Le 31
Wool Blend Stretch Suit Jacket Stockholm Fit - Slim
4.5/5 (2)
CA$350.00CAD
In Stock
This is a single-breasted, slim-fit suit jacket (Stockholm fit) designed to hug the waist with narrow sleeves, made from a stretch European fabric blend of wool and polyester (polyester sourced from recycled plastic bottles). It features a notch lapel, two-button front closure, welt chest pocket, two front flap pockets, side vents, and a thin lining, with four buttons on each sleeve cuff. The jacket is intended for formal business wear and pairs with the matching trousers (style 12016-220782).
- Material
- Wool and recycled polyester blend with stretch
- Style
- slim-fit, tailored
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Suits > Pant Suits
Color
BlackIndigo/Dark Blue
Size
34-REG.36-REG.38-REG.40-REG.40-LONG42-REG.42-LONG44-REG.44-LONG46-REG.46-LONG
Specifications
Slim-fit suit jacket in stretch wool blend with piped flap pockets and side vents.
Stretch European fabric made from recycled polyester, thin lining, piped pockets, side vents.
- Material
- Wool and recycled polyester blend with stretch
- Secondary
- recycled-polyester
- Style
- slim-fit, tailored
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Suits > Pant Suits
Additional Attributes
- Stockholm fit - slim
- Tailored to hug the waist
- Narrow sleeves
- Piped flap pockets
- Side vents
- Stretch European fabric
- Wool and recycled polyester blend
- Thin lining
- Matching pant available
- Exclusive designed in Canada
Product Insights
The Le 31 Wool Blend Stretch Suit Jacket in Stockholm Fit - Slim offers a classic slim fit with tapered waist and narrow sleeves, enhanced by stretch fabric and side vents that provide mobility and breathability without binding. Made from wool-polyester with recycled polyester, it resists deformation and pilling while reducing energy use by 59% and CO2 emissions by 30–60% compared to virgin polyester; each kilogram diverts about 60 bottles. The thin lining and recycled content improve breathability and cooling. At $350, it is less expensive than comparable stretch-fit suits from Matinique and Tiger of Sweden. Side vents prevent back-panel pull and fabric strain, and dry cleaning preserves shape and lining.
Verified claims
- Slim fit
- Classic slim fit with tapered waist and narrow, non-restrictive sleeves that use stretch fabric and side vents for mobility and a thin, breathable lining.
- Fit and comfort
- Stretch fabric, side vents, and thin lining improve fit and breathability.
- Durability
- Wool-polyester fabric resists deformation and pilling.
- Environmental impact
- Recycled polyester cuts energy 59% and CO2 30–60% vs virgin.
- Breathability
- Thin lining and recycled polyester make it cooler and more breathable.
- Mobility
- Stretch fabric and side vents allow reaching, bending, and seated mobility without binding.
- Value
- At $350, this jacket is less expensive than comparable stretch-fit suits from Matinique and Tiger of Sweden.
- Side vents
- Side vents prevent back-panel pull when seated and reduce buckling during walking.
- Vent design
- Side vents reduce fabric strain during wear, preventing distortion.
- Fabric performance
- Recycled polyester equals virgin in strength, stretch, and drying speed, with added breathability, durability, and flexibility.
- Care
- Dry cleaning preserves the jacket's shape and lining.
- Recycled polyester
- Recycled polyester in this fabric diverts ~60 bottles per kilogram.
Product record
- Title
- Wool Blend Stretch Suit Jacket Stockholm Fit - Slim
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 350 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Fit and mobility in the Stockholm slim cut
- The jacket uses side vents rather than a single center vent, which split cleanly when seated to prevent the back panel from pulling tight across the hips and reduce fabric buckling during walking — a tailoring choice that makes this slim fit more comfortable for desk work and driving than a ventless or single-vent design.
- The stretch in the wool-polyester fabric — a European cloth containing recycled polyester — gives the narrow sleeves and waist-hugging cut enough give to accommodate reaching forward and bending without the jacket binding, sidestepping the stiffness found in non-stretch slim tailoring.
How the fabric feels and breathes
- The specified thin lining acts as a minimalist internal layer that avoids the heat-trapping bulk of a full padded interlining, allowing more body heat to escape and giving the jacket a lighter, more breathable feel suited to climate-controlled offices and moderate seasons rather than deep winter.
- Textile research on recycled polyester–wool woven suit fabrics shows that increasing recycled polyester content significantly improves air permeability and moisture vapour transmission — for this Stockholm-fit jacket, the recycled-plastic-bottle fiber isn't just a sustainability mark but actively enhances breathability, helping the wearer stay cooler through a long workday or commute.
How the price compares to similar slim-fit jackets
- At CAD $429 regular, the Matinique Charles Blazer uses a higher polyester content (58% recycled) and lower wool (40%) than Le 31, making the $79 price premium difficult to justify purely on materials — the Le 31 jacket emerges as the sharper fabric value in a side-by-side.
