Le 31
Zipped Polo-Collar Waffled Jersey Cardigan Standard Fit
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CA$89.00CAD
In Stock
The product is a short-sleeve, standard-fit cardigan with a polo collar and metallic zip closure, designed in Canada. It is made from a waffle-textured jersey knit in a stretch blend of organic cotton and recycled plastic bottles, with striped rib-knit edging at the collar, placket, and sleeve hems. This lightweight knitted top is intended for everyday wear and layering, and features contrasting beige trim on a cream body.
Color
Off WhiteMossy Green
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGEXX-LARGE
Specifications
- Material
- 75% organic cotton, 20% polyester, 5% LYCRA® elastane
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
This zipped polo-collar cardigan from Le 31 is a medium-weight waffle jersey made from organic cotton and recycled polyester, using less water and energy, designed to resist bagging but with stretch that may relax over heavy wear. Its off white and mossy green colorways offer tonal or denim pairings, and it layers well under a jacket or alone, with care instructions that help preserve its texture and LYCRA stretch.
Verified claims
- Organic cotton
- Organic cotton uses 88% less water and no synthetic pesticides.
- Recycled polyester
- Recycled polyester component uses 30% less energy and is made from plastic bottles.
- Longevity
- Recommended care preserves LYCRA stretch and waffle texture, prolonging garment life.
- Stretch recovery
- Resists bagging at elbows and knees but may relax over time with heavy wear.
- Weight and layering
- Medium-weight waffle jersey is substantial enough for standalone wear yet light enough to layer under a jacket.
- Off White
- Off White is a warm cream, not a bright white.
- Mossy Green
- Mossy Green is a muted olive, not a bright forest green.
- Care
- Wash cold on gentle, dry low or lay flat; avoid high heat and bleach.
- Bagging resistance
- Minimizes bagging at elbows and knees with proper care.
- Fabric properties
- Organic cotton/polyester/LYCRA: medium weight and resists bagging.
- Layering versatility
- Worn as jacket, layered over collared shirt, or standalone.
- Texture styling
- Waffle acts as neutral; rib trim visible when cuffs rolled.
- Color pairing
- Off White for tonal winter looks; Mossy Green pairs with denim.
Product record
- Title
- Zipped Polo-Collar Waffled Jersey Cardigan Standard Fit
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 89 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Eco benefits of organic cotton and recycled polyester
- Grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, the organic cotton in this cardigan eliminates the chemical runoff associated with conventional cotton farming and typically uses 88% less water, substantially lowering the garment's agricultural resource demand.
- The 20% polyester content is made from recycled plastic bottles, diverting post-consumer PET waste from landfills and requiring roughly 30% less energy to produce than virgin polyester, which reduces the cardigan's carbon footprint.
- Organic cotton standards prohibit synthetic pesticides and genetically modified seeds, which helps maintain soil health and biodiversity on the farms where the fiber is grown, offering an ecological benefit beyond the finished garment.
How to style the polo-collar zip cardigan
- The striped rib-knit edging is most visible when sleeves are pushed up or the hem sits above a waistband, so styling the cardigan with cropped trousers or rolled cuffs intentionally reveals that sporty stripe as a subtle accent.
- Mossy Green's olive undertone works like a refined neutral against both indigo and raw denim; worn over a white tee with dark wash jeans, the cardigan introduces color without overwhelming, and the metallic zip adds just enough edge to avoid a purely rustic feel.
- The warm Off White base is an ideal canvas for a monochromatic winter-white outfit: cream wool trousers, a light oatmeal turtleneck, and this cardigan layered open create a tone-on-tone look that feels luxurious and elongating.
- Wearing the cardigan fully or partially zipped shifts it into lightweight jacket territory — the polo collar stands up crisply and the metallic zip draws a clean vertical line, so it layers over a plain tee and under an overcoat without reading as sloppy.
- Because the waffle texture reads as a solid from a distance but offers up-close detail, it pairs well with busier bottoms like windowpane trousers or printed shorts without clashing — the cardigan acts as the calming textural element.
