Le 31
Nautical-Stripe Knit Shirt Comfort Fit
CA$49.95CA$69.00-28%
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The Nautical-Stripe Knit Shirt from Le 31 by Simons is a short-sleeve button-up shirt featuring a camp collar and a vertical green and white stripe pattern. Designed with a comfort fit, it offers a straight cut with extra room in the shoulders and sleeves. Made from a polyester and organic cotton blend knit, this shirt is suitable for casual wear.
- Material
- Polyester and organic cotton blend knit
- Style
- casual, nautical
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Mint/Pistachio GreenNavy/Midnight Blue
Size
MEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Nautical-stripe knit shirt featuring a comfort fit with straight cut and generous shoulder and sleeve room.
Comfort fit, straight cut, roomy shoulders and sleeves, polyester-organic cotton blend knit.
- Material
- Polyester and organic cotton blend knit
- Style
- casual, nautical
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- used
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- comfort fit
- straight cut
- room to move in shoulders and sleeves
- polyester and organic cotton blend
- knit
- nautical-stripe
- exclusive designed in Canada
Product Insights
Le 31's Nautical-Stripe Knit Shirt offers a straight cut that stretches without elastane, molding to the wearer over time while polyester preserves shape and resists wrinkles. The open knit and loose fit ensure breathability for warm weather, and the blend dries 45% faster and shows 75% less surface wear than pure cotton, aging with subtle fabric feel. Exclusive to Simons and designed in Canada, it provides a polished style but requires gentle care and the organic cotton lacks third-party certification.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Straight cut, knit stretches without elastane for easy movement.
- Softening
- Without elastane, the knit relaxes and molds to the wearer over time.
- Shape retention
- Polyester helps preserve the straight cut; fold to avoid stretch.
- Breathability
- Open knit and loose fit allow airflow, ideal for warm weather.
- Stretch
- Looped knit construction provides stretch without elastane; the comfort fit's extra room and polyester content maintain shape through wear.
- Lived-in feel
- Knit fabric softens and molds to the wearer's body over time.
- Abrasion resistance
- Blend shows 75% less surface wear than pure cotton.
- Aging comparison
- Ages with subtle fabric feel rather than visible wear, unlike 100% cotton.
- Positioning
- Le 31's nautical knit offers a polished, exclusive style distinct from competitors and its own camp shirt.
- Care
- Gentle wash, air dry, iron inside out, and fold store.
- Material Performance
- 80% organic cotton, 20% polyester blend dries 45% faster than pure cotton.
- Drying
- Dries faster than pure cotton for less dampness.
- Wrinkle resistance
- Resists wrinkles to stay neat without ironing.
- Competitive edge
- Le 31's polyester blend resists wrinkles better than similar all-cotton shirts (e.g., Marty stripe).
- Exclusivity
- Le 31 is exclusive to Simons and designed in Canada.
- Silhouette variety
- Le 31 offers two striped knit shirt silhouettes at Simons.
- Organic certification
- The organic cotton is not accompanied by a third-party certification such as GOTS.
Product record
- Title
- Nautical-Stripe Knit Shirt Comfort Fit
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the knit fabric influences the comfort fit
- Polyester in the blend increases the fabric's durability and wrinkle resistance over a pure cotton knit, so the shirt maintains the clean, straight lines of its comfort fit with less ironing and retains its shape through repeated wash-and-wear cycles.
- Because the knit lacks elastane for snap-back recovery, the fabric relaxes slightly with movement and over time, molding to the wearer's body without losing structure — the comfort fit's extra room ensures this develops into a personalized, lived-in drape rather than a stretched-out look.
- The open knit structure allows significantly more air exchange than a woven fabric, so in the comfort fit's loose silhouette, heat and moisture dissipate efficiently — making the shirt a strong choice for warm-weather wear when a breeze is as important as shade.
- The shirt's polyester-organic cotton knit fabric provides inherent stretch through its looped construction, so the comfort fit's straight cut moves freely with the body without requiring elastane — the roomy shoulders and sleeves never bind during motion.
How it compares to similar nautical stripe knit shirts
- The comfort fit is defined as a straight cut with extra room in the shoulders and sleeves, which directly contrasts with the regular or slim fits typical of striped knit shirts at this price — for a buyer who wants the nautical look without armhole or shoulder pull, this is the deliberate choice within the affordable segment.
- As a house brand exclusive to Simons and designed in Canada, Le 31 avoids the ubiquity of mass-market competitors — for a local buyer, this carries a hometown-design appeal and ensures the shirt won't be found at multiple retailers, a subtle differentiation from the globally available alternatives at this price.
