Icône
Ultra-Soft Turtleneck T-Shirt
CA$49.00CAD
In Stock
This ultra-soft turtleneck T-shirt from Icône by Simons is an exclusive Canadian-designed women's top made from a stretch lyocell and wool blend jersey. It features a regular fit, a turtleneck, and long sleeves, making it suitable for everyday wear as a comfortable base layer or standalone top. The lightweight, flowy fabric offers stretch and a soft hand feel.
- Material
- stretch lyocell and wool blend
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, minimal, regular-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
OxfordChocolate/EspressoBlueRedCorn/Vanilla Yellow
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Ultra-soft and flowy turtleneck t-shirt made from a stretch lyocell and wool blend, with a regular fit and long sleeves.
Ultra-soft fabric, stretch lyocell and wool blend, regular fit, turtleneck, long sleeves.
- Material
- stretch lyocell and wool blend
- Secondary
- wool
- Style
- casual, minimal, regular-fit
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- ultra-soft and flowy jersey
- stretch lyocell and wool blend
- regular fit
- turtleneck
- long sleeves
Product Insights
The Icône Ultra-Soft Turtleneck T-Shirt combines 78% lyocell, 19% wool, and 3% elastane to wick moisture, resist odors, and adapt to temperature at 40% below comparable tops. Its regular fit allows comfortable layering under coats, but requires cold delicate washing and flat drying to avoid shrinkage and elongation. Less pilling-prone than pure wool, it offers five color options (including Blue, Red, Yellow) versus competitors' neutrals, though gentle care in a mesh bag is recommended. The main tradeoff: performance and value with attentive maintenance.
Verified claims
- Performance
- Fabric wicks moisture, resists odors, and adapts to temperature for all-day comfort.
- Washing
- Cold delicate wash prevents 3–5% shrinkage and avoids wool felting.
- Drying and storage
- Flat drying and folded storage prevent elongation and maintain fit.
- Ironing
- Iron on low synthetic heat with steam off to avoid damage and water spots.
- Care
- Blend resists pilling and odor, enabling fewer washes and longer life.
- Pilling
- Less pilling-prone than pure wool, but gentle wash and mesh bag help prevent fuzzing.
- Fit
- Regular fit yields a looser drape than fitted competitors (Quince, Banana Republic).
- Layering
- Regular fit allows comfortable layering under coats without clamminess.
- Color options
- Available in five colors including Blue, Red, Yellow vs. competitors' three neutrals.
- Color range
- Five colors including Blue, Red, Corn/Yellow—more than neutral rivals.
- Brand heritage
- Icône is Simons' latest in-house label, continuing a 170-year private-label tradition.
- Value
- 78% lyocell, 19% wool, 3% elastane delivers moisture management and temperature regulation at a price 40% under comparable tops.
Product record
- Title
- Ultra-Soft Turtleneck T-Shirt
- Brand
- Icône
- Price
- 49 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
What to expect from Icône by Simons in quality and design
- The stretch lyocell-wool jersey is a more considered material choice than the all-cotton or polyester blends typical of sub-$50 long-sleeves — lyocell's fluid drape and wool's natural warmth give this turtleneck a soft, slightly weighty hand that aligns with the brand's 'Ultra-Soft' naming and suggests a deliberate step up in fabric quality, not just a generic knit.
- Simons has anchored its retail identity in private labels since launching Twik in 1952 (a line that still maintains a cult following 60+ years on); Icône extends that tradition as a designed-in-Canada exclusive, meaning this turtleneck comes from a retailer whose in-house products are historically built to inspire repeat purchase through a careful balance of on-trend style and attainable pricing.
How to wash and care for lyocell-wool to keep it soft
- Laying the turtleneck flat to dry — never hung — keeps the wet, heavy jersey from stretching out under its own weight, a risk that is particularly acute for the wool-lyocell blend because it absorbs moisture readily but elongates when suspended.
- Storing the turtleneck folded in a cool, ventilated space preserves the jersey’s shape and prevents the stretch in the knit from causing sagging shoulders or an elongated hem — a consequence of hanging that the wool-lyocell structure is especially prone to given its drape.
- Using a mesh laundry bag during machine washing isolates the turtleneck from zippers, hooks, and rougher fabrics, reducing the friction that accelerates surface pilling on the wool component and snagging of the fine lyocell knit.
