Le 31
Short-Sleeve Solid Shirt Modern Fit
This is a short-sleeve button-down shirt from Le 31 by Simons, designed in Canada. It features a modern fit with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves, a button-down collar, single chest patch pocket, center back pleat, and curved hem. The lightweight stretch fabric is a blend of organic cotton and recycled polyester.
- Material
- Blend of organic cotton and polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Short-sleeve button-down shirt with modern fitted silhouette, featuring a patch pocket and lightweight stretch fabric blend of organic cotton and recycled polyester.
Lightweight stretch fabric for comfort, button-down collar, patch pocket.
- Material
- Blend of organic cotton and polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
- Secondary
- recycled-polyester
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, modern
- Occasion
- everyday, business-casual, casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Modern fit that hugs the body with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves
- Button-down collar
- Patch pocket on the chest
- Lightweight stretch fabric for comfort and ease of movement
- Blend of organic cotton and recycled polyester made from post-consumer plastic bottles
- Exclusive design by Le 31 by Simons, designed in Canada
- Short sleeves for warm-weather wear
- Solid color pattern with no prints
- Stretch fabric for enhanced mobility
- Button front closure
Product Insights
Le 31's modern fit shirt blends 65% recycled polyester from bottles with 35% organic cotton, offering wrinkle resistance, moisture wicking, and shape retention that softens with washes. The fit is snug through the chest and shoulders but loose at the waist, which can cause a muffin-top when tucked, making it best for untucked casual wear; athletic builds may need to size up, trading shoulder comfort for extra waist fullness.
- Fit
Modern fit fits snug in chest and shoulders, loose at waist, leading to muffin-top; athletic builds find shoulders too tight.
Why this is supported
A buyer reported that the chest was snug but there was too much fabric around the belly and waist:
Chest was snug but there was too much fabric around the belly and waist which made it muffin when tucked in
Customer review, February 13, 2026. Additionally, Q&A guidance indicates that men with broader shoulders or athletic builds may find the shoulders and sleeves too tight and recommends sizing up for comfort.
- Fabric performance
Polyester content preserves shape through washes; organic cotton softens for improved comfort.
Why this is supported
The recycled polyester content provides shape retention:
It holds its shape through wash after wash
gotapparel.com. Meanwhile, the organic cotton component softens:
gets softer after a few washes
gotapparel.com. These properties combine to ensure the shirt maintains its intended fit while becoming more comfortable over time.
- Softness over time
Starts soft and becomes softer with washes.
Why this is supported
Industry research on organic cotton blends states the fabric
gets softer after a few washes
gotapparel.com. A verified buyer describes the shirt as
Légère et très agréable à porter
Customer review, July 21, 2026, confirming a pleasant initial feel. The 65% recycled polyester content in the blend adds durability but does not prevent the cotton from softening over successive laundering cycles.
- Shape retention
Holds its shape through wash after wash as cotton softens.
Why this is supported
The recycled polyester (65%) provides dimensional stability; industry sources note that the fabric
holds its shape through wash after wash
gotapparel.com. Additionally, the stretch comes from the weave, not elastane—the insight highlights the
absence of elastane
Organic cotton and recycled polyester blend performance — shape_retention_and_long_term_durability—so there is no elastic breakdown over time. As the organic cotton softens, the polyester ensures the tailored modern fit is preserved.
- Easy care
Wrinkle-resistant and quick-drying; softening requires no extra effort.
Why this is supported
The fabric's polyester content enhances easy-care properties: it
enhances wrinkle resistance, quick-drying ability, and color retention
ethicalelementsme.com. The blend is described as
. As a result, as the shirt softens from washing, it remains crisp-looking without ironing.
