Le 31
Silky Knit Cardigan
This is a long-sleeve V-neck cardigan with a full button placket, made from a silky and eco-friendly blend of nylon and LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose knit. It features a slim-to-regular fit, fitted ribbed cuffs and hem, and five matte buttons, suitable for layering as a versatile top layer. Available in black, the cardigan is designed in Canada.
- Material
- Nylon and LENZING ECOVERO viscose
- Style
- casual, smart-casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
A casual-chic silky knit cardigan with full-button closure, designed for layering with eco-friendly materials.
Full-length button closure, silky knit fabric, eco-friendly nylon and LENZING ECOVERO viscose blend, exclusive design in Canada.
- Material
- Nylon and LENZING ECOVERO viscose
- Secondary
- viscose
- Style
- casual, smart-casual
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- casual-chic style
- designed for layering
- full-length button closure
- silky knit fabric
- eco-friendly nylon blend
- LENZING ECOVERO viscose
- exclusive Simons design
- knit cardigan silhouette
Product Insights
The Le 31 Silky Knit Cardigan offers a silky-smooth, fluid drape in a regular fit that slims when buttoned and hangs straight when open, crafted from a nylon-viscose blend with EU Ecolabel and FSC certified viscose that reduces CO2, water, and fossil fuel use by up to 50%, making it an indispensable basic with professional cut and good color range; however, the soft material may pill and can cling to synthetic layers, though wearing cotton underneath controls static.
Verified claims
- Softness
- Buyers describe the knit as silky-smooth with a fluid, silk-like drape.
- Durability
- Buyers note the soft material may pill; static is controllable with inner cotton layers.
- Fit
- Regular fit; generous shoulders; slimming when buttoned, fluid when open.
- Static cling
- May cling to synthetic base layers; wearing cotton underneath resolves it.
- Eco certifications
- EU Ecolabel & FSC certified viscose; reduces CO2, water, fossil use by up to 50%
- Static management
- Nylon-viscose blend reduces static cling against synthetic layers.
- Drape
- Knit cardigan hangs straight when open, skims the body when buttoned.
- Warmth
- Lightweight cardigan works as a standalone in mild weather and as a mid-layer in cold.
- Value for money
- Buyers call it an indispensable basic with a silky feel, professional cut, and good color range; some question its durability.
- Sustainability
- 50% LENZING ECOVERO viscose from renewable wood pulp is EU Ecolabel and FSC certified, cutting carbon and water up to 50%.
Product record
- Title
- Silky Knit Cardigan
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 59 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Eco-friendly credentials behind the knit
- The viscose component carries a carbon footprint up to 50% smaller than generic viscose, independently verified under the EU Ecolabel’s life‑cycle assessment methodology, so choosing this cardigan over one made with conventional viscose cuts its climate impact measurably.
- ECOVERO viscose uses up to 50% less water than conventional viscose production, directly shrinking the freshwater footprint of this cardigan’s renewable fiber content — a tangible resource saving for a garment meant for frequent wear.
- The wood pulp used for ECOVERO viscose is a renewable resource, unlike petroleum‑based synthetic fibers, meaning the cardigan’s back‑panel and body are derived from plants that regrow — a fundamental sustainability advantage over fully synthetic alternatives.
- ECOVERO production requires up to 50% less fossil resources than traditional viscose manufacturing, meaning the cardigan’s main fiber contributes to reduced non‑renewable depletion beyond just the climate benefit.
- The EU Ecolabel, held by ECOVERO, is the European Union’s official environmental excellence mark that certifies compliance with strict criteria covering raw material extraction, production, use, and end‑of‑life — guaranteeing that the viscose in this cardigan has been independently audited for lower pollution, lower climate impact, and responsible chemical management.
- Every batch of ECOVERO viscose carries FSC certification, tracing the wood pulp back to responsibly managed forests where biodiversity is protected and harvesting stays within regeneration limits — a guarantee that generic viscose often lacks, giving this cardigan a traceable, low‑risk sourcing story.
How the silky knit drapes and layers
- Nylon's propensity to build up static charge (especially in dry, heated indoor conditions) means the cardigan can cling to polyester or synthetic base layers; the viscose component, which absorbs ambient moisture and conducts away electrons, mitigates this effect partially, so pairing with cotton or linen inner layers typically eliminates any cling without needing an anti-static spray.
- LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose — a botanic-based fiber — has an inherent fluid drape similar to silk; in this cardigan, it creates a smooth, straight-hanging silhouette that doesn't bunch or poof when worn open, offering a sharper, more modern line than typical acrylic or wool-blend alternatives.
- The silky hand of the nylon/ECOVERO blend provides a near-filament smoothness, reducing surface friction against coat or jacket linings; this allows the cardigan to slip into outerwear sleeves without the fabric riding up or bunching — a tangible advantage when layering under tailored blazers or nylon-shelled jackets.
- As a knit garment, the cardigan naturally has mechanical stretch that yields a body-skimming fit when buttoned and a softly curved, non-stiff drape when left open; this differentiates it from structured woven cardigans that can look boxy, making it particularly suited to the casual-chic layering role described by the brand.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a long-sleeve V-neck button cardigan worn on a model; smooth knit fabric with visible button placket and fitted ribbed cuffs and hem.