- A cold-water delicate cycle prevents the 3–5% relaxation shrinkage that lyocell fibers can undergo the first time they meet warm water and agitation, while the gentle motion avoids chafing the wool fibers into a felted mat, preserving the turtleneck’s regular fit and ultra-soft hand.
- Replacing fabric softener with a half-cup of white vinegar in the rinse cycle restores softness without leaving a coating on the lyocell fibers that would otherwise reduce the jersey’s breathability — a direct trade-off for maintaining the garment’s year-round comfort.
- A mild, liquid detergent — and no bleach or optical brighteners — protects the wool-lyocell jersey’s color and structure, because chlorine bleach degrades cellulose and harsh enzymes can strip the wool’s natural resilience, leaving the fabric prone to thinning.
- When wrinkles need removal, a warm synthetic iron setting with the steam off prevents the permanent heat damage that high temperatures can inflict on lyocell and avoids the water spots that steam can leave on the jersey’s surface, keeping the turtleneck’s matte luster intact.
What lyocell-wool fabric feels like and how it performs
- Lyocell imparts a subtle luster and a liquid drape to the jersey, which explains the ‘flowy’ descriptor and elevates the silhouette beyond the boxy fall of a standard wool or cotton turtleneck.
- Lyocell contributes a silky smoothness that offsets wool's natural coarseness, making this turtleneck comfortable directly against sensitive skin and for all-day wear without the itch typically associated with knits.
- Wool absorbs up to 30% of its weight in moisture vapor without feeling wet, while lyocell wicks liquid moisture and dries quickly, keeping the turtleneck from clinging or feeling clammy when layered under a coat.
- Wool’s inherent antimicrobial action plus lyocell’s fast-drying surface deny odor-causing bacteria the moisture they need, meaning this turtleneck stays fresh through multiple wears and requires less frequent laundering.
- The wool’s crimped structure traps insulating air while lyocell’s breathability allows excess heat to escape, giving this regular-fit turtleneck enough thermal flexibility to work as a standalone cool-weather piece or as a base layer.
How this turtleneck compares to similar options under $100
- The ‘Icône by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada’ tag signals a private-label collection produced specifically for a Canadian department store — a sign of localized design intent that can mean more thoughtful cuts and fabric choices than the global chain-basics it competes with, offering a subtle point of differentiation for a buyer bored with omnipresent brands.
- Banana Republic’s ribbed turtleneck ships in only ‘black, white, and heather gray,’ while the Icône expands the choice to five colors including a saturated Blue, Red, and Corn/Vanilla Yellow — turning the turtleneck from a purely functional base layer into a piece that can anchor an outfit with color.
- Where Quince’s cotton turtleneck specifies a ‘fitted silhouette’ and Banana Republic’s ribbed version a ‘slim, fitted silhouette,’ the Icône is cut with a regular fit and described as ‘flowy jersey’ — a looser, liquid drape that prioritizes ease of movement and layering without the cling, appealing to anyone who finds high-stretch ribbed knits too restrictive.
- The Icône’s stretch lyocell-wool jersey combines wool’s warmth with lyocell’s moisture management — properties that textile spec sheets credit with ‘moisture management’ and temperature regulation — at a $49 CAD price that undercuts other wool-blend turtlenecks like Banana Republic’s Luxe Wool-Blend style, originally priced at $80 USD, by roughly 40%.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Fitted long-sleeve turtleneck top in a pale yellow color; smooth, lightweight knit with a tall folded collar and simple hemmed sleeve cuffs, shown on a model from the front.
- SilhouetteForm-fitting long-sleeve top with a close-to-body torso and slim sleeves.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.42 (high) - Turtleneck collarTall, close-fitting turtleneck that extends upward around the neck and appears folded or doubled over.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.07 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve cuffsSimple narrow hem at sleeve ends with no visible cuffs or ribbing; sleeves extend to the wrist area.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.34 · h 0.32 (medium); x 0.66 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.38 (medium) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, lightweight knit with a matte to slight-sheen surface and no visible texture pattern.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.42 (high) - Shoulder seamVisible shoulder seam running from neck toward the top of the arm on both sides.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.15 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model against a plain light background with directional lighting casting a shadow to the right; model holds a brown leather bag and wears brown pants and a belt that are partially visible.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from head to upper thighs facing forward with arms crossed at waist and hands holding a bag; head tilted slightly and hair partially covering face.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.96 (high) - Visible accessories and garments (not product)Brown suede or suede-look high-waist pants, a tan belt with a circular metal buckle, and a brown pebbled leather bag are visible below the shirt.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.58 · w 0.60 · h 0.38 (high) - Lighting and shadowDirectional studio lighting from the left creates a hard shadow of the model on the background to the right.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundPlain light off-white wall with no visible texture or props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Image crop and qualityFull-color studio photograph tightly cropped around the model; no significant blur or noise.
