Heather Stripe Knit Camp Shirt Comfort Fit

Verified claims

Brand heritage

Le 31 is Simons' original menswear label (1960s) from family-owned store since 1840.

Design origin

Designed in-house by Simons' creative studio.

Sizing consistency

Le 31 tops run true to size with low variation.

Fading

Heather stripe pattern won't crack or peel; colors fade uniformly.

Pilling

Friction areas may develop pills that a fabric shaver removes easily.

Shrinkage

Shrinkage is limited to well below 8–10% typical of pure cotton.

Shape retention

Blend resists wrinkles and counters sagging, preserving the shirt's shape.

Size

True to size; chest: S 36, M 38, L 40, XL 42, XXL 44 (inches)

Fit

Open collar, dropped shoulders, and stretch knit deliver a relaxed, non-restrictive fit.

Material

80% cotton, 20% polyester knit: shrink- and wrinkle-resistant, moisture-wicking.

Styling

Ecru heather gray stripe acts as a neutral across diverse palettes.

Layering

Comfort fit allows wearing a sweater or hoodie underneath as an overshirt.

Fabric

Knit fabric stretches and drapes fluidly, avoiding a boxy silhouette.

Value

At $69, it is Le 31's entry-level tier.

Durability

Cotton-polyester knit resists shrinkage, wrinkling, and fading.

Breathability

Open-loop knit and polyester wicking, with open collar and relaxed fit, keep you cool and dry.

Versatility

Ecru-based stripe pairs neutrally with most colors; relaxed fit allows layering as an overshirt.

Product record

Title

Heather Stripe Knit Camp Shirt Comfort Fit

Brand

Le 31

Price

69 CAD

Availability

In stock

Heather knit durability and wash behavior

• The polyester content stabilizes the knit structure, limiting the fiber swelling that causes 100% cotton knits to shrink up to 8–10%; the comfort fit’s relaxed proportions and open camp collar will stay true through repeated washing and low-heat drying.
• CVC fabrics are reported to hold colour well — the blend’s polyester component uses disperse dyes that are inherently wash-fast, and because the heather effect is locked into the yarns, the shirt ages with a gradual tonal softening rather than blotchy fading.
• The multi-tonal heather stripe is not printed on — it is a dyed-in effect from blending cotton and polyester fibers that take dye at different rates, so the pattern will not crack or peel, and any wear-related fading is uniform rather than patchy.
• Because polyester filaments are stronger than cotton, pills formed from broken cotton fibers become permanently anchored and accumulate on the surface rather than detaching — on this shirt, expect a light halo in friction zones over time that a fabric shaver clears in moments, rather than the self-clearing wear of pure cotton.

Comfort fit in practice

• Because the fabric is a lightweight cotton-polyester knit rather than a structured woven, the shirt drapes fluidly against the body, tempering the straight cut's potential boxiness and giving the comfort fit a soft, lived-in feel from the first wear.
• The pyjama-style collar eliminates a top button and the associated strain point, so the neckline sits open and non-restrictive even on broader necks — paired with the roomy shoulders, the shirt wears more like a polished knit polo than a traditional button-up.
• The comfort fit is a designated cut featuring a straight body and extra ease through the shoulders and sleeves — the shoulder seam sits slightly dropped for a relaxed drape that avoids the mid-deltoid pull common in slimmer camp shirts.
• The comfort fit is not an intentionally oversized design — buying your usual size achieves the relaxed silhouette intended; moving up to the next size drops the shoulder seam past its natural line and can cause the open collar to gape.
• Le 31 tops consistently run true to size with low variation across categories, so the shirt's comfort fit proportions on-body match what the size chart suggests without unwelcome surprises.

How the cotton-polyester knit feels and breathes

• Because this shirt is knit rather than woven, the fabric drapes in a fluid, body-skimming line instead of holding a stiff silhouette — the loops of yarn create a soft hand that moves with you, reinforcing the comfort fit's laid-back intent.
• The knit construction gives the shirt enough natural stretch — rated moderate-to-high for knits versus low-to-moderate for wovens — to eliminate shoulder and back tightness, so it never holds you back during casual movement.
• The polyester content makes the shirt less prone to shrinkage, sagging, and wrinkles than a 100% cotton knit — so it comes out of the wash ready to wear and resists bagging over time, which matters for a summer staple that gets worn and washed frequently.
• The lightweight, open-loop structure lets air circulate, while the polyester component actively wicks moisture away — so on a sweltering day, the shirt feels drier and cooler than a heavyweight cotton woven, without the soaking cling.

How to style a heather stripe knit camp shirt

• The ecru base with heathered grey stripe blends warm and cool undertones, meaning it pairs with olive chinos, navy shorts, charcoal trousers, and pastel-hued denim equally well, effectively operating as a neutral that can replace a white tee in most casual outfits.
• The comfort fit provides deliberate extra room in the shoulders and sleeves, so the shirt can accommodate a lightweight sweater or hoodie underneath without pulling, giving it a second life as an open overshirt for breezy evenings — a layering capability that slim-cut camp shirts often lack.