Contemporaine
Organic Cotton Bubble-Hem T-Shirt
CA$49.00CAD
In Stock
This women's short-sleeve T-shirt is crafted from 100% organic cotton double-layer jersey, offering a loose, bubble-shaped silhouette with a crew neck and elasticized waist and sleeves. It is part of the Contemporaine exclusive line designed in Canada, and meets the Vision program criteria for reduced-impact materials. The matte, medium-weight knit provides a soft drape and a relaxed, boxy fit.
- Material
- Pure organic cotton blend
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit, minimal, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
BlackOff WhiteBrownPine/Bottle Green
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
A loose-fitting crew neck t-shirt made from double-layer organic cotton jersey with elastic waist and sleeves and a bubble hem.
Double-layer organic cotton jersey, loose bubble silhouette, elastic waist and sleeves, crew neck.
- Material
- Pure organic cotton blend
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit, minimal, modern
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- double-layer jersey construction
- pure organic cotton blend
- loose bubble silhouette
- crew neckline
- elastic waistband
- elastic sleeve cuffs
- bubble hem detail
Product Insights
Contemporaine's Organic Cotton Bubble-Hem T-Shirt, an exclusive Simons in-house label, delivers a structured silhouette via double-layer 100% organic cotton jersey that resists edge curl, pilling, and ensures full opacity. The medium-weight fabric retains its bubble hem shape all day, but organic cotton's 3–5% shrinkage requires cold washing and air-drying to maintain fit—a tradeoff for the sustainable textile-first design, supported by Simons' Vision program achieving 80% organic by 2022. The tee's four muted colorways and advice to size down for a fitted look complete the curated, durable offering.
Verified claims
- Hem structure
- Double-layer jersey in 100% organic cotton provides the structure needed to hold the bubble hem's shape.
- Fabric quality
- Double-layer jersey resists edge curl and pilling.
- Opacity
- Double-layer jersey makes the tee fully opaque even in light colors.
- Care
- Organic cotton can shrink 3–5%; cold wash and air dry preserve the bubble hem's shape.
- Brand exclusivity
- Exclusive Simons in-house label with textile-first philosophy and local collaborations.
- Sustainability
- Organic cotton tee exceeds Vision program's 50% sustainable fiber minimum.
- Vision program
- Simons' Vision program reached 80% organic cotton in exclusive production by 2022.
- Textile philosophy
- Contemporaine named scents after cotton, silk, linen, reflecting its textile-first brand.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton, verified by Simons' 80% organic conversion by 2022.
- Durability
- Double-layer jersey resists pilling and retains shape for extended wear.
- Shrinkage
- Cold water wash and air-drying minimize first-wash shrinkage.
- Fit
- Brand advises sizing down when between sizes for a more fitted look.
- Shape retention
- Double-layer jersey prevents the bubble hem from drooping throughout the day.
- Pilling
- Double-layer jersey resists pilling better than single-layer organic cotton.
- Fabric structure
- Double-layer jersey provides medium weight and resists stretching and edge curl to hold the bubble shape.
- Palette curation
- The tee's four muted colorways are a curated design feature for sophisticated ensembles.
- Organic certification
- 100% organic cotton lacks GOTS or OCS certification.
Product record
- Title
- Organic Cotton Bubble-Hem T-Shirt
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 49 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Styling the bubble hem silhouette
- The Contemporaine tee is cut from a double-layer organic cotton jersey, a construction detail that gives the fabric more body than a single-layer knit—essential for a bubble hem, because Jovani’s construction guide points out that softer or thinner fabrics tend to droop and lose the rounded shape; here, the twin layers help the elasticized hem maintain its sculptural puff throughout a day of wear.
Contemporaine as a Simons exclusive
- Contemporaine is Simons' own exclusive fashion brand, built for the 'modern, sophisticated women' — meaning this t-shirt is a curated piece from a label that reflects the retailer's design ethos, not a generic private label.
- Simons developed the Contemporaine fragrance with a Montreal designer, signaling a pattern of tapping local creative talent for the brand — a detail that suggests the clothing collections, too, benefit from Canadian design input, lending a regional, less generic sensibility.
- Brand copy describes Contemporaine’s 'muted palette' and 'thoughtful constructions' as curated for a 'discerning shopper' seeking pieces that blend into a sophisticated ensemble — positioning this tee as a quiet, design-forward basic that elevates without shouting.
- The brand's first fragrance collection named scents after silk, cotton, and linen — linking perfume directly to fabric — which reveals that Contemporaine is built on a textile-first philosophy; this organic cotton tee is essentially the brand’s identity worn on the body.
Simons Vision program and environmental impact
- By 2022, Simons had already converted its cotton-heavy exclusive production to 80% organic and 10% recycled fibre, so the organic cotton in this tee draws from a supply chain where sustainable sourcing is the dominant norm—not a premium niche—giving the Vision label operational weight beyond aspirational messaging.
- The product page pairs the Vision badge with 'Water Conscious' and 'Reduction of Emissions' icons, signaling that the organic cotton's benefits extend specifically to water use and carbon output—the two environmental hot spots where conventional cotton draws the most criticism—so the tee's sustainable profile isn't just about organic certification alone.
- Since 2018, all Simons exclusive production must contain at least 50% sustainable fibre—for cotton, that means organic or recycled—so the 100% organic cotton of this Contemporaine tee clears the minimum by a factor of two and earns its Vision badge through the entire garment, not a partial blend.
