Le 31
Recycled Polyester Essential Suit Jacket Milano Fit - Super Slim
5/5 (1)
CA$275.00CAD
In Stock
Recycled Polyester Essential Suit Jacket is a men's single-breasted blazer in Milano fit (super slim), featuring a notched lapel, two-button front, piped flap pockets, and side vents. It is tailored with a close waist and narrow sleeves, and made from a stretch polyester-blend fabric produced from recycled plastic bottles with a thin lining. Designed as part of the Le 31 by Simons collection, it pairs with matching trousers (item 12016-220788) for a complete formal outfit.
- Material
- Stretch polyester-blend fabric made from recycled plastic bottles
- Gender
- male
- Style
- formal, slim-fit, tailored
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Suits
Color
BlackNavy/Midnight Blue
Size
34-REG.36-REG.38-REG.38-LONG40-REG.40-LONG42-REG.42-LONG44-REG.46-REG.48-REG.44-LONG
Specifications
Milano fit suit jacket crafted from recycled polyester-blend fabric, featuring a super slim silhouette with piped flap pockets and side vents.
Super slim Milano fit, stretch recycled polyester fabric, piped flap pockets, side vents, thin lining.
- Material
- Stretch polyester-blend fabric made from recycled plastic bottles
- Style
- formal, slim-fit, tailored
- Occasion
- work, formal, interview
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Suits
Additional Attributes
- Milano fit tailored to hug waist tightly
- Very narrow sleeves
- Piped flap pockets
- Side vents
- Stretch polyester-blend fabric from recycled plastic bottles
- Thin lining
- Matching pant available (sold separately)
Product Insights
Le 31's Milano super-slim fit suit jacket, made from stretch recycled polyester with thin lining, offers a V-shaped Italian silhouette that allows flexible movement and warm-weather comfort, all at $275—over 40% less than comparable brands—but the extremely narrow fit requires dry cleaning and low-heat ironing to preserve its tailored shape.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Milano super-slim fit: tight waist and very narrow sleeves create a V-shaped Italian silhouette; matching pant is very-narrow.
- Construction
- The jacket uses stretch recycled polyester and thin lining instead of traditional padding, enabling flexible movement.
- Price competitiveness
- At $275 CAD, undercuts Filippa K by over 40% and carries no eco-premium over other Milano fit jackets.
- Discount history
- Same Milano fit jacket has previously sold for $99.95 (64% off list).
- Movement freedom
- Stretch polyester and side vents prevent restriction when sitting or reaching.
- Comfort
- Thin lining and stretch construction make the jacket comfortable over a t-shirt in warm weather.
- Moisture management
- Recycled polyester fabric wicks moisture for comfort during warm commutes.
- Wrinkle resistance
- Polyester fabric resists wrinkling, so the jacket stays sharp with minimal care.
- Separate styling
- Unbuttoned over a t-shirt, the jacket maintains a lean, relaxed silhouette.
- Warm-weather feel
- Thin lining and moisture-wicking fabric make it comfortable in warm weather.
- Eco-friendly
- Made from recycled plastic bottles, reducing plastic waste and water usage.
- Durability
- Resists wrinkles, abrasion, and fading, maintaining its look.
- Stretch
- Blended stretch fibers allow unrestricted movement despite the slim fit.
- Eco fabric
- Made from recycled plastic bottles, reducing waste and water use.
- Hanging care
- Jacket recovers from overnight hanging; use a wide hanger to avoid shoulder dimples.
- Ironing caution
- Iron on synthetic/low setting; above 70°C permanently damages the fabric.
- Cleaning method
- Dry clean to preserve the tailored fit.
- Fabric performance
- Fabric resists abrasion, retains color, and dries quickly.
Product record
- Title
- Recycled Polyester Essential Suit Jacket Milano Fit - Super Slim
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 275 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Price and value among sustainable blazers
- At $275, this jacket sits well below the $470 entry point of Filippa K's mulesing-free wool suits, which share a recycled-polyester lining but command a higher price for natural-fiber shells and European manufacturing.
- Another Milano-fit jacket in the Le 31 line carries the same $275 list price (on sale for $99.95 at the time of research), suggesting that this price is the brand's fixed anchor for the Milano cut rather than a surcharge for recycled polyester, and that patient buyers may find discounts on seasonal colors.
