Le 31
Optical Geo Stretch Shirt Modern Fit
CA$39.95CA$69.00-42%
In Stock
This is a short-sleeve button-up shirt from the Le 31 by Simons line, designed in Canada, featuring an all-over optical geometric pattern. It has a modern fit with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves, and is made from lightweight 100% cotton jersey with stretch. The shirt includes a point collar and a straight hem, suitable for casual wear.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Gender
- male
- Style
- modern, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
GreenBlue
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGEXX-LARGE
Specifications
Optical geometric patterned short sleeve shirt in modern fit from Le 31 by Simons
Modern fit with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves; lightweight 100% cotton jersey
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- modern, casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Modern fit with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves
- Short sleeves
- Lightweight 100% cotton jersey fabric
- Optical geometric pattern
- Designed in Canada by Le 31 by Simons
Product Insights
The Optical Geo Stretch Shirt by Le 31 is a modern-fit jersey knit that blends a proprietary geometric motif with breathable, sweat-wicking fabric that naturally stretches without elastane. Priced as the most affordable entry to Le 31's modern fit, it offers a fitted silhouette with narrow sleeves and designed to avoid a boxy cut, while the cotton jersey's inherent give ensures unrestricted motion. Care requires washing at 30°C on gentle cycle, ironing inside out on low heat, and air drying to protect the print. The shirt is currently in stock.
Verified claims
- Washing
- Wash at 30°C on gentle cycle with shirt inside out to protect the print.
- Ironing
- Iron inside out on low heat or steam to avoid damaging the print.
- Breathability
- Breathable jersey knit: loop gaps ventilate and fabric wicks sweat for cool, dry comfort.
- Fit
- Modern fit hugs the body with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves, avoiding the boxy look of regular fits.
- Sizing
- Chest sizes for this fit are approximately S=36 in, M=38 in, L=40 in, XL=42 in, XXL=44 in.
- Fabric performance
- Cotton jersey naturally stretches and breathes, so the fitted silhouette does not restrict motion or cause overheating.
- Value
- At $39.95 CAD, this is the most affordable entry to Le 31's modern fit, vs. $89 for other geometric patterns.
- Design heritage
- Proprietary Le 31 geometric motif used in multiple collections.
- Stretch
- 50% organic cotton, 50% cotton jersey knit stretches naturally without added elastane.
- Care
- Wash cold, inside out, air dry to avoid shrinkage and print damage.
Product record
- Title
- Optical Geo Stretch Shirt Modern Fit
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the printed optical pattern holds up
- Heat above 40°C begins to soften the adhesive bonding the print to the cotton fibers and accelerates dye loss, so washing at 30°C on a gentle cycle is the most effective action a buyer can take to prevent premature cracking and fading of the geometric design.
- Flipping the shirt inside out before laundering prevents the printed surface from direct friction against other garments in the drum; it is the single most effective step for reducing the mechanical abrasion that causes print edges to lift and crack on knit cotton.
- Ironing over a printed area will instantly melt plastic-based inks or adhesives, permanently destroying the design — iron the shirt inside out on a low setting or use a garment steamer to remove wrinkles without contacting the print.
- Lightweight 100% cotton jersey, like the fabric used in this shirt, naturally stretches more than heavier knits, so avoiding aggressive pulling while putting it on and never hanging it by the shoulders when wet reduces the risk of the print cracking from mechanical over-extension.
Breathability and handfeel of lightweight cotton jersey
- 100% cotton jersey fabrics typically shrink when exposed to high heat — a behaviour that finishing processes like sanforizing aim to control — so washing in cold water and air drying or using a low tumble setting is recommended to preserve the modern fit’s tailored proportions and reduce edge curling.
- Single jersey presents a smooth face that sits gently against the skin, while the back side has a subtle looped texture that reduces clinging, making the shirt feel comfortable and non-irritating even during all-day wear in warm conditions.
- Cotton jersey’s knit construction actively pulls perspiration away from the skin and evaporates it more quickly than many woven cottons, which translates to a drier, fresher feel during light activity or in humid summer weather.
- The loop formation in jersey knit creates thousands of tiny air channels between yarns, giving the fabric noticeably better ventilation than a woven cotton dress shirt of equal weight and keeping the wearer cooler on hot days.
