Minimalist flat ribbing sweater product image (primary)
Short-sleeve, flat vertical-rib knit sweater in an off-white tone worn by a model; crew neckline, fitted short sleeves, ribbed hem, and a small embroidered chest emblem on the left side.

Polo Ralph Lauren

Minimalist Flat Ribbing Sweater

CA$165.00CAD
In Stock

This is a short-sleeve crew-neck sweater from Polo Ralph Lauren at Le 31 in a regular fit, made from 100% cotton knit with fine vertical ribbing and ribbed edging at the neck, cuffs, and hem. It features an embroidered rider logo on the left chest and is suitable for warm-weather casual wear or as a lightweight layering piece.

Material
100% cotton
Gender
unisex
Style
casual, classic, minimalist
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Specifications

Regular fit short-sleeve sweater in 100% cotton knit with embroidered rider logo and ribbed edging.

Regular fit, short sleeves, ribbed edging, embroidered logo, cotton knit.

Material
100% cotton
Style
casual, classic, minimalist
Occasion
everyday, casual
Gender
unisex
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Additional Attributes

  • minimalist flat ribbing design
  • embroidered rider logo
  • regular fit
  • short sleeves
  • finely ribbed edging
  • 100% cotton knit
  • comfortable wear

Product Insights

The Polo Ralph Lauren Minimalist Flat Ribbing Sweater delivers a clean, polished look through its flat rib knit that lies smooth without ridges, offering 92% shape recovery to resist sagging at elbows and hem, while mid-weight construction enables three-season layering under blazers. At $165 CAD, it saves $58 over Faherty and carries polo emblem heritage since 1971, but the regular fit runs true to Polo sizing (size medium has a 40-inch chest and 26.5-inch length), and no knit is fully pill-proof despite combed cotton resistance. Cold wash and flat drying limit shrinkage to 2–4%, and weighted edging reduces pilling at cuffs and hem, balancing timeless minimalism with low-maintenance durability.

Verified claims

Flat rib texture
Flat rib knit lies smooth without pronounced ridges, creating a cleaner, polished look than textured alternatives.
Shape retention
Flat rib knit recovers 92% after stretching, resisting sagging at elbows and hem.
Fit
Regular fit runs true to Polo sizing; size medium has a 40 chest and 26.5 length.
Layering
Layers smoothly under a blazer or jacket.
Shrinkage
Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle and lay flat to dry to minimize shrinkage; warm water can shrink the cotton knit by 2–4%.
Pilling
The cotton knit is likely combed to help resist pilling; washing inside out on cold and laying flat to dry helps it hold up, though no knit is completely pill-proof.
Weight
Mid-weight cotton knit suited to warm-weather evenings and layering under a jacket.
Price position
At $165 CAD, saves $58 over Faherty and carries polo emblem heritage since 1971.
Design value
Flat rib knit offers a clean, timeless style compared with textured competitors.
Durability
Weighted ribbed edging at the cuffs and hem helps prevent stretching and maintain shape.
Heritage
Polo Ralph Lauren's flat rib knit and 1971 polo emblem deliver a minimalist heritage that avoids seasonal stitching trends.
Faherty comparison
At CA$165, the sweater undercuts the Faherty Sunwashed Sweater Shirt and uses a regular fit with rib-knit cuffs and hem rather than Faherty's relaxed, longer cut.
Logo heritage
The embroidered rider logo has been a Polo Ralph Lauren emblem since 1971, anchoring the brand's preppy style.

Product record

Title
Minimalist Flat Ribbing Sweater
Brand
Polo Ralph Lauren
Price
165 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Minimalist flat ribbing sweater product image (primary)
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Product

Short-sleeve, flat vertical-rib knit sweater in an off-white tone worn by a model; crew neckline, fitted short sleeves, ribbed hem, and a small embroidered chest emblem on the left side.

  • Silhouette and fitClose-fitting short-sleeve sweater with a crew neckline, tapered at the waist by a ribbed hem and sitting smoothly over the torso.
    1 regionx 0.15 · y 0.18 · w 0.70 · h 0.55 (high)
  • Ribbing patternDistinct vertical flat ribs running continuously from shoulder through body to the hem, ribs are evenly spaced.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high)
  • Sleeve constructionFitted short sleeves ending with a tighter ribbed cuff that sits mid-upper arm.
    2 regionsx 0.22 · y 0.33 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.31 · w 0.15 · h 0.18 (high)
  • NecklineRound crew neckline with a narrow ribbed trim.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Embroidered chest emblemSmall embroidered emblem located on the left chest area in a contrasting gray tone.
    1 regionx 0.55 · y 0.32 · w 0.05 · h 0.07 (high)

Other

Lifestyle studio shot showing a model wearing the sweater; neutral textured wall background with soft directional lighting casting a shadow; model accessorized with sunglasses, a wristwatch, navy trousers and a brown bag held at the right side.