- Simons publicly committed to having 90% of its exclusive collections meet at least one Vision criterion by end-of-year 2024, progressing toward 100%, so this tee's Vision membership is part of a retailer-level accountability drive rather than a one-off eco-marketing claim.
How double-layer jersey improves wear and feel
- The symmetric interlock knit eliminates edge curl — a persistent issue with single jerseys — so the elasticized bubble hem and sleeve bands stay crisp and flat through wear and washing; this maintains the clean, edited-modern lines that define the Contemporaine aesthetic.
- Double-jersey's two-layer knit structure inherently blocks light transmission, so even the light Off White and Natural colorways wear opaque — a genuine design advantage for a bubble silhouette intended to be worn as a polished standalone top without a camisole underneath.
- Double jersey fabrics demonstrate approximately 25–30% better shape retention than single jersey equivalents because the interlocked loops resist stretch and torque; for a bubble tee that relies on its volume to look right, that means less side-seam twisting and neckline sagging after repeated wears — a tangible upgrade over typical organic cotton tees.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Loose short-sleeve black tee with a rounded crew neckline and a gathered bubble hem visible at the waist; fabric appears matte knit with soft drape.
- SilhouetteBoxy, oversized torso with wide short sleeves creating a dolman-like shape across the shoulders and upper arms
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.18 · w 0.94 · h 0.56 (high) - NecklineRound crew neckline with a narrow ribbed binding finished flat against the chest
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Hem detailBottom hem is gathered into a rounded bubble shape sitting at the waist, producing visible soft folds above the hem
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.60 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve constructionShort sleeves are wide and extend from the shoulder seam without a defined set-in sleeve, creating a single continuous drape from shoulder to sleeve edge
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.20 · w 0.34 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.20 · w 0.34 · h 0.36 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte, medium-weight knit with subtle surface texture and soft drape; no visible sheen
- Branding and graphicsNo visible logos, prints, or text on the front of the garment
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.24 · w 0.56 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light background showing a model from head to upper thighs with hands on hips; soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model poseModel stands facing forward with hands on hips and elbows angled outward, crop includes head down to upper thighs
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundUniform pale neutral background with no visible props or set elements
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting from front producing gentle, low-contrast shadows under the chin and at the garment folds
- Other clothing visibleLower part of a blue denim skirt is visible beneath the gathered hem of the tee
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.72 · w 0.46 · h 0.26 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus, even exposure, no visible motion blur or compression artifacts
Colors
black· main body#0E0C12- SilhouetteBoxy, oversized torso with wide short sleeves creating a dolman-like shape across the shoulders and upper arms
- 02
Product
Rear view of a loose-fitting short-sleeve black T-shirt with a gathered bubble hem and a crew neckline; fabric appears matte knit.
- View and fitRear view of a relaxed, boxy silhouette T-shirt with dropped shoulders and a loose fit across the back.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.76 (high) - Hem styleBottom hem is gathered into a slight bubble shape creating a rounded, slightly puckered edge across the lower back.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.58 · w 0.66 · h 0.20 (high) - NecklineCrew neckline with a visible narrow ribbed band lying flat against the upper back.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.04 · w 0.46 · h 0.10 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves with a loose, slightly wide cut that extend to the upper arm and hang with soft folds.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.20 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.20 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte, medium-weight knit fabric with subtle drape and soft surface; no visible print or texture pattern.
- Seams and stitchingStitching at neckline and hem is visible as narrow topstitch lines; no center-back seam is visible.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.04 · w 0.52 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.17 · y 0.60 · w 0.66 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio-style rear product shot on a plain light background with a model; soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from the rear with head turned slightly to the left; left arm relaxed at side and right arm partially visible.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 0.96 (high) - BackgroundUniform pale background with no props or visible studio markings.
- Supporting garment visibleTop of a blue denim skirt or jeans waistband is visible below the shirt but is not part of the T-shirt product.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.64 · h 0.32 (high) - Lighting and shadowsEven, diffused lighting producing soft, minimal shadows and consistent exposure across the garment and model.
Colors
solid black· body#131116- View and fitRear view of a relaxed, boxy silhouette T-shirt with dropped shoulders and a loose fit across the back.
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Q&A
5 answered- Does the bubble hem and elastic waist make the shirt more fitted or is it loose throughout? I'm between sizes.
- This shirt is designed with a loose bubble silhouette overall, but the elastic waist and sleeves add gentle shaping at the hem and cuffs. If you're between sizes, we'd recommend sizing down for a more fitted look.
- Does this organic cotton t-shirt shrink after the first wash? What's the best way to wash to maintain shape?
- Yes, organic cotton can shrink 3-5% on the first wash if not pre-shrunk [1]. To maintain shape, wash in cold water on a gentle cycle and lay flat to air dry—avoid the dryer and high heat [2].
- What is the exact composition of the 'improved pure organic cotton blend'? Is it 100% organic cotton or a blend with synthetic fibers?
- The composition listed is 100% organic cotton—it is not a blend with synthetic fibers. The phrase 'improved pure organic cotton blend' refers to the quality of the organic cotton used.
- How does the double-layer jersey hold up over time? Does it pill easily?
- We don't have specific long-term reviews for pilling, but double-layer jersey construction typically resists pilling better than single-layer because the inner layer reduces friction on the outer surface. Gentle washing and air drying will further help maintain the fabric's appearance.
- Where is this t-shirt manufactured? Is the organic cotton GOTS or OCS certified?
- The t-shirt is designed in Canada, but the specific manufacturing location is not disclosed. The product is labeled as 100% organic cotton but does not list GOTS or OCS certification on the label.