- SuitSupply's basic jackets start around $400–$500 USD (about CAD $560–$700), meaning this Le 31 jacket provides a slim-fit wool-blend option at roughly half the cost — relevant for buyers who don't need the Neapolitan-style half-canvas construction that defines SuitSupply's floor.
- Tiger of Sweden's Justin jacket retails at CAD $529 for a comparable 54% recycled polyester/44% wool/2% elastane blend — Le 31 delivers an analogous fabric composition at 65% of the price, trading the Swedish brand's softer shoulder construction and designer edit for a more accessible price point.
Recycled polyester and the environmental story
- Producing recycled polyester consumes about 59% less energy than virgin polyester — given that the synthetic component in this wool-blend jacket is recycled, it carries a substantially lower energy footprint from raw material to fabric, a point of differentiation for anyone weighing the embodied energy of their wardrobe.
- The recycled polyester in this jacket's fabric diverts approximately 60 post-consumer plastic bottles from landfills and oceans for every kilogram of material produced — a tangible metric that gives the sustainability-minded buyer a real number to associate with the garment's environmental upside rather than a vague 'eco-friendly' tag.
- Recycled polyester retains the same functional properties as virgin polyester — strength, stretch, and moisture-wicking — meaning the sustainable fiber choice in this jacket does not force a compromise on the fit, feel, or durability expected from a wool-blend suit.
- Recycled polyester production cuts CO₂ emissions by 30–60% relative to virgin polyester, so for the consumer who tracks carbon impact, this jacket offers a lower-emissions synthetic fiber choice without compromising on the stretch and resilience expected in a slim-fit suit.
- Globally, roughly 99% of recycled polyester is sourced from post-consumer plastic bottles rather than textile waste — so the recycled synthetic in this jacket is part of a well-established, large-scale diversion channel, giving the buyer confidence that the sustainability claim is backed by a mainstream supply chain rather than a niche or unverifiable origin.
- More than 20 billion plastic bottles are now converted into textile fibers each year by the fashion industry, so choosing this recycled-polyester jacket aligns the buyer with a systemic shift toward circular materials rather than a marginal green initiative.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-right three-quarter view of a dark slim-fit two-button suit jacket worn by a model; visible details include notch lapel, welt chest pocket, two front flap pockets, single-breasted two-button closure, and four kissing sleeve buttons.
- Silhouette and fitSlim, slightly tapered single-breasted jacket shown on a model in a front-right three-quarter view; jacket follows the torso contours with a structured shoulder and narrow waist.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.15 · w 0.62 · h 0.70 (high) - Lapel styleNotch lapel with a visible buttonhole on the left lapel above the chest pocket.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.14 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - ClosureTwo visible front buttons (single-breasted two-button fastening) with the top button fastened and the lower button visible.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Chest pocketHorizontal welt chest pocket on the left front panel.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.07 (high) - Front pocketsTwo front flap pockets, one on each lower front panel; the right-side flap pocket is visible and lies flat.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.58 · w 0.30 · h 0.14 (high) - Sleeve detailsSleeves end with a narrow cuff showing a cluster of several small buttons on the visible right sleeve cuff.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.63 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Material appearanceSmooth, matte fine-weave fabric consistent across jacket and matching trousers; minimal visible texture or sheen.
- Visible trouser matchMatching dark trousers visible from waist down, same fabric and color as jacket.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio shot with a plain off-white background, model posed three-quarter left with right hand in pocket; soft even lighting produces a faint shadow on the wall to the model's right.
- Shot compositionPortrait-oriented studio photo showing the model from head to mid-thigh in a three-quarter left pose, jacket-front centered in frame.
- BackgroundSmooth off-white wall background with a subtle shadow cast to the right of the model.
1 region
x 0.65 · y 0.10 · w 0.30 · h 0.80 (high) - Model poseModel faces left with chin slightly raised; right hand placed in trouser pocket while left hand hangs down at side.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.72 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.74 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even frontal lighting with mild directional shadowing on the wall behind the model's right side.
Colors
dark charcoal· jacket and trousers#212126bright white· dress shirt collar and cuffsblack· necktie#0C0D12- Silhouette and fitSlim, slightly tapered single-breasted jacket shown on a model in a front-right three-quarter view; jacket follows the torso contours with a structured shoulder and narrow waist.
- 02
Product
Male model wearing a dark single-breasted suit (jacket and matching slim trousers) over a white dress shirt with a narrow dark tie and black leather loafers; jacket shows notch lapels, two-button front, flap pockets, and a chest welt pocket.
