Report Collection
Mini-Pattern Cotton-Linen Shirt Regular Fit
This is a regular-fit, short-sleeve button-down shirt from the Report Collection at Le 31, crafted from a lightweight and breathable cotton-linen fabric with a subtle slub texture. It features an allover mini navy pattern on an off-white base, a button-down collar, a left chest patch pocket, a back yoke with a center pleat, and a curved hem with side vents. It is intended for casual warm-weather wear and has a customer rating of 4 out of 5 based on one review.
- Material
- cotton-linen
- Style
- smart-casual, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Lightweight cotton-linen shirt with mini-pattern, regular fit and button-down collar.
Button-down collar, chest patch pocket, lightweight breathable fabric.
- Material
- cotton-linen
- Secondary
- linen
- Style
- smart-casual, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- male
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- regular fit
- button-down collar
- chest patch pocket
- lightweight and breathable cotton-linen fabric
Product Insights
The Mini-Pattern Cotton-Linen Shirt from Report Collection (a 40-year menswear heritage brand) pairs a refined mini-pattern with a 55/45 cotton-linen blend that wrinkles less than pure linen, wicks sweat, dries faster than cotton, and softens with washing. Its regular fit runs large—buyers must size down—and the shirt is best cared for with cold water, steaming, and wide hangers to maintain shape; hot water causes shrinkage. At a sale price of CA$39.95, it delivers 40 years of pattern refinement below fast-fashion prices, trading off a generous cut for a crisp, moisture-managing, and heritage-grounded garment.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- One verified buyer reports the shirt runs large; size down a full step for a better fit.
- Wrinkle resistance
- Cotton-linen (55/45) wrinkles less than pure linen; slub hides creases.
- Care routine
- Cold wash, ordered steaming, damp removal, and wide hanger keep the shirt crisp.
- Fit
- Buyers find the regular fit runs large, recommend sizing down.
- Moisture management
- Wicks sweat and dries faster than pure cotton.
- Comfort
- The blend is smooth against skin and softens with washing.
- Shrinkage
- Washing in hot water shrinks the shirt; cold water preserves fit.
- Texture and pattern
- Linen slubs reduce visible creases and add organic depth to the mini-pattern.
- Heritage
- Report Collection's 40 years of menswear manufacturing ensures a refined regular fit and consistent sizing.
- Value
- CA$39.95 sale price provides 40-year heritage pattern refinement below fast-fashion prices.
Product record
- Title
- Mini-Pattern Cotton-Linen Shirt Regular Fit
- Brand
- Report Collection
- Price
- 59 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4 stars, 1 reviews
Deep Research
Wash care and managing wrinkles
- Washing this linen-cotton shirt in cold water (20–30°C) prevents the initial shrinkage that can reduce sleeve length by up to a quarter-inch and tighten the chest — hot water and aggressive spin cycles set the fibers in a contracted state, so a cold, gentle wash preserves the original regular-fit silhouette.
- A quick steam following the sequence collar → cuffs → front body relaxes the fibers in the most visible areas and, when allowed to cool for two minutes, sets the fabric in a smooth, intentional drape that reads as polished-casual rather than wrinkled.
- Removing the shirt from the dryer when it’s 80–90% dry — still slightly cool at the collar band but not wet — and immediately smoothing the front panels and realigning the shoulder seams prevents deep creases from locking in as the linen dries; once crisp-dry, those folds require steam or ironing to release.
- Storing this shirt on a wide-shouldered wooden or padded hanger eliminates the permanent shoulder bump that wire hangers create as the weight of the fabric presses into a single stress point — especially noticeable on light-colored linen blends like this white or off-white, where the ridge can cast a visible shadow.
Real-world fit and sizing guidance
- The sole buyer review on the product listing notes that this regular-fit shirt runs 'un peu grande' (a bit large) and the reviewer wishes they had ordered a Small instead of their usual Medium — a clear signal that the medium wears roomier than true-to-size, making it prudent for buyers who are between sizes to size down.
Brand quality and value at this price
- Founder Henri Abitan's statement that Report Collection shirts 'make you feel like the best version of yourself' signals a quality ambition that goes beyond producing a commodity garment, offering buyers a narrative that the brand cares as much about psychological comfort as physical fit — a distinctive angle at this price.
- Report Collection's more than four decades of manufacturing experience implies that the regular-fit pattern of this shirt has been subject to long-term refinement, suggesting a better-resolved silhouette than many comparably priced alternatives that lack such an extensive fit-iteration history.
How the linen-cotton blend breathes and wears
- The cotton content tempers linen's tendency to crease deeply — wearers of a near-identical blend report it 'doesn't overly crease like other linen shirts' and requires less ironing than pure linen, meaning the shirt can survive a commute or a day at the office without looking sloppy.
- Linen's characteristic slubs — the tiny random thick-and-thin yarn spots — give the mini-pattern an organic, non-uniform depth that hides minor creases and reads as intentionally textural, while the cotton smooths the hand just enough that the shirt doesn't feel rough or rustic.
