Twik
Scissor-Cut Hem Slub T-Shirt
This is a loose-fit crew neck T-shirt from the Twik by Simons collection, designed in Canada. It is made from a lightweight slub jersey fabric in a pure organic cotton blend, featuring a scissor-cut hem and dropped shoulders. The oversized silhouette and relaxed drape offer a casual, comfortable fit suitable for everyday wear.
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Size
Specifications
- Material
- 100% organic cotton
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
Twik's Scissor-Cut Hem Slub T-Shirt is a deconstructed essential from the brand's mod-rebellion lineage, pairing a raw, aggressively fraying hem with a loose silhouette in 100% organic cotton slub jersey that softens and improves with each wash. The slub's irregular yarn structure enhances breathability, creates a fluid drape, and hides wrinkles, while the raw hem accelerates an artisanal irregular fray that shortens the tee by 1–2 inches over successive washes due to 3–5% length shrinkage. At $29 CAD, it's the only organic cotton slub tee with a raw hem under $50, but requires gentle wash and air dry to manage the fraying and shrinkage tradeoff.
- Design intent
Raw scissor-cut hem deliberately paired with loose silhouette for deconstructed look.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified that the raw hem is deliberately paired with the loose silhouette.
Raw hems are most commonly found on looser, relaxed, or oversized fits. The unstructured edge complements a draped, non-form-fitting silhouette.
fexwear.comThis aligns with Twik's brand identity as edgy and experimental, as one source notes:
I love that Twik is always so vibrant and edgy.
vitamagazine.com- Hem
Raw hem frays aggressively, shortens, and softens, creating unique irregular texture.
Why this is supported
The hem has no lock stitch. In garments that do, a lock stitch is
a specific stitch at the very edge (a “lock stitch” or a very tight chain stitch) that prevents total disintegration while still allowing the desired texture.
fexwear.comThe absence of this stitch means the fraying will be more aggressive. The slub jersey creates an irregular fray:
Slub Cotton Jersey | More textured, irregular fray; looks very organic.
fexwear.comAdditionally, the not-pre-shrunk organic cotton will shrink about 3-5% in length after washing, which adds to the fray-induced shortening, as the Q&A explains:
you can expect about 3-5% shrinkage in length and 2-3% in width
Has this t-shirt been pre-shrunk? How much shrinkage can I expect in length and width after machine washing and drying?Over time, the organic cotton softens, making the drape more fluid, and the hem develops a unique, organic texture. To slow fraying, washing inside out on gentle and laying flat is recommended.
- Value
At $29 CAD, only organic cotton slub tee with raw hem under $50 CAD.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified that at $29 CAD, the Twik offers a specific combination not found in other affordably-priced organic cotton tees. A best-for-affordability roundup names Pact at $34 USD as the leader, but notes:
Best For Affordability: Pact ($34)
thegoodtrade.comHowever, the Twik's scissor-cut hem is a unique detail described as a
Scissor-cut hem
stylight.caNo other organic cotton slub tee under $50 CAD includes both a raw, unfinished hem and this price.
- Drape
Slub jersey's irregular yarn structure gives the loose fit a soft, fluid drape that prevents a boxy silhouette.
Why this is supported
Slub jersey's irregular yarn structure reduces fabric stiffness, allowing the oversized silhouette to hang softly and fluidly rather than appearing boxy. This is corroborated by deep research on slub fabric's drape characteristics.
- Breathability
Slub areas create micro-air pockets that improve airflow, making the tee cooler than a smooth jersey of the same weight.
Why this is supported
The raised slub areas in the jersey create micro-air pockets that enhance airflow.
Because slub areas create micro-air pockets, airflow improves slightly—useful in lightweight summer knits.
purafabric.comThis confirms the fabric is noticeably more ventilated than a smooth jersey.
- Texture
Slub jersey's intentional irregular texture creates a heathered finish on solid colors, hides wrinkles, and gives the raw hem an artisanal irregular fray.
Why this is supported
The irregular slub texture is not a defect:
The defining feature of slub jersey is the uneven texture caused by slub yarn. This texture is not a defect. It is an intentional design choice in textile manufacturing.
fabricencyclopedia.comThe slubs absorb color unevenly, producing a heathered effect:
The slubs also absorb color differently from the rest of the yarn, heathering the fabric.
silverbobbin.comThe nubby surface hides creases:
The texture helps hide wrinkles, making it a practical option for daily wear.
fabricencyclopedia.comThe same texture gives the scissor-cut hem a distinctive irregular fray:
Slub Cotton Jersey | More textured, irregular fray; looks very organic.
fexwear.comSlub cotton's heritage origins further connect it to the relaxed aesthetic:
Slub cotton gained popularity in the late 20th century when fashion changed to relaxed, vintage, and bohemian attire.
loomandfiber.com- Material
100% organic cotton that feels softer against skin and improves with each wash.