- Leaving the cardigan open allows the polo collar to frame a button-down shirt's collar, creating a double-collar effect that nods to preppy styling; a button-down in a contrasting pattern like micro-gingham adds depth while the cardigan's standard fit prevents bunching.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a short-sleeve zipped polo-collar cardigan worn by a model; cream body with contrasting narrow beige trim along the collar, zipper placket and sleeve cuffs; visible metal zipper pull.
- Silhouette and fitShort-sleeve, torso-length knitted top with a fitted shoulder seam and straight hem visible at the waist; shown zipped partway down the chest.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.15 · w 0.50 · h 0.45 (high) - CollarPolo-style collar with an inner and outer layer; collar has a contrasting beige trim visible on the outer edge and underside when turned up slightly.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.12 · w 0.16 · h 0.08 (high) - Central zipper placketVertical zipper running down the center front with a slim contrasting beige fabric edging on both sides of the zipper and a visible silver metal zipper pull near mid-chest.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.18 · w 0.08 · h 0.40 (high) - Sleeve trimShort sleeves ending with a narrow beige trim band that matches the collar and placket trim.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.28 · w 0.15 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.28 · w 0.15 · h 0.08 (high) - Fabric textureSmooth knit body with a subtle jersey surface; no coarse texture visible on the cardigan body in this image.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (medium) - Zipper hardwareVisible silver-colored metal zipper pull and teeth along the placket.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.25 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle shot showing a seated model against a pale wooden plank background; additional garments and accessories visible and a pale wooden bench used as a prop.
- Model stylingMale model seated on a pale painted wooden bench with one hand resting on the bench and the other holding a canvas tote; a waffle-knit sweater is tied around the waist.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.48 · w 0.64 · h 0.44 (high) - Visible accessoriesCanvas tote bag hanging beside the left leg and a multi-beaded bracelet on the model's right wrist.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.60 · w 0.22 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.50 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Footwear visibleDark slip-on espadrille-style shoes with woven jute soles visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.85 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - Background and propsPale, vertically oriented wooden plank wall and matching painted wooden bench and floor used as staging elements.
- Shot composition and lightingCentered, full-body lifestyle composition with soft, diffused lighting and minimal shadows; image crops slightly above the head and at the shoe toes.
Colors
warm cream· cardigan bodylight beige· collar and trim#A2745Csilver metal· zipper hardware#E3E1D5- Silhouette and fitShort-sleeve, torso-length knitted top with a fitted shoulder seam and straight hem visible at the waist; shown zipped partway down the chest.
- 02
Product
Upper-front view of a short-sleeve, zip-front polo-collar cardigan with visible waffled texture, contrasting ribbed collar with twin stripes, exposed metal zipper, and a ribbed sleeveless undershirt peeking from the open zipper.
- Waffled body textureCream/off-white textile with a small, regular waffled or honeycomb knit texture covering the visible front and sleeve.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.40 · w 0.55 · h 0.50 (high) - Polo-style collarShort polo-style collar in a light tan/beige ribbed knit with two lighter narrow horizontal stripes at the outer edge.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.16 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Exposed metal zipperVertical exposed metal zipper with visible silver teeth running down the garment center; zipper is partially open at the top.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.24 · w 0.06 · h 0.60 (high) - Contrasting inner placket trimNarrow tan/beige trim along the zipper placket that visually matches the collar color.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.24 · w 0.12 · h 0.60 (medium) - Short sleeve hem detailShort sleeve ending at upper arm with a ribbed hem in tan/beige that has a slim lighter stripe near the edge.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.42 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high) - Visible undershirtLight cream ribbed sleeveless undershirt or tank visible beneath the open zipper, with a rounded neckline and finer vertical rib texture.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.44 · w 0.28 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing the model from chest upward against a plain light neutral background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model portrait cropThree-quarter front crop of a model showing head, neck, and upper torso; model occupies the right half of the frame.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.00 · w 0.66 · h 0.66 (high) - Background and lightingSmooth pale neutral background with soft, even studio lighting that produces minimal directional shadowing.