- Ministry of Supply's sustainable suits span $94–$498, with their most eco-conscious option being a 49% merino wool jacket; at $275, this Le 31 jacket avoids the premium of wool-based sustainability but still delivers recycled polyester content and a sleek Milano cut.
- The Billie Eco Checked Suit Jacket from Oxford Shop, with a similar recycled-polyester blend (30% recycled, plus virgin polyester, viscose, and spandex), retailed for $399 AUD before markdown, indicating that this jacket at $275 CAD undercuts a comparable high-street eco-blend blazer by a moderate margin.
- Eileen Fisher's organic-cotton-blend blazers range from $178 to $448, placing this $275 recycled-polyester jacket in the upper-middle of that band, but with a synthetic shell rather than a natural-fiber blend, it prioritizes stretch and recovery over organic material prestige.
How Le 31's fit system compares
- The coordinating Milano pant is cut very narrow through the thigh with a regular rise, extending the super‑slim line below the waist, and it arrives with an unfinished hem — free in‑store hemming means you can dial in the exact inseam without an extra tailoring bill.
- Le 31 structures its suiting across five clearly differentiated fits, ranging from the most tapered Milano (super slim, tight waist, narrow sleeves) through slim Stockholm, semi‑slim London, regular Berlin, to relaxed Paris, giving buyers a precise gradient of attenuation rather than a binary slim/regular choice.
Care and wrinkle resistance
- Synthetic polyester fibers hold dye more securely than natural wool or cotton, so the black or navy jacket won't fade or dull with repeated steaming or light exposure the way a comparably priced natural-fiber blazer often does — the depth of color stays consistent.
- Polyester fibers permanently deform above 70°C — even a momentary high-heat iron setting or a hot dryer cycle can melt the fabric surface into an unrecoverable shine or texture change, so any press should stay on the synthetic/low setting with a cloth barrier.
- A wood or molded hanger at least 4.5 cm wide that mirrors the jacket's shoulder width prevents the seam compression that creates a lapel crease and dimpled shoulder line — issues that a narrow hanger and polyester's molding capability can actually lock in permanently over time.
- Because recycled polyester genuinely resists creasing — it will shed light wrinkles just by hanging — this super-slim jacket demands far less fuss than wool or cotton to maintain its sharp lines, and a fast shot of distant steam resolves any deeper set-in folds from luggage.
Milano fit origin and silhouette
- Italian tailoring’s core principle is a V-shaped torso from shoulders to hips via clear waist suppression, and Le 31’s Super slim Milano fit — with its waist-hugging design and very narrow sleeves — directly channels that aesthetic, enhancing the shoulder-to-waist proportion for a lean, modern profile without needing a padded shoulder.
- Across the menswear market, 'Milano' consistently signals a slim chest and waist — Suitsupply, for instance, pairs their Milano fit with a structured, padded shoulder for a sharp, defined silhouette, giving buyers a concrete reference for the intended shape even when the execution differs by brand.
- Where a classic Milanese jacket depends on layers of horsehair canvas and shoulder padding to hold its structure, this Le 31 jacket opts for a stretch recycled-polyester blend with a thin lining — the result is a less architectural, but more flexible and affordable way to get the Italian slim silhouette, trading some of the traditional crispness for everyday ease.
Wearing the Milano jacket as a separate
- The stretch polyester fabric provides enough give for the aggressive Milano cut to remain wearable during casual movement—driving, reaching, or leaning—so the jacket doesn't feel like a straitjacket after the first hour.
- The side vents on this jacket—absent on many traditional suit jackets—let the back panel hang naturally and accommodate a hands-in-pockets posture, two release points that keep the silhouette relaxed rather than rigid when worn unbuttoned with denim.
- With its thin lining and stretch polyester shell, the jacket functions more like a lightweight layer than a heavily insulated suit jacket, making it suitable for warm-weather wear over a t-shirt without the bulk that can distort a slim fit.
Recycled polyester fabric performance
- Recycled polyester fibers exhibit high resistance to wear and tear, meaning this jacket will resist the abrasion and shape loss that can plague wool blazers after repeated desk contact and regular wear — it stays crisp longer.
