Le 31
Monochrome Compact Umbrella
This monochrome compact umbrella is a manually operated rain umbrella with a 39-inch (100 cm) diameter canopy. It features a durable woven fabric canopy, a straight slim shaft, an ergonomic handle with a wrist strap, and an ultra-light manual opening mechanism. A cylindrical fabric carry sleeve is included for storage and portability.
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, travel-friendly
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Size
Specifications
Compact umbrella with durable fabric and ergonomic handle.
Ultra light manual mechanism, carry bag included
- Material
- 100% polyester
- Style
- casual, travel-friendly
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Additional Attributes
- Cover Me at Simons
- Durable fabric
- Ergonomic handle
- Ultra light manual mechanism
- Diameter: 39" (100 cm)
- Carry bag included
Product Insights
The Le 31 Monochrome Compact Umbrella, 19.99 CAD and in stock, is a Simons-exclusive house-label compact manual umbrella offered in Black, Grey, and Navy/Midnight Blue on one one-size frame. Its manual open-close slide and lack of an auto-open spring and trigger make the form ultra-light and compact, with quoted durability of 1.5-3 years versus 1-2 for automatic, and with no button layer the frame exposes loose rivets and slack joints directly to handling; the manual frame also spreads gust load evenly across the ribs rather than at a spring junction. The tradeoff is that its telescoping shaft and segmented ribs put wind stability on joint alignment rather than canopy fabric, and the compact folding frame works harder for solidity than a full-length umbrella. The 100% polyester canopy takes on almost no water, shakes nearly dry, and dries fast enough to pack between commutes, while the 39-inch (100 cm) canopy keeps one adult dry—two people require the 44-46 inch storm class. Opening and closing it 20-30 times exposes runner play and slack rib joints, which is the frame check that matters for this design. Le 31 is a Simons house label, an exclusive designed in Canada sold only through Simons.
Verified claims
- Durability
- Manual opener drops the auto-open spring and trigger, quoted at 1.5-3 years versus 1-2 automatic.
- Frame inspection
- The manual frame has no button layer, so loose rivets and slack joints are felt directly.
- Compact stability
- Its telescoping shaft and segmented ribs mean joint alignment, not the canopy fabric, decides wind stability.
- Material
- 100% polyester canopy takes on almost no water, so it shakes nearly dry and dries fast.
- Coverage
- 39-inch (100 cm) canopy keeps one adult dry; two people need the 44-46 inch storm class.
- Variants
- Black, Grey and Navy are the same one-size frame at 19.99 CAD, all in stock.
- Brand context
- Le 31 is a Simons house label, an exclusive designed in Canada sold only through Simons.
- Wind
- Manual frame spreads gust load evenly across the ribs, not at a spring junction.
- Frame check
- Opening and closing it 20-30 times exposes runner play and slack rib joints.
- Mechanism
- Manual open-close slide keeps the form ultra-light and compact, with no auto button to hide the motion.
- Compact format
- Compact folding frame works harder for solidity than a full-length umbrella.
- Frame stability
- Wind stability rests on the telescoping shaft and rib joints, not the canopy.
- Care
- Shakes off a downpour and dries fast enough to pack between commutes
- Colorways
- Black, Grey and Navy/Midnight Blue share one frame, price and stock.
- Brand positioning
- Le 31 is a Simons-exclusive house label, designed in Canada.
- House label
- Le 31 is a Simons-exclusive house label designed in Canada.