How it compares to other printed short-sleeve shirts
- Priced at $39.95 CAD on sale, this shirt lands at the entry level of Le 31’s printed shirt range, where full-price geometric styles like the Contrasting Small Geo Pattern Shirt cost $89 — making the Optical Geo the most accessible way to wear the brand’s modern fit and graphic sensibility.
- Where mass-market printed short-sleeve shirts from M&S to L.L.Bean default to relaxed or regular fits, the Optical Geo is cut to hug the body with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves — offering a tailored silhouette that avoids looking boxy, which is otherwise hard to find under $50 CAD without sizing down.
- The Optical Geo design is part of a broader Le 31 geometric motif that includes the Embossed Geo and Mosaic Geo shirts, signaling that the pattern is more than a seasonal print — it’s a recurring design DNA within the Simons private label, which gives the shirt a sense of collection coherence rather than one-off randomness.
- At its $39.95 CAD sale price, this shirt undercuts the $40 USD Uniqlo cotton-linen camp shirt on pure cotton construction and sits well below the $54.95 USD L.L.Bean 100% cotton print shirt, making it a sharply priced way to get a fitted, pattern-forward summer shirt compared to both mass-market minimalists and camp-collar outdoor brands.
- As a Simons in-house brand designed in Canada, Le 31 brings a curatorial intent to this shirt’s optical geo pattern — the print is proprietary to the retailer, not a licensed motif, which means you're getting a design that reflects a specific fashion perspective rather than a generic fast-fashion graphic.
- The 100% cotton jersey knit — rather than a woven cloth — gives this shirt a soft, t-shirt-like drape with natural mechanical stretch that accommodates movement without needing elastane; combined with the lightweight fabric weight, it stays breathable in heat where denser woven cottons can turn heavy.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Short-sleeve button-up shirt with a dense two-tone geometric repeat pattern, classic point collar, visible front placket with round buttons, and the shirt worn tucked into trousers.
- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve, button-front shirt with a straight hem tucked into trousers; sleeves end above the elbow.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - CollarClassic point collar with visible collar points and a short open neckline; collar interior shows the same pattern.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.10 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Front placket and buttonsCentered front placket with a vertical row of round, light-colored buttons; button spacing visible along the placket.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.20 · w 0.16 · h 0.56 (high) - PatternDense repeating geometric motif made of small, angled shapes that form a grid-like tessellation across the entire visible shirt surface.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.18 · w 0.68 · h 0.56 (high) - Fabric surfaceWoven fabric with a smooth surface and natural folds where the shirt is tucked and at the sides; slight drape visible over the torso.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.26 · w 0.60 · h 0.42 (medium) - Left sleeveShort sleeve ending above the elbow with the same geometric pattern and a straight hem.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.34 · w 0.32 · h 0.22 (high) - Right sleeveRight short sleeve mirroring left sleeve, visible pattern and straight hem.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.34 · w 0.22 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a male model wearing the shirt against a plain white background; three-quarter frontal pose with even, shadow-minimizing lighting.
- Model and poseMale model shown from head to upper thighs in a three-quarter frontal pose looking slightly to the model's left with hands near pockets.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingPlain white seamless background with bright, even studio lighting and minimal shadows.
- Crop and framingImage cropped to show the product on model from head to upper thighs; full shirt front and sleeves are visible.
- Visible non-product garmentsModel wears light-colored trousers and a dark belt; these items are present in the image but are not described as product details here.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high)
Colors
dark forest green· pattern dark elementsoff-white cream· pattern light elements#D3D4CB- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve, button-front shirt with a straight hem tucked into trousers; sleeves end above the elbow.
- 02
Product
Close-up front view of a long-sleeve button shirt on a model showing a repeating small-scale geometric triangle pattern, a spread collar, visible placket with white buttons, and smooth woven fabric surface.