Colors
pale butter yellow· body and sleeves- SilhouetteForm-fitting long-sleeve top with a close-to-body torso and slim sleeves.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the garment's right side showing a fitted long-sleeve turtleneck in a pale pastel yellow fine-knit fabric with visible neck folds and shoulder seam.
- Neck constructionHigh, close-fitting turtleneck collar made from the same fine-knit fabric, folded/creased into soft horizontal rings against the neck.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve fit and textureLong sleeve is closely fitted to the arm, showing fine horizontal knit texture and slight horizontal stretch lines near the elbow.
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.32 · w 0.62 · h 0.40 (high) - Shoulder seamVisible shoulder seam runs from neck toward the outer shoulder, sewn with a narrow stitch and lying flat against the fabric.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.20 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (medium) - Body panelFitted torso panel in the same fine-knit fabric; fabric shows smooth surface with subtle ribbing visible along lower right side.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.50 · w 0.48 · h 0.45 (high) - Fabric opacityFabric appears lightweight with slight translucence where stretched, letting subtle tonal changes show through.
Other
Studio close-up of model wearing the garment against a plain off-white background with soft directional lighting from the left, producing mild shadow at the right edge; image is cropped to show upper torso and head in profile.
- Shot compositionTight profile crop showing the model's right-facing head and upper torso; garment fills the right two-thirds of the frame.
- Background and lightingSmooth off-white background with soft, warm directional light from left creating gentle shadow on the right side of the subject.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.46 · h 1.00 (medium) - Model and stylingBlonde-haired model in profile with hand near neck used as a pose prop; hair and skin are visible but are not described as product features.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.48 · h 0.44 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-lit image with clear fabric detail and minimal noise.
Colors
pale pastel yellow· main body and sleeves#F3BD93- Neck constructionHigh, close-fitting turtleneck collar made from the same fine-knit fabric, folded/creased into soft horizontal rings against the neck.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a fitted pale yellow long-sleeve turtleneck top worn by a model; garment shows shoulder seams, a slim fit through the torso, and a folded high turtleneck collar.
- Turtleneck collarHigh folded turtleneck collar with a smooth, slightly relaxed roll sitting against the model's neck and lower face
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.03 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Shoulder and back seamVisible topstitched shoulder seams running from the collar toward the sleeve heads and a narrow back yoke seam along the upper back
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.10 · w 0.48 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong, close-fitting set-in sleeves extending to the wrist with smooth fabric and slight tension lines at the elbow area
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.24 · h 0.68 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.22 · w 0.24 · h 0.66 (high) - Body fit and hemSlim, form-fitting torso with the fabric laying smooth over the back and a simple straight hem that meets the top of the pants
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - Fabric appearanceFine, lightweight knit with a smooth, even surface and faint horizontal stretch lines near the waist
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.24 · w 0.56 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio rear-shot of a model against a light neutral background with soft lighting and a visible shadow; model styling elements include short blonde hair and hoop earrings; suede-colored pants visible as a prop.
- Shot compositionVertical studio photograph showing the model from mid-thigh upward, centered slightly left of frame, with the product rear in full view
- Background and lightingPlain off-white background with soft even lighting and a faint cast shadow to the right of the model
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.00 · w 0.48 · h 1.00 (medium) - Model head and accessoriesShort blonde hair visible in profile and large metallic hoop earring on the visible ear
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.00 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high) - Visible non-product clothingSuede-look brown pants with patch back pockets worn by the model and visible in the lower portion of the frame
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.26 (high) - Hand and ringModel's left hand is visible at the lower left edge of the frame wearing a slim ring
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.82 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
pale pastel yellow· body and sleeves#FDE1AD- Turtleneck collarHigh folded turtleneck collar with a smooth, slightly relaxed roll sitting against the model's neck and lower face
Documents & Data
Q&A
1 answered- Is the lyocell-wool blend prone to pilling after washing or wear?
- Lyocell is a smooth, strong fiber that typically resists pilling, and when blended with wool it helps reduce the pilling that pure wool can experience. However, the wool content in this blend means some surface fuzzing may occur over time with friction – gentle washing and avoiding rough surfaces will help maintain the fabric's smoothness.