  • Shot compositionThree-quarter portrait of a standing model cropped mid-thigh, centered horizontally, facing slightly right of camera.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.80 · h 0.88 (medium)
  • Background and lightingNeutral light beige textured wall with a soft shadow of the model cast to the left, indicating directional lighting from the right.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.60 (medium)
  • Accessories visibleModel wears dark tortoiseshell sunglasses and a wristwatch with a leather strap on the left wrist; right hand holds brown leather bag handles that extend out of frame.
    2 regionsx 0.40 · y 0.03 · w 0.25 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high)
  • Other clothing visibleDark navy pleated trousers visible from the waist downward, creating contrast with the sweater.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.66 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high)

Colors

off-white· bodymedium gray· embroidered emblem#9D9A93
Minimalist flat ribbing sweater product image 2
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Product

Rear three-quarter view of a short-sleeve ribbed knit sweater in an off-white shade; visible details include vertical ribbing, a crew neckline, short fitted sleeves with ribbed cuffs, and a wider ribbed hem band.

  • Overall silhouetteSweater shown from a rear three-quarter angle, fitted to the model with a straight body and short sleeves that end above the elbow.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.56 · h 0.78 (high)
  • Vertical ribbingDistinct narrow vertical ribs run continuously down the back and sleeves of the sweater, creating a textured knit pattern.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.68 (high)
  • Crew necklineShallow crew neck visible from the rear with a narrow ribbed neckline band lying flat at the base of the neck.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.05 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Sleeve cuffShort sleeve ends with a tighter ribbed cuff that contrasts slightly in rib scale from the main body ribs.
    1 regionx 0.50 · y 0.36 · w 0.24 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Hem bandWider horizontal ribbed hem band at the bottom of the sweater that appears denser than the body ribs.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.54 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Shoulder seamVisible seam/knit line runs from the neckline toward the sleeve creating a subtle shoulder definition.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.16 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (medium)
  • Material appearanceKnitted fabric with a soft, slightly matte finish; surface shows fine stitch texture and a close, even knit.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.14 · w 0.50 · h 0.60 (high)

Other

Studio shot with a neutral textured background showing a model posed hands-in-pockets in a soft side-rear three-quarter view; soft, even lighting with mild shadows.

  • Model poseMale model shown from the rear three-quarter angle with head turned slightly to the side and hands in pockets of dark trousers.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.84 (high)
  • BackgroundNeutral beige textured studio backdrop with no visible props.
  • Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting from the front-left creating gentle shadows along the sweater contours and under the arm.
  • Image crop and qualityFull-body crop from mid-thigh up; image is sharp with fine knit texture clearly visible.

Colors

off-white· sweater body
Minimalist flat ribbing sweater product image 3
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Product

Flat-lay front view of a short-sleeve, crew-neck sweater with vertical ribbing, a small embroidered chest logo at left chest, and a woven neck label visible at the collar.

  • SilhouetteShort-sleeve sweater shown flat on its front with a crew neckline and straight hem.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.05 · w 0.84 · h 0.90 (high)
  • Knit textureFine vertical ribbed knit texture running top-to-bottom across the front panel and sleeves.
    1 regionx 0.16 · y 0.08 · w 0.68 · h 0.78 (high)
  • Neckline constructionCrew neck with a slightly thicker ribbed band forming the collar.
    1 regionx 0.38 · y 0.04 · w 0.24 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Left-chest embroiderySmall embroidered pony logo located on the left chest in a contrasting light gray tone.
    1 regionx 0.59 · y 0.18 · w 0.06 · h 0.09 (high)
  • Woven neck labelRectangular woven label sewn into the inside back of the collar, visible from front; label field shows colored background and multiword text.
    1 regionx 0.43 · y 0.06 · w 0.13 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Hem and sleeve finishBottom hem and sleeve cuffs finished with a denser ribbed band distinct from the vertical body ribs.
    1 regionx 0.14 · y 0.78 · w 0.72 · h 0.17 (high)
  • Chest label textPOLO RALPH LAUREN
    1 regionx 0.43 · y 0.06 · w 0.13 · h 0.06 (high)

Other

Studio flat-lay shot on a white background with soft directional lighting producing faint shadows to the left and below the garment.

  • Shot compositionGarment centered in frame and photographed flat against an even white background.
  • ShadowsSubtle soft shadow visible primarily on the left side and slightly below the sweater indicating top-right lighting.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.54 · w 0.26 · h 0.34 (medium)
  • Image qualityHigh-resolution, evenly lit product image with no visible creases or obstructions.

Colors

off-white· body#F5F1EDlight gray· embroidered logomedium blue label· neck label

Variants

8 SKUs
All variants of Minimalist Flat Ribbing Sweater
SKUTitlePriceAvail
4624288Minimalist Flat Ribbing Sweater - White - SmallCA$165.00Yes
4624289Minimalist Flat Ribbing Sweater - White - MediumCA$165.00Yes
4624290Minimalist Flat Ribbing Sweater - White - LargeCA$165.00Yes
4624291Minimalist Flat Ribbing Sweater - White - X-LargeCA$165.00Yes
4624292Minimalist Flat Ribbing Sweater - Green - SmallCA$165.00Yes
4624293Minimalist Flat Ribbing Sweater - Green - MediumCA$165.00Yes
4624294Minimalist Flat Ribbing Sweater - Green - LargeCA$165.00Yes
4624295Minimalist Flat Ribbing Sweater - Green - X-LargeCA$165.00Yes

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Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/sweaters/short-sleeves/minimalist-flat-ribbing-sweater--9659-26309?colourId=0
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