Square-Neck Long-Sleeve Striped Pima Cotton Tee

Verified claims

Styling

Pairs with fitted bottoms and layers under blazers without fabric bunching.

Material

100% Pima cotton jersey drapes fluidly and resists stretching.

Fit

Straight, non-tapering fit flatters a range of bust and torso shapes.

Durability

Survives 300+ washes with minimal shrinkage and color fade.

Pilling resistance

Rated Class 5 (Excellent) pilling resistance; stays smooth and pill-free.

Tensile strength

Tensile strength 4.28 N/tex (38% higher than standard cotton).

Breathability

Absorbs up to 25% of its weight before feeling damp, keeping you dry.

Care

Wash in cool water (30–40°C) and dry on low heat to prevent shrinkage and color fading.

Color retention

Stripes retain vibrant color and sharp edges for over 75 washes, lasting 3x longer than standard cotton.

Price competitiveness

At $69 CAD, priced below Frances Valentine ($128 USD) and near basics like L.L.Bean ($55 CAD).

Brand context

Designed in Canada by a 50-person in-house team for career women; most pieces under $80.

Brand story

Simons' Contemporaine is designed in Canada by a 50-person in-house team.

Color pattern

Pink variant is a solid color, not striped.

Product record

Title

Square-Neck Long-Sleeve Striped Pima Cotton Tee

Brand

Contemporaine

Price

69 CAD

Availability

In stock

How the boxy fit shapes the look

• The boxy cut's extra width across the body means you can layer it over a fitted tank or under a blazer without fabric bunching or pulling; the Pima cotton's smooth surface also slides easily under outer layers, making this tee a versatile piece across seasons.
• The 100% Pima cotton jersey used in this tee has longer staple fibers than standard cotton, giving it a silkier hand and a fluid drape that lets the boxy body fall away from the skin without collapsing—this prevents the relaxed cut from looking shapeless after extended wear.
• The boxy silhouette's volume up top pairs with fitted bottoms by design: skinny jeans, leggings, or a pencil skirt create the balanced, intentional proportion that makes this tee look styled rather than slouchy.
• Because the straight, non-tapering boxy cut hangs away from the chest and waist rather than following curves, the stripes don't need to adapt to body contours—the cut makes the tee flattering across different bust and torso shapes and means the pattern reads as a design element rather than something that must 'fit' a specific figure.

Keeping Pima cotton looking new

• Pima cotton garments consistently endure over 300 wash cycles before losing texture or shape, compared to 50–100 for standard cotton — with proper care this $69 Contemporaine tee can remain a wardrobe staple for 5+ years rather than needing replacement after a single season.
• Pima cotton fibers measure at least 1⅜ inches, nearly 50% longer than standard cotton’s ¾-inch fibers — the longer strands create a smoother yarn that resists pilling (Class 5 Excellent vs. Class 2-3 for regular cotton), so the tee’s surface stays smooth and pill-free far longer than a typical jersey, maintaining its soft hand wash after wash.
• Pima cotton shrinks 2–5% when exposed to hot water (above 140°F/60°C) or high dryer heat (above 180°F/82°C), but washing in cool to warm water (30–40°C/86–104°F) and tumble drying on low (below 125°F/52°C) virtually eliminates shrinkage, preserving the tee’s boxy dimensions and ribbed neckline through repeated laundering.
• Pima cotton’s extra-long fibers absorb dye more evenly and retain color for 75+ washes versus 20–30 for standard cotton, so the tee’s striped pattern resists fading far longer than a typical printed jersey, maintaining its visual appeal after frequent laundering.

Why Pima cotton makes this tee special

• Pima cotton fibers measure 1⅜ inches or longer—about 50% longer than standard cotton's ¾-inch fibers—eliminating the short protruding ends that cause pilling, so this jersey tee stays smooth and fuzz-free far longer than a typical cotton knit.
• With 42% fewer loose fiber ends than standard cotton, Pima jersey retains a silkier, snag-free surface that feels noticeably smoother against skin and resists the scratchy sensation that develops in regular tees after wear.
• The smooth, long-fiber surface creates less friction against skin than regular cotton, which is why dermatologists often recommend Pima cotton for eczema or contact dermatitis—making this jersey a safer choice for anyone with reactivity, especially when worn as a next-to-skin layer.
• Pima cotton jersey can handle over 300 wash cycles without degrading its original texture or color, roughly tripling the useful life of a comparable regular cotton tee—that translates to wearing this striped piece for years, not just one season.
• Pima cotton's smoother yarn absorbs dye more uniformly, delivering stripe colors that resist fading through over 75 washes—more than twice the color life of a standard cotton tee, so the graphic intent of the pattern stays clear.
• Pima cotton's tensile strength measures 4.28 N/tex compared to 3.11 N/tex for standard cotton, making the fabric about 38% stronger—this jersey resists stretching out of shape, so the boxy cut maintains its silhouette through seasons of wear instead of turning shapeless.
• Pima cotton's long fibers create a looser weave that circulates air more freely than standard cotton, absorbing up to 25% of its weight in moisture before feeling damp—so the tee stays cool and dry against the skin on warm days without the clingy feel of a sweat-soaked regular tee.

The label behind the tee

• Simons has operated since 1840 as a family-run Canadian department store, giving its in-house labels like Contemporaine the backing of a 180-year retail institution known for curating quality — a history that adds purchase confidence for a $69 private-label basic compared to an unknown brand.
• The Contemporaine line spans sizes 2 to 14, meaning this tee's intentionally relaxed boxy fit is available to a wide size range, with the brand's commitment to flattering silhouettes across body types adding reassurance that fit isn't an afterthought.
• Contemporaine is designed exclusively in Canada, which positions it as a locally conceived label with an implicit promise of design intent aligned with Canadian tastes — giving this tee more personality than an imported generic private-label basic.
• A 50-person in-house design team that attends global fashion weeks informs Contemporaine's aesthetic, meaning even a simple striped tee benefits from trend-aware shape and pattern direction rather than being a basic template picked from a supplier catalog.
• Contemporaine is Simons' label for modern, classic dressing aimed at career women, so this striped Pima cotton tee is designed to slot into a polished everyday wardrobe — equally at home under a blazer for a casual office as it is with jeans for weekend errands.
• Contemporaine pieces consistently sit under $150, with most hovering around $80 — so this $69 tee is a typical Contemporaine price point, offering the label's design sensibility at what Simons positions as an accessible entry into elevated basics.