- M&S offers a striped knit t-shirt in an 82% cotton, 18% polyamide blend at a lower sale price (approx. CAD 27), but it is cut in a regular fit that lacks the deliberate shoulder room Le 31's comfort fit provides; the M&S version is a true t-shirt, while Le 31's pullover silhouette reads more elevated, blurring the line between tee and lightweight sweater.
- At a sale price near CAD 56, the Oxford Shop Marty is a comparable knitted stripe shirt made from 100% cotton rather than a polyester blend — for buyers who insist on fully natural fiber breathability, the Marty delivers that at a comparable cost, though it does not advertise the generous shoulder and sleeve ease that Le 31's comfort fit provides.
- At a sale price of CAD 39.95, the Le 31 Striped Knit Camp Shirt uses 100% organic cotton piqué instead of a polyester blend, giving a fully natural-fiber option within the same brand — the trade-off is a camp-shirt silhouette with a pyjama-style open collar and chest pocket, which pushes it firmly into casual territory compared to the more polished pullover neckline of the Nautical-Stripe Knit Shirt.
Wash durability and long-term care
- Selecting a gentle or delicate cycle minimizes the mechanical agitation that fosters pilling and fiber damage in this knit, helping preserve the shirt’s surface and overall structure wash after wash.
- Air drying this shirt—hanging or laid flat—prevents the cumulative heat damage that causes polyester fibers to degrade and cotton to shrink, while a low-heat tumble with removal while still slightly damp is the safest machine-dry alternative if needed, locking in softness without over-stressing the fabric.
- Ironing on a low or synthetic setting with the shirt inside out, preferably through a pressing cloth, safely smoothes wrinkles without scorching the polyester fraction into shiny, melted patches that are irreversible once formed.
- A warm wash at 30–40°C effectively cleans this polyester-organic cotton knit without risking the distortion or shrinkage that hotter water causes—especially to the cotton fraction—while the polyester's oleophilic nature means cool water alone may leave behind body oils that degrade the fabric over time.
- Storing this shirt folded rather than on a hanger preserves the comfort fit's relaxed straight cut, because the knit's construction will gradually elongate under gravity if left hanging, eventually distorting the shoulders and body.
- A mild, color-protecting liquid detergent—free of bleach and aggressive enzymes—maintains the nautical stripe’s bright contrast and prevents the chemical dulling that harsh formulas inflict on polyester-cotton blends, especially after repeated washes.
Polyester-organic cotton knit properties
- Industry data on cotton-polyester jersey knits shows blends akin to this one can dry up to 45% faster than 100% cotton, so the shirt spends less time feeling damp on the skin after a wash or in humid summer air.
- A cotton-polyester blend knit lands in the moderate breathability range — it allows more air circulation than pure polyester, thanks to the cotton fibers, yet stays less breezy than 100% cotton, which helps maintain the shirt's crisp structure on a hot day.
- The polyester component in this blend knit resists creasing far better than pure cotton, meaning the shirt keeps its just-unpacked look through a workday or after folding in a drawer — a practical advantage for travelers or anyone who dislikes ironing.
- Lab testing on 60/40 cotton-polyester knits demonstrates 75% less surface wear than pure cotton and the ability to surpass 22,500 Martindale abrasion cycles — a practical guarantee that the shirt will hold up to repeated wear and washing without developing pills or thin spots quickly.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Short-sleeve, vertical striped button-up knit shirt with a camp collar shown open over a white tank; visible knit texture and white buttons down the front.
- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve, straight-hem button-up shirt with a relaxed, slightly boxy cut; hem falls to hip level on the model.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.20 · w 0.72 · h 0.62 (high) - PatternAlternating vertical green and white stripes of roughly equal width running continuously across the front, sleeves and collar.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.44 (high) - CollarClassic camp-style pointed collar in the same striped fabric with visible topstitching at the collar edge.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.16 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Button placket and buttonsCenter front placket with vertically aligned small round white buttons; placket is the same striped fabric and remains partially unbuttoned.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.28 · w 0.17 · h 0.56 (high) - Sleeve constructionShort sleeves with a straight cut and simple stitched hem, stripes aligned with the body pattern.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.30 · w 0.24 · h 0.25 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.30 · w 0.24 · h 0.26 (high) - Knit textureFabric shows a fine knit texture with vertical ribbing visible along the stripe direction.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.34 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (medium) - Side hem detailSmall side slit at the shirt hem on the visible right side with a narrow white fabric tab peeking from the slit.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.68 · w 0.06 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Photograph shows a model wearing the shirt against a plain off-white background with soft, diffuse lighting and minimal shadow; composition is cropped mid-thigh with the model posed arms crossed and head turned slightly left.