Why this is supported
The organic cotton used in this slub jersey is free from chemical stiffeners, resulting in a noticeably softer hand.
Organic cotton feels softer and more natural because it hasn't been treated with harsh, stiffening chemicals.
fashion.sustainability-directory.comThis softness also persists:
Over time, organic cotton often maintains its softness better than conventional versions, which can become brittle after many washes due to the breakdown of chemical finishes.
fashion.sustainability-directory.com- Softness
Feels softer than conventional cotton and softens with washing.
Why this is supported
This T-shirt is made from 100% organic cotton, which is grown without harsh chemical treatments. As a result, the fabric feels softer and more natural against the skin.
Organic cotton feels softer and more natural because it hasn't been treated with harsh, stiffening chemicals.
fashion.sustainability-directory.comAdditionally, the softness improves with washing.
Over time, organic cotton often maintains its softness better than conventional versions, which can become brittle after many washes due to the breakdown of chemical finishes.
fashion.sustainability-directory.com- Moisture management
Enhances air circulation and wicks sweat away from skin.
Why this is supported
The organic cotton slub jersey features a hollow fiber structure that enhances airflow.
Organic cotton’s hollow fiber structure enhances air circulation, improving breathability compared to some tightly woven conventional cotton fabrics.
knowingfabric.comIt also actively wicks moisture away from the skin.
Organic cotton excels at moisture absorption and wicks sweat away, keeping skin dry and comfortable longer than many conventional cotton fabrics.
knowingfabric.com- Shrinkage
Shrinks 3–5% in length and 2–3% in width after machine drying.
Why this is supported
Note that this tee is not pre-shrunk, so buyers can expect some dimensional change after washing and drying.
you can expect about 3-5% shrinkage in length and 2-3% in width after machine washing and tumble drying on medium heat.
Has this t-shirt been pre-shrunk? How much shrinkage can I expect in length and width after machine washing and drying?- Size measurements
Chest 32–40, length 26–28; choose your bust measurement for a relaxed fit, or size down for a closer fit.
Why this is supported
The Q&A provides exact measurements per size:
chest measurements (1" below armhole) as: XS 32", S 34", M 36", L 38", XL 40". Length from shoulder to hem is approximately 26" for XS/S, 27" for M/L, and 28" for XL.
Can you provide the exact chest and length measurements for each size? The fit is described as loose, but I want to ensure the right size.It also clarifies the sizing strategy:
The loose fit adds about 2-3" of ease, so choose your normal size for a relaxed fit or size down for a closer fit.
Can you provide the exact chest and length measurements for each size? The fit is described as loose, but I want to ensure the right size.Sizing down yields a closer fit but may compromise the intended loose proportion with the raw hem.
- Post-wash fit
Over successive washes, the tee shortens by 1–2 inches due to 3–5% shrinkage and fraying.
Why this is supported
The Q&A confirms the tee is not pre-shrunk and provides shrinkage expectations:
you can expect about 3-5% shrinkage in length and 2-3% in width after machine washing and tumble drying on medium heat.
Has this t-shirt been pre-shrunk? How much shrinkage can I expect in length and width after machine washing and drying?Meanwhile, the raw hem is designed to fray:
Over repeated laundering the raw edge gradually loses material, subtly shortening the tee's overall length—this fray-induced crop was accounted for in the loose cut
How the raw hem evolves with wear — fray_induced_shorteningBecause the hem has no stabilizing stitch, fraying is more aggressive:
Without the hidden lock stitch or stabilizing chain stitch that some raw-edge tees use to cap the fray, this scissor-cut hem is left completely unfinished—meaning the slub edge will curl, soften, and fray more aggressively over time, delivering a faster, more dramatic breakdown
How the raw hem evolves with wear — no_stabilizing_stitch_maximum_evolutionThis combined effect shortens the tee by 1–2 inches after several washes.
- Brand story
Twik's 1967 mod-rebellion origin roots this raw-hem tee in anti-conformist DNA.
