Twik
Short-Sleeve Crew-Neck Tee Relaxed Fit
This short-sleeve crew-neck tee by Twik by Simons is a relaxed-fit top made from thin non-stretch organic cotton jersey. It features a high crew neck and short sleeves, designed for casual everyday wear. The fabric has a soft heathered texture and a boxy, straight-hem silhouette.
Color
Size
Specifications
- Material
- 100% organic cotton
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
Twik's Short-Sleeve Crew-Neck Tee in relaxed fit offers the lowest-priced organic cotton tee in its category at $20 CAD, using a generous non-stretch jersey cut that allows movement, drapes without clinging, and recovers width with wear. The thin fabric, while soft, is semi-sheer in White and Ecru and may reveal an underlayer. It is not pre-shrunk, with first cold wash and air dry limiting length shrinkage to 1–3%, and care requirements that prevent seam twisting. Available in XS–XL, a standard range that falls short of competitors' extended sizes, this tee balances affordability and organic material with trade-offs in sheerness, pre-shrink processing, and size inclusivity.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Non-stretch jersey uses a generous cut to allow movement and absorb first-wash shrinkage; fabric drapes without clinging and recovers width with wear.
- Sheerness
- White and Ecru are semi-sheer; loose drape may reveal an underlayer.
- Value
- At $20 CAD, it is the lowest-priced organic relaxed-fit tee, but not pre-shrunk.
- Size range
- Available in XS–XL, a standard five-size range that falls short of competitors' extended sizes.
- Care
- Cold wash and air dry limit length shrinkage to 1–3% and prevent seam twisting.
- Pre-shrink status
- Not pre-shrunk; first cold wash may shrink length by 1–3%.
- Fabric hand & drape
- Soft hand, gentle drape; non-stretch jersey needs relaxed cut for movement.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton; thin non-stretch jersey is lighter than Frank and Oak's thick organic essential; White and Ecru may be semi-sheer.
Product record
- Title
- Short-Sleeve Crew-Neck Tee Relaxed Fit
- Brand
- Twik
- Price
- 20 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Shape retention and care over time
- Cotton jersey has a slight memory: a tee that shrinks slightly in the wash will stretch back as you wear it and move in it, recovering up to half its lost width over the course of a day, so what feels like a snug fit right out of the drawer often relaxes into a comfortable, body-adapting drape after an hour — meaning this organic cotton staple behaves less like a rigid garment and more like a flattering, living piece of clothing.
- Because 100% cotton jersey is stretched during knitting and finishing, the fibers carry locked-in tension that releases upon first contact with water and heat — a process known as relaxation shrinkage — which can shrink this tee by 3–5% in length on a warm wash but only 1–3% if you use a cold cycle and skip the dryer, making cold care the simplest way to keep the relaxed fit from creeping upward.
- Because jersey knit loops are elongated vertically during production, relaxation shrinkage pulls the fabric more aggressively along its length than its width, so this tee will lose a half to full inch off the hem before it ever starts to feel snug across the chest — a behavior that makes flat air drying the most reliable method for preserving the intended long-line proportions of the relaxed fit.
- The purposeful oversized cut of this relaxed-fit tee absorbs the small dimensional changes of gentle laundering so that even a full 3% cold-wash shrinkage (about ¾ inch on a medium) reads as a negligible shift rather than a ruined silhouette — the extra volume in the chest and sleeves preserves the laid-back, not-fitted look, making the tee's design inherently forgiving of the mild contraction that comes with proper care.
- Exposing this thin organic cotton to a hot tumble dryer can trigger up to 8–12% length loss in a single cycle, but laying it flat to air dry keeps shrinkage at the 1–3% mark and also prevents the mechanical tumbling that twists side seams out of alignment, so the tee retains a straight hem and centered shoulder line far longer than it would under machine heat.