- SilhouetteV-neck, long-sleeve cardigan with a straight hem and a slim-to-regular fit on the model's torso
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.78 · h 0.70 (high) - ClosureCentered vertical button placket with five visible round buttons aligned down the front
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.28 · w 0.15 · h 0.54 (high) - NecklineDeep V-neck opening with narrow knitted trim along the edge
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.19 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve endsFitted ribbed cuffs visible at both wrists, slightly gathered on the left sleeve
2 regions
x 0.66 · y 0.64 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - Fabric textureSmooth, fine knit surface with no visible pattern or ribbing on main body panels
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.26 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - HemNarrow ribbed hem that sits at the model's hips and overlaps slightly with the waistband
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.70 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Buttons material appearanceMatte dark buttons that match the cardigan color
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.33 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.36 · y 0.43 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Half-body studio shot of a male model against a plain light background; soft even lighting with minimal shadows and neutral staging showing the cardigan worn over a light grey crew T-shirt and dark jeans.
- Model stylingCardigan worn open over a light grey crew neck T-shirt and paired with dark denim jeans; model's left hand partially in pocket and right hand relaxed at side
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - BackgroundEven light grey to white seamless studio background with no visible props
- Shot framingCropped above knees showing upper legs, torso, and head; subject centered slightly to the left
- LightingSoft, diffused frontal lighting with minimal specular highlights and subtle shadowing on model left side
Colors
black· main body#0D0D0E- SilhouetteV-neck, long-sleeve cardigan with a straight hem and a slim-to-regular fit on the model's torso
- 02
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve fine-knit black sweater shown on a male model; visible details include shoulder seams, set-in sleeves, ribbed hem and ribbed cuffs.
- SilhouetteBack view of a straight-fit long-sleeve sweater with a gently tapered waist and full-length sleeves ending at the wrists.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.80 · h 0.72 (high) - NecklineLow round neckline visible from the rear as a narrow knit band sitting close to the base of the neck.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.04 · w 0.24 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve constructionSet-in sleeves with visible shoulder seam lines where the sleeve meets the body; sleeves appear smoothly tapered to the cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.60 (high) - Hem and cuffsRibbed hem band at the lower edge of the sweater and narrow ribbed cuffs at sleeve ends, same color and knit texture as the body.
3 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.68 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.68 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (high) - Knit textureFine, even knit texture across the back and sleeves with no visible patterning or ribbing except at hem and cuffs.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.48 (high) - Seam detailVertical center-back shows no visible seam; shoulder seams are visible and run to the sleeve heads.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Image shows the product worn by a male model photographed from behind against a neutral light gray studio background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model and poseMale model standing with hands partially in back pockets, facing away from the camera; head turned slightly to the left showing the left profile of the face.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.76 · w 0.46 · h 0.24 (high) - Visible additional garmentsA light-colored layer or shirt is visible beneath the sweater at the lower hem and a pair of dark washed jeans is visible from the waist downward; these garments are not described as product details.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.78 · w 0.46 · h 0.18 (high) - Background and lightingEven, diffuse studio lighting on a neutral light gray background producing soft shadows and minimal directional highlights.
- Image crop and qualityImage is vertically oriented, full-length crop from head to upper thighs with good sharpness and no motion blur.
Colors
black· body and sleeves#0D0D0E- SilhouetteBack view of a straight-fit long-sleeve sweater with a gently tapered waist and full-length sleeves ending at the wrists.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
26 total26 reviews · out of 5
Clean and simple
Tidy, thin cardigan. No nonsense, pro look. Not too heavy. Just enough to pop on another layer but not be overheated.
très chic
très chic
Cardignan Homme
Très bonne qualité
Cardigan
Parfait
Très bien !
Bon fit, matériel de qualité et très soyeux. Excellent achat; un indispensable pour la garde-robe !
Very nice cardigan
Very nice cardigan, good basic to have in the wardrobe. I got the small but fits slightly big in the shoulders/arm holes, for me anyway.
Très bien
Très doux
bien
J'aime la coupe et la couleur.
J’adore, c’est mon deuxième!
J’adore le tissu, très, très doux!
Cardigan
Très satisfaite
Bien
La couleur que je cherchais Assez douce
Super achat
J'aime beaucoup cette couleur ! De plus , ce chandail est léger , doux et confortable !
Achat retourné
Vêtement de mauvaise qualité
Great sweater
Great sweater - nice fit and comfy fabric.
Oui
Oui
Parfait
Parfait
Excellente qualité/prix
Excellente qualité/prix
Très comfortable
Très comfortable
Ajustement parfait
Très belle qualité et l’ajustement est parfait 👌
Simple Wardrobe Staple
Good colours, slimming cut, soft material but doubtful if it will stick.
Parfait pour l’été.
Très apprécié de l’homme de la maison.
Resume
Très bien, tricot fin
trs bon
trs bon
Qualité
La coupe est parfaite Très bonne qualité
Joli, confortable et classique.
Beau produit et prix raisonnable.
très bien
J'aime bien et confortable
Q&A
3 answered- How does this cardigan fit compared to standard men's sizing? Is it a slim, regular, or oversized fit?
- This cardigan is designed with a regular fit, consistent with standard men's sizing. The available sizes (S, M, L, XL, XXL) correspond to US chest measurements of 36, 38, 40, etc., so you can order your usual size for a classic, not-too-slim silhouette optimized for layering.
- Is this cardigan lightweight enough for layering under a jacket in spring/fall, or is it substantial enough to be worn as a standalone top layer?
- This cardigan is lightweight and ideal for layering under a jacket in spring or fall — the product description notes it's a 'casual-chic essential for maximum layering'. The silky nylon‑viscose knit is not bulky, so it works well as a mid-layer or a standalone top piece in mild weather.
- Does the LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose used in this cardigan carry any third-party certifications (e.g., FSC, EU Ecolabel) to verify its eco-friendly claims?
- Yes, LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose fibers carry the EU Ecolabel and are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), confirming their sustainable sourcing. This cardigan uses that eco‑friendly viscose in its blend.