- Eco materials
65% recycled polyester from 6-8 bottles (less energy, durable) and 35% organic cotton (no pesticides, softens)
Why this is supported
The recycled polyester in this shirt comes from post-consumer plastic bottles —
It takes roughly 6–8 bottles to make a standard t-shirt
gotapparel.com— and its production process requires significantly less energy than virgin polyester. Moreover, it
enhances wrinkle resistance, quick-drying ability, and color retention
ethicalelementsme.com, saving household energy. Additionally, it
holds its shape through wash after wash
gotapparel.com, prolonging the garment's life. The 35% organic cotton component is
grown without synthetic pesticides
Organic cotton and recycled polyester blend performance — organic_cotton_softnessand
gets softer after a few washes
gotapparel.com, reducing the likelihood of discarding due to discomfort.
- Softening
Organic cotton component softens after a few washes.
Why this is supported
The organic cotton component of the blend is noted to become softer after a few washes, as stated by gotapparel.com:
From a wear perspective, organic cotton is noticeably soft. It’s breathable, gentle on sensitive skin, and gets softer after a few washes
gotapparel.comThis enhances comfort over time without sacrificing the shirt's wrinkle resistance.
- Moisture wicking
The polyester-cotton blend wicks sweat and dries fast, keeping skin dry.
Why this is supported
The shirt's 65/35 recycled polyester and organic cotton blend wicks moisture and breathes well. Reports indicate
Fabric breathability: Moderate to High Moisture-wicking abilities: High
ethicalelementsme.comand that recycled polyester
keeps all the performance characteristics that made conventional polyester popular: lightweight, moisture-wicking, quick-drying, wrinkle-resistant, and durable.
gotapparel.com. The quick-drying ability is also highlighted:
the higher polyester content enhances wrinkle resistance, quick-drying ability, and color retention
ethicalelementsme.com. Customer feedback echoes the comfortable, airy feel:
Légère et très agréable à porter
Customer review, July 21, 2026.
- Wrinkle resistance
Resists wrinkles and holds shape through repeated washes.
Why this is supported
The recycled polyester content gives the shirt easy-care properties. Research states that it
enhances wrinkle resistance, quick-drying ability, and color retention
ethicalelementsme.comand that it
holds its shape through wash after wash
gotapparel.com. This means the shirt stays neat without ironing and resists stretching and curling.
- Sizing for athletic builds
Sizing up for athletic builds trades shoulder snugness for waist fullness when tucked.
Why this is supported
The product’s description emphasizes a modern fit with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves. The brand’s Q&A advises:
If you have an athletic build, you might want to size up for a more comfortable fit.
How does the modern fit work for men with broader shoulders or athletic builds—is there enough room in the shoulders and chest without being baggy elsewhere?However, a buyer review notes a side effect of this sizing advice:
Chest was snug but there was too much fabric around the belly and waist which made it muffin when tucked in
Customer review, February 13, 2026The shirt’s stretch fabric (organic cotton and recycled polyester) does not overcome the slim cut, so the sizing recommendation persists and the trade-off remains.
- Tuck tradeoff
Buyers report a muffin-top when tucked, making the shirt best for untucked casual wear.
Why this is supported
Multiple sources highlight the shirt's tucked fit issues. One reviewer states:
Chest was snug but there was too much fabric around the belly and waist which made it muffin when tucked in
Customer review, February 13, 2026Another buyer notes the lightweight fabric is pleasant for casual wear:
Légère et très agréable à porter
Customer review, July 21, 2026A French-language review adds that the previous semi-fit was better for a clean tucked look:
Avant cette chemise était offerte en coupe Semi fit, elle était parfait maintenant cette coupe les classe avec les chemise normale
Customer review, February 8, 2026Research highlights the fabric's wrinkle resistance:
the higher polyester content enhances wrinkle resistance, quick-drying ability, and color retention
ethicalelementsme.comand shape retention:
It holds its shape through wash after wash
gotapparel.comOverall, the evidence supports that the shirt is better suited to untucked wear.
- Casual wear
Excels as an untucked warm-weather casual shirt with lightweight, breathable, wrinkle-resistant fabric.