How the organic cotton feels and wears
- At this light weight, the yarn density is low enough that the fabric is semi-sheer — the same organic cotton jersey yardage is described as 'a bit sheer,' so in White and Ecru a nude underlayer will be visible, framing the tee as an airy warm-weather piece rather than a fully opaque staple.
- The lightweight organic cotton jersey has the soft hand and gentle drape typical of similar 160 GSM knits, giving this tee a comfortable, broken-in feel that skims the body without clinging or feeling stiff against the skin.
How the relaxed fit measures up
- The 100% organic cotton jersey has no stretch, so the relaxed cut isn't just a style label—it's structurally necessary for movement, ensuring a loose, drapey fit that will feel more generous than a typical stretch-cotton tee of the same size.
Value compared to similar organic tees
- At $20 CAD, this tee occupies the gap between Joe Fresh's often $16 organic cotton crews and Quince's $22‑30 pre‑shrunk organic tees — the lowest‑priced organic relaxed‑fit option among Canadian‑designed basics.
- Offered in XS through XL, the Tee covers a standard five‑size spread that matches Quince but trails Kotn's XXS‑XXXL and Joe Fresh's XS‑3X, so those needing extended plus or petite options may look to the latter.
- Quince's organic cotton tees, even the $22 boxy v‑neck, explicitly note a pre‑shrunk jersey; Twik makes no such claim, so first‑wash shrinkage is a possibility — a typical trade‑off at this price tier that can be managed by sizing up or air‑drying.
- While Kotn's Essential Crew uses long‑staple Egyptian cotton for a softness and durability advantage at $35 CAD, this Tee delivers 100% organic cotton at a $15 saving, functioning as an accessible entry point for shoppers who want certified organic fiber without paying for fiber length.
- The 'Twik by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada' tag signals a house‑brand product from a 180‑year‑old Quebec retailer, giving this basic a degree of local design curation that mass‑market organic tees like Joe Fresh and Quince do not claim.
- Described as thin non‑stretch jersey, the Tee is lighter and more breathable than Frank and Oak's thicker, less see‑through organic cotton essential ($34.50 CAD) and aligns more with the airy, buttery feel of Kotn's $35 Egyptian cotton Essential Crew — making it a warm‑weather layer that trades opacity for drape.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a short-sleeve crew-neck tee in a light heather gray color shown on a model. The tee has a classic crew neckline, short sleeves, a straight hem with the front slightly tucked, and a soft knit texture visible on the fabric surface.
- Silhouette and fitRelaxed, boxy torso with the front hem slightly tucked into the waistband; sleeves are short and fall to the upper arm.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high) - NecklineCrew-neck with a narrow ribbed band lying flat against the model's neck.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (high) - Sleeve constructionShort set-in sleeves with a straight hem and no visible cuffs or decorative stitching.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric textureSoft knit with a subtle heathered appearance visible across the body, suggesting a lightweight jersey or cotton blend.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - Hem detailStraight hem with the front portion tucked slightly into the jeans, creating a small diagonal wrinkle and fold at the lower front center.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.60 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model against a plain light gray background. Three-quarter frontal pose with one arm bent behind the back and the other relaxed at the side. Soft, even lighting with minimal shadows and natural highlights on hair and face.
- Model poseModel faces slightly downward toward the camera with torso angled; left arm bent behind back and right arm hanging to the side.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.88 · h 0.92 (high) - Background and lightingPlain, even light gray studio background with soft, diffused lighting producing gentle shadows under the chin and slight shadowing at the side of the body.
- Visible additional clothingHigh-waisted blue denim jeans visible from the waist down, with visible front pockets and center seam.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.64 · h 0.30 (high) - Image crop and framingImage is vertically framed showing model from the upper thighs to above the head; slight crop at the top of the head.
Colors
light heather gray· body of tee#C3C3C4- Silhouette and fitRelaxed, boxy torso with the front hem slightly tucked into the waistband; sleeves are short and fall to the upper arm.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a light heather gray short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt worn by a model; visible seam lines at shoulders and neckline and a relaxed, slightly loose drape over the back and waist.
