Le 31
Crinkled Cotton Shirt Comfort Fit
5/5 (4)
CA$39.95CA$79.00-49%
In Stock
This Le 31 by Simons shirt is a long-sleeve button-up top made from 100% organic cotton gauze with a crinkled texture. It features a comfort fit with a straight cut, providing room in the shoulders and sleeves, along with a back yoke, center back pleat, pointed collar, and curved hem. The lightweight fabric is suitable for casual wear, and matching shorts are available (style 7023-225528).
Color
BlackEcru/LinenBaby Blue
Size
MEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
- Material
- 100% organic cotton
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
Le 31's Crinkled Cotton Shirt comfort Fit is a generously roomy, untucked shirt cut from 100% organic cotton gauze with a permanent heat-set crinkle that resists wrinkles and persists through washing, ironing, and packing. Its half-density weave and crinkled surface keep fabric off skin for exceptional breathability and fast drying, while the nubby texture softens with each wash. The tradeoff: lighter colors (Ecru/Linen, Baby Blue) are semi-sheer and require layering, and the shirt shortens slightly after repeated washing.
Verified claims
- Fit
- A straight, boxy cut with a soft drape creates a generously roomy silhouette designed to be worn untucked.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton gauze that is airy, sheer in light colors, wrinkle-resistant, and shortens slightly after washing.
- Breathability
- Half-density weave and crinkle surface keep fabric off skin for airflow and fast drying.
- Wrinkle resistance
- Permanent crinkle masks any crease from packing.
- Texture
- Nubby feel softens with each wash; crinkled texture endures.
- Crinkle durability
- Heat-set crinkle persists through washing, ironing, and packing.
- Shrinkage
- Shirt shortens slightly in length after repeated washing.
- Color opacity
- Ecru/Linen and Baby Blue are semi-sheer; layering with an undershirt is recommended; Black is opaque.
- Weave heritage
- Gauze weave from Indus Valley royalty, now at $39.95.
- Drying speed
- Gauze weave uses half the yarn density of standard broadcloth, enabling faster drying
Product record
- Title
- Crinkled Cotton Shirt Comfort Fit
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 79 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the comfort fit actually fits
- Because the organic cotton gauze is a loosely woven fabric with inherent crinkle, it lacks the stiffness of poplin or twill; it pools and falls with a soft, relaxed hand that amplifies the perceived roominess of the comfort fit, making the shirt look generously oversized even when the chest measurement closely matches your body.
- The straight cut eliminates any tapering from chest to hem, creating a boxy silhouette that drapes evenly and wears best untucked — this is a fit designed for air flow and casual movement rather than defined shape, so chest sizing is the primary fit dimension rather than waist suppression.
- The 'room to move in the shoulders and sleeves' is achieved via a dropped shoulder seam and ample bicep circumference, which together eliminate the pulling across the back common in slim-fit shirts — a feature that renders the shirt exceptionally comfortable for driving, lifting the arms, or layering over a tee, at the cost of a sharper tailored line.
- Expect the shirt to shorten slightly after repeated washing, as natural cotton gauze contracts more in length than width; the boxy proportions remain intact but the overall fit shifts to a slightly cropped silhouette that still covers a standard beltline — a one-time adjustment to factor in when choosing between sizes if you're on the border of a length preference.
How organic cotton gauze feels and breathes
- Cotton gauze is constructed with roughly half the yarns per inch of a standard broadcloth — typically 25 to 40 ends per inch versus 80-plus — giving the shirt its translucent, airy character and enabling it to dry visibly faster than a regular cotton button-up.
- The organic cotton yarns used in this gauze are spun with a deliberately low twist and retain natural slubs, creating a nubby surface texture that, unlike smooth shirtings, becomes softer and more tactile after each wash.
- The permanent crinkle means the shirt functions as its own wrinkle-release system: no amount of compression in a bag will set a crease that the overall texture doesn't conceal.
- Lightweight cotton gauze traces its origins to the Indus Valley civilization around 3000 BCE, where it was woven for royal garments in tropical climates — linking this $39.95 CAD Simon's exclusive to one of the earliest engineered breathable textiles.
- The heat-set crinkle lifts the fabric off the skin at countless tiny points across the shirt's surface, creating a continuous air layer that prevents the wet-fabric cling of conventional cotton poplin.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a long-sleeve, button-up shirt in a textured crinkled black fabric worn open over a black tank; visible shirt collar, full button placket with round buttons, shoulder seams, and slightly relaxed straight hem. Sleeves are pushed/rolled to forearms and the model's hands are partially in pockets of matching black pants.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve button-up shirt shown open over an inner tank; relaxed, slightly loose fit with straight vertical front edges and a shirttail hem that falls to upper thighs.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.76 · h 0.68 (high) - Fabric textureVisible crinkled, slightly puckered woven texture across the shirt surface producing narrow vertical irregular ribs.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.54 (high) - CollarStandard pointed shirt collar with visible topstitching and a moderately soft roll.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.10 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - Button placketCenter front placket with a single column of round dark buttons; several buttons fastened lower and upper button area open to reveal inner tank.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.58 (high) - Sleeve treatmentLong sleeves pushed or rolled to mid-forearm showing loose folds and slight gathering at the elbow area; right sleeve more visibly pushed than left.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.48 · w 0.26 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.40 · w 0.24 · h 0.36 (medium) - Visible seams and constructionShoulder seams are visible running from collar to sleeve; side seams and hem edge visible with topstitched finish.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (medium) - Inner layer shownBlack sleeveless tank visible beneath the open shirt occupying the chest and upper torso area.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high) - Matching pants visibleLower portion of matching black crinkled pants is visible directly below the shirt, sharing the same textured fabric as the shirt.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.68 · w 0.44 · h 0.24 (high) - Buttons appearanceButtons are matte dark and round, sewn through the placket; contrast against the crinkled texture is low.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.30 · w 0.06 · h 0.42 (high) - No printed branding visibleNo visible printed logos, tags, or text on the shirt surface in this view.