- Linen's hollow fibers actively pull sweat away from the body and evaporate it much faster than cotton — even though cotton can absorb marginally more water, this linen-rich blend won't cling or feel heavy when damp, a critical advantage in humidity.
- Linen fibers get remarkably softer each wash while remaining stronger than cotton and resistant to pilling; unlike a cotton shirt that gradually thins, this blend will develop a lived-in suppleness after a few washes and hold its structure for years.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Short-sleeve white button-up shirt with a repeating small navy motif, button-down collar, single chest pocket and visible inner-placket contrast trim; fabric shows a subtle slub texture consistent with a cotton-linen blend.
- Overall shape and fitShort-sleeve, regular-length button-up shirt worn untucked with a slightly curved hem and a relaxed regular fit across the torso.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.72 · h 0.76 (high) - Fabric textureLight-colored woven fabric with a subtle slub or irregular yarn texture visible on the shirt surface, consistent across body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (medium) - PatternEvenly distributed small navy motif repeated across the shirt face and sleeves; motifs are small and regularly spaced.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.58 · h 0.60 (high) - Chest pocketSingle patch pocket on the left chest with the pocket opening aligned to the shirt's pattern.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.26 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high) - CollarButton-down shirt collar with visible collar points and small collar buttons fastening the points to the shirt.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Placket and buttonsCenter front placket with visible round dark buttons; inner edge of the placket shows a narrow contrast trim with a thin red stripe.
2 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.24 · w 0.10 · h 0.58 (high); x 0.51 · y 0.30 · w 0.02 · h 0.36 (medium) - SleevesShort sleeves with a straight hem ending above the elbow; sleeve pattern matches body pattern.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Hem and side seamCurved front hem with visible side seam and slight flare at the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.68 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot of the shirt worn by a model against a neutral light gray background with even soft lighting; model posed three-quarters left, hands near pockets, slight shadowing on background.
- Model and poseMale model shown from upper thighs to head in a three-quarter left pose, looking left and slightly up, left hand in pocket and right hand relaxed at side.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingEven neutral light gray studio background with soft directional lighting creating gentle shadows on the model's left side and faint shadow on the backdrop.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Visible garments not part of analyzed productDark navy pants are visible below the shirt and are worn by the model; they occupy the lower portion of the frame.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.74 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution studio image with clear detail and no motion blur.
Colors
off-white· shirt body#BDBCC2navy· mini patterndark gray· buttonsred trim· inner placket trim- Overall shape and fitShort-sleeve, regular-length button-up shirt worn untucked with a slightly curved hem and a relaxed regular fit across the torso.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve, collared button-up shirt in a light woven fabric with an allover small navy printed motif; features a back yoke with a central pleat and a curved hem with side vents.
- Silhouette and viewBack view of a short-sleeve, regular-length button-up shirt with a standard shirt collar, straight shoulders, and a gently curved hem that extends lower at center back.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.06 · w 0.70 · h 0.88 (high) - Back yoke and pleatHorizontal back yoke across the upper back with a single vertical box pleat centered beneath the yoke.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.07 · w 0.50 · h 0.14 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves with a straight, minimally tapered cut ending above mid-bicep; sleeve hems are simple folded hems without visible cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.15 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.65 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Hem and side ventsCurved hem with a visible side vent at the right side seam (viewer left), hemline finished with a narrow stitch.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.78 · w 0.42 · h 0.18 (medium) - Fabric textureLight woven fabric showing a faint slub or linen-like texture consistent with a cotton-linen blend; surface appears matte.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (medium) - Allover printed motifSmall, regularly spaced navy printed motifs repeated across the entire visible back, sleeves, and collar area.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.78 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from behind against a neutral light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadowing; image frames the model from head to upper thighs.
- Model and poseMale model photographed from the rear with head turned slightly to the viewer right, arms relaxed at sides; hands and part of navy pants visible.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingEven neutral light gray studio background with soft, diffuse lighting and minimal cast shadow.
- Image crop and framingCentered composition cropping just above the head and near mid-thigh; full back of the shirt is visible.
Colors
white· shirt bodynavy blue· printed motif#241A15- Silhouette and viewBack view of a short-sleeve, regular-length button-up shirt with a standard shirt collar, straight shoulders, and a gently curved hem that extends lower at center back.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Report Collection
Floral Print Linen Cotton Short Sleeve Shirt
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Un peu grande
Un peu grande jMaieais du commander la Small pour m’assurer si ferait mieux
Q&A
1 answered- What are the exact chest measurements for each size of this shirt?
- We don't have the exact chest measurements for this specific shirt in our listing. However, Report Collection's men's dress shirt size chart shows chest measurements (full circumference): size 15.5 neck = 44", 16 = 46", 16.5 = 48", 17 = 50", 17.5 = 52" [1]. This shirt is a regular fit, so the chest may be similar, but we recommend checking the brand’s official size guide or contacting us for exact specifications.