Optical check linen shirt Modern fit product image (primary)
Front view of a long-sleeve button-down linen shirt worn open on a model; visible features include a small optical check weave, button-down collar, cream buttons, and rolled sleeves with buttoned cuffs.

Le 31

Optical Check Linen Shirt Modern Fit

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CA$9.99CAD
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This is a long-sleeve button-down shirt from Le 31 by Simons, designed in Canada. It uses a lightweight woven fabric made of organic cotton and Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ linen, with a modern fit featuring fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves, plus a button-down collar. The shirt has a small optical check pattern, buttoned cuffs, a curved hem, a front placket, and a center back pleat.

Material
Organic cotton and Masters of FLAX FIBRE linen
Style
modern, smart-casual, preppy
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Specifications

Modern fit button-down shirt in an optical check pattern, crafted from a lightweight and breathable organic cotton and linen blend.

Button-down collar, modern fit with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves, lightweight breathable organic cotton-linen fabric.

Material
Organic cotton and Masters of FLAX FIBRE linen
Secondary
organic-cotton
Style
modern, smart-casual, preppy
Occasion
work, business-casual, everyday
Gender
male
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Additional Attributes

  • modern fit with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves
  • button-down collar
  • lightweight construction
  • organic cotton and Masters of FLAX FIBRE linen blend
  • breathable fabric
  • optical check pattern
  • exclusive Le 31 by Simons design
  • designed in Canada

Product Insights

Le 31's Optical Check Linen Shirt in modern fit combines 55% linen and 45% organic cotton for a soft, breathable, and cooling shirt that reduces creasing by 30-40% versus pure linen, with hollow flax fibers conducting heat 5x faster than cotton. It is true to size (size down for fitted, up for relaxed), improves with age, and features FLAX FIBRE certification for sustainable flax sourcing. The tradeoff is sizing precision and a price that offers certified fiber quality below fully certified linen alternatives.

Verified claims

Sizing
Le 31 is true to size; between sizes, size down for fitted or up for relaxed.
Fabric comfort
Soft breathable cotton-linen; close fit comfortable from first wear.
Fit
Same optical check shirt also available in comfort fit.
FLAX FIBRE certification
Certifies raw flax fiber that is rain-fed, non-GMO, and field-retted under the Masters of FLAX FIBRE standard.
Price value
At $49.95, the shirt has Masters of FLAX FIBRE fiber-level certification, not the full Masters of LINEN process certification.
Softness
Linen-organic cotton blend eliminates break-in; soft from first wear.
Wrinkle reduction
Linen-cotton blend reduces creasing 30-40% vs pure linen.
Breathability
Hollow linen fibers conduct heat 5x faster than cotton; modern fit stays airy.
Cooling performance
Hollow flax fibers conduct heat 5x faster than cotton and wick moisture for rapid evaporation.
Aging benefits
The shirt improves with age: the linen softens and gains drape with each wash, and the blend resists pilling and degradation.
Material
55% linen/45% organic cotton blend reduces creasing by 30-40%.
Care instructions
For this cotton-linen blend, machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, avoid bleach, tumble dry low, and iron while damp; check the garment's care label.
Modern fit comparison
The modern fit is cut to hug the body with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves, making it slimmer than a traditional regular fit; specific chest and waist measurements for each size are not provided.

Product record

Title
Optical Check Linen Shirt Modern Fit
Brand
Le 31
Price
89 CAD
Availability
In stock

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Optical Check Linen Shirt Modern Fit