Other
Studio front-facing portrait crop on a plain white background with even diffuse lighting; model centered, image cropped near mid-thigh.
- Shot compositionFrontal studio shot of a standing model, centered in frame, cropped slightly above knees; product occupies the central vertical area.
- Background and lightingUniform white background with soft, even studio lighting producing minimal harsh shadows and neutral color rendering.
- Model styling and accessoriesModel wears a thin chain necklace and a small earring; model hands are partially in pants pockets creating slight garment pull at sides.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.44 · w 0.10 · h 0.16 (medium) - Image qualitySharp focus on garment texture and model; no significant motion blur or compression artifacts.
Colors
matte black· shirt fabric#131215matte black (inner)· inner tank#161619matte black (pants)· pants fabric#121216- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve button-up shirt shown open over an inner tank; relaxed, slightly loose fit with straight vertical front edges and a shirttail hem that falls to upper thighs.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve crinkled-texture shirt worn by a model; visible features include a horizontal yoke, center back pleat, spread collar, rolled cuffs, and a curved hem.
- Back yoke seamHorizontal yoke seam runs across the upper back just below the shoulders.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Center back pleatSingle inverted box pleat (fold) centered below the yoke, creating a vertical slight fullness down the back.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.22 · w 0.12 · h 0.48 (high) - Spread collar (rear view)Low-profile spread collar visible from the rear, lying flat against the neck.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.03 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong sleeves rolled to just below the elbow; cuff edges with visible button plackets and small white button detail on the visible cuff.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.42 · w 0.30 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.46 · w 0.32 · h 0.32 (high) - Hem shapeShirt hem is slightly curved with a longer tail at the back center; side seams visible near the hips.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.70 · w 0.76 · h 0.22 (high) - Fabric textureCrinkled, slightly puckered cotton texture with subtle vertical ribbing visible across the shirt surface.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Visible stitchingTopstitched seams along the yoke and sleeve attachments are visible in the same dark color as the fabric.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.22 (medium) - Lower garment visibleMatching textured pants are visible from the waist down, made from the same dark crinkled fabric.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.84 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Studio rear-fashion shot of a model wearing the shirt against a plain white background; even studio lighting with soft shadows; image cropped near mid-thigh showing the model turned slightly to the right.
- Shot compositionRear-facing model centered in frame, torso and head fully visible, image cropped near mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain neutral white background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadows around the model.
- Model poseModel stands with shoulders relaxed and head turned slightly to the right, right hand hanging by the side and left hand partially visible.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.70 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with clear detail on fabric texture and seams.
Colors
deep black· shirt body#0E0E11deep black· pants#141316- Back yoke seamHorizontal yoke seam runs across the upper back just below the shoulders.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
4 total5
4 reviews · out of 5
Chemise coton
★★★★★Réjean T.
Très confortable pour se protéger du soleil.
Long-sleeved crinkled cotton modern fit
★★★★★Julia L.
My 32 year old son loved this shirt and put it on right away on Christmas Day. Slightly heavier than you would expect - could wear it in summer and winter.
Chemise
★★★★★Louis L.
Très confortable
Comfort leisure!
★★★★★John G.
Pure cotton shirt, comfort, looks great, dress up or casual. Fits perfect, large purchased. More colors would be welcomed
Q&A
4 answered- Does the crinkled texture hold up after multiple washes, or does it flatten out?
- The crinkled texture on this 100% organic cotton gauze shirt is designed to hold up well through repeated washing, as the crinkle effect is heat-set during production to be durable. To maintain the texture, avoid steam ironing and high heat drying — a dry iron on low can temporarily flatten it, but it will bounce back. For long-lasting crinkle, seersucker-style woven textures are permanent, and heat-set synthetics also hold, but cotton crinkle finishes like this one typically retain their character with proper care [1].
- What is the recommended care for this shirt (machine wash, dry clean, hang dry) and does it shrink?
- We recommend machine washing this shirt on a gentle cycle in cold water (max 30°C) and hanging it to air dry — tumble drying on low is acceptable but may cause slight shrinkage over time. Cotton can shrink if exposed to high heat, so avoid hot water and high dryer settings. The crinkled texture also means ironing is rarely needed, but if you must, use a dry iron on low and skip steam [1][2].
- How does the 'comfort fit' compare to a regular fit in terms of chest and waist measurements?
- Our comfort fit is slightly roomier than a regular fit, with a straight cut that provides more space in the chest, shoulders, and torso for ease of movement. Regular fit typically follows the body a bit more closely while still having fuller sleeves, whereas comfort fit is intentionally relaxed — ideal for a casual, unrestricted feel [1].
- What is the fabric weight or opacity? Is it see-through when worn?
- This shirt is made from lightweight 100% organic cotton gauze, which is an open, airy weave that feels breathable and soft. Because of its lightweight nature, the shirt can be slightly sheer — especially in lighter colors like Ecru/Linen, Baby Blue, and White — so layering with an undershirt may be advisable for those colors. The Black variant offers more opacity.