Contemporaine
Printed Loose Organic Cotton Tee
This is a loose-fit, short-sleeve crewneck T-shirt from Simons' Contemporaine line, designed in Canada. It is made from 100% organic cotton jersey and features a ribbed crew neck, horizontal blue stripes, and a printed 'BASTILLE' logo with 'Paris' subscript. The relaxed fit and breathable cotton fabric make it suitable for casual everyday wear.
- Material
- 100% Organic Cotton Jersey
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
A comfortable and relaxed-fit organic cotton t-shirt with a printed design, ribbed crew neck, and exclusive Canadian design.
Ultra comfortable 100% organic cotton jersey, relaxed fit, ribbed crew neck, printed design.
- Material
- 100% Organic Cotton Jersey
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- exclusive designed in Canada
- ultra comfortable 100% organic cotton jersey
- jersey knit fabric
- relaxed fit
- ribbed crew neck
- printed design
Product Insights
Contemporaine's Printed Loose Organic Cotton Tee combines eco-consciousness with casual style, featuring organic cotton grown without synthetic inputs and a fully biodegradable garment. The tradeoff lies in the lightweight, relaxed fit: white and light colors may be sheer, and the tee shrinks 3-5% after the first wash, requiring sizing up if between sizes. Proper care—cold gentle wash, air drying—preserves the print.
Verified claims
- Farming practices
- Organic cotton grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or GMOs.
- Biodegradability
- Garment is fully biodegradable and compostable at end of life.
- Print care
- Preserve the print by turning inside out, washing cold on gentle, no bleach, and air drying.
- Shrinkage and sizing
- Shrinks 3–5% first wash; size up if between sizes.
- Wash care
- Wash inside out cold gentle cycle; air dry or low heat.
- Sheerness
- White and light colors may be sheer due to the lightweight organic cotton and relaxed fit.
Product record
- Title
- Printed Loose Organic Cotton Tee
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Organic cotton certifications and eco benefits
- The tee is made entirely from organic cotton rather than a conventional cotton or synthetic blend, meaning its fabric was grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or GMOs — a farming method that reduces chemical runoff, protects farmworker health, and promotes soil biodiversity compared to standard cotton cultivation.
- Because the jersey is pure organic cotton with no synthetic fibers, the garment is fully biodegradable and compostable after its wearable life, so it avoids the microplastic shedding and landfill persistence characteristic of polyester-blend t-shirts — a concrete end-of-life advantage for zero-waste-oriented buyers.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
White short-sleeve crewneck tee with evenly spaced horizontal blue stripes and a centered black printed logo reading BASTILLE with small script Paris beneath; visible fabric texture is smooth knit and neckline is ribbed.
- Overall silhouetteFront torso of a short-sleeve crewneck T-shirt visible on a model, showing upper chest to waist area with sleeves ending near upper arm
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (high) - NecklineRound crew neck with a slightly thicker ribbed white collar that contrasts with the striped body
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Stripe patternEvenly spaced horizontal blue stripes on a white ground running across the front and onto the sleeves; stripe thickness consistent
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.78 · h 0.62 (high) - Printed text - primary“BASTILLE”
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Printed text - secondary“Paris”
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth lightweight knit with soft drape visible in gentle horizontal folds at the waist and slight pull lines near the side seam
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.44 · w 0.76 · h 0.40 (medium) - Sleeve constructionShort sleeves set in at the shoulder with stripes aligning across body and sleeve seam; sleeve hem is simple folded and stitched
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Visible hem and stylingT-shirt tucked slightly into jeans at front waist creating a small gathered fold
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.68 · w 0.76 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the tee against a pale neutral background; image is cropped above the hips and includes model hands on hips; lighting is even and soft with minimal shadows.
- Background and lightingUniform pale neutral background with soft even studio lighting and minimal shadowing
- Model presence and poseFemale model shown from upper chest to hips, head partially visible, hair over shoulders, hands placed near waist/hips
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.96 (medium) - Crop and framingImage cropped close to the body so the full shirt front is visible but lower body is partially outside the frame
- Image qualitySharp focus on garment details and printed text; colors appear natural
Colors
white· shirt ground#CBC3C4cobalt blue· horizontal stripesblack· printed logo text#53240B- Overall silhouetteFront torso of a short-sleeve crewneck T-shirt visible on a model, showing upper chest to waist area with sleeves ending near upper arm
- 02
Product
Short-sleeve white crew-neck tee with evenly spaced horizontal medium-blue stripes and an arched black wordmark across the upper chest; small cursive word printed below the arch.
