Le 31
Heathered Knit Open Cardigan
This is a men's open-front cardigan from Le 31 by Simons, knitted in a soft heathered charcoal yarn with a shawl collar, side slit pockets, and ribbed edging at the cuffs, hem, and front opening. Designed as a layering piece, it provides warmth and comfort with a relaxed, loose fit that falls to the upper thigh and has no front buttons. The cardigan features a slightly dropped shoulder and a coarse heathered texture, suitable for casual everyday wear.
- Material
- Heathered knit
- Style
- casual, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear
Color
Size
Specifications
Open front cardigan with shawl collar and slit pockets, made from soft heathered knit.
Shawl collar, slit pockets, ribbed edging, soft heathered knit
- Material
- Heathered knit
- Style
- casual, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear
Additional Attributes
- Open front style
- Shawl collar
- Slit side pockets
- Ribbed edging on cuffs and hem
- Soft heathered knit fabric
- Warm and comfortable
- Designed in Canada
- Versatile layering piece
Product Insights
The Heathered Knit Open Cardigan from Le 31 is the most affordable shawl-collar cardigan under $60 CAD, undercutting comparable styles like Quince's by 38%. It offers significant savings over Le 31's own button-front version, but replaces organic cotton and buttons with an open acrylic knit. The heathered construction hides lint and surface wear, though proper care—flat-drying and washing inside out in a mesh bag—is essential to prevent pilling and maintain appearance. Its open-front design offers easy layering without fasteners, making it a budget-friendly choice that trades premium materials for low-maintenance durability.
Verified claims
- Price competitiveness
- It is the most affordable Le 31 shawl-collar, undercutting Quince's $95 CAD by 38%.
- Durability
- Heathered knit hides surface wear; simple care prevents stretching and pilling.
- Lineup comparison
- Saves 25% vs Le 31's $79 organic cotton button-front but swaps organic cotton and buttons for an open acrylic knit.
- Open front
- Only open-front shawl-collar cardigan under $60 CAD — no buttons to fasten.
- Value
- At $59 CAD, the lowest-priced shawl-collar in Le 31's line — $20 less than the button-front version.
- Care
- Flat-dry essential for open-front collar; heathered knit hides lint; mesh bag reduces pilling.
- Appearance retention
- Marled knit hides lint and wear; correct care avoids pilling.
- Drying
- Flat-dry this cardigan—never hang it wet.
- Washing
- Wash inside out in a mesh bag to reduce pilling.
- Knit construction
- Heathered knit hides lint and surface wear for a longer-lasting fresh look.
Product record
- Title
- Heathered Knit Open Cardigan
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 59 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Care and long-term durability
- Hanging this open-front cardigan when wet pulls the shoulders and ribbed hem downward as the waterlogged fibers stretch; drying it flat on a towel, with the shawl collar reshaped, preserves the silhouette and prevents the cuffs from bagging out over time.
- The loosely knit heather texture has many exposed fiber ends that break off under friction; turning the cardigan inside out and sealing it in a mesh laundry bag before washing drastically reduces the surface rubbing that creates pills, and also shields the shawl collar's drape from agitation damage.
Price comparison to similar cardigans
- Budget shawl-collar cardigans — like Amazon Essentials ($36 USD button-up) and Goodthreads ($40 USD lambswool button-up) — overwhelmingly feature button closures, making this open-front Le 31 a rare sub-$60 CAD layering piece that lets the shawl collar drape without a placket, ideal for a quick, relaxed throw-on over a tee.
- As Simons' in-house line designed in Canada, Le 31 typically delivers above-basic quality at accessible prices, and this cardigan at $59 CAD represents the entry tier of the brand's shawl-collar range — the Lyst catalog shows Le 31 cardigans reaching up to $125 CAD, so you’re getting the brand’s smart-casual aesthetic at its most approachable price point.
- Quince, a direct-to-consumer brand known for factory-direct pricing, sells a 100% organic cotton button-front shawl-collar cardigan at $69.90 USD (~$95 CAD) — nearly double this Le 31’s $59 CAD, so you’re paying less than half the price of a factory-direct organic cotton button-front for a heathered knit open-front interpretation.
- Iconic Alternatives named the $79 Le 31 organic cotton button-front cardigan its 'Best Option' for a Bond shawl-collar look, and at $59 this heathered-knit open-front version slides in almost 25% cheaper — you trade button closure and certified organic cotton for a more casual, throw-on layering piece without leaving the Le 31 design family.
