area.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.64 (high) - NecklineShallow crew neckline with a narrow double-stitched binding visible around the neck opening at the back.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.10 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Shoulder constructionDropped shoulder seams that extend down the upper arm forming a relaxed sleeve attachment.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.22 · w 0.84 · h 0.20 (high) - SleevesLong straight sleeves with simple finished hems; sleeves fall straight without visible cuff shaping.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.30 · w 0.26 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.30 · w 0.26 · h 0.50 (high) - HemStraight hem with visible topstitching along the bottom edge that rests at the top of the model's hips.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, matte knit fabric with a uniform surface and no visible pattern or texture variations.
- Back surfacePlain back panel with no visible seams, prints, labels, or vents on the central back area.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.28 · w 0.44 · h 0.46 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a model against a plain light background; three-quarter rear framing with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props or patterns.
- Model framingModel shown from the back with head turned slightly to the left; image cropped to show from head to upper thighs.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.02 · w 0.72 · h 0.96 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting producing very subtle shadows around the model edges and no harsh highlights.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution photograph with clear focus and fine detail visible on fabric and stitching.
Colors
black· body and sleeves#161115black· neck binding#1C0C0B- View and fitBack view of a boxy, straight-cut long-sleeve T-shirt shown on a model, hanging loosely from the shoulders to the hip area.
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Q&A
3 answered- How does the boxy fit compare to typical sizing? Should I size down for a more fitted look?
- The boxy fit is intentionally oversized and roomy. If you prefer a more fitted silhouette, we recommend sizing down, but keep in mind the design is meant to be loose and relaxed.
- Can this be machine washed and dried without shrinking, or does it require special care?
- Yes, machine washing is fine. However, to prevent shrinkage we recommend hanging to dry as per the care instructions: 'Wring out and hang to dry'. Avoid machine drying.
- Is the Pima cotton prone to pilling after several washes?
- Pima cotton is a high-quality, long-staple cotton that is generally less prone to pilling than standard cotton. With proper care—cool machine wash and hang drying—it should maintain its appearance well.