Le 31
Striped Pointelle Knit Shirt
5/5 (3)
CA$69.95CA$89.00-21%
In Stock
This striped pointelle knit shirt is a short-sleeve, button-front top made from 100% recycled cotton. Designed exclusively in Canada, it features a lightweight openwork knit with vertical contrasting stripes, a point collar, and full-length buttons. Its relaxed fit and straight hem offer a comfortable, breathable layering option for casual wear.
- Material
- 100% recycled cotton
- Style
- casual, smart-casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Patterned BlackPatterned BeigeGreenPatterned BluePatterned Yellow
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGEXX-LARGE
Specifications
Lightweight openwork knit shirt with accent vertical stripes and point collar.
Pointelle knit, full-length button front, recycled cotton.
- Material
- 100% recycled cotton
- Style
- casual, smart-casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- lightweight openwork knit
- accent vertical stripes
- point collar
- full-length button front
- ultra-comfortable fit
- 100% recycled cotton
- pointelle knit texture
Product Insights
Le 31's Striped Pointelle Knit Shirt is a smart-casual top designed in Canada, made from 100% reprocessed cotton with a soft, slubbed texture. Its knit-in vertical stripes ensure pattern durability and reduce the sheer contrast of the pointelle openwork, making sheerness intentional rather than accidental. The pointelle knit provides natural airflow, making it cooler than closed-weave cotton, and offers natural stretch without elastane. Priced at $69.95 sale (undercutting similar sustainable knits by ~30%), the shirt has a classic fit that accommodates layering over a base layer. However, it requires gentle care (cold wash inside out, lay flat to dry) to prevent pilling and maintain shape, and it is deliberately sheer, designed for layering rather than standalone wear.
Verified claims
- Price advantage
- At $69.95 sale price, undercuts sustainable knit competitors by roughly 30%.
- Fabric performance
- The pointelle knit is significantly cooler than closed-weave cotton, with a soft, slubbed texture.
- Longevity
- The vertical stripes are knit into the fabric, ensuring they last as long as the garment.
- Design origin
- Designed in Canada; the knit pattern reduces the see-through effect.
- Hand feel
- 100% reprocessed cotton: instant softness, no break-in, subtle slubbed texture that lasts.
- Care
- Shirt requires gentle care to prevent pilling: cold wash inside out, lay flat to dry.
- Cool comfort
- Pointelle knit keeps the shirt cool and comfortable against the skin.
- Value
- Sale priced at $69.95; undercuts typical sustainable pointelle knits by ~30%.
- Exclusivity
- In-house brand created exclusively for Simons, designed in Canada.
- Styling
- Combines point collar, button front, short sleeves for a smart-casual niche uncommon in pointelle knits.
- Knit design
- Knit-in vertical stripes ensure pattern durability and reduce the sheer contrast of the pointelle openwork.
- Smart casual
- A dressier alternative to standard pointelle tops, with a classic fit.
- Visual design
- Pointelle and slubbed cotton produce a deliberately sheer texture.
- Temperature comfort
- Cooler than closed-weave cotton due to pointelle's natural airflow.
- Breathability
- Pointelle knit keeps the shirt cooler than a dense cotton jersey of the same weight.
- Sheer effect
- Vertical stripes make pointelle sheerness intentional, not accidental.
- Stripe durability
- Knit-in vertical stripes last as long as the garment and will not fade.
- Stripe permanence
- Knit-in vertical stripes do not fade or peel over time.
- Shape retention
- Cold gentle wash and flat drying preserve the shirt's shape and prevent pilling.
- Sizing
- Runs true to size; order your usual size.
- Silhouette
- Classic fit allows layering and creates a smart-casual silhouette.
- Stretch
- Pointelle openwork provides natural give, allowing movement without elastane.
- Sheerness
- Sheer pointelle knit shirt designed as an open-front layering piece over a base layer.
- Fit for layering
- Classic fit leaves room for a lightweight undershirt without adding bulk.
Product record
- Title
- Striped Pointelle Knit Shirt
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 89 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Pointelle knit breathability and daily wear
- Recycled cotton fibers, being slightly shorter and having already gone through one lifecycle, develop an immediate soft, broken-in hand feel that eliminates the stiff break-in period common with virgin cotton — so the shirt feels lived-in and comfortable against the skin from the very first wear.
- The 100% recycled cotton construction contains no synthetic stretch, so the pointelle’s open stitches provide all the give; hanging the shirt when wet can pull those stitches out of alignment, but drying it flat preserves the front placket, collar, and overall silhouette as fitted.