Why this is supported
The shirt is well-suited for untucked casual wear, as one buyer described it as
Légère et très agréable à porter
Customer review, July 21, 2026. The recycled polyester content provides wrinkle resistance and quick drying,
the higher polyester content enhances wrinkle resistance, quick-drying ability, and color retention
ethicalelementsme.com. The blend offers
Fabric breathability: Moderate to High Moisture-wicking abilities: High
ethicalelementsme.com. Dimensional stability helps the shirt retain its shape,
It holds its shape through wash after wash
gotapparel.com. The organic cotton component
organic cotton is noticeably soft. It’s breathable, gentle on sensitive skin, and gets softer after a few washes
gotapparel.com. These qualities make it an excellent option for casual, warm-weather use when worn untucked.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Black short-sleeve button-down shirt with button-down collar, single left chest patch pocket, visible center placket with round buttons, and a smooth matte woven fabric. Shirt is tucked in and shown on a model from the front.
- CollarButton-down collar with visible collar points and two small collar buttons fastening the points to the shirt.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.11 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Front placket and buttonsCentered front placket with vertically spaced round buttons; button stitching and button holes visible; placket is stitched and lies flat.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.22 · w 0.10 · h 0.56 (high) - Chest pocketSingle rectangular patch pocket located on the left chest (wearer side) with visible topstitching along edges.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.30 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high) - Sleeve cutShort sleeves ending above the elbow with a straight hem and single-line topstitching at the sleeve edge.
2 regions
x 0.68 · y 0.30 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, tightly woven matte fabric with minimal visible texture and subtle natural folds where the shirt is tucked and at the torso.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.28 · w 0.44 · h 0.52 (high) - Hem and tuckShirt is tucked into the waistband with the bottom edge not visible; front placket extends down into the tucked area.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.64 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio-front view of a male model wearing the shirt against a plain light neutral background; soft even lighting with mild shadows; image cropped above knees and centered on torso and head.
- Shot compositionFrontal studio portrait cropped above knees showing head, shoulders, and torso; model facing slightly to viewer left.
- BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting producing gentle shadows under the chin and slight shading along fabric folds.
- Visible non-product itemsModel arms, hands, and a belt are visible but are not described as part of the product.
Colors
black· main fabric#0D0D0Edark gray· buttons- CollarButton-down collar with visible collar points and two small collar buttons fastening the points to the shirt.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve solid black shirt on a male model showing a straight back yoke, a single center back pleat, short set-in sleeves, and a curved hem.
- Back yokeHorizontal back yoke across the upper back with a seam that runs from shoulder to shoulder.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.10 · w 0.74 · h 0.13 (high) - Center back pleatSingle vertical pleat running down from the middle of the yoke to the lower back.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.20 · w 0.10 · h 0.58 (high) - CollarFolded shirt collar with visible collar stand seen from the rear, lying flat against the neck.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.03 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - SleevesShort set-in sleeves ending above the elbow with simple hemmed edge and no visible cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Hem shapeCurved hem at the bottom of the shirt with a slightly longer rear center panel.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.70 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, uniform matte fabric with minimal visible texture and slight drape over the back.
Other
Studio rear product shot on a plain light background showing the model from head to upper thighs with even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionRear-facing male model centered in frame, image cropped near upper head and mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray to white studio background with soft lighting and minimal cast shadows.
- Visible propModel is wearing dark pants that are partly visible below the shirt hem; pants are not described as part of the product.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.84 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on the shirt and model with no motion blur and natural skin tones on visible arms and neck.
Colors
solid black· shirt fabric#0E0E0E- Back yokeHorizontal back yoke across the upper back with a seam that runs from shoulder to shoulder.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
Nouvel coupe horrible
Avant cette chemise était offerte en coupe Semi fit, elle était parfait maintenant cette coupe les classe avec les chemise normale
Confortable
Légère et très agréable à porter
The shirt muffins when tucked in, not slim fit
Chest was snug but there was too much fabric around the belly and waist which made it muffin when tucked in. Does not flatter a slim body type.