
Contemporaine
Second-Skin Short-Sleeve Crew-Neck T-Shirt
The Second-Skin Short-Sleeve Crew-Neck T-Shirt is a fitted, crew-neck top designed by Contemporaine by Simons. It is constructed from a soft stretch body-shaping microfibre jersey made with reprocessed polyamide, featuring a double-layer body for opaque coverage and smooth drape. This short-sleeve T-shirt is intended for use as a close-fitting everyday top.
- Material
- Reprocessed polyamide microfibre jersey
- Gender
- female
- Style
- modern, minimal, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Short-sleeve crew-neck t-shirt made from soft stretch microfibre jersey with reprocessed polyamide, featuring a double-layer body for flattering drape and opaque look. Fitted silhouette.
Double-layer design, soft stretch fabric, reprocessed polyamide, second-skin fit, crew neck.
- Material
- Reprocessed polyamide microfibre jersey
- Style
- modern, minimal, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- soft stretch microfibre jersey fabric
- reprocessed polyamide material
- double-layer construction for opacity
- second-skin fitted silhouette
- crew neckline
- short sleeves
- body-shaping design
- flattering drape
- opaque finish
- exclusive design from Contemporaine by Simons
Product Insights
Contemporaine's Second-Skin Short-Sleeve Crew-Neck T-Shirt (39 CAD, in stock, rated 3.67 stars) is a fitted base layer that runs very small and short—sizing up is essential for most body types. Its double-layer torso is opaque and breathable, providing a smooth silhouette that stays tucked, while single-layer sleeves add ventilation and allow invisible layering under blazers. The fabric, 94% reprocessed polyamide/6% spandex, is exceptionally soft and silky, retains 85–95% tensile strength, wicks moisture, and uses 80–90% less energy than virgin nylon. Care requires cold washing, no softener, and air drying to prevent pilling. The cropped cut demands high-waisted bottoms to avoid midriff exposure, but the tee works as both a breathable warm-weather top and a polished smart-casual piece that layers invisibly.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Runs very small and short; size up for most body types.
- Double-layer design
- Double-layer torso is opaque and breathable; single-layer sleeves add ventilation.
- Care
- Cold wash, no softener, air dry to maintain shape and prevent pilling.
- Material
- 94% reprocessed polyamide/6% spandex with silky handfeel; 80–90% less energy than virgin nylon.
- Opacity
- White and off-white colorways are fully opaque without a camisole.
- Drape
- Double-layer body gives a smooth silhouette and keeps the hem tucked.
- Breathability
- Single-layer sleeves preserve breathability for year-round wear.
- Softness
- Soft and silky handfeel for most wearers, though at least one buyer found the recycled polyamide fabric synthetic-feeling.
- Eco-credentials
- Recycled from post-industrial and post-consumer waste; uses 10–20% of virgin production energy.
- Fabric
- Recycled polyamide retains roughly 85–95% of its tensile strength after one mechanical recycling cycle, wicks moisture, and has an ultra-soft microfibre handfeel.
- Washing
- Machine wash cold, avoid fabric softener, and turn garment inside out.
- Drying
- Air dry flat; dryer heat damages the microfibre.
- Layering
- Shallow crew neck and single-layer sleeves keep the tee invisible under jackets.
- Tucking
- The fitted double-layer body helps keep tucks flat and in place; buyers note it does not roll or ride up.
- Standalone
- Two-in-one: breathable warm-weather top and polished smart-casual piece.
- Length
- Runs short and may read as cropped on longer torsos.
- Use case
- Contemporaine's polished base layer for structured looks; layers invisibly under blazers.
- Bust fit
- The fitted cut is noticeably tight through the bust; one buyer says it is too clingy at the chest.
- Sleeve length
- The sleeves also run short; one reviewer notes that the sleeves are too short.
- Quick-drying
- The recycled polyamide wicks moisture and dries faster than cotton, so the tee stays comfortable rather than clammy under a jacket on warm days.
Product record
- Title
- Second-Skin Short-Sleeve Crew-Neck T-Shirt
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 3.67 stars, 18 reviews
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
Front view of a fitted short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt worn by a model; smooth, close-fitting fabric tucked into high-waist trousers.