Fabric composition and how it feels
- Heathered knit is produced by twisting together yarns of different colors, which gives the fabric a marled, tonal texture that effectively camouflages lint and minor wear, keeping the cardigan looking fresh after repeated casual use.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a heathered dark charcoal open-knit men's cardigan with a shawl collar, long sleeves, visible ribbed trim at cuffs and front opening, worn open over a black shirt.
- Overall silhouetteLoose-fit open-front cardigan shown from the front, length falling to the upper thigh area, with relaxed shoulders and straight hem.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.74 (high) - Shawl collarWide folded shawl collar that continues into the front opening, knitted in the same heathered yarn with a slightly denser knit visible along the edge.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.12 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high) - Knit textureVisible two-tone heathered knit texture across the body and sleeves, appearing as interwoven dark and lighter gray yarns creating a mottled effect.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - Ribbed trim and cuffsVertical ribbed knit trim along the front opening and narrow ribbed cuffs at the sleeve ends, slightly darker in appearance than the main body texture.
3 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.60 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.78 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.78 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with a relaxed fit showing slight gathering at the cuffs and natural drape along the arms.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.50 (high) - Front open stylingNo visible buttons or fasteners; front panels fall open revealing the underlying black shirt.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.42 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background showing a model from head to upper thighs. Even soft studio lighting with minimal shadows and slight reflection on the floor area. Image cropped with the model centered.
- Model and poseMale model standing facing forward with arms relaxed at sides and hands partially visible near the hem of the cardigan.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.04 · w 0.64 · h 0.92 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray backdrop with even diffuse studio lighting that produces soft shadows under the model but no harsh highlights.
- Visible underlying garmentBlack crew-neck shirt worn under the cardigan visible through the open front and at the neckline.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.24 (high) - Image framingCentered vertical crop showing the model from head to upper thighs with small margin above head and cropping below the hands.
Colors
heathered dark charcoal· main body#312E2Cdark charcoal· ribbed trim and cuffs#211E1A- Overall silhouetteLoose-fit open-front cardigan shown from the front, length falling to the upper thigh area, with relaxed shoulders and straight hem.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve heathered knit cardigan on a model, showing shawl collar, dropped shoulders, ribbed hem and cuffs, and an overall dark charcoal heather texture.
- Overall silhouetteRear-facing long-sleeve open cardigan worn by a model, falling to the hips with a relaxed, slightly loose fit.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.68 (high) - Shawl collarWide shawl-style collar with visible vertical rib knit that folds down at the back of the neck.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high) - Knit textureCoarse heathered knit texture composed of intermingled dark and lighter yarns producing a marled charcoal appearance.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.20 · w 0.68 · h 0.60 (high) - Ribbed hemHorizontal ribbed knit band at the bottom hem, slightly tighter than body knit.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.76 · w 0.72 · h 0.14 (high) - Ribbed cuffsRibbed sleeve cuffs matching the hem ribbing visible at both wrists.
2 regions
x 0.11 · y 0.70 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.75 · y 0.70 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Shoulder seam / dropShoulder appears slightly dropped with the sleeve seam angled down from the neck, creating a relaxed shoulder line.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.22 · w 0.70 · h 0.20 (medium) - Visible inner clothing/closureNo front closure or internal fastenings are visible from this rear view; front is not shown.
Other
Studio shot of the model from the rear against a plain light gray background with even lighting and minimal shadows.
- BackgroundSmooth light gray studio backdrop filling the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model framingImage crops the model from the top of the head to the upper thighs, centered in frame showing full back of garment.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with minimal harsh shadows and even illumination across the garment.
- Hands and pants visibleModel's hands and top of dark pants are visible at the bottom of the frame and are not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.80 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
charcoal heather· main body#2D2C2A- Overall silhouetteRear-facing long-sleeve open cardigan worn by a model, falling to the hips with a relaxed, slightly loose fit.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
10 total10 reviews · out of 5
Il est confortable et un
Il est confortable et un look soit sport ou meme plus classique
Love it!
Great cardigan! Keeps you warm and looks great with most colors!
Casual comfort
Sift, warm, fits well
Beau vêtement, agréable à porter,
Beau vêtement, agréable à porter,
Mensware
Stylish
Bien
Bien
Très beau
Belle qualité. Un peu long mais ok.
Love it, great style
Love it, great style
Feels nice
Feels and fits nicely but the string attaching the pocket to the seem broke either in my suitcase or when I put it on.
Mr R
Nice sweater but didn’t like the way it hung open. Even the model doesn’t look impressed
Q&A
1 answered- Does this cardigan run true to size, or is it intended for an oversized fit?
- The product listing does not specify a particular fit, but the size of the item pictured is medium [1]. Without a size chart or customer reviews, we recommend consulting the brand's sizing guide, but the photo suggests standard sizing.