
Le 31
Etched-Stripe Jersey Johnny Collar Polo
This is a short-sleeve Johnny collar polo shirt made from 100% cotton jersey with an etched-stripe textured body. It features an open, pointed Johnny collar and contrasting knit trims on the collar and cuffs, with a relaxed fit. Suitable for casual wear, this polo offers a subtle vertical stripe texture and a color scheme of light cream with grey and charcoal accents.
- Material
- 100% cotton Jersey
- Style
- casual, preppy
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Cotton jersey polo shirt with etched-stripe texture and Johnny collar
Open, pointed Johnny collar; contrasting knit trims; etched-stripe textured 100% cotton jersey
- Material
- 100% cotton Jersey
- Style
- casual, preppy
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Rumors at Le 31 collection
- Johnny collar
- contrasting knit trims
- etched-stripe texture
- 100% cotton jersey
Product Insights
Le 31's etched-stripe jersey Johnny collar polo offers 100% cotton construction with a buttonless V-neck that lengthens the neck and layers flat under jackets, rooted in 1950s European leisurewear. The knit stripe pattern is permanent, softening with wash and wear. At a final-sale price of $19.99, it provides rare sub-$20 all-cotton design from Simons' exclusive Canadian label. The main tradeoff: the structured cut and 5%+ shrinkage require sizing up for a relaxed fit, and cotton jersey clings when damp with no stretch, demanding cold wash and low-dry care to prevent permanent shrinkage.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Size up for a relaxed fit due to 5%+ shrinkage and structured cut.
- Style
- Buttonless Johnny collar for a relaxed, European-inspired fit that layers under jackets and lengthens the neck.
- Moisture behavior
- Cotton jersey clings when damp, like a casual t-shirt
- Texture retention
- Etched-stripe texture softens with washing and wear
- Value
- 100% cotton at $19.99 with Canadian design—rare in the sub-$20 blended polo segment.
- Cotton trade-offs
- 100% cotton jersey is softer than synthetics but shrinks with heat, clings when damp, and has no stretch.
- Collar design
- Flat Johnny collar enables jacket-friendly layering and signals '50s European leisure style.
- Layering
- Flat Johnny collar and jersey drape enable slim, non-bulky layering under a jacket.
- Neckline
- Fixed V-neckline visually lengthens the neck and balances the upper body.
- Heritage
- Rooted in 1950s–60s European leisurewear, this collar signals intentional vintage style.
- Care
- Wash cold and tumble dry low to prevent permanent shrinkage; final-sale no exchanges.
- Collar reshaping
- Steam the Johnny collar to restore its crisp pointed lay after washing.
- Pattern permanence
- The etched stripe is knit into the fabric, ensuring it won't fade or peel.
- Brand exclusivity
- Le 31 is Simons' exclusive in-house label, designed in Canada.
- Design intent
- Johnny collar, from 1950s European leisurewear, buttonless V-neck lengthens neck and sits flat under a jacket.
- Fit
- At $19.99 final sale, structured 100% cotton with no stretch; size up if between sizes.
Product record
- Title
- Etched-Stripe Jersey Johnny Collar Polo
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 49 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How Le 31 polos fit
- The 100% cotton jersey, without elastane, has only the natural give of cotton knit, so the true-to-size cut reads structured rather than forgiving — sizing up is the play for a more relaxed fit, especially when the $19.99 final-sale price eliminates exchanges.
What $20 buys in a cotton polo
- Le 31 is an exclusive Canadian-designed house brand from Simons, so the $19.99 sale price effectively puts a curated, trend-aware design into the impulse-buy bracket—unlike generic chain-store polos that lack this level of brand intention.
- Old Navy's CloudMotion polo ($16.19 CAD sale) is 93% polyester and Uniqlo's AIRism polo ($30 USD) is a 57% cotton/43% nylon hybrid, so the Le 31’s 100% cotton jersey offers a natural, non-synthetic hand that breathes without the cling and sheen of budget performance blends.
- Few retailers offer a Johnny collar polo at this price without synthetic trade-offs—Lucky Brand's johnny-collar polo is 57% polyester, 43% cotton, while Le 31 stays 100% cotton, giving buyers a true natural-fiber option for the open-collar look.
