Nomad Jacquard Polo Comfort Fit

Verified claims

Sizing

True to size with low variation across Le 31; order your usual size.

Stretch

2% elastane softens the comfort fit's relaxed cut, preventing a baggy feel.

Cut

Straight cut is roomier than slim-fit polos, with jacquard knit and recycled polyester maintaining shape.

Heritage

Open pointed Johnny collar traces to 1950s–60s Riviera leisurewear.

Collar

Pointed tips and buttonless placket create a V-neck that lengthens the neck and layers cleanly.

Layering

The buttonless Johnny collar lays cleanly under a blazer or shacket.

Occasion

This buttonless V-neck polo reads as semi-formal and evening-appropriate.

Positioning

The Johnny collar combines 1950s European leisurewear heritage with modern minimalist trends.

Drape

The jacquard knit gives the comfort fit a clean drape that holds shape and allows the Johnny collar to fall naturally.

Texture

The jacquard weave creates a textured surface depth that distinguishes the polo from flat piqué styles.

Fade resistance

The recycled polyester in the jacquard resists fading, keeping the beige colorway saturated after washes.

Moisture management

Dries quickly and wicks moisture for comfort in light activity.

Fit

Fabric stretches, holds its shape, and resists sagging over time.

Shrinkage

Polyester blend reduces shrinkage risk; organic cotton may shrink in high heat.

Material

60% rPET, 38% organic cotton, 2% elastane jacquard: durable, quick-drying.

House Label

Exclusive to Simons, designed in Canada, house-label polo.

Wash care

Cold wash and low-heat drying prevent the organic cotton blend from shrinking.

Color longevity

Recycled polyester resists fading and jacquard weave prevents pattern distortion.

Shape retention

Elastane and recycled polyester provide stretch recovery, preventing bagging and curling.

Product record

Title

Nomad Jacquard Polo Comfort Fit

Brand

Le 31

Price

79 CAD

Availability

In stock

The Johnny collar look and how to wear it

• After decades as a niche detail, the Johnny collar resurged in menswear alongside the broader push toward soft tailoring and button-free silhouettes — its return is driven by 'minimalist aesthetics and the revival of vintage menswear,' meaning this polo lands on the modern end of the trend cycle, not the costume end.
• The Johnny collar's relaxed character is reinforced by the jacquard knit construction of this polo, which — unlike structured piqué — allows the collar to fall with a soft, natural drape; soft-knit collars are frequently cited as a distinguishing feature of the best Johnny collar designs, and the organic cotton-recycled polyester blend delivers exactly that effect without stiffness.
• The fixed V-neck of this Johnny collar, as opposed to an adjustable placket, naturally elongates the neck and balances the upper body — a structural effect that flatters broader chests and adds proportion to shorter torsos, which a traditional buttoned polo can't match once the top button is undone.
• Unlike the rounded club collar some Johnny collar polos use, this version has a pointed collar tip — described as an 'open, pointed Johnny collar' — which adds a sharper, more tailored line that supports the semi-formal styling and makes the neckline read as intentional rather than excessively relaxed.
• The buttonless placket removes the bulk and distraction of buttons around the throat, creating a cleaner line when worn under a lightweight blazer or shacket — stylists consider this a modern substitute for an open-neck dress shirt, especially in warm-weather smart-casual contexts where you want the ease of a polo with the polish of a collar.
• The Johnny collar traces its roots to 1950s–60s sportswear that became synonymous with mid-century European summer style, giving this polo a vintage Riviera sensibility rather than a preppy or athletic connotation — it channels relaxed, resort-friendly energy without looking like a throwback costume.
• The Johnny collar replaces the standard 2–3 button placket with a permanent V-shaped opening, which reads as more deliberate and less sporty — Go Elm & Co positions this collar architecture as semi-formal to evening appropriate, ideally suited to dinner, gallery openings, or elevated smart-casual rather than an office setting where a classic buttoned polo is the safer choice.

How jacquard knit wears and feels

• The comfort fit cut is intentionally generous, but the more substantial jacquard fabric prevents the extra room from looking shapeless, draping cleanly instead of billowing — a careful balance that makes the relaxed silhouette appear intentional rather than oversized.
• Jacquard knits naturally have more body and structural integrity than single jersey, so this polo holds its collar shape and hem line throughout the day — a key advantage for a comfort-fit cut where excess slouch would otherwise undermine the polished look.
• The recycled polyester in the blend resists fading better than 100% cotton, so the Assorted Beige colorway stays saturated after repeated washes — a benefit for those who want the polo to remain sharp, not take on a prematurely vintage wash-out.
• Because the jacquard pattern creates a tonal, sculptural surface — not a flat print — the Nomad polo reads as refined knitwear rather than a basic athleisure piece, adding an understated luxury that works for dinner and drinks as easily as it does for errands.

How it stacks up against other sustainable polos

• The comfort fit is cut roomier through the chest and body than Quince’s slim-fit organic cotton polo, suiting buyers who prefer a relaxed, untucked casual look over a close-to-body athletic silhouette — an important distinction given that many affordable sustainable polos default to a slim profile.
• The Johnny collar replaces a traditional button-down placket with an open, pointed neckline that reads more like a polished henley than a sportswear polo — a design-led detail that moves the shirt from gym-adjacent to weekend-casual and is rarely seen in sustainable polos at this price.
• Le 31 is Simons’ proprietary brand, designed in Canada and sold only at Simons — unlike generically sourced sustainable polos, this shirt is a vertically integrated house-label piece that reflects the retailer’s curated aesthetic, giving it a design-coherent identity that mass-market or wholesale sustainable brands can’t replicate.
• The jersey jacquard knit provides a textured, pattern-rich surface absent from the plain pique used on Quince’s organic cotton polo, elevating the Nomad beyond the typical solid, flat-textured sustainable polo and giving it a more design-forward handfeel.
• The blend of organic cotton and recycled polyester fills a white space between all-cotton sustainable polos like Quince’s 95% organic cotton pique and full-synthetic recycled options like Quince’s Flowknit performance polo, delivering the softness and breathability of natural fiber with the durability and reduced plastic waste of recycled polyester — a material combo that remains uncommon at this price.

Real-world performance of the sustainable blend

• Recycled polyester’s dimensional stability stops the fabric from stretching out of shape at stress points like the collar and cuffs, so the comfort fit remains relaxed but structured instead of becoming sloppy with age.
• Though recycled polyester on its own lacks natural breathability, it is engineered to wick moisture away from the body and dry quickly; paired with breathable organic cotton, the blend helps sweat evaporate rather than soak in, making the polo comfortable for warm days or light activity.
• The polyester in this polo is derived from post-consumer PET plastic bottles, giving it the same high tensile strength, quick-drying ability, and excellent shape retention as virgin polyester—so the garment holds its crisp lines through wear and dries faster after laundering than an equivalent cotton shirt.