- Model and poseMale model shown from mid-thigh to just above the head with arms crossed across the chest and head turned to the model's left.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.06 · w 0.86 · h 0.88 (high) - Visible stylingShirt is styled open over a white ribbed sleeveless tank and medium-blue denim jeans visible at the waist.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.42 · w 0.48 · h 0.46 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral off-white background with even, soft lighting and faint soft shadowing around the model.
Colors
medium green· green stripes#136C3Bbright white· white stripes and buttons- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve, straight-hem button-up shirt with a relaxed, slightly boxy cut; hem falls to hip level on the model.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a vertically striped knit button-up shirt showing the upper torso, collar, front placket with visible buttonholes and buttons, and part of the right sleeve; knit texture and alternating green and white stripes are visible.
- CollarPointed knit collar folded down with vertical green and white stripes continuous across the collar; inner collar shows the same stripe pattern.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Front placket and buttonsNarrow front button placket with visible buttonholes on the right placket and plastic round buttons on the left placket; placket follows the vertical stripe alignment.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.30 · h 0.60 (high) - Knit textureDense knit texture visible on the fabric surface, apparent in both green and white stripe areas.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (medium) - Vertical stripe patternAlternating vertical stripes in green and white that are roughly uniform in width across the visible shirt body and sleeve.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.72 (high) - Right sleeve sectionPortion of the right sleeve visible with the same vertical stripe alignment as the body; sleeve seam at shoulder is visible near the top right of the image.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.28 · w 0.26 · h 0.48 (high) - Visible buttonholes wearButtonhole stitching visible and slightly distressed around some buttonholes on the placket.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.44 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing a model from the upper chest to head against a plain light background; soft even lighting with subtle shadows and no visible packaging or props.
- Model head and shouldersLeft-facing model head and upper torso included in the frame, showing hair, ear, and part of the neck; model is looking downward.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (high) - Background and lightingUniform off-white studio background with soft, even lighting and gentle shadowing along the subject's left side.
- Styling layerWhite crew-neck undershirt visible beneath the open knit shirt, centered behind the placket.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.38 · w 0.22 · h 0.36 (high) - Image cropImage is a close-cropped three-quarter view excluding the model's right arm and most of the lower torso; top-left of the head is near the top edge.
Colors
kelly green· green stripe#1B6B3Cbright white· white stripe and buttons#D2CCCD- CollarPointed knit collar folded down with vertical green and white stripes continuous across the collar; inner collar shows the same stripe pattern.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve knit shirt with narrow vertical green and white stripes on the body and horizontal stripes on the upper back yoke; straight short sleeves and a short stand collar are visible.
- Back body stripe patternMain back panel shows tightly spaced vertical green and white stripes running top to bottom.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.62 (high) - Upper yoke stripe orientationUpper back yoke across the shoulders has the same green and white stripes but oriented horizontally.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.14 (high) - Sleeve shape and hemShort sleeves are straight cut with the stripe pattern continuing; sleeve hems are simple and unadorned.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.26 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.30 · w 0.26 · h 0.22 (high) - Collar and necklineShort stand-style collar with horizontal stripes that align with the yoke stripe direction.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.08 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Side seams and hemlineShirt hem is straight with slight curve at the side seams; side seam sits near the mid torso and is visible where the model's hand rests.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.70 · w 0.88 · h 0.20 (medium) - Knit textureFabric displays a fine knit texture visible at this resolution, consistent across the shirt.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (medium)
Other
Studio rear shot of a model wearing the shirt against a plain light background with even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Viewing angleRear three-quarter view showing the model from the back with a small turn of the head to the right.
- Background and stagingPlain light neutral background with even, diffuse studio lighting and soft shadowing under the model.
- Model presenceMale model visible from head to mid-thigh wearing blue jeans; hands relaxed by sides with one hand partially in pocket area.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.96 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with no motion blur.
Colors
medium kelly green· green stripes#1B6B3Cbright white· white stripes#CDCCC3- Back body stripe patternMain back panel shows tightly spaced vertical green and white stripes running top to bottom.
Documents & Data
Q&A
3 answered- How does the comfort fit compare to a regular fit in terms of chest and length measurements?
- Our comfort fit features a straight cut with extra room in the shoulders and sleeves, offering a relaxed silhouette [1]. In contrast, modern fit shirts are cut to hug the body with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves [10]. Specific chest and length measurements are not published, but comfort fit is noticeably looser overall.
- Does this shirt contain any stretch fibers like elastane?
- The knit does not contain any stretch fibers like elastane; it is made from a polyester and organic cotton blend without mention of added spandex or elastane.
- Is the organic cotton certified by any standard (e.g., GOTS)?
- The organic cotton used is not stated to be certified by any standard such as GOTS. The product information simply describes it as 'organic cotton' without reference to third-party certification.