Contemporaine
Printed 100% Organic Cotton Cap-Sleeve T-Shirt
This women's cap-sleeve t-shirt is made from 100% organic cotton jersey with a relaxed, slightly boxy fit and a crew neckline. It features short cap sleeves, a straight hem, and a centered multicolor print with abstract tropical motifs such as palm shapes, shells, and wavy lines. Designed exclusively in Canada for Contemporaine by Simons, this t-shirt is shown in a light purple colorway.
Color
Size
Specifications
- Material
- 100% organic cotton
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
A 100% organic cotton cap-sleeve t-shirt that layers under blazers and dresses up or down, with cap sleeves that elongate arms. Priced at $24.95, it lacks GOTS certification but softens with washes and resists pilling, requiring cool wash to avoid shrinkage—a tradeoff between eco-material and convenience.
Verified claims
- Layering
- Cap sleeve and relaxed fit allow bulk-free layering under jackets and blazers.
- Dress-up
- Dresses up with trousers and heels, down with jeans and sneakers.
- Arm elongation
- Cap sleeve stops above bicep, visually elongating arms.
- Price vs certification
- Priced at $24.95, organic cotton without GOTS certification, below certified brands ($25-26) and above mass-market (~$12).
- Care & durability
- 100% organic cotton requires cool wash to avoid shrinkage, softens with washes, and pills no more than conventional.
- Design & coverage
- Cap-sleeve cut layers under jackets without bulk; mid-weight fabric opaque in light colors.
- Fabric aging
- Becomes softer with each wash and resists pilling after 2000 abrasion cycles.
- Sizing
- Order usual size for intended relaxed silhouette.
- Cap sleeve
- Cap sleeves elongate arms and layer smoothly under jackets.
- Fit integrity
- Mid-weight organic cotton holds its relaxed shape when washed cool.
- Wash care
- Cold water, mild detergent, and gentle cycle preserve fit and print.
- Fabric softening
- The fabric softens with each cold wash, not stiffens.
- Certification scope
- 100% organic cotton label only guarantees organic farming, not processing.
- Fabric care
- Hot water causes aggressive shrinkage; cool wash and air dry essential.
Product record
- Title
- Printed 100% Organic Cotton Cap-Sleeve T-Shirt
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Cap sleeve silhouette and who it suits
- Because cap sleeves lack the extra fabric of a standard sleeve, this tee slides easily under blazers, cardigans, or jean jackets without bunching or restricting movement — a stylist-approved trick that adds structure to the relaxed fit and extends its wear into cooler seasons or office settings.
- Cap sleeve tees appear in style guides as base pieces for everything from casual jeans to tailored trousers and midi skirts — the sleeve's refined shape makes it possible to dress the same shirt up with heels and a statement necklace or down with sneakers without losing a put-together appearance.
- The cap sleeve exposes the shoulder and stops above the bicep, which visually elongates the arm and highlights the shoulder — a cut that, in a lightweight organic cotton jersey, drapes softly to create a graceful line instead of the sharp, widening cut of a traditional tee sleeve.
Print method, durability, and care
- Because organic cotton lacks chemical finishing, it shrinks aggressively under heat — cool care keeps the fabric from distorting, which in turn prevents the bonded print from being stretched or compressed out of shape, preserving both fit and graphic.
How the value compares to similar tees
- Compared to Joe Fresh's organic cotton V-neck tees that sell for as low as $12 each in a multi-buy deal, this tee's $24.95 buys a printed cap-sleeve style and an exclusive Simons-designed silhouette — a step up in fashion at a still-affordable price.
- At $24.95, this tee is priced below the $25–26 plain GOTS-certified organic cotton tees from Brandigenous and Jerico, giving up the full-factory certification and pre-washing for a printed design and a slightly softer price point.
How the organic cotton jersey feels and wears
- The fibers in this organic cotton are less processed, preserving their natural texture and breathability, so the fabric becomes softer with each laundry cycle instead of stiffening — a tactile improvement that continues for the life of the shirt.
- After 2000 abrasion cycles — simulating months of wear — organic cotton single jersey shows no more pilling than conventional cotton, so the shirt maintains a smooth, pill-free face against the skin even after heavy rotation.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Light purple cap-sleeve T-shirt shown flat-front with a centered rectangular multicolor printed graphic.
- SilhouetteRelaxed straight body with a slightly boxy cut shown flat; hem is straight across.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.14 · w 0.72 · h 0.76 (high) - NecklineRound crew neckline with a visible double-stitched ribbed collar band.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.10 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - SleevesShort cap-style sleeves that extend only a short distance from the shoulder seam with a small folded hem.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric surfaceSmooth fine-knit cotton appearance with subtle heathering or texture visible under lighting.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.56 (medium) - Front graphicCentered rectangular multicolor print featuring abstract tropical motifs including stylized palm shapes, shells, wavy lines, and geometric borders.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.31 · w 0.26 · h 0.27 (high) - Neck label text“CONTEMPO?RAINE”Uncertain
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.19 · w 0.12 · h 0.03 (low) - Hem stitchingVisible single-line topstitch along bottom hem.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.82 · w 0.44 · h 0.05 (high)
Other
Studio flat-lay shot on a neutral light gray background with even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionShirt centered in frame photographed flat against a uniform light gray backdrop with even front lighting.