- The polymer structure of recycled polyester gives it inherent wrinkle resistance, so the jacket recovers a smooth drape after sitting or light packing without needing an iron — a key edge for long days at the office or travel.
- Recycled polyester naturally wicks moisture and dries quickly, helping you stay cooler and drier during a warm commute or a long event — it borrows the same activewear benefit but keeps it hidden inside a tailored silhouette.
- The stretch component in the blend — specified by the fabric construction — is what transforms the Milano fit from a purely static slim cut into a dynamic one: tight at rest but with enough give to avoid restricting arm movement or breathing room during seated wear.
- The jacket’s fabric is spun from post-consumer plastic bottles, which diverts waste from landfills and uses less water than virgin polyester production — choosing it is a lower-footprint decision that doesn’t compromise on performance.
- Because polyester fibers are inherently lightweight, the jacket adds minimal bulk — you get the structure of a tailored blazer without the heft of traditional wool suiting, which improves all-day comfort and reduces fatigue.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Male model wearing a black single-breasted suit jacket over matching black vest, shirt, tie and trousers; jacket left arm extended and right hand in trouser pocket; small metallic lapel pin visible on left lapel.
- Jacket shapeSingle-breasted suit jacket with a notched lapel, two front buttons, a welt chest pocket on the left, and horizontal flap-free hip pockets; left sleeve is extended outward while the right sleeve is relaxed.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Inner layers visibleMatching black waistcoat/vest buttoned beneath the jacket with a black dress shirt and a black necktie centered under the lapel.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high) - TrousersHigh-waisted black suit trousers with a pleat visible on the right leg and the left hand placed in the right pocket area.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.58 · w 0.50 · h 0.36 (high) - Belt and buckleBlack fabric belt with a rectangular metallic silver buckle visible at the waist.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.56 · w 0.08 · h 0.05 (high) - Lapel pinSmall round metallic lapel pin with a radiating starburst or sunburst motif pinned on the left lapel above the chest pocket.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.23 · w 0.05 · h 0.05 (high)
Other
Studio lifestyle shot showing a full-length portrait of a model leaning against a pale yellow paneled wall with warm, even lighting and soft shadows; image cropped slightly at the knees and top of head.
- Background and settingPale yellow decorative wall with horizontal molding panels filling the background, creating a staged interior setting.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model pose and cropThree-quarter frontal pose with left arm extended to the left edge of the frame and right hand in trouser pocket; image crops near the mid-thigh and just above the model's head.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.04 · w 0.90 · h 0.94 (high) - Lighting and toneWarm, even studio lighting producing soft shadows and a subdued color cast that slightly warms the black fabric and skin tones.
Colors
deep black· jacket#140C15black· shirt and vest#140C14black· trousers#150D15metallic silver· belt buckle- Jacket shapeSingle-breasted suit jacket with a notched lapel, two front buttons, a welt chest pocket on the left, and horizontal flap-free hip pockets; left sleeve is extended outward while the right sleeve is relaxed.
- 02
Product
Male model wearing a fitted two-piece black suit (jacket and trousers) with a black crew-neck shirt, black leather belt with a silver rectangular buckle, and black chunky leather loafers; jacket is single-breasted with notch lapels and two front buttons visible.
- Jacket silhouetteSingle-breasted black suit jacket with narrow notch lapels, two visible front buttons, long sleeves with plain cuffs, and a chest welt pocket on the left side.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.58 · h 0.45 (high) - Trousers fitBlack slim trousers with a tapered leg and a visible center crease line on each pant leg.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.44 · w 0.44 · h 0.45 (high) - Inner shirtBlack crew-neck shirt worn under the jacket, visible at the neckline and through the open jacket front.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Belt and buckleBlack leather belt with a rectangular silver metal buckle centered at the waist.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high) - Left hand pocket poseRight side of jacket open with model's right hand placed inside the right front trouser pocket, creating a relaxed pose.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.39 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Jacket fabric appearanceMatte black smooth woven fabric with minimal visible texture under studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.58 · h 0.45 (medium) - Chest welt pocketHorizontal chest welt pocket on the jacket left side with no pocket square.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.16 · w 0.08 · h 0.05 (medium) - Trousers front detailsTrousers have front slash pockets and a flat front waist with visible belt loops.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.46 · w 0.34 · h 0.14 (high) - ShoesBlack chunky leather loafers with a thick lug sole and penny-style upper detail.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.85 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible skin and hairModel head and hands are visible; hair is short and dark. These are part of the styling and not product components.