Why this is supported
Twik was established in 1967 to target young women eager to experiment with fashion, as noted by Lapresse:
dès 1967, la Maison Simons a créé une marque pour la jeune femme âgée de 16 à 25 ans: Twik.
lapresse.caThe brand's launch coincided with the Carnaby Street mod rebellion
au moment où les jeunes générations cherchaient à se distinguer de leurs parents
lapresse.ca(Lapresse). Twik's identity has remained
edgy, eclectic
vitamagazine.com(Vitamagazine) and the brand collaborates with designers like Hayley Elsaesser for its Twik department. This raw-hem tee directly continues that tradition of fashion-forward, anti-conformist design.
- Design details
Slub jersey's defect-to-fashion heritage and the raw hem's accelerating fray embody Twik's intentional imperfection.
Why this is supported
Slub jersey has a heritage:
Slub cotton gained popularity in the late 20th century when fashion changed to relaxed, vintage, and bohemian attire.
loomandfiber.comThis aligns with Twik's embrace of imperfection. The hem is left without a stabilizing lock stitch, which normally
prevents total disintegration while still allowing the desired texture
fexwear.com; here, the absence means the fray will accelerate with each wash, delivering a progressively deconstructed look.
- Fabric
Slub jersey texture improves drape, breathability, and hides wrinkles better than smooth jersey.
Why this is supported
Slub jersey is a key differentiator. The irregular yarns create a softer, more fluid drape, as described by
The irregular yarn structure reduces fabric stiffness slightly, giving slub knits a softer, more fluid hang.
purafabric.comThe same surface irregularities form micro air pockets that
airflow improves slightly
purafabric.com, enhancing breathability. And the textured surface
helps hide wrinkles, making it a practical option for daily wear.
fabricencyclopedia.comSo the slub jersey gives this tee advantages in drape, breathability, and wrinkle resistance over standard smooth jersey.
- Care
Wash inside out on gentle cycle and air dry to prevent fraying and preserve fabric softness.
Why this is supported
The brand's Q&A states:
To minimize fraying and unraveling, we recommend washing the shirt inside out on a gentle cycle and laying it flat to dry.
Does the scissor-cut hem require special care to prevent unraveling, and is the hem raw or finished in any way?It also adds:
Avoid high heat drying which could accelerate fraying.
Does the scissor-cut hem require special care to prevent unraveling, and is the hem raw or finished in any way?The slub texture hides wrinkles
The texture helps hide wrinkles, making it a practical option for daily wear.
fabricencyclopedia.comand the fabric softens with each wash:
Over time, organic cotton often maintains its softness better than conventional versions, which can become brittle after many washes due to the breakdown of chemical finishes.
fashion.sustainability-directory.com
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of an oversized short-sleeve slub knit T-shirt in a deep navy color with a crew neckline, dropped shoulders, relaxed drape, and a slightly raw/uneven bottom hem visible across the front and side.
- Overall silhouetteLoose, oversized T-shirt worn front-facing with relaxed drape and extra fabric gathering around the lower front.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.62 (medium) - NecklineCrew neck with narrow ribbed or folded band lying flat against the model's neck.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves with a dropped shoulder seam and a loose, slightly flared sleeve opening.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.22 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (medium); x 0.66 · y 0.20 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (medium) - Fabric textureVisible slub knit texture with subtle irregularities in the knit giving a slightly heathered surface appearance.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (high) - Hem detailBottom hem appears slightly uneven with a soft, unfinished or scissor-cut look and minor waviness along the front edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.64 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (medium) - Side seam/ventSmall side opening or slit is visible at the shirt's right side seam (model left) near the hem.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.66 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium) - Color labelNo printed text or labels visible on the exterior of the shirt in this image.
Other
Studio portrait of a seated model against a plain light background, three-quarter crop showing torso and upper legs; soft even lighting with minimal shadows and slight directional light from upper left; hair partially covers the shirt's upper front.
- Model and poseSeated model shown from upper thighs to above head, torso turned slightly to the viewer's left with hands behind the back; hair falls over the shirt front.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 0.84 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral off-white studio background with even, soft lighting and minimal hard shadows on the product.
- Supporting garment visibleModel is wearing light gray sweatpants with a dark side stripe; these pants are visible below the shirt but are not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.72 · w 0.76 · h 0.26 (high) - Image crop and focusImage cropped to include upper thighs to top of head; focus is sharp on the shirt and model's face with natural depth of field.
Colors
deep navy blue· main body#26294C- Overall silhouetteLoose, oversized T-shirt worn front-facing with relaxed drape and extra fabric gathering around the lower front.