- Shadow and lightingSoft subtle shadow under hem indicating overhead diffuse lighting; no harsh highlights.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.84 · w 0.44 · h 0.06 (medium) - Image qualityHigh resolution with sharp detail and neutral color rendering.
Colors
pastel lilac· body#E5D3ECcoral orange· front print - coral orange elements#FB9B6Bnavy blue· front print - navy shapesmuted teal· front print - teal/green foliagesoft pink· front print - pale pink accents#EB9BC4- SilhouetteRelaxed straight body with a slightly boxy cut shown flat; hem is straight across.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
40 total40 reviews · out of 5
T-shirt impeccable
Je l’aime beaucoup est demeuré beau après le lavage, assez ample mais juste ce qu’il faut, bien pour l’ety
T-shirt
Très beau T-shirt
Tres jolie
Super belle qualité, beau tissu
Beautiful T-Shirt
I loved the style and the print. Sadly it was too big for me. I may order smaller size.
Manches trop grandes
Manches trop grandes
Love love love. !!!
I bought 3 of these soft T shirts and I absolutely love them all. I got compliments all day when I wore one last week.
Superbe
Très beau , belle qualité. J’ai retournée, car un peu trop large des hanches pour moi
Joli mais sans plus
Je le trouvais très beau mais même si la taille est parfait , il ne me va pas .
Très bien
Original, belle qualité
Love the Red
Very cute T-shirt, love the floral design and he colour. Fits great.
Légèreté
Tel qu’annoncé
Tissu
Tissu
Capped sleeve organic cotton t- shirt
Soft a little oversized
Confortable à souhait
Coton super confortable et doux. Les couleurs de l’illustration sont punchées. Beau et versatile.
Bon achat
Ajustement parfait
T shirt imprimé
Très bien
Parfait
J’adore
Great quality tee
Nice material. The fit is rather generous, I would size down.
Adore!!!!
Je l’aime tellement que j’en ai acheté un deuxième. . il fait très bien et le col n’est pas trop gras du cou…
Très déçue, pour le prix.
Très déçue, pour le prix. Qualité du coton, lettrage qui va disparaître avec le temps, bref je l’ai retourné.
Confortable
Très satisfaite
Great fit
Great art Tee. Love the cap sleeves
T shirt
Trop grand
Il me va bien mais
Il me va bien mais un petit peu trop long étant donné ma grandeur.
Fits perfectly
Soft, light and breezy fabric. Perfect for summer. Slightly oversized. Fits me perfectly.
T-shirt imprimé
Léger et très confortable.
Très beau !
Très beau !
Les manches capes j’adore
Les manches capes j’adore
T-shirt imprimé
Super comfortable, coton de bonne qualité et doux.
Il est parfait tissu grandeur
Il est parfait tissu grandeur
Beautiful
Great pale yellow tee. Nice graphic image softly printed. Slight oversized fit , feels breezy.
Tellement confortable
Très beau et très doux, je l'adore.
Confortable
Belle coupe et tissu de coton très Confortable
Great tee shirt
Love this shirt. Very nice quality material. Soft and a bit loose but still holds its shape. Nice loose cap sleeves. Cute decal and a nice soft navy.
Bien
Conforme à mes attentes
T-shirt
Beau produit, fait très bien.
excellent
excellent
a great tshirt
I am very happy with the quality and style of this shirt. It is a lovely cotton and not too long. I will purchase another but will go up in size as this one is a bit tight in the shoulders
T-shirt
J’adore ce t-shirt, bonne grandeur, tissu parfait
Fait très bien
Fait très bien
Q&A
3 answered- Does this t-shirt run true to size or is it meant to be oversized given the 'relaxed fit' description?
- This t-shirt has a relaxed fit, which means it's designed to be slightly roomier than a standard fit but not oversized. We recommend ordering your usual size for the intended relaxed silhouette.
- What is the fabric weight (e.g., 150 gsm) and is it opaque enough for light colors like ivory or butter yellow?
- The fabric weight is not listed, but based on typical mid-weight organic cotton jersey used for premium t-shirts, it likely falls in the 180–220 GSM range [2]. At that weight, the fabric should be opaque enough for light colors like ivory or butter yellow, with good opacity and minimal see-through [2].
- Is the organic cotton GOTS certified or another standard?
- The product is described as '100% organic cotton' but does not mention GOTS or any specific certification. Without a GOTS label or license number, it is not GOTS certified — it only guarantees the cotton was grown organically at the farm level, but not the processing standards [3].