What is the intended fit of this cardigan — is it slim, regular, or relaxed? And should it be worn as a cardigan over a tee or more like a shirt-jacket?

This cardigan has a regular fit, typical of most cardigans. It can be worn as a traditional cardigan over a tee or buttoned up like a lightweight shirt-jacket.

What are the recommended care instructions for this 100% recycled cotton bouclé knit? Is it machine washable?

For 100% recycled cotton bouclé knit, we recommend machine washing on a gentle cycle with cold water and laying flat to dry to maintain shape. However, always check the care label on the garment for the manufacturer's specific instructions.

How heavy or lightweight is this knit? Would it be suitable for warm weather or more transitional?

This cardigan is lightweight and short-sleeved, making it ideal for warm weather or transitional seasons. The fine bouclé textured knit in 100% recycled cotton offers breathability and a light feel.

The listing says 'Patterned Green' — what are the other colors in the abstract jacquard pattern? Is it predominantly green?

This listing is specifically in 'Patterned Green' — the abstract jacquard pattern is predominantly green, though it likely includes other accent colors typical of an abstract design. We only offer this color variant.

Le 31

Abstract Jacquard Knit Polo-Collar Cardigan

5/5 (1)

CA$39.95CAD

In Stock

This is a short-sleeve knit polo-collar cardigan from Le 31 by Simons, designed in Canada. It is made from 100% recycled cotton fine bouclé textured knit and features a point collar, button front, solid edging, and an all-over abstract jacquard pattern in green on a cream background. Suitable for casual wear, this cardigan can be paired with the matching shorts (style 16903-228693), available separately.

Material: 100% recycled cotton fine bouclé textured knit
Style: casual, classic
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear

Color

Patterned Green

Size

MEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE

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Specifications

A knit cardigan with an abstract jacquard pattern, point collar, and button front, made from 100% recycled cotton bouclé.

Point collar, button front, solid edging, fine bouclé knit, abstract jacquard design

Material: 100% recycled cotton fine bouclé textured knit
Style: casual, classic
Occasion: casual, everyday
Gender: male
Age Group: adult
Condition: new
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear

Additional Attributes

Abstract jacquard pattern
Point collar
Button-down front closure
Solid edging details
Fine bouclé textured knit
100% recycled cotton
Polo-collar cardigan silhouette
Matching shorts available separately
Designed in Canada

Product Insights

This lightweight cardigan or shirt-jacket in abstract green jacquard on cream offers a smooth, breathable drape from reprocessed cotton that uses 80–90% less water than virgin cotton. Its looped bouclé texture conceals pilling at friction points, while the knitted jacquard pattern resists cracking, peeling, and fading. The tradeoff is that cold wash and flat dry are required to maintain shape and reduce pilling, a care commitment for long-lasting wear at a sale price of $39.95.

Verified claims

Drape: Smooth, lightweight drape works as cardigan or shirt-jacket for warm weather.
Texture: Looped bouclé adds depth and hides pilling; recycled cotton's soft handfeel pills at friction points.
Shape retention: Cold wash and flat dry maintain shape, pattern, and reduce pilling.
Fit and style: Regular fit; can be layered over a tee or buttoned as a shirt-jacket; lightweight for warm weather.
Pattern colors: Abstract green jacquard on cream with accent colors.
Pattern durability: Jacquard pattern won't crack, peel or fade; bouclé conceals pilling.
Value: Durable jacquard pattern at $39.95 sale price offers value over prints.
Water footprint: 100% reprocessed cotton uses 80–90% less water than virgin cotton while retaining breathability.
Longevity: Fade-resistant jacquard, pilling-concealing bouclé, fine bouclé drape, and cold wash/flat dry care combine for long-lasting wear.
Handfeel: Softer, broken-in feel from first wear, with natural cotton breathability.
Pilling: May pill at cuffs and collar, but bouclé texture hides small pills.
Pattern integrity: Jacquard pattern is knitted into fabric; won't crack, peel, or fade.
Seasonal use: Lightweight short-sleeve bouclé knit ideal for warm weather and transitional seasons.

Product record

Title: Abstract Jacquard Knit Polo-Collar Cardigan
Brand: Le 31
Price: 69 CAD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

Recycled cotton bouclé texture and performance

Recycled cotton typically uses 80–90% less water than virgin cotton because it bypasses the water-intensive cultivation stage — for a 100% recycled garment like this, the water footprint is a fraction of what a conventional cotton cardigan would require, without sacrificing natural fiber breathability or softness.
Described as 'fine' bouclé, this cardigan uses smaller, tighter loops than traditional bouclé, giving it a smoother drape and a more refined silhouette — it reads closer to a lightweight knit shirt-jacket than a chunky, textured sweater.
The bouclé knit creates a nubby, curled surface by looping a fine yarn around a core, which not only diffuses light for a richer visual effect behind the jacquard pattern but also naturally obscures the small pills that recycled cotton tends to develop with use.
Recycled cotton's shorter fibers can shrink unevenly when wet and agitated, which is why a cold gentle cycle and flat drying are crucial — skipping these steps risks the bouclé loops stretching out of alignment and the cardigan losing its structured shape over time.
The abstract pattern is knitted directly into the cotton using a jacquard process, meaning the motif is woven into the structure rather than printed on — it won't crack, peel, or fade like a surface print, and the bouclé texture adds depth without compromising the design's longevity.
Mechanically recycled cotton yields shorter staple fibers than virgin cotton, which gives the cardigan a softer, broken-in handfeel right out of the package but also means the fabric may pill more at friction points like cuffs and collar over the course of wash-and-wear cycles.