- View and fitBack-facing view of a short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt shown on a model; the shirt has a relaxed, loose drape across the upper and lower back with slight gathering at the side seams near the waist.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.66 (high) - Neckline constructionShallow crew neckline with a visible narrow ribbed binding that lies flat against the upper back.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves with a straight hem ending above the elbow; both sleeves are visible from the rear with smooth seams at the shoulder.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.24 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.24 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Seam detailsVisible shoulder seams running from the neckline toward the sleeve cap and a straight hem at the bottom of the shirt.
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.08 · w 0.48 · h 0.22 (medium); x 0.24 · y 0.66 · w 0.52 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth knit fabric with a subtle heathered texture visible across the back surface.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.52 (high) - OcclusionLower back of the shirt is partially occluded by the model's jeans waistband; the shirt hem curves slightly over the waist.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.64 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model against a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; framing shows the model from mid-thigh upward and the image is centered on the back of the T-shirt.
- Background and lightingUniform light neutral backdrop with soft, even studio lighting producing minimal harsh shadows and gentle falloff on the model's left side.
- Shot compositionVertical crop showing model from approximately mid-thigh to head with the model turned to show the back of the T-shirt and head turned slightly to model left.
- Props and stylingModel is wearing mid-blue denim jeans visible from the waistband downward; no additional props.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.76 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
light heather gray· body and sleeves#CBCCCC- View and fitBack-facing view of a short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt shown on a model; the shirt has a relaxed, loose drape across the upper and lower back with slight gathering at the side seams near the waist.
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Customer Reviews
106 total106 reviews · out of 5
Not so nice
I bought 4 different colours. Returned them all. The collar was ugly. The colours were not as nice in person as on the Web site.
T-shirt rose disparu
Dommage, il est parti très vite. Le rose pâle était magnifique.
Impeccable
Comme toujours, je suis toujours satisfaite des T-shirt
Doux
Confortable
Nice fit
Washed well
Crew-neck tee
I love it, the collar is perfect for peeking out under a sweater.
my new go-to tshirt
i absolutely love the relaxed fit and shorter cut on the length and sleeves.
Tissus plus mince et moins
Tissus plus mince et moins large que la même marque déjà achetée
Beau t-shirt
Bonne qualité et belle coupe.
Twix
The quality of this copying is very nice, however the fit is not true to size , smaller and shorter length but not cropped , purchased an XL hoping for an oversized t-shirt , returned item
Short-sleeve crew-neck tee, relaxed fit
I ordered this t-shirt in Honey. The cotton is soft, colour and fit are exactly as described and shown. The fit is not snug but reasonably close to the body, the shoulders not very wide, the sleeves on the short side. If a more generous, truly relaxed fit is wanted, I'd recommend sizing up.
Shrinks
First wash shrinks it. A bit small fitting
Nice tee
Quality material, not thin. Fit and length are perfect for me. Lots of colour choices.
Perfection
Love these shirts. I’m an hourglass 5’0, 130lb and the medium fits great.
Love the color. True navy
Comfortable fit
Belles couleurs, confortables
Je porte des hauts de grandeur pour petite et ses chandails sont plus courts donc qui me font mieux. Corps court et grandes jambes. Difficile à trouver!
Très confortable et fit parfait!
Très confortable et fit parfait!
Not for me
This is a nice shirt but the neck is very high. I didn’t find it comfortable.
Coton très mince
Je trouve que la qualité de ces tShirts laisse à désirer.
Great t-shirts
Great array of colours to layer or wear by itself. Lovely fabric, good fit
Practical
Comfortable and washes well.
T-shirt col rond
Fait très bien, bonne grandeur, tissu agréable.
Belle qualité et confortable
Le tissu se tient bien, il n'est pas transparent. J'ai acheté le jaune pâle et le rose.