Le 31

simons.ca

Optical Check Linen Shirt Modern Fit: Choose this if you want a body-hugging modern fit with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves for a lightweight, breathable warm-weather shirt. It is made of 55% Masters of FLAX FIBRE linen and 45% organic cotton, with a subtle small-scale optical check pattern, button-down collar, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, and a shirttail hem, offered in Patterned Ecru and Green from SMALL to X-LARGE. Note that the soft-draping fabric shows subtle creases and small fold lines as worn, which suits those who accept linen's natural wrinkling.[1,2,3,4]Vertical Twin-Stripe Linen Shirt Modern Fit: Choose this if you want a short-sleeve shirt for warm weather, thanks to its lightweight blend of 55% Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ linen, described by the retailer as breathable, and 45% organic cotton, with a modern fit cut to hug the body through fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves. It also suits you if you prefer a subtle vertical twin-stripe pattern in the Lilacs color, a spread collar that lies flat, and a curved hem, in a Le 31 design from Canada. Note that although the cut is body-hugging, one analyst described the fit on the model as relaxed and straight, and the sleeves end above the elbow with a simple hem rather than cuffs.[5,6,7,8]Mini-Pattern Cotton-Linen Shirt Modern Fit: Choose this if you want a short-sleeve button-front shirt in a lightweight, breathable blend of 55% Masters of FLAX FIBRE linen and 45% organic cotton for warm-weather wear. It is cut in a modern fit that hugs the body with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves, and features a classic spread collar, curved hem with side vents, and a single left chest patch pocket, in a dense mini print of small white fan- or palm-like motifs on a light green ground. Note that the lightweight linen blend can show small natural wrinkles, and it is offered in Small, Medium, and Large in Green, Indigo/Dark Blue, and Red.[9,10,11]

Image Analysis

3 images
Optical check linen shirt Modern fit product image (primary)
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Product

Front view of a long-sleeve button-down linen shirt worn open on a model; visible features include a small optical check weave, button-down collar, cream buttons, and rolled sleeves with buttoned cuffs.

  • Silhouette and fitLong-sleeve button-down shirt shown open over a tank, falling straight at the hips with a relaxed modern fit on the model's torso.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.66 (high)
  • Fabric texture and patternVisible linen weave with a small optical check pattern comprised of very fine intersecting threads giving a subtle textured look.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.62 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Collar styleButton-down collar with visible collar points and small collar buttons fastening them to the shirt body.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.10 · w 0.30 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Front placket and buttonsStandard front placket with vertically aligned cream-colored round buttons; several buttonholes visible on the placket edge where shirt is open.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.58 (high)
  • Sleeves and cuffsSleeves rolled to just below the elbow on the visible arm; cuff with a single visible button on the forearm area.
    1 regionx 0.66 · y 0.40 · w 0.24 · h 0.34 (high)
  • Hem and side seamStraight hem with a slightly rounded side tail visible where the shirt hangs open; side seam visible at the hip.
    2 regionsx 0.14 · y 0.68 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (medium); x 0.66 · y 0.70 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (medium)

Other

Studio shot of a male model against a plain white background holding a black leather pouch; soft even lighting and slight shadowing visible under the model.

  • Model and poseMale model shown from head to mid-thigh, facing slightly toward camera with left hand in pocket and right hand holding a black pouch at hip level.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high)
  • PropBlack leather pouch held in the model's right hand resting near the left side of the image; smooth leather surface with subtle highlights.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.25 (high)
  • Background and lightingPlain white seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadows around the model.

Colors

light taupe beige· shirt fabric#D2C6C3cream· buttons#D1C6C3
Optical check linen shirt Modern fit product image 2
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Product

Close-up of a button-down long-sleeve shirt showing the upper torso and collar area. Visible features include a button-down collar with two small collar buttons, a front placket with round buttons, fine small-scale check pattern in two tones, visible shoulder seam and top of sleeve, and a soft woven texture consistent with linen or lightweight woven fabric.

  • Collar styleButton-down collar with visible small round collar buttons securing the collar points; collar stands slightly away from the neck with a single top button on the placket left undone.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.35 · w 0.52 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Placket and buttonsFront placket with vertically aligned round buttons in a light ivory tone; the top placket button is undone exposing an undershirt beneath.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.56 · w 0.36 · h 0.34 (high)
  • Fabric patternVery small-scale optical check / micro-check pattern formed by two closely spaced tones, giving a textured check appearance across the visible shirt surface.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.48 · w 0.62 · h 0.46 (high)
  • Shoulder and sleeve seamVisible shoulder seam runs from the collar toward the upper arm; top portion of the sleeve is visible without cuffs in frame.
    1 regionx 0.60 · y 0.50 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Fabric textureWoven surface with subtle irregularities and a soft matte finish, consistent with a lightweight linen or linen-blend weave visible at close range.Partial
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.48 · w 0.62 · h 0.46 (medium)

Other

Studio portrait crop showing model from upper chest to head against a plain light background; soft even lighting with minimal shadows; image focused on shirt detail and model's face; no packaging or text.