- Image framingProduct and model are centered vertically with slight leftward space showing more of the garment's left shoulder and sleeve.
Colors
cream· main bodylight tan· collar and placket trim#AB8D7Ametallic silver· zipper teethwarm cream· undershirt- Waffled body textureCream/off-white textile with a small, regular waffled or honeycomb knit texture covering the visible front and sleeve.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve, polo-collar knit top with a fine waffled texture in a light cream color and contrasting ribbed collar and sleeve hems in beige/tan tones.
- View and silhouetteBack view of the garment shown on a model; the hem falls below the waist with a slightly curved lower edge.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.68 (high) - Fabric textureFine waffled/waffle-knit texture visible across the entire back panel and sleeves, producing a subtle grid-like surface.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.72 · h 0.76 (high) - Collar constructionPolo-style ribbed collar with two visible horizontal bands: a lighter beige band closest to the neck and a darker tan band above it.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.02 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve hemsShort sleeves end in ribbed hems that mirror the collar detail with two-tone narrow bands (lighter beige and a darker tan outer stripe).
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.15 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.15 (high) - Seam and construction detailNo central back seam or visible yoke seam; back appears as a single continuous panel with shoulder seams visible at the top.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (medium) - Visible hardware or brandingNo visible logos, printed text, zippers, buttons, or other hardware on the shown rear surface.
Other
Studio shot showing a model from the rear against a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows. The image is centered and cropped from above the head to mid-thigh.
- Model and poseMale model facing away from the camera with arms relaxed at sides, showing the back of the garment.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain very light neutral background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal visible shadowing around the model edges.
- Crop and framingImage framed to include the model from just above the head down to mid-thigh; the product occupies the central vertical axis of the frame.
- Other garments visibleLight-colored pants visible from the waist down, partially covered by the shirt hem.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.78 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - AccessoriesThin chain bracelet visible on the model's left wrist.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.84 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (medium)
Colors
light cream· body#CDC4BAbeige and tan collar bands· collar bandsbeige and tan sleeve trim· sleeve hem bands#C5BCB3- View and silhouetteBack view of the garment shown on a model; the hem falls below the waist with a slightly curved lower edge.
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Customer Reviews
3 total4
3 reviews · out of 5
Communications, delivery and what I
★★★★★Larry I.
Communications, delivery and what I selected were excellent
Très beau cardigan
★★★★★LOUISE L.
Ce cardigan est parfait avec sa fermeture éclair tout à l'avant et le tissu est de qualité.
Bon chic bon genre!
★★★★★Pierre D.
Très beaux cardigans, excellente qualité, j’ai acheté le noir et le vert mousse très satisfait de ses 2 passe partout.
Q&A
4 answered- Can this cardigan be machine washed and dried, or does it require special care due to the LYCRA and waffle texture?
- We recommend machine washing cold on a gentle cycle and tumble drying low, or laying flat to dry, to preserve the LYCRA stretch and waffle texture. Avoid high heat and bleach to extend the life of the fabric.
- How stretchy is the fabric, and does it tend to bag out at the elbows or knees over time?
- The fabric is a stretch blend with 5% LYCRA elastane, offering good elasticity and recovery. The waffle knit construction and the LYCRA help minimize bagging at elbows and knees, though like any knit, it may relax over time with heavy wear.
- What is the actual weight or thickness of this waffle jersey? Is it lightweight for layering or substantial enough as a standalone?
- The waffle jersey is a medium-weight fabric — substantial enough to wear as a standalone piece in mild weather but also lightweight enough for easy layering under a jacket. It's thicker than a basic t-shirt but not as heavy as a traditional sweater.
- How accurate are the color photos? For example, is Off White more cream or bright white, and is Mossy Green olive or forest?
- Off White is a soft, warm white — not bright or stark — with a slightly creamy undertone. Mossy Green is an muted olive-green, leaning toward earthy, subdued tones rather than a bright forest green.