Contemporaine
Soft Textured Cap-Sleeve Tee
This Contemporaine by Simons tee is a women's short-sleeve top featuring a boxy fit, crew neck, pleated shoulder, and cap sleeves. It is crafted from a soft, textured cotton and TENCEL lyocell blend with a matte, lightweight knit and subtle ribbed texture, and includes a straight hem. Designed in Canada, this top is suitable for everyday wear.
- Material
- cotton and TENCEL lyocell blend
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, boxy, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Soft textured boxy fit t-shirt with pleated shoulders and cap sleeves.
Textured jersey fabric, blend of cotton and TENCEL lyocell, boxy fit, crew neck, pleated shoulder, cap sleeves.
- Material
- cotton and TENCEL lyocell blend
- Secondary
- lyocell
- Style
- casual, boxy, minimal
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- soft textured jersey
- cotton and TENCEL lyocell blend
- boxy fit
- crew neck
- pleated shoulder
- cap sleeves
Product Insights
Contemporaine's Soft Textured Cap-Sleeve Tee is an edited everyday basic at 9.99 CAD, cut in a plain cap-sleeve shape with a pleated shoulder and made from 67% TENCEL lyocell and 33% cotton in a matte, lightweight jersey with subtle all-over texture rather than rib; the lyocell majority drives a soft hand about half cotton's surface roughness, a cooler skin feel than same-weight all-cotton, fluid drape, and moisture absorption about 50% above cotton with about 30% faster release and line-drying, though moisture moves by passive absorption and diffusion rather than performance wicking. Its boxy cut drafts bust and hip equal for a straight side seam with no waist shaping, while the pleated shoulder adds width to the body rather than the shoulders and the hip-set hem lets a straight-cut shirt hang from the hips, with the lightweight jersey letting that boxy cut fall soft instead of standing square. With no spandex or elastane it drapes and holds shape rather than hugging, but stretches 12-18% across the body and recovers only to within 4-6%, so sizing is a tradeoff: take usual size for an oversized look or size down for a closer fit. It is positioned as an everyday comfort tee rather than a performance top for hard exertion, part of a Simons in-house label since the 1960s aimed at working women and designed in Canada, and sold in a complete ten-variant run of Black and White in X-Small through X-Large at the same price with no upcharge for X-Large or White; it is currently out of stock and has a 1-review rating.
Verified claims
- Fabric feel
- Soft hand intrinsic to the lyocell fiber, about half cotton's surface roughness.
- Texture
- A matte, lightweight jersey weave with subtle all-over texture, not a rib.
- Cool hand
- Sits cooler against the skin than an all-cotton tee of the same weight
- Drape
- Smooth lyocell fibers slip past each other, so the jersey falls in a soft, fluid line.
- Sizing
- Take your usual size for an oversized look, or size down for a closer fit.
- Boxy cut
- Bust and hip are drafted equal, so the side seam drops straight with no waist shaping.
- Moisture management
- Absorbs about 50% more moisture than cotton and releases it about 30% faster.
- Moisture mechanism
- Moves moisture by passive absorption and diffusion, not performance wicking.
- Material
- 67% TENCEL lyocell and 33% cotton, with the lyocell majority driving the cool, dry feel.
- Stretch
- No spandex or elastane, so it drapes and holds its shape rather than hugging.
- Shape recovery
- Stretches 12-18% across the body and recovers only to within 4-6%
- Heritage
- A Simons in-house label since the 1960s, aimed at working women and designed in Canada.
- Design philosophy
- An edited basic, not a trend piece: plain cap-sleeve cut with a pleated shoulder.
- Drying
- Line-dries roughly 30% faster than a same-weight cotton tee
- Use case
- An everyday comfort tee, not a performance top for hard exertion
- Shoulder
- Pleated shoulder is the design feature; the cut adds width to the body, not the shoulders.
- Hem
- The hem opening is set by the hip, so a straight-cut shirt hangs from the hips.
- Cloth structure
- The lightweight lyocell jersey lets the boxy cut fall soft instead of standing square.
- Variant range
- Complete ten-variant run: Black and White, each in X-Small through X-Large, with no gaps.
- Variant pricing
- All ten variants cost the same, with no upcharge for X-Large or White.
Product record
- Title
- Soft Textured Cap-Sleeve Tee
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 9.99 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
- Rating
- 1 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Soft Textured Cap-Sleeve Tee: Choose this if you want a lightweight, boxy tee in soft textured jersey made of 67% TENCEL lyocell and 33% cotton, with cap sleeves, pleated shoulders and a crew neckline. It suits relaxed, slightly cropped styling—the straight hem fell near the top of the model's high-waist jeans—so it may sit shorter than a standard-length tee. It comes in Black and White, each in sizes X-Small to X-Large, from Simons-exclusive, Canadian-designed Contemporaine.[1,2,3] | Pointelle Pattern Pure Organic Cotton T-Shirt: Choose this if you want a smart-casual step up from a basic tee: the pointelle eyelet pattern and thicker organic cotton jersey give it a substantial, dressy feel that pairs with tailored trousers or a skirt for the office or dinner, while the relaxed, boxy fit and V-neck also work with jeans. The weighty fabric reads as opaque and premium, with neat stitching reported by reviewers. Note that the pointelle texture is described in reviews as stiff and rough that doesn't soften much after washing (a possible issue for sensitive skin), the boxy cut runs short in the body with sometimes-snug sleeves, and the heavier fabric suits cooler months better than hot summer days.[4] | Cap-Sleeve Ultra-Flowy T-Shirt: Choose this if you want an ultra-soft, buttery-feeling tee for comfort-focused days at home, with short cap sleeves, a high round neckline, and a smooth, lightweight matte-knit fabric. Be aware that customer feedback says the significantly cropped body (hitting above the hip on many wearers) and wide-gaping armholes can expose undergarments from the side, so plan to layer a camisole underneath and consider sizing up if you have a longer torso or prefer a standard tee length.[5,6,7] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a black cap-sleeve tee worn by a model, showing neckline, sleeve shape, fabric texture, and hem resting over jeans.