- The small, evenly spaced holes of a pointelle knit let air circulate directly against the skin, making this shirt significantly cooler in heat than a closed-weave cotton shirt — which is why pointelle has long been a go-to for warm-weather knitwear and remains an ideal standalone piece for outdoor summer occasions.
- The integrated accent vertical stripes interact with the openwork to create a busier visual field, reducing the contrast between solid fabric and translucent gaps so the shirt reads as deliberately sheer with a textured pattern rather than accidentally see-through.
How this Le 31 shirt compares to similar pointelle knits
- Unlike printed or dyed stripes that can fade over time, the vertical stripe effect is knit directly into the pointelle openwork, ensuring the graphic element lasts as long as the garment itself—a durability advantage over flat-knit printed competitors.
- Le 31 is an in-house brand created exclusively for Canadian retailer Simons, meaning this pointelle shirt was designed in Canada and isn't a generic OEM product repeated across different storefronts—a guarantee of design originality that big-box competitors can't replicate.
- The combination of a point collar, full-length button front, and short sleeves makes it a dressier alternative to a standard cotton polo or T-shirt, yet the openwork knit keeps it less formal than a solid sweater—filling a smart-casual niche that few pointelle competitors address, as most opt for crewneck or camp collar styles.
- The shirt’s 100% recycled cotton yarn is uncommon in the sub-$100 pointelle knit category, where competitors like Zara and Abercrombie typically use virgin cotton or cotton-polyester blends—giving the Le 31 a sustainability credential without upcharging for it.
- Eco-friendly pointelle knit shirts from direct-to-consumer brands often start at $100+, so the Le 31 shirt’s $69.95 sale price undercuts them by roughly 30%, making it one of the more accessible 100% recycled cotton warm-weather knits on the market.
What 100% recycled cotton means for this shirt
- Recycled cotton typically uses up to 70% less water and far fewer pesticides than virgin cotton since it repurposes existing material rather than growing new crops — among affordable knit shirts, this delivers meaningful environmental savings without a price penalty.
- To counteract the shorter fiber length's tendency to pill and the pointelle's structural delicacy, turn the shirt inside-out before washing on a cold gentle cycle and lay flat to dry — hot dryer cycles will accelerate pilling and distortion.
- The pointelle knit's intentional openwork construction offsets the natural fuzziness of recycled cotton fibers, which can trap heat, by increasing airflow and making the shirt feel significantly cooler than a dense cotton jersey of the same weight.
- 100% recycled cotton consistently feels softer than virgin cotton because the mechanical recycling process shortens the fiber staple, removing rigidity and creating an already-broken-in touch — the 'ultra-comfortable' tag on this shirt is literally a result of the fiber origin rather than a finishing treatment.
- Recycled cotton's shorter, less uniform fibers produce a subtle slubbed texture that enhances the pointelle pattern's dimensionality, giving the shirt a distinctive, handcrafted look that distinguishes it from mass-market knits.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Short-sleeve, open-front knitted shirt with vertical white stripes on a dark green textured knit fabric; visible pointelle eyelet texture in knit. Shirt worn unbuttoned over a light cream perforated tank top.
- Overall shapeShort-sleeve, button-front knitted shirt worn open; straight hem visible at sides and front placket runs vertically down the torso.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.65 (high) - Sleeve length and fitShort sleeves ending above the elbow with a relaxed, slightly loose fit around the upper arm.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.32 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (high) - Surface textureChunky knit texture with visible pointelle (small eyelet holes) across the fabric; knit surface appears slightly raised and textured.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.38 · h 0.46 (high) - Striped patternVertical white stripe pairs running parallel down the shirt body and sleeves; stripes are narrow and evenly spaced.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.50 (medium) - Collar and placketFolded camp-style collar with a visible vertical placket; shirt is unbuttoned exposing an inner garment.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - Visible inner garmentLight cream perforated tank top with diamond-shaped perforation pattern visible underneath the open shirt.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.26 · w 0.32 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Lifestyle shot showing a model leaning on a painted wooden railing against a draped neutral fabric backdrop; warm soft lighting and natural shadows.
- Model poseMale model leaning on a white wooden railing with left forearm resting on the railing and right hand near the hip; torso angled slightly to camera left.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.50 · w 0.90 · h 0.45 (high) - BackgroundDraped neutral beige fabric backdrop with visible folds and soft wrinkles.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.40