Paloma Wool
Nice Short-Sleeve Cardigan
Short-sleeve cardigan in a fine knit of organic cotton, recycled nylon, and silk, made in Spain. Designed with a V-neck, button-front placket, raglan sleeves, ribbed edging, and a fitted, semi-sheer silhouette in lime green. Suitable for lightweight layering or as a standalone top in mild weather.
- Color
- Tart Green
- Material
- Organic cotton, recycled nylon, silk
- Gender
- female
- Style
- slim-fit, minimal, modern, sustainable, boho-chic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Fine knit short-sleeve cardigan with transparent tart green weave, featuring V neck and ribbed edging, made from organic cotton, recycled nylon, and silk.
Button front, raglan sleeves, fitted silhouette, ribbed edging.
- Color
- Tart Green · green
- Material
- Organic cotton, recycled nylon, silk
- Secondary
- recycled-nylon, silk
- Style
- slim-fit, minimal, modern, sustainable, boho-chic
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- fine knit blend of organic cotton, recycled nylon, and silk
- transparent tart green weave
- sheer fabric aesthetic
- button front closure
- V neckline
- raglan sleeves
- ribbed edging
- fitted silhouette
- short-sleeve style
- made in Spain
Product Insights
The Nice Short-Sleeve Cardigan by Paloma Wool is a sheer, open-knit top that requires a camisole for modesty and hand-washing with enzyme-free detergent to prevent permanent stretching, with raglan sleeves and ribbed trim ensuring a true-to-size fit without distortion. Priced at $365 CAD—three times a high-street alternative but on par with Patinela's fabric—it uses 63% organic cotton, 30% post-consumer recycled nylon, and 7% silk, made in Spain to reduce transport emissions and support local production. The premium cost reflects sustainable materials and brand philosophy, though specialty detergents, careful handling, and necessary layering increase its overall cost of ownership.
Verified claims
- Care instructions
- Hand-wash with enzyme-free detergent, roll in a towel, dry flat, and iron on low heat.
- Fabric sensitivity
- The sheer knit has no elastane; improper care can cause permanent stretching.
- Maintenance cost
- Specialty detergents and careful handling increase maintenance costs.
- Sheerness
- Highly transparent; a camisole is necessary for modesty.
- Sizing
- True to size; size up if between sizes for a relaxed fit without distorting lines.
- Raglan sleeves
- Diagonal raglan seams and ribbed edges prevent tightness across shoulders and maintain neckline shape.
- Price benchmark
- Three times the price of high-street; same fabric as Patinela.
- Cost of ownership
- Hand wash and required layering raise effective cost.
- Fit
- No stretch; size up for relaxed fit; raglan sleeves improve fit.
- Brand values
- Premium justified by sustainable materials, local production, and brand ethos.
- Production
- Made in Spain, cutting transport emissions; wholesale orders capped to prevent supplier exploitation
- Construction
- Raglan sleeves and ribbed trim ensure a true-to-size fit without pulling or curling.
- Weave
- Complex open-knit weave is deliberately transparent, requiring a camisole, and justifies the $365 CAD price over the €190 Patinela model.
- Material
- 63% organic cotton, 30% post-consumer recycled nylon, 7% silk.
- Sustainability
- Manufactures locally in Spain, reducing its carbon footprint.
- Brand philosophy
- Paloma Wool is an artistic project centered on the daily ritual of getting dressed.
Product record
- Title
- Nice Short-Sleeve Cardigan
- Brand
- Paloma Wool
- Price
- 365 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing short-sleeve button-up cardigan in a semi-sheer lightweight knit with ribbed trim, fitted silhouette, and a center button placket with matching buttons.
- NecklineV-shaped neckline with a narrow ribbed trim that continues into the center button placket.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - Button placketVertical center front placket with a column of small round buttons matching the garment color; placket is ribbed and runs from neckline to hem.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.12 · w 0.10 · h 0.48 (high) - Sleeve styleShort sleeves reaching just above the elbow with a narrow ribbed cuff.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.16 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric appearanceSheer, lightweight knit allowing subtle visibility of underlying tones and contours; fabric appears slightly translucent across the torso.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.18 · w 0.52 · h 0.36 (high) - Trim detailsRibbed trim visible at neckline, sleeve cuffs, and bottom hem forming a narrow border contrast to the main knit.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.06 · w 0.48 · h 0.56 (high) - Seam constructionDiagonal raglan-style seam lines from the neckline toward the underarm are visible on both shoulders.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.16 (high) - Fit and lengthFitted torso ending at the waistline, with hem sitting at the top of the skirt worn by the model.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.46 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from mid-thigh to just above the head against a neutral light gray background with even soft lighting; a white skirt is worn under the cardigan and the model's hands are visible at the sides.
- Background and lightingNeutral light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model stylingFemale model wearing a white skirt beneath the cardigan; hands and lower face partially visible.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.64 · h 0.40 (high) - Crop and compositionImage framed to show the front torso, upper arms, and part of the model's head; centered composition with cardigan occupying the central area.
- Shadows and reflectionsSoft shadowing around the model's left side and subtle shadow under the hem of the cardigan onto the skirt.
Colors
lime green· main body#B5E38B- NecklineV-shaped neckline with a narrow ribbed trim that continues into the center button placket.
- 02
Product
Back view of a lightweight, sheer short-sleeve knit top in a bright lime green with ribbed neckline, sleeve cuffs, and hem; visible raglan sleeve seams and a slightly more opaque band at the lower hem.
- Overall silhouetteFitted short-sleeve top shown from the rear on a model, ending just above the hips with a close-fitting torso and mid-length sleeves.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.80 · h 0.78 (high) - Fabric sheernessLightweight, semi-sheer knit where the model's skin tone is faintly visible through the body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Raglan seamsDiagonal raglan sleeve seams running from the neckline to under the sleeves on both sides, visible as slightly raised stitched lines.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.10 · w 0.72 · h 0.38 (high) - Neckline finishNarrow ribbed crew neckline in the same bright green color.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.04 · w 0.34 · h 0.06 (high) - Sleeve cuffsNarrow ribbed cuffs at the end of each sleeve in matching green, slightly tighter than the sleeve body.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Lower hem bandA horizontal, slightly more opaque band across the lower hem with a ribbed trim at the very edge, visually distinct from the sheer body.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - No visible labels or printed textNo brand labels, tags, or printed text are visible on the exterior back of the garment in this view.
Other
Studio rear-view product shot on a model against a plain light gray background; even soft lighting with minimal shadows; image cropped to show torso and upper skirt.
- Model presence and posePartial view of a standing model shown from the back, arms relaxed at sides, head turned slightly to the right; skirt visible from the waist down.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal directional shadowing.
- Image cropImage is cropped to include the model from the upper neck to mid-thigh; lower legs and feet are out of frame.
- Image qualitySharp focus on garment details and seams with accurate color rendering under studio lights.
Colors
bright lime green· main fabric#B3DB82vibrant lime green· lower hem band and ribbing#9DD37B- Overall silhouetteFitted short-sleeve top shown from the rear on a model, ending just above the hips with a close-fitting torso and mid-length sleeves.