- Silhouette and fitShort-sleeve, waist-length tee with a classic crew neckline and a relaxed, slightly loose fit on the model's torso.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.08 · w 0.72 · h 0.52 (high) - NecklineNarrow white ribbed crew neck band that sits close to the base of the model's neck.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.08 · w 0.32 · h 0.06 (high) - Stripe patternEvenly spaced horizontal medium-blue stripes on a white ground running continuously across the front and onto the short sleeves.
3 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (medium) - Chest text — main“BASTILLE”
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.22 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high) - Chest text — subscript“Paris”
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.27 · w 0.12 · h 0.04 (medium) - Sleeve finishShort sleeves with the stripe pattern continuing to the sleeve edge and a narrow white hem visible at the sleeve openings.
2 regions
x 0.72 · y 0.16 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.14 · h 0.14 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth knit fabric with a matte finish showing slight body drape across the torso.
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the tee against a plain light background; three-quarter frontal pose with one hand in pocket and the other relaxed, soft diffuse lighting with minimal shadow.
- Model poseModel is shown from head to upper thighs in a three-quarter frontal pose, right hand in pocket and left arm hanging down slightly away from the body.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray to off-white seamless background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal visible shadows.
- Visible garments not part of productBlue denim jeans and a brown leather belt are visible but are separate garments from the tee.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Image cropImage is cropped to include the model's head down to the upper thighs; lower legs are outside the frame.
Colors
white· shirt backgroundmedium blue· horizontal stripesblack· chest wordmarkdark teal· small cursive chest text- Silhouette and fitShort-sleeve, waist-length tee with a classic crew neckline and a relaxed, slightly loose fit on the model's torso.
- 03
Product
Back view of a short-sleeve crewneck tee with horizontal blue stripes on a white background; loose straight fit sitting over jeans.
- Overall silhouetteRear view of a loose, straight-cut short-sleeve tee falling to the top of the hips, with no visible center back seam or vents.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.66 (high) - NecklineShallow crew neckline with a narrow ribbed band visible at the back of the neck.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.10 · w 0.32 · h 0.08 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves with a straight hem that end above mid-upper arm; sleeve hems appear single-stitched.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - HemStraight bottom hem that sits flat across the hips with slight horizontal pull lines in the fabric.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth knit fabric with fine texture consistent with cotton jersey; minor surface wrinkles and soft drape visible.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.22 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (high) - Stripe patternEvenly spaced horizontal blue stripes of consistent thickness across the body and sleeves on a white ground; stripes align across the side seams and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.16 · w 0.72 · h 0.56 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from the rear against a plain white backdrop; model is wearing jeans and hoop earrings. Even, soft lighting with minimal shadows.
- Background and lightingPlain white background with even soft lighting and minimal shadowing around the model.
- Model and stylingFemale model shown from the rear wearing blue jeans; hair is down and tucked behind the right ear, small hoop earring visible on the right ear.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.72 · w 0.32 · h 0.26 (high) - Framing and cropImage framed to show the model from just above the head to the upper thighs; hands and rings partially visible at the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 1.00 (medium)
Colors
white· body background#F2F2F4royal blue· horizontal stripes- Overall silhouetteRear view of a loose, straight-cut short-sleeve tee falling to the top of the hips, with no visible center back seam or vents.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
great shirt
perfect fit. not too tight or too loose. Nice fabric, holds shape does not wrinkle easily, not see through.
T-shirt décontracté. Imprime coton
Très joli. Belle qualité
confortable
doux et confortanle
Q&A
3 answered- How does the print hold up after repeated washing? Is there any special care needed to prevent cracking or fading?
- To ensure the print lasts, we recommend turning the tee inside out before washing, using cold water on a gentle cycle, and avoiding bleach. Air drying is best — high heat from a dryer can accelerate cracking or fading. While we don't have specific review data on this garment, these care practices are standard for screen-printed organic cotton.
- What is the fabric weight (GSM) and opacity? I'm concerned it might be too thin or see-through, especially in lighter colors like white.
- We don't have the fabric weight (GSM) listed for this tee. Since it's a loose, relaxed-fit style in 100% cotton jersey, lighter colors like white may show some sheerness — this is common with lightweight cotton. If opacity is a concern, consider a darker color or layering.
- Will the 100% organic cotton jersey shrink significantly in the first wash? Should I size up if I'm between sizes?
- 100% cotton jersey can shrink slightly in the first wash, typically 3–5% if not pre-shrunk. To minimize shrinkage, wash in cold water and tumble dry on low or air dry. If you're between sizes, we recommend sizing up, especially since the tee has a relaxed fit and a little extra room won't hurt.