Twisted-cable short-sleeve sweater product image (primary)
Short-sleeve, crew-neck sweater in a light off-white color with a vertical twisted-cable knit pattern and ribbed trim at the neck, cuffs, and hem.

Le 31

Twisted-Cable Short-Sleeve Sweater

CA$39.95CAD
In Stock

This short-sleeve sweater from Le 31 by Simons features a crew neck and a vertical twisted-cable knit pattern with ribbed edging at the neck, cuffs, and hem. Knit from 100% recycled cotton, it offers a comfortable, relaxed fit with a raglan shoulder seam and lightweight texture. Suitable for casual everyday wear, it provides a versatile layering piece for transitional seasons.

Material
100% recycled cotton
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Color

Off WhiteGreenMossy GreenNavy/Midnight BlueMauve

Size

SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE

Specifications

A short-sleeve sweater featuring a combination of flat ribbing and twisted cables, made from ultra comfortable 100% recycled cotton knit.

Flat ribbing and twisted cable pattern, crew neck, ribbed edging, 100% recycled cotton.

Material
100% recycled cotton
Gender
male
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Additional Attributes

  • Combination of flat ribbing and twisted cables
  • Crew neck
  • Short sleeves
  • Ribbed edging
  • Ultra comfortable 100% recycled cotton knit
  • Designed exclusively in Canada

Product Insights

Le 31's twisted-cable short-sleeve sweater in 100% recycled cotton offers a heritage stitch from 19th-century Aran Islands, combining soft slubby texture with sculpted relief for artisanal depth. Its cable knit traps insulating air while remaining breathable, making it versatile for spring layering and cool evenings, and the pattern masks pilling from recycled fibers. However, care requires gentle machine washing and air drying to avoid shrinkage and preserve tensile strength, with ribbed edges potentially puckering.

Verified claims

Heritage
Twisted-cable pattern traces to 19th-century Aran Islands sweaters where stitches identified families.
Material
100% recycled cotton with a twisted-cable pattern yielding a soft, artisanal texture.
Performance
Cable knit resists pilling, traps air for warmth, and stays breathable in cotton.
Hand feel
Recycled cotton's staple length (10–22 mm) and nep count (400–1,200+/g) create a soft, slubby hand; twisted cable adds sculpted relief.
Temperature regulation
Breathable cotton keeps it cool; the cable knit traps insulating air, making it comfortable across warm and cool conditions.
Durability
Cable knit is more durable than flat knit; recycled cotton's initial pilling is masked by the cable pattern.
Care
Machine wash cold gentle cycle, lay flat to dry; fiber shedding reduces tensile strength so the sweater stretches gently.
Pilling
Vertical cable pattern and slub texture minimize visible pilling from recycled short fibers.
Insulation
Twisted cable knit traps warm air, making it warmer than a flat knit of same weight.
Breathability
Raised cable structure lets moisture escape while trapping warm air.
Versatility
Short sleeves and cable insulation make it ideal for spring layering and cool evenings.
Twisted cable
Twisted stitch produces high-relief cables that trap warmth and show artisanal depth.
Layering
Short sleeves eliminate bulk under jackets and over shirts.
Styling
French tuck shapes the waist; Off White pairs with any bottom.
Texture
Twisted-cable texture adds visual depth and traps warmth.
Value
Sale price $39.95 matches plain knit and avoids brand surcharge.
Knit technique
Twisted-cable stitch is labor-intensive with Irish heritage.
Sizing
Size up if between sizes, for roomier fit or layering; else usual size.
Shrinkage
Air-dry flat to avoid shrinkage; cable knit hides size shifts but ribbed edges may pucker.

Product record

Title
Twisted-Cable Short-Sleeve Sweater
Brand
Le 31
Price
69 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Twisted-cable short-sleeve sweater product image (primary)
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Product

Short-sleeve, crew-neck sweater in a light off-white color with a vertical twisted-cable knit pattern and ribbed trim at the neck, cuffs, and hem.

  • SilhouetteShort-sleeve sweater with a crew neckline and a straight, slightly relaxed torso fit visible on the model from chest to waist.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.52 (high)
  • Knit patternVertical twisted-cable knit pattern running top to bottom across the front and sleeves, formed by narrow raised cable columns separated by flat knit channels.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.44 (high)
  • Trim detailsFine ribbed trim at the crew neckline, sleeve cuffs, and hem; cuffs are short and fitted to the upper arm.
    3 regionsx 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.30 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Fabric surfaceMatte, soft-looking knit with visible stitch texture and slight depth from the cable ribs; no visible logos or printed markings on the sweater surface.

Other

Image shows a styled model wearing the sweater, holding a brown leather pouch, with beige pants and dark sunglasses against a plain light background.