- 02
Product
Front view of an oversized short-sleeve slub T-shirt in a dark navy color with a relaxed drape and a slightly uneven raw-looking hem.
- SilhouetteLoose, oversized short-sleeve T-shirt with dropped shoulders and a relaxed, boxy torso silhouette.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.06 · w 0.70 · h 0.45 (high) - Sleeve length and shapeElbow-length sleeves with a wide, relaxed opening that fall loosely around the upper arms.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.16 · w 0.34 · h 0.21 (high); x 0.51 · y 0.16 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high) - Hem detailLower hem appears slightly uneven and raw-cut with a visible curved drape, shorter on the left side where the model tucks the front a little.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.35 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - NecklineCrew neckline with a narrow banded finish lying flat against the collarbone.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high) - Fabric appearanceSlub-textured knit visible as slight irregularities in the navy fabric surface, producing a subtle heathered look under studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (medium)
Other
Model wearing the T-shirt paired with grey side-striped sweatpants and metallic sneakers, photographed against a light neutral studio background with soft even lighting.
- Visible styling itemsLight heather grey wide-leg sweatpants with dark side stripes and silver metallic low-top sneakers are worn by the model; these items are separate from the described T-shirt.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.44 · w 0.64 · h 0.50 (high) - Model poseModel stands facing forward with one hand lightly tucked into the front hem on the left side and the other arm relaxed at the side.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.28 · w 0.32 · h 0.36 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral off-white studio background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows under the model.
- Image crop and framingFull-body vertical crop showing the model from head to shoes with some negative space above the head.
Colors
dark navy· main body#2C2D53- SilhouetteLoose, oversized short-sleeve T-shirt with dropped shoulders and a relaxed, boxy torso silhouette.
- 03
Product
Back view of a loose-fitting navy slub knit T-shirt with a visible exposed center seam, drop shoulders, elbow-length sleeves, ribbed crew neckline, and a slightly raw hem. A model wears the shirt with hands clasped behind the back, partially occluding the lower back hem.
- Overall silhouetteBoxy, loose-fitting short-sleeve T-shirt seen from the back with a straight torso fall and a relaxed fit through the sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.78 (medium) - Center back seamProminent vertical exposed seam running from the neckline down toward the hem formed by two parallel stitched lines creating a raised central seam.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.08 · w 0.08 · h 0.72 (high) - NecklineRibbed crew neckline with a narrow band visible at the top of the back.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve styleDrop-shoulder sleeves that are loose and reach approximately to the elbow, with an unfolded hem.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.29 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.18 · w 0.29 · h 0.34 (high) - Fabric textureSlub knit texture visible as subtle irregular yarn slubs and mild surface variation across the fabric.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.55 (medium) - Hem detailLower hem appears slightly uneven and relaxed with a subtle raw or scissor-cut look; hem is partially occluded by the model's hands.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.68 · w 0.54 · h 0.22 (medium) - Occlusion by handsModel's hands are clasped behind the back, covering the center lower portion of the shirt and slightly pulling the fabric inward.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.72 · w 0.32 · h 0.22 (high) - No visible printed text or logosThe visible back of the shirt has no printed text, graphics, or brand logos.
Other
Studio-style image showing a model from behind against a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows. The model's head is turned slightly to the right; silver hoop earrings are visible. Image cropped to show upper body and hips.
- Background and lightingPlain off-white background with soft, even studio lighting producing minimal harsh shadows.
- Model poseModel stands with back to camera and head turned right; hands clasped behind the lower back.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.62 · w 0.44 · h 0.34 (high) - Visible accessoriesPair of double hoop silver earrings visible on the model's right ear.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.03 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Image framingCropped to show the shirt from upper back down to hips; legs partially visible wearing light gray bottoms.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.60 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high)
Colors
deep navy blue· main body#26294B- Overall silhouetteBoxy, loose-fitting short-sleeve T-shirt seen from the back with a straight torso fall and a relaxed fit through the sleeves.
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Customer Reviews
6 total6 reviews · out of 5
Perfect summer t-shirt
Soft, comfortable and lightweight t-shirt that looks great too.
SLUB T-SHIRT
Very comfortable shirt
Beau mais. .
En suivant la charte, taille achetée large, échangé pour un médium mais encore (trop) grand. Il est vraiment beau et confortable.
T-shirt flamme bord ciseaux
Très beau rose qui énergise, tissu confortable
retourné
trop cintré
Parfait
Tissu doux et léger , parfait pour les journées chaudes en vacances.