2 regions
x 0.38 · y 0.00 · w 0.22 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.50 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model against a plain light gray to white background with soft directional lighting from the left, subtle shadow on the right, and the model posed slightly leaning to the left.
- BackgroundPlain neutral light gray to white seamless background with a soft vertical shadow band on the right side of the image.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.00 · w 0.34 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionFull body studio frame showing the model from head to shoes, centered horizontally with slight leftward lean.
- Lighting and shadowSoft studio lighting creating even illumination on the front of the suit and a faint cast shadow to the model's right on the background.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.10 · w 0.20 · h 0.80 (medium) - Image qualityHigh-resolution image with clear focus and minimal noise.
Colors
matte black· jacket#0E0E0Dmatte black· trousers#0E0E0Dblack· shirt#0E0E0Dblack (strap)· belt#0E0E0Dpolished silver· buckleblack leather· shoes#0E0E0E- Jacket silhouetteSingle-breasted black suit jacket with narrow notch lapels, two visible front buttons, long sleeves with plain cuffs, and a chest welt pocket on the left side.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a black suit jacket worn by a model, showing the back panels, sleeves, collar, and upper portion of matching trousers.
- Overall silhouetteStraight rear silhouette of a tailored suit jacket sitting over matching trousers; jacket length extends to cover the top of the hips.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.10 · w 0.66 · h 0.78 (high) - Center back seamSingle vertical seam runs down the middle of the jacket back from the collar to the hem.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.64 (high) - Back vent areaLower back shows a slight separation at both lower side panels consistent with rear vent openings; vents appear at the left and right lower hem areas.Partial
2 regions
x 0.25 · y 0.71 · w 0.18 · h 0.17 (medium); x 0.57 · y 0.71 · w 0.18 · h 0.17 (medium) - Shoulder and sleeve constructionSlim, slightly padded shoulders transitioning to narrow, long sleeves with a smooth fitted appearance.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.12 · w 0.66 · h 0.44 (high) - Cuff detailsSleeve cuffs show a row of closely spaced decorative buttons on at least one cuff near the wrist.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.76 · w 0.08 · h 0.14 (medium) - CollarNotched jacket collar visible from the rear with a seam at the base of the neck.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.07 · w 0.24 · h 0.08 (high) - Fabric surfaceSmooth, matte fabric with minimal visible texture in studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.56 (high) - Trousers visibleUpper portion of matching dark trousers is visible beneath the jacket hem, aligned with the jacket center seam.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.83 · w 0.28 · h 0.13 (high)
Other
Studio rear shot of a model wearing the jacket against a plain light background with soft shadowing to the right; image is centered and vertically framed to include head, hands, and upper legs.
- Shot compositionFrontal camera position capturing model from behind, centered composition with full back visible and slight space above the head.
- Background and lightingPlain light gray or off-white background with a soft shadow cast to the right of the model indicating directional studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.65 · y 0.08 · w 0.30 · h 0.80 (high) - Model presenceMale model visible from the back including head, neck, hands at sides, and upper legs; hands are relaxed and partially visible at the bottom edges.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.96 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution studio image with sharp focus on the jacket and minimal visible noise.
Colors
deep black· jacket fabric#0E0E0Edeep black· trousers fabric#0E0E0E- Overall silhouetteStraight rear silhouette of a tailored suit jacket sitting over matching trousers; jacket length extends to cover the top of the hips.
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Customer Reviews
1 total5
1 reviews · out of 5
Except slim fit
★★★★★grace f.
Great quality and fair price. This is a great investment piece, all season wear
Q&A
1 answered- Is this jacket dry clean only, or can it be machine washed?
- We recommend dry cleaning this jacket to maintain its shape and fabric integrity. While some suits can be hand-washed, the care label is not specified in our listing, so dry cleaning is the safest option.