Le 31
Alpaca-Blend Knit Balaclava Exclusive Collection From Italy
The Le 31 by Simons Alpaca-Blend Knit Balaclava is a single-piece knit head and neck covering designed for warmth, featuring a rounded top and a narrow curved face opening. It is made in Italy from a blend of polyamide, alpaca wool, and wool in a dense, brushed fuzzy knit, and is part of an exclusive collection designed in Canada. The product is shown in dark charcoal and is intended to cover the head and neck for cold-weather wear.
- Material
- blend of polyamide, alpaca wool and wool
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Balaclavas
Size
Specifications
Warm knit balaclava from the exclusive Le 31 by Simons collection, crafted in Italy from a polyamide, alpaca wool and wool blend.
Warm knit balaclava made from a polyamide, alpaca wool and wool blend; made in Italy; exclusive Le 31 by Simons design developed in Canada.
- Material
- blend of polyamide, alpaca wool and wool
- Secondary
- polyamide, alpaca, wool
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Balaclavas
Additional Attributes
- balaclava silhouette with full head and neck coverage
- warm knit construction
- polyamide, alpaca wool and wool blend
- made in Italy
- exclusive Le 31 by Simons collection
- designed in Canada
- pull-on style
Product Insights
Alpaca-Blend Knit Balaclava Exclusive Collection From Italy 36% polyamide, 31% alpaca wool, 31% wool, 2% spandex One size only, with stretch to fit closely Warm knit for cold-weather wear, with alpaca adding thermal capacity Not windproof; loose knit can feel drafty in exposed wind Hand wash; do not bleach; professionally clean; do not tumble dry
Verified claims
- material
- 36% polyamide, 31% alpaca wool, 31% wool, 2% spandex
- fit
- One size only, with stretch to fit closely
- face opening
- Single curved face opening should sit at the eyes and stay put
- coverage
- Long vertical profile is designed to tuck into a jacket collar
- comfort
- Alpaca blend is expected to feel soft and less itchy than coarse wool
- warmth
- Warm knit for cold-weather wear, with alpaca adding thermal capacity
- moisture
- Alpaca wicks moisture vapour and can feel drier than standard wool
- wind resistance
- Not windproof; loose knit can feel drafty in exposed wind
- care
- Hand wash; do not bleach; professionally clean; do not tumble dry
- maintenance
- Air after wear and dry flat away from direct heat
- durability
- Polyamide boosts abrasion resistance, but alpaca is still delicate
- pilling
- Alpaca is less pilling-prone than some animal fibres, but care matters
- construction
- Italian-made knit with loop structure and finished edges
- styling
- Black colourway disappears into black outerwear and helmet kit
- styling
- Chocolate/Espresso is a warmer brown tone for brown, tan, olive or cream outerwear
- uses
- Works as a standalone winter hat or a close-fitting helmet liner
- helmet compatibility
- Can be worn under a helmet if slim and close-fitting; verify helmet security
- value
- Premium 89 CAD for Italian-made alpaca/wool blend; value depends on care
- variant choice
- Two colourways, both ONE SIZE at 89 CAD and in stock; choice is purely colour
- category
- Classified as a balaclava, a close-fitting head and neck cover
- target wearer
- Marketed as male
Product record
- Title
- Alpaca-Blend Knit Balaclava Exclusive Collection From Italy
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 89 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Flat-lay view of a single-piece fuzzy knit balaclava with a rounded top, long vertical profile, and a single curved face opening on the right edge; surface shows a hairy, brushed knit texture.
- Overall shapeSingle-piece hood/balaclava with a rounded top and a straight lower edge; the item is shown flat with its front-facing surface visible.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.86 · h 0.88 (high) - Face openingNarrow curved vertical opening located on the right side roughly mid-height, shaped to expose the face area when worn.
1 region
x 0.77 · y 0.42 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Edge finishingVisible folded or stitched edge along the right vertical opening and top curve, creating a slightly raised seam line.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.08 · w 0.24 · h 0.84 (medium) - Surface textureDense, fuzzy, brushed knit pile with visible individual fibers and a soft halo typical of an alpaca-blend or similar hairy yarn.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.80 (high) - Orientation and visible sideProduct is photographed flat from above showing the exterior side; the interior is not visible.
Other
Product photographed flat on a light gray seamless background with soft top-down lighting and a faint shadow to the lower left; image is well centered and cropped to show the whole item.
- Background and lightingNeutral light gray background with even diffuse lighting and a subtle shadow cast below and slightly left of the product.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionFlat-lay, top-down studio shot with the balaclava centered and filling most of the frame.
- Image qualitySharp focus on fiber texture; no visible text or labels in the frame.
Colors
dark charcoal· main body- Overall shapeSingle-piece hood/balaclava with a rounded top and a straight lower edge; the item is shown flat with its front-facing surface visible.