- Jacket silhouetteSingle-breasted suit jacket with notch lapels, two visible front buttons, a chest welt pocket on the left, and two horizontal flap pockets at hip level; sleeves end at the wrist with a slight break and one hand partially in pocket.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.42 (high) - Jacket material & finishSmooth, tightly woven suiting fabric with a matte finish and minimal visible texture.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.42 (medium) - Trousers fitMatching slim-fit suit trousers with a flat front and a clean crease along the center of each leg, hemmed to sit just above the shoes.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.44 · w 0.52 · h 0.42 (high) - ShirtWhite dress shirt with visible pointed collar and button placket, worn tucked into the trousers.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.14 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high) - TieNarrow dark tie with a straight narrow knot, extending down to just above the waist.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.32 (high) - ShoesBlack leather loafers with a low stacked sole and a rounded toe.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.82 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high) - Model postureModel stands facing forward with one hand in the right trouser pocket and the other hanging at the side; slight weight shift visible on one leg.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.60 · h 0.90 (high)
Other
Studio shot with plain light neutral background, soft even lighting producing faint shadow on the right side, full-body portrait composition centered vertically and horizontally.
- Background and stagingPlain light grey or off-white seamless background with no visible props or packaging.
- LightingSoft, even studio lighting from the front-left producing a faint cast shadow to the right of the model on the background.
- Image crop and compositionFull-body vertical crop showing model from head to shoes with small margins above head and below shoes; model centered horizontally.
- Image qualityHigh resolution, sharp focus on the clothing and model, no visible motion blur.
Colors
very dark charcoal· jacket and trousers#212126white· dress shirtblack· tie#0D0E12black leather· shoes#0D0D0E- Jacket silhouetteSingle-breasted suit jacket with notch lapels, two visible front buttons, a chest welt pocket on the left, and two horizontal flap pockets at hip level; sleeves end at the wrist with a slight break and one hand partially in pocket.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a dark suit jacket on a model showing center back seam, single rear vent, notch collar with visible white shirt collar, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, and matching trousers visible at the lower edge.
- Back panel and seamFlat center back panel with a vertical seam running from the collar to the hem, terminating in a single center vent at the lower back.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.66 (high) - Collar and necklineNotch-style jacket collar visible from the rear with a white dress shirt collar peeking above it.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.05 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve constructionSet-in long sleeves with a smooth fit; right sleeve shows natural creasing near the elbow and tapers to the cuff.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.20 · w 0.26 · h 0.62 (high) - Cuff buttonsFour small round buttons arranged vertically on the visible sleeve cuff.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.72 · w 0.07 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, tightly woven suiting fabric with a slight matte-to-satin finish and minimal visible texture.
- Hemline and lower fitStraight hem that falls over the matching trousers, with the vent opening visible at the center lower back.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.64 · w 0.64 · h 0.26 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model from the rear against a neutral light background with soft lighting and subtle shadows. The model is centered and cropped at mid-thigh; hair and hands are visible and serve as styling props.
- Shot compositionFramed vertically showing the model from the upper back to mid-thigh, centered in the image.
- BackgroundSmooth, evenly lit pale neutral wall with a faint shadow cast to the right of the model.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.04 · w 0.36 · h 0.60 (high) - Model styling and poseModel stands with shoulders square to the camera and head turned right in a relaxed pose; right hand is visible at the lower right edge.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.72 · w 0.20 · h 0.26 (high) - LightingSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing even illumination and gentle shadows without harsh highlights.
Colors
dark charcoal· jacket outer fabric#212126- Back panel and seamFlat center back panel with a vertical seam running from the collar to the hem, terminating in a single center vent at the lower back.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
2 total4.5
2 reviews · out of 5
Parfait
★★★★★Louise M.
Tres belle coupe. Beau tissu. Grandeur oarfaite
Très satisfait
★★★★★Benoit A.
Vraiment beau
Q&A
4 answered- How does the 'Stockholm fit - Slim' compare to other slim fit suit jackets? Is it very snug through the shoulders or more forgiving?
- The Stockholm fit is tailored to hug the waist with narrow sleeves, giving a slim silhouette without being extremely restrictive. It's not described as ultra-snug through the shoulders; the focus is on a tapered waist and narrower arms, so it's a classic slim fit rather than a super-skinny one.
- What are the care instructions for this jacket? Is it dry clean only, or can it be hand washed?
- Given the wool and polyester blend, this jacket should be dry-cleaned only. The product details do not include specific care instructions, but wool-blend structured jackets like this are typically not machine- or hand-washable to preserve their shape and lining.
- How does the stretch wool-polyester blend hold up over time? Does the fabric lose its shape or sag after repeated wear?
- The stretch wool-polyester fabric is designed to be resistant to deformation and anti-pilling, so it should hold its shape well over time. Similar Marzotto wool stretch fabrics from Le 31 are described as 'resistant to deformation' and 'anti-pilling', indicating good durability and shape retention [1].
- Is the fabric and weave of this jacket exactly the same as the matching pants (item 12016-220782) so they can be worn as a coordinated suit?
- Yes, the jacket is explicitly designed to match pant item 12016-220782, and they share the same fabric and weave for a coordinated suit look. The product description lists 'Matching pant also available: 12016-220782', confirming they are intended to be worn together.