- Overall visible areaShirt visible from upper chest to shoulders with a straight center placket and top three buttons (two fastened, one unfastened) shown; collar is a medium spread style with visible collar points.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.40 · w 0.92 · h 0.55 (high) - PatternDense repeating geometric optical pattern consisting of small right-triangle shapes arranged in a grid creating a tessellated effect across the entire visible shirt surface.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.45 · w 0.88 · h 0.47 (high) - Buttons and placketNarrow center placket with round white buttons spaced vertically; stitches around buttonholes visible at close range.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.40 (high) - Fabric finishSmooth woven fabric with a matte finish and minimal visible texture, showing natural drape and slight fold lines near the placket and shoulder.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.48 · w 0.78 · h 0.40 (medium) - Right shoulder seamRight shoulder seam visible and aligned with the pattern, running from collar toward the sleeve; sleeve cap continues the same geometric pattern.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.46 · w 0.33 · h 0.27 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing model from the chest up against a plain white background, even diffuse lighting, small soft shadow under chin; image tightly cropped at top of head and mid-torso.
- Model framingImage shows a front-facing male model from the top of the head to mid-torso, centered in frame; collar and upper chest are focal.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain high-key white background with even studio lighting and soft shadows around the neck area; no props visible.
- Crop and compositionTight crop that cuts off lower torso and slightly crops the top of the head; shirt occupies the lower-central portion of the image while the face occupies the upper-central area.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
black· pattern primary (dark triangles)#131414off-white· pattern secondary (light triangles)#D3D4CBmuted olive green· pattern tertiary (muted green triangles)#8A8C7Cwhite· buttons#D3D4CC- Overall visible areaShirt visible from upper chest to shoulders with a straight center placket and top three buttons (two fastened, one unfastened) shown; collar is a medium spread style with visible collar points.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve button-up shirt with a small repeating geometric motif, straight short sleeves, a horizontal back yoke, and a slightly curved hem. Fabric appears lightweight woven with a flat finish.
- View and silhouetteBack-facing view of a relaxed short-sleeve shirt with a straight shoulder line and a gently curved hem that falls below the waistline.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.78 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves with a straight cut and loose fit ending above the elbow.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.28 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high) - Back yokeHorizontal back yoke seam across the upper back under the collar creating a single panel below it.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high) - CollarStandard turned collar seen from the back, laying flat against the neck.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.04 · w 0.24 · h 0.10 (high) - PatternAll-over small repeating geometric motif composed of two-tone shapes forming a tessellated grid across the entire shirt surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.78 (high) - Fabric appearanceLightweight woven fabric with a flat, matte finish and smooth drape over the back.
- Visible construction detailsSide seams visible by subtle shaping and fabric fall; no pleats or vents visible on the back panel.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.68 (medium) - No visible brandingNo logos, brand tags, or printed labels are visible on the external back of the shirt in this view.
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from the rear against a plain white background with even lighting and soft shadows. Model's hands rest by the sides; image is centered and not cropped at the top of the head.
- Model and poseMale model standing facing away from the camera with arms relaxed at the sides and head turned slightly toward the left.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.80 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingUniform white studio background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows around the model.
- Crop and framingImage framed to show full shirt back and upper legs; lower legs are cropped out of frame.
Colors
charcoal· geometric background#2D2C32off-white· geometric highlights#D2D4CC- View and silhouetteBack-facing view of a relaxed short-sleeve shirt with a straight shoulder line and a gently curved hem that falls below the waistline.
Documents & Data
Q&A
3 answered- Does the 'stretch' in the name mean it contains elastane or spandex, given that the material is listed as 100% cotton?
- The name 'Stretch Shirt' refers to the knit construction of the 100% cotton jersey fabric, which naturally stretches, rather than the inclusion of elastane or spandex. The material is listed as 100% cotton with no elastane content [1].
- What are the exact chest and length measurements for each size (S, M, L, XL, XXL)?
- We don't have exact measurements for this specific shirt, but based on similar Le 31 Modern Fit shirts, chest sizes typically correspond to: S = 36", M = 38", L = 40", XL = 42", XXL = 44" [1]. Length measurements are not published. For precise fit, we recommend consulting Le 31's size guide.
- Is the geometric pattern printed on or woven into the fabric, and does it affect the fabric's breathability?
- The geometric pattern is printed onto the 100% cotton jersey fabric. Since the fabric is lightweight and breathable, the print should not affect the shirt's breathability.