Image Analysis

2 images

01: Product
Short-sleeve button-up knit polo-collar cardigan with all-over abstract jacquard pattern in green on a cream background; ribbed solid-color collar, button placket, sleeve cuffs and hem; visible matching knit pants at waist.
Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve, relaxed-fit knit top worn buttoned partway; hem falls near upper hip and partially layered over matching pants waist.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.68 (high)
Collar and placketPolo-style foldover collar and central button placket in a solid darker green knit; placket has visible round buttons matching the solid green.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.08 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (high)
Sleeve cuffs and hem trimShort sleeves end in a ribbed solid green cuff; hem area also has solid green ribbed trim visible at bottom edge.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.30 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.72 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high)
Fabric textureTextured knit surface visible across top and pants with a slightly raised jacquard knit appearance.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.24 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (medium)
Button detailsRound buttons down the front placket in the same solid green as the placket; buttons are spaced evenly and visible through center region.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.52 (high)
All-over patternAbstract, organic leaf- or marble-like green motif printed/knit on a cream background covering the front, sleeves and visible pants.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.80 · h 0.72 (high)
Visible lower garmentMatching knit pants or shorts in same jacquard pattern visible from the waist down to upper thighs; waistband ribbing in the same solid green seen at waistband edge.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.66 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with model on a plain white background; three-quarter frontal pose, hands partially in pockets; bright even lighting with soft shadows; image cropped above knees.
Model poseMale model facing slightly to viewer's left in a three-quarter frontal pose with left hand in pocket and right hand relaxed at side.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.96 (high)
Background and lightingUniform white background with high-key, even lighting and soft shadows under the model.
AccessoriesModel wears narrow rectangular sunglasses with thin metal frames.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.02 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high)
Image cropImage is cropped above the knees and includes model head; full product lower leg area not visible.
Colors
cream· patterned knit base (background)#D4D1C6muted forest green· abstract pattern#4C635Csolid forest green· collar, placket, cuffs and waistband trim#4C635B
02: Product
Rear three-quarter view of a short-sleeve knit polo-collar top with an allover abstract green jacquard on an off-white background; matching knit shorts are partially visible at the lower edge.
Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve, straight-cut knit top seen from the rear and slightly angled to the right; hem falls to the hip and covers the waist of matching shorts.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.78 (high)
CollarLow polo-style knit collar in solid green ribbed knit contrasting with the patterned body.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.08 (high)
Sleeve cuffsShort sleeves finished with solid green ribbed cuffs matching the collar and hem band.
2 regions
x 0.64 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.13 (high); x 0.15 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.13 (medium)
Hem bandSolid green horizontal ribbed band at the bottom hem contrasting with the patterned knit above.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.62 · h 0.10 (high)
Jacquard patternAllover abstract botanical or palm-like jacquard pattern in mottled green on an off-white ground, forming radiating leaf-like clusters across the back panel.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.56 (high)
Knit textureTextured knit surface with visible looped or terry-like stitch at close view, producing a slightly raised mottled appearance.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (medium)
Matching lower garment visibleTop edge of matching shorts in the same jacquard pattern and a solid green waistband band is visible below the hem of the top.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.80 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high)
Obscured front detailsFront of the garment is not visible; view emphasizes back, right-side arm, and partial right profile of the model.
Other
Studio product shot on a plain white background showing a standing male model turned away from camera; soft even lighting with minimal shadows and slight crop of the top of the head.
Model poseMale model standing with torso turned slightly to the right, left arm bent behind and right arm hanging naturally; head turned to the right showing right-side profile.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.48 · h 0.34 (high)
Accessories on modelThin bracelet on right wrist and metal-framed eyeglasses on the model's face.
2 regions
x 0.74 · y 0.74 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.04 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high)
Background and lightingPlain white seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal cast shadows under the arms and near the sides.
Image cropTop of the model's head is slightly cropped by the image top edge.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.06 (high)
Colors
forest green· patterned knit bodyoff-white· background knit ground#CCCDCAsolid green rib· collar, sleeve cuffs and hem band

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Customer Reviews

1 total

1 reviews · out of 5

Beautiful

★★★★★Denise H.March 26, 2026

I purchased the shirts and the shorts which made a gorgeous outfit for a nice event in the summer.

Q&A

4 answered

What is the intended fit of this cardigan — is it slim, regular, or relaxed? And should it be worn as a cardigan over a tee or more like a shirt-jacket?: This cardigan has a regular fit, typical of most cardigans. It can be worn as a traditional cardigan over a tee or buttoned up like a lightweight shirt-jacket.
What are the recommended care instructions for this 100% recycled cotton bouclé knit? Is it machine washable?: For 100% recycled cotton bouclé knit, we recommend machine washing on a gentle cycle with cold water and laying flat to dry to maintain shape. However, always check the care label on the garment for the manufacturer's specific instructions.
How heavy or lightweight is this knit? Would it be suitable for warm weather or more transitional?: This cardigan is lightweight and short-sleeved, making it ideal for warm weather or transitional seasons. The fine bouclé textured knit in 100% recycled cotton offers breathability and a light feel.
The listing says 'Patterned Green' — what are the other colors in the abstract jacquard pattern? Is it predominantly green?: This listing is specifically in 'Patterned Green' — the abstract jacquard pattern is predominantly green, though it likely includes other accent colors typical of an abstract design. We only offer this color variant.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/sweaters/short-sleeves/abstract-jacquard-knit-polo-collar-cardigan--16903-228110?colourId=39
Updated: August 8, 2026