Cotton jersey feel and breathability
- Cotton jersey's moderate breathability means it won't resist sweat like performance fabrics, but its body-hugging drape is what gives the shirt its modern, casual silhouette — the trade-off is that it will cling when damp, a trait that reads as relaxed and unstudied rather than technical.
- As a single-knit fabric, 100% cotton jersey is inherently softer and lighter than pique, draping like a premium t-shirt rather than a structured sports polo — on a hot day, that thinner, smoother face feels cooler against the skin, making this Le 31 polo a natural choice for those who want the polish of a collar without the weight of traditional polo fabric.
Living with a Johnny collar
- A garment steamer or steam iron can relax the 100% cotton jersey fibers and restore the collar's crisp, pointed lay after washing, and because there are no buttons to work around, this takes seconds rather than the careful ironing a buttoned placket demands.
- The fixed, buttonless V-neckline visually lengthens the neck and balances the upper body, a proportion advantage that a traditional polo with its splaying placket cannot replicate.
- The flat, pointed Johnny collar is engineered to sit without bulk under a jacket lapel, allowing this polo to substitute for a dress shirt in smart-casual or travel settings and eliminating the collar clash that thicker-buttoned polos cause under a blazer.
- The Johnny collar originated as a staple of 1950s–60s European leisurewear, so wearing this polo signals an intentional vintage-inspired choice rather than a missing button placket — it channels the style DNA of the French Riviera, not the golf course.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Short-sleeve polo shown on a model. Light cream body with subtle vertical etched rib stripes, contrasting textured grey Johnny-style collar and matching grey cuff trim with a thin dark stripe.
- Body fabric and patternLight cream colored short-sleeve polo body with subtle vertical etched rib or stripe texture visible across the front panel.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.70 (high) - Neckline and collarOpen Johnny-style collar with no visible top buttons, collar is textured medium grey with a narrow dark (black or very dark grey) edge stripe.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve cuffsShort sleeves end in matching textured grey cuffs with a thin dark stripe near the hem; cuff sits slightly above the elbow.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.28 · w 0.30 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.30 · w 0.26 · h 0.14 (high) - Hem and fitFront hem is untucked and slightly draped over the waistband; overall fit appears relaxed on the torso.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.68 · w 0.52 · h 0.20 (medium) - Visible stitching and seamsShoulder seam and sleeve attachment are visible as single-line seams following the shoulder contour.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a male model against a plain light background; model wears a metal wristwatch and dark pants. Three-quarter frontal upper-body crop with even soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model and poseMale model shown from upper thighs to above the head in a three-quarter frontal pose, left arm crossing the body to touch the right forearm.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.04 · w 0.84 · h 0.92 (high) - AccessorySilver metal wristwatch worn on the model's left wrist, rectangular dial and metal link bracelet visible.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.66 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light neutral background with soft, diffuse lighting and minimal directional shadowing.
- Bottomwear visiblePortion of dark pants or jeans visible at lower frame, with contrasted lighter stitching at the pocket edge.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.78 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
light cream· bodymedium grey· collar#85726Cdark charcoal· sleeve cuff trim- Body fabric and patternLight cream colored short-sleeve polo body with subtle vertical etched rib or stripe texture visible across the front panel.
- 02

Product
Short-sleeve Johnny-collar polo with a light cream body showing subtle vertical textured stripes, a contrasting grey knitted collar and matching sleeve trim visible from the front.
- Body fabric and textureLight cream short-sleeve polo body with faint vertical etched/raised stripe texture visible across the front torso.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Collar constructionJohnny-style open V neckline with a separate knitted grey collar that lies flat and has a visible dark narrow trim along its outer edge.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.05 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve trimShort sleeves end in a grey knitted cuff that includes the same dark narrow trim as the collar.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.27 · w 0.18 · h 0.09 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.27 · w 0.18 · h 0.09 (high) - Hem and fitStraight hem with a relaxed, slightly loose fit; left front hem partially tucked into waistband while right front hangs over the shorts.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.45 · w 0.42 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a standing male model against a plain light background, three-quarter front view from head to feet, soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model poseMale model standing full length facing forward with left hand at waist and right arm relaxed by side.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.96 (high) - Visible stylingModel is styled with black knee-length shorts, cream ribbed crew socks and two-tone loafers; these items appear as styling props and not part of the product presentation.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.52 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light grey to white seamless background with even diffuse lighting producing soft minimal shadows on the floor directly beneath the model.