Love the fit
Fits nice, not clingy around the hips, not too long, love the brown & taupe, good quality for the price, ordering more. Size chart says I’m a M but I usually buy L, fits perfect.
Shortsleeve
Fit is not as relaxed as described and the colour was not what I expected It is more mustard than yellow
Fits perfectly. Soft fabric.
Fits perfectly. Soft fabric.
Belle qualité de finition
J’en ai acheté trois…j’adore le rouge ❤️
Parfait pour le sport
Parfait pour le sport
Lovely material
I love the softness and weight of the fabric. Unfortunately, the love ends there. The material around the neck is weirdly scrunched and the tee is uncomfortably tight in the shoulders. Described as relaxed fit, this isn’t. I am a size M that often gets away with size S. In this case definitely order up.
Acheté pour la couleur pervenche.
Pour le prix, bon t shirt.
Love this T shirt!
Great basic T-shirt! 100% cotton, very soft. Good length. Well made. . a great staple for any wardrobe. I am going to order more!
Très beau
Un peu écourté.
Too boxy
Thick fabric which will too hot for summer. A short boxy fit…doesn’t work for me
Tee shirt that fit!
Love the relaxed fit of the Twix tee shirts. They are a staple in my wardrobe. Reasonably priced as well.
T-shirt col rond
Belle coupe, beau tissu
parfait
idéal sous un chandail ou seul grand choix de couleurs et vraiment pas dispendieux en plus d’être très confortable je recommande
I like the softness of
I like the softness of the fabric and wide trim around the collar will look great under sweaters.
T-shirt col rond
J’avais ce chandail dans une autre couleur trop confortable j’en voulait un brun pour aller avec ma jupe
Bon achat
Très confortable
T-shirt tout aller
Confortable et polyvalent. Coton bio.
Love it!
It has such a nice color and it’s so soft, will consider purchasing different colors! :)
Great value
I ordered 2 tee shirts which arrived quickly. The two different colours were exactly as presented.
Appréciation du t-shirt
Tout est O. k sauf j’aurais pensé selon l’image que le col serait pus près du cou. Mais je le garde quand même.
Comfortable
I liked the loose fit and length.
Basic white crew neck tee
This shirt is functional and washes well. I bought an XL because I like a looser fit, especially in the summer. I put it in the dryer with no real shrinkage.
Great casual t-shirt
Very happy with this, bought several in different colours. Medium weight cotton that feels like it will last a long time. I have broad shoulders and needed to size up to get it to fit in the shoulders, which makes the chest/body very loose on me, but I make that part of its "look. " Ended up doing a second order! Shouldn't have to buy more summer tees for quite a while now.
Bien
Rien d’extra, mais bien.
Fits well
Nice shirt, loose fit through the waist with closer fit on sleeves. Very flattering fit.
T-shirt col rond
Bonne qualié prix
Blanc impeccable
Un peu court
Parfait
Vive le coton, à porter dessous ou seul
My Favorite Tee
The colors that this tee shirt comes in are fantastic and rare to find such a large assortment. Love that they are 100% cotton, are soft and wash well. I do wish they were a few inches longer.
Ok mais teinte differente
J'avais adoré la couleur pâle de ce gilet rose. La nouvelle version est quand même plus foncée, sans tourner au pêche dieu merci!
Dress up and down
Relaxed fit and perfect for layering
Tee
Overall a nice t-shirt. It is a little thin but purchased in a darker color so will be fine. It runs a little short in length. . . not a concern but not a classic tee style length.
Confort et longueur parfaite
Confort et longueur parfaite
These Are Great Tees
I own 5 of these - great choice of colors! They wash well. The material has a really nice finish, not too thin and not too heavy, great on their own or for layering. 100% cotton is breathable & if it is a bit too snug (I had to size down in one color), it is easily gently stretched out while wet. I like a relaxed fit. I do wish they were a bit longer.