- NecklineShallow round crew neckline with a narrow facing, sits close to the base of the model's neck.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.09 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve styleShort cap sleeves that extend just over the shoulder with a slight folded or finished edge on the right sleeve.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.22 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric textureSubtle vertical ribbed texture visible across the front body of the tee, appearing as faint narrow stripes.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - Finish and drapeMatte, lightweight knit that drapes loosely over the torso with a relaxed fit; slight gathering where hem meets waistband.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.64 · h 0.44 (high) - HemStraight bottom hem visible tucked slightly into the front of the model's jeans at the center front.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.60 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high) - Branding absenceNo visible logos, labels, or printed text on the visible front or sleeves of the tee.
Other
Studio product shot showing a model against a plain light background with soft, even lighting; model posed quarter-turned with right hand in jeans pocket.
- Model poseModel is shown from the hips up, body slightly turned to the left, head tilted down and to the left, right hand placed in front pocket of jeans.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.88 (high) - BackgroundEven, light neutral background with no visible props or scenery.
- Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting with minimal shadows and a faint shadow under the model's arm and along the side of the torso.
- Image cropImage cropped to show model from just above the head to the upper thighs; lower legs not visible.
Colors
matte black· body#0E0D13- NecklineShallow round crew neckline with a narrow facing, sits close to the base of the model's neck.
- 02
Product
Upper front of a black short-sleeve tee visible on a model: crew-style neckline, cap sleeve with a rolled or turned hem, and a subtle textured knit across the front panel.
- NecklineWide crew neckline with a narrow finished edge that follows the collarbone curve at the upper chest.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.44 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve edgeShort cap sleeve with a visible turned or rolled hem at the sleeve opening on the left shoulder (viewer left).
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.58 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high) - Fabric textureBlack knit fabric showing a subtle horizontal textured pattern across the visible front panel, giving a soft, slightly raised look to the surface.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.52 · w 0.88 · h 0.40 (medium) - Front torso panelFlat front panel of the tee without visible seams or decoration in the photographed area.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.52 · w 0.88 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Close-up studio portrait crop showing the model's head and upper torso against a neutral light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; a silver hoop earring and long hair partly obscure the shoulder area.
- Shot compositionClose-up crop framing the model from mid-chest to just above the top of the head, off-center with more empty background on the left side of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model stylingFemale model with long blonde hair worn down and a single visible medium-sized silver hoop earring on the viewer-right ear.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.42 (high) - Lighting and backgroundSoft, even studio lighting with a smooth light gray background and minimal cast shadow.
Colors
deep black· tee fabric#0D0D0E- NecklineWide crew neckline with a narrow finished edge that follows the collarbone curve at the upper chest.
- 03
Product
Black short cap-sleeve T-shirt shown on a model from a rear three-quarter angle, displaying the back and right-side profile of the garment with gathered sleeve detail and a straight hem.
- View and poseGarment shown on a model from a rear three-quarter view with the model turned slightly to the right, exposing the back and right side of the tee.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.80 (high) - SilhouetteBoxy, relaxed body with a straight, slightly cropped hem that falls near the top of the model's high-waist jeans.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.44 · w 0.48 · h 0.36 (high) - Sleeve detailShort cap sleeve on the visible right side with a gathered or folded seam creating slight volume at the shoulder cap.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.20 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (high) - Neckline and shoulderBack neckline not visible due to model's hair; shoulder seam visible on the right with a relaxed drop.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium) - Fabric appearanceMatte, soft knit fabric with a smooth surface and gentle drape; slight folds seen along the back.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.50 (high) - Hem finishStraight stitched hem visible along the bottom edge of the tee.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model against a plain light gray background with soft, even lighting and no visible text or props; image cropped to show torso and upper legs.
- BackgroundEven light gray studio background with no visible texture or props.
- Model and stylingFemale model with long blonde hair worn down, hair covering part of the upper back of the tee; model wearing light blue denim jeans.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.05 · w 0.55 · h 0.90 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffused lighting with minimal shadows and gentle shading on the garment contours.
- Crop and framingImage framed to show the model from just above the head to mid-thigh, cropping off the left hand and lower legs.
Colors
black· body#0E0D13- View and poseGarment shown on a model from a rear three-quarter view with the model turned slightly to the right, exposing the back and right side of the tee.
Variants
10 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4607012 | Soft Textured Cap-Sleeve Tee - Black - X-Small | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4607013 | Soft Textured Cap-Sleeve Tee - Black - Small | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4607014 | Soft Textured Cap-Sleeve Tee - Black - Medium | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4607015 | Soft Textured Cap-Sleeve Tee - Black - Large | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4607016 | Soft Textured Cap-Sleeve Tee - Black - X-Large | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4607017 | Soft Textured Cap-Sleeve Tee - White - X-Small | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4607018 | Soft Textured Cap-Sleeve Tee - White - Small | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4607019 | Soft Textured Cap-Sleeve Tee - White - Medium | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4607020 | Soft Textured Cap-Sleeve Tee - White - Large | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4607021 | Soft Textured Cap-Sleeve Tee - White - X-Large | CA$69.00 | Yes |
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