  • Model and poseMale model shown from head to upper thighs, turned slightly to the right with left arm bent holding a bag and right arm relaxed by side.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high)
  • Accessory - sunglassesLarge, dark-framed sunglasses worn by the model covering the eye area.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.03 · w 0.26 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Prop - leather pouchDark brown leather pouch held in the model's left hand at waist level with a visible strap loop; pouch surface shows soft creasing and a subtle sheen.
    1 regionx 0.62 · y 0.56 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Pants visibleBeige trousers visible from waist to upper thighs with a single visible button at the waistband.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.64 · w 0.64 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Background and lightingPlain, even light background in a very light neutral tone with soft, diffused lighting and minimal shadows.

Colors

off-white cream· sweater body#CECAC5
Twisted-cable short-sleeve sweater product image 2
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Product

Short-sleeve knit sweater in an off-white color with a ribbed crew neckline and a vertical twisted-cable knit pattern across the front and sleeves; right side is partially occluded by a brown leather bag.

  • NecklineRibbed crewneck collar in the same off-white yarn, with a fine, tightly knit rib texture distinct from the body knit.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Body knit patternVertical twisted-cable knit pattern consisting of narrow raised cable columns separated by plain knit channels running top to bottom across the front torso.
    1 regionx 0.04 · y 0.32 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high)
  • Sleeve style and cuffShort sleeves with a short ribbed cuff in the same yarn; left sleeve (wearer right) is fully visible, right sleeve is partially covered by a bag.
    2 regionsx 0.04 · y 0.62 · w 0.25 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.50 · w 0.25 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Fabric textureFine knit fabric with visible stitch definition; raised cable columns produce subtle vertical texture and shadowing on the front.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.50 · h 0.45 (high)
  • Right torso occlusionLower right front torso is partially occluded by a brown leather bag held against the body, covering part of the knit pattern and sleeve seam.
    1 regionx 0.66 · y 0.45 · w 0.30 · h 0.45 (high)

Other

Studio portrait crop showing a model from chest upward on a plain light background; model wears large tortoiseshell sunglasses and holds a brown leather bag. Even soft lighting with minimal shadows; image is vertically oriented and tightly cropped at upper forehead and lower torso.

  • Shot compositionTight vertical crop centered on the model's upper torso and head, upper forehead slightly cropped and lower torso visible to about the waist.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props or patterns.
  • Model accessory - sunglassesLarge aviator-style sunglasses with a thick dark tortoiseshell frame and gradient tinted lenses, worn by the model.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Model accessory - leather bagBrown leather bag with a visible strap and folded top held against the right side of the model's torso; surface shows natural leather creasing.
    1 regionx 0.66 · y 0.44 · w 0.30 · h 0.44 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing even illumination and only subtle soft shadows beneath the jaw and around the knit texture.

Colors

off-white· sweater body#D2CCC5
Twisted-cable short-sleeve sweater product image 3
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Product

Rear three-quarter view of a short-sleeve twisted-cable knit sweater in an off-white color; visible ribbed neckline, sleeve cuffs, and hem with a vertical narrow cable pattern across the back and sleeves.

  • Back cable patternVertical narrow twisted-cable knit pattern covering the sweater back, visible as repeated raised narrow rope-like columns.
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.18 · w 0.48 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Short sleevesShort sleeves ending above the elbow with the same narrow cable texture and a ribbed cuff approximately the same color as the body.
    2 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.38 · w 0.24 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.38 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (medium)
  • Ribbed hemWide ribbed lower hem band in the same off-white color that sits flat against the hips.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.74 · w 0.50 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Raglan shoulder seamDiagonal raglan-style shoulder seam visible on the left shoulder connecting sleeve to body.
    1 regionx 0.26 · y 0.14 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (medium)
  • Crew necklineShallow crew neckline with a narrow ribbed collar in the same color as the sweater.
    1 regionx 0.38 · y 0.06 · w 0.24 · h 0.08 (medium)
  • Knit texture close-upFine knit with visible small stitch detail between cable columns; fabric appears lightweight and slightly sheer in areas of tension.
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.32 · w 0.30 · h 0.36 (medium)

Other

Studio shot showing a male model from the rear three-quarter angle against a plain light background; soft even lighting with minimal shadows and a visible tortoiseshell sunglasses accessory.

  • Viewing angleModel shown from the rear three-quarter angle, torso rotated slightly toward the viewer's left.
  • Background and lightingEven, high-key studio lighting on a plain very light background producing soft shadows and even exposure across the sweater.
  • AccessoryTortoiseshell-patterned sunglasses worn by the model, visible in profile.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.04 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Visible props and croppingLower torso cropped to show the top of beige pants; left hand and forearm visible at the image left edge.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.68 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high)

Colors

off-white· sweater body and trims#CCC4BB

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/sweaters/crew-necks/twisted-cable-short-sleeve-sweater--6867-226779?colourId=11
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