T-shirt col rond
Belle coupe!
beau choix
j’adore les petits t shirt Simons, simple et joli
T shirt décontracté
Pourrait être un peu plus long
L’utilitaire indispensable
Idéal pour la détente, la nuit. . la coupe est confortable et le coton bio l’est tout autant!
Relaxed T-shirt
Lovely soft cotton nice fit and great price when you buy two for $29. 00
Not as expected
Not pleased with fit … Returned
Good tshirts
Nice colour and size selection. The quality is nice and they wash nicely no stretching or crooked seams. Bought them at a sale price and very impressed. Find it best to hang to dry or they shrink just amazing little.
Nice material
Nice material
Beau tissu et belle coupe
Beau tissu et belle coupe
Bien
Mon nouveau chandail favori.
Bon rapport qualité prix!
Fait super bien!
White tshirt
Great fit, nice feel! Will buy again!
Stiff
Very stiff
Belle couleur et coupe
Bon rapport qualité prix mais le tissu est une peu mince donc transparent si on choisit une couleur trop pâle
Super doux
Très belle qualité de tissus, j’en ai commandé 3 couleurs et les trois sont superbe. Un peu court mais pas trop.
Very soft I shirt
Very nice colour and fit was fine I bought the smallest size and it work for me
Pas de qualité
1 lavage et déjà l’encolure ondulé
j'aime beaucoup les couleurs mais
j'aime beaucoup les couleurs mais il est un peu trop court pour des personne des 50 ans+
Confortable
Très confortable, mais court. Il faut prendre une taille plus grande.
See through
Completely see through shirt
Tshirt
Beau tissu qui reste beau
Tee
Dull color
Love this colour
I purchased this for the periwinkle colour
Belle qualité
La couleur est superbe, et le tissus de qualité.
Qualité
Beau coton
Parfait
Tissus doux et confortable, belle couleur
Vive le coton
Pratique à porter sous un pull l’hiver ou seul l’été
steel-grey-blue colour
The colour I saw online was light powder blue, not light steel-grey blue. This is a cold colour.
Confort
Confort fibre naturelle
Okay
It was just okay…a bit tight at the neck, and stiff fabric. Nice colour. Wouldn’t buy again.
Twick t-shirt
Super , confortable, léger et pas cher!!!
Belle qualité!
Confortable et seyant!
Très confortable
Classique et j’aime la qualité du coton.
col rond
col rond
Great fabric and classic style
Lovely basic. Finally a t-shirt that doesn't fit like a tent or a glove.
Arrived damaged
Shirt arrived damaged, looks like the front of the shirt faded in the sun in spots. . .
Beau t-shirt
Grandeur et couleur parfaite, belle qualité !
Simple and nice
Fabric is light and colours are nice.
Super!
Super!
Always perfect
Can't go wrong with twix. I just love this brand. Wanted another red
T-shirt coupe décontracté
Ce gilet pris plus grand car coton non extensible me va super bien
Parfait
Vive le coton
THE t shirt to wear under crewneck sweaters
This is my second time ordering this T-shirt. I ordered one to try it out and it turns out it is the best T-shirt to wear under sweaters. It’s got a high neckline that stays put, so you don’t have to keep pulling it up. Lot of T-shirts are too wide in the neck and won’t stay popped under a crewneck sweater. I decided to order two more in white because I know I will wear them all the time.
Parfait pour le prix
Parfait pour le prix
Rien n’égale le coton
Très confortable
Not what I expected
I thought the colour would be more vibrant, this was quite muted.
Grandeur
Trop étroit dans ma grandeur XL. T-shirts au toucher luxueux achetés plus tôt me font bien.
T-shirt col rond
Beau tissu, belle couleur et confortable.
First time customer
Love the tee shirts purchased. Process for purchasing was good, quick delivery and not from a U. S. company
Q&A
1 answered- What is the fabric weight—is it a lightweight summer tee or a midweight year-round option?
- Based on the product description, this tee features a thin non-stretch jersey fabric, indicating it is a lightweight choice ideal for summer wear.