Colors
light cream· shirt bodyheather grey· collar#A39494dark charcoal· collar and sleeve trim- Body fabric and textureLight cream short-sleeve polo body with faint vertical etched/raised stripe texture visible across the front torso.
- 03

Product
Rear three-quarter view of a short-sleeve polo shown on a model; plain back panel with subtle vertical rib/etched-stripe texture, contrast knit collar and matching sleeve cuffs with narrow tipping.
- View and poseRear three-quarter view of the shirt on a standing model turned slightly to the right, showing the entire back panel and both sleeves
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.88 · h 0.92 (high) - Back panel constructionSingle-piece back panel with a straight hem and visibly stitched hemline; faint vertical etched stripe texture runs top to bottom across the panel
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.72 · h 0.66 (high) - Sleeve shape and lengthShort sleeves with a relaxed straight cut ending above the elbow; cuffs are finished with a contrasting knit band
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.34 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (high) - Collar styleJohnny-style flat knit collar sitting flat against the neck with a visible rolled edge and contrast tipping
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.04 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high) - Collar and cuff detailingCollar and sleeve cuffs show a textured knit in a darker gray with a narrow black stripe and a thin lighter stripe near the edge
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.06 · w 0.50 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.44 · w 0.28 · h 0.06 (high) - Fabric textureJersey knit fabric with subtle vertical ribbed or etched stripe texture visible across the shirt back and sleeves
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.72 · h 0.60 (high) - Visible stitchingTopstitched hem at the bottom of the shirt and visible sleeve seam where the sleeve meets the body
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.74 · w 0.68 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with a plain light gray to white background; model wearing dark pants; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- BackgroundSmooth neutral light gray to white backdrop filling the frame
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model and propsMale model seen from the back and right profile; wearing dark trousers visible at the bottom of the frame and a bracelet on the left wrist
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.62 · w 0.46 · h 0.34 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused studio lighting producing gentle even illumination and faint shadows along the shirt folds and model outline
- Image crop and qualityFull-length torso crop centered on the shirt; image is sharp with clear detail across fabric texture
Colors
warm cream· bodymedium charcoal gray· collar and cuff mainblack stripe· collar and cuff tipping#251B1A- View and poseRear three-quarter view of the shirt on a standing model turned slightly to the right, showing the entire back panel and both sleeves
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Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
Polo
Très beau polo confortable
Etched - strpe jersey Johnny collar polo
Very comfortable.
Q&A
3 answered- Does this polo shrink significantly after the first wash, and if so, should I size up?
- Yes, 100% cotton polo shirts like this one are prone to shrinking, especially in the first wash if exposed to high heat. General guidance for cotton polos suggests an initial shrinkage of 5% or more [2]. To minimize shrinkage, wash in cold water on a gentle cycle and air-dry; if you plan to use a dryer, select the lowest heat setting. If you're between sizes or prefer a looser fit, sizing up may be wise.
- What is the care label recommendation—machine washable, tumble dry, or specific instructions?
- The product listing does not include a care label. For typical 100% cotton polos, we recommend machine washing cold on a gentle cycle and tumble drying on low heat or air drying to maintain shape and prevent shrinkage [3]. Iron on low heat inside out if needed. Always check the garment's sewn-in care label for the most accurate instructions.
- Is the etched-stripe texture achieved through yarn dyeing or a fabric finish, and does it fade over time?
- The etched-stripe texture is achieved through the knit construction of the 100% cotton jersey fabric, not by yarn dyeing or a surface finish. Because the pattern is woven into the fabric, it will not fade like a print, but the texture may soften slightly with repeated washing and wear.