Product record
- Title
- Monochrome Compact Umbrella
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 19.99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Monochrome Compact Umbrella: Choose this if you want a lightweight, packable umbrella with a manual opening mechanism, an ergonomic handle, a fabric wrist strap, and an included carry bag for easy storage. Its durable 100% polyester canopy spans about 39 inches (100 cm) in diameter, and it comes in one size with Black, Grey, and Navy/Midnight Blue color options. Note that it opens manually rather than automatically, so it suits shoppers who don't mind a hands-on open.[1,2] | Dark Minimalist Umbrella: Choose this if you want an ultra light, minimalist long umbrella with a manual opening mechanism, a durable 100% polyester canopy spanning 37 inches (94 cm), and an ergonomic curved J-shaped handle in matte black. Its sleek look comes in Black or Navy/Midnight Blue, each in one size. Note that it opens manually rather than automatically, and the handle and other small parts are plastic.[3,4] | Black Umbrella With Carry Bag: Choose this if you want a lightweight manual-open umbrella with a durable 100% polyester canopy, an ergonomic curved J-handle, and a generous 36 inch (92 cm) diameter for everyday rain coverage. It comes with a tubular fabric carry sleeve that protects the folded shaft and canopy, and it is offered in black in one size. Note that it opens manually rather than automatically.[5,6,7] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A black compact umbrella shown open at a shallow angle; visible elements include a multi-panel fabric canopy with a subtle sheen, a slim straight shaft, a short cylindrical handle with attached wrist strap, and small canopy tip points.
- Canopy shapeOpen umbrella canopy with multiple triangular panels forming a slightly asymmetrical, shallow dome seen at an oblique angle; panel seams and a central hub are visible where ribs meet.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.63 (high) - Canopy materialSmooth woven fabric with a low sheen that reflects studio light, producing subtle lighter highlights on angled panel faces.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.50 (medium) - ShaftStraight, slim cylindrical shaft in a dark finish extending from the canopy to the handle at a diagonal angle.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.56 · w 0.40 · h 0.35 (high) - Handle and strapShort cylindrical handle with a wider sleeve or cuff at its junction to a flat wrist strap lying on the surface.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.78 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Canopy tipsSmall pointed ferrules at the outermost panel corners visible as tiny darker points.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.07 · w 0.08 · h 0.07 (medium); x 0.90 · y 0.66 · w 0.08 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath the umbrella; even diffuse lighting with a single soft shadow cast to the lower right.
- BackgroundUniform light gray backdrop filling the frame.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow beneath and slightly to the right of the umbrella indicating overhead studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.80 · w 0.62 · h 0.12 (high) - Shot compositionDiagonal composition with the umbrella placed from lower-left handle toward upper-right canopy, cropped with full product visible and space around it.
- Image qualitySharp focus on umbrella surfaces and edges with even exposure.
Colors
black· canopy#1D1D1Bmatte black· shaft#242423black· handle and strap- Canopy shapeOpen umbrella canopy with multiple triangular panels forming a slightly asymmetrical, shallow dome seen at an oblique angle; panel seams and a central hub are visible where ribs meet.
- 02
Product
Folded compact umbrella inside a cylindrical fabric sleeve with a short cylindrical matte handle and a fabric wrist strap; small rectangular fabric tag near the top of the sleeve.
- Overall shapeUmbrella stored in a close-fitting cylindrical fabric sleeve, shown diagonally across the frame with the handle at the lower right.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.88 (high) - Sleeve material and finishSmooth woven fabric sleeve with a slightly reflective, tightly woven finish; visible seam around the sleeve near the handle end.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.61 · h 0.63 (high) - HandleShort cylindrical matte handle with a rounded outer end, protruding slightly from the sleeve.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.21 (high) - Wrist strapFlat fabric wrist strap attached to the handle, shown laid out in a loop extending toward the bottom center of the image.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.70 · w 0.50 · h 0.26 (high) - Sleeve tagSmall rectangular black fabric tag sewn into the sleeve near the top; contains white printed characters oriented vertically.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.04 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Tag text transcription“LE 31”Partial
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.04 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a neutral light grey background with soft shadowing; diagonal top-down composition.
- BackgroundEven light grey background with a soft shadow cast by the umbrella toward the lower left.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionProduct photographed from above at a slight angle; umbrella placed diagonally from upper left to lower right.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting producing minimal specular highlights and a soft directional shadow to the left of the product.
Colors
dark charcoal· fabric sleeve#2C2C2Amatte black· handle#0E0E0Bwhite· tag text#EDEDED- Overall shapeUmbrella stored in a close-fitting cylindrical fabric sleeve, shown diagonally across the frame with the handle at the lower right.