  • Shot compositionTight three-quarter close-up crop of a male model showing head, neck and upper torso turned slightly to the right (model's left), emphasizing collar and upper chest area.
  • Background and lightingUniform pale background with soft, even studio lighting that produces minimal shadows and gentle highlights on the face and fabric.
  • Prop presenceWhite ribbed undershirt visible beneath the open top placket; considered a styling prop and not part of the product color entries.
    1 regionx 0.29 · y 0.68 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Image qualitySharp focus on shirt fabric and model's face with natural skin tones and no visible compression artifacts at this scale.

Colors

light taupe micro-check· shirt main fabricivory· buttons
Optical check linen shirt Modern fit product image 3
03

Product

Rear view of a long-sleeve button shirt showing the full back panel, yoke, center back pleat, collar, and sleeve cuffs with visible buttons.

  • Back panel fabricSingle continuous back panel of lightweight woven fabric with a fine optical check or micro-grid texture visible across the surface.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.78 (high)
  • Yoke constructionHorizontal shoulder yoke seam running across the upper back from shoulder to shoulder.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Center back pleatSingle vertical box pleat centered under the yoke extending down the back.
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.26 · w 0.08 · h 0.46 (high)
  • Shirt hemCurved shirttail hem with a rounded lower edge visible at the bottom of the back panel.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.74 · w 0.76 · h 0.14 (high)
  • CollarStandard folded shirt collar seen from the rear with visible collar stand and top stitching along the edge.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Sleeve and cuff detailsLong sleeves finishing in buttoned cuffs; cuff plackets and two visible light colored buttons on each cuff area.
    2 regionsx 0.12 · y 0.74 · w 0.13 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.75 · y 0.76 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Fabric drape and wrinklesSoft drape with subtle vertical and horizontal creases and a few small fold lines near the lower back and under the arms.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high)

Other

Studio product shot showing a model from the rear against a plain light background with even soft lighting and minimal shadow; image framed to include the model from head to upper thighs.

  • Model presenceMale model wearing the shirt, seen from the rear with head turned slightly to the left.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.95 (high)
  • Background and lightingUniform off-white studio background with soft, even lighting and no visible props or distracting shadows.
  • Visible pantsLight-colored pants visible from the waistband downward but not the focus of the image.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.84 · w 0.64 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Shot compositionVertical portrait composition centered on the shirt back, cropped just below the model's head and at the mid-thigh.

Colors

light taupe micro-check· shirt body#C9BBB6cream· cuff buttons#F6F4F3

Variants

8 SKUs
All variants of Optical Check Linen Shirt Modern Fit
SKUTitlePriceAvail
4491777Optical Check Linen Shirt Modern Fit - Patterned Ecru - SmallCA$49.95CA$89.00Yes
4491778Optical Check Linen Shirt Modern Fit - Patterned Ecru - MediumCA$49.95CA$89.00Yes
4491779Optical Check Linen Shirt Modern Fit - Patterned Ecru - LargeCA$49.95CA$89.00Yes
4491780Optical Check Linen Shirt Modern Fit - Patterned Ecru - X-LargeCA$49.95CA$89.00Yes
4491782Optical Check Linen Shirt Modern Fit - Green - SmallCA$49.95CA$89.00Yes
4491783Optical Check Linen Shirt Modern Fit - Green - MediumCA$49.95CA$89.00Yes
4491784Optical Check Linen Shirt Modern Fit - Green - LargeCA$49.95CA$89.00Yes
4491785Optical Check Linen Shirt Modern Fit - Green - X-LargeCA$49.95CA$89.00Yes

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Customer Reviews

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2 reviews · out of 5

Chemise

Maurice A.

👍

A bit misleading

Lesley W.

When the shirt is advertised as linen but comes in as mixed with cotton, I feel that’s click bait. So I was disappointed in the fibre. However it turns out it feels great on and fits perfect. So the gift receiver is happy.

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/shirts/patterns/optical-check-linen-shirt-modern-fit--16407-225402?colourId=0
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