- Overall silhouetteClose-fitting short-sleeve T-shirt with a fitted torso tucked into the model's trousers, showing a smooth, body-skimming profile.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.18 · w 0.70 · h 0.60 (high) - NecklineShallow crew neck that sits close to the base of the model's neck with a clean, narrow band finish.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve styleShort sleeves that fit closely to the upper arm with a simple hem; right sleeve visible to mid-upper arm.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, matte-knit fabric with minimal visible texture and slight horizontal stretch lines at the waist where tucked.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.28 · w 0.50 · h 0.36 (high) - Hem interactionT-shirt is tucked into high-waist, tailored trousers, creating a smooth transition at the waistband.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.64 · w 0.64 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from mid-thigh up against a plain white background with soft, even lighting; slight hair movement and a visible right hand in trouser pocket.
- Background and lightingPlain white background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model poseThree-quarter frontal pose with left shoulder slightly forward, head facing camera, and right hand placed in trouser pocket.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.62 · w 0.30 · h 0.35 (high) - Hair movementLong hair falling over the left shoulder with visible individual strands against the shirt and background.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.04 · w 0.36 · h 0.40 (high) - Image cropImage framed from slightly above the head to mid-thigh; lower legs are not visible.
Colors
deep black· shirt body#0E0C13- Overall silhouetteClose-fitting short-sleeve T-shirt with a fitted torso tucked into the model's trousers, showing a smooth, body-skimming profile.
- 02

Product
Rear view of a fitted short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt worn by a model; black, smooth knit fabric with simple hemmed edges and set-in short sleeves.
- View and fitRear view of a close-fitting short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt on a model, showing the shirt sitting at the natural waist with slight horizontal pull lines across the lower back.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high) - NecklineShallow crew neck visible from the back neckline with a narrow band of the same fabric forming the neck finish.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.07 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium) - Sleeve constructionSet-in short sleeves with a narrow hem; sleeves end above the biceps and follow the arm contour closely.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.23 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.23 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (high) - HemBottom hem is a single folded and stitched finish, resting flat against the model's waistline.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.68 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, uniform knit with a slight sheen and no visible texture pattern; fabric drapes closely to the body.
- Center back coverageCenter back is mostly covered by long hair which overlays the shirt from the upper back to mid-back.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model standing against a plain light background; lower torso shows gray trousers with back welt pockets; warm directional lighting with soft shadows.
- BackgroundEven, light neutral background with minimal texture, creating high contrast with the black shirt.
- Model stylingModel shown from the rear with long, loose hair falling down the back and wearing gray tailored trousers with visible back welt pockets and buttons.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.72 · w 0.56 · h 0.26 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft studio lighting from above and slightly left produces gentle shadows under the arms and along the side seams.
- Image framingFramed from upper head to hips, centered vertically and horizontally with small margins on left and right.
Colors
black· main body#0E0C13- View and fitRear view of a close-fitting short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt on a model, showing the shirt sitting at the natural waist with slight horizontal pull lines across the lower back.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
18 total18 reviews · out of 5
Avis
Parfait
Confort
Il est confortable et agréable à porter
Agréable à porter. Ne roule
Agréable à porter. Ne roule pas et reste bien en pl
Très bien
Doux et souple mais fait un peu petit
Tissus confortable
J'ai acheté un point plus grand qu'à la normale pensant qu'il allait etre fait petit. . . grandeur normale, donc j'aurais du prendre la meme taille qu'à l'habitude!
Déçu car il est fait
Déçu car il est fait très petit
Tissus parfait
Belle coupe et le style parfait
Not for tall girls
Form fitting and too short. Lovely fabric and colour though
Parfait
Beau basic de qualité, parfait avec veston ou cardigan
Sad but had to return
Fabric feels very silky, unfortunately I had to return as I ordered a small when M probably would fit me better. Very close to the body fit.
T-shirt seconde peau
Trop moulant au niveau de la poitrine
Très confortable et frais!
Malgré sa double épaisseur, le t-shirt est très frais! D’une belle tenue!
Très moulant
Très moulant
Article pratique
Superbe t-shirt à porter avec tout.
Trop court
Trop court
Très froissé
Fait très petit, manches trop courtes
Bizarre Fabric
I've always worn contemporaine t-shirts in a fitted style and I love them. They were always 96% cotton and 4% spandex and just perfect. Unfortunately, these are made of some unnatural chemical fabric that I have no desire to wear.
Very comfy
Thick fabric and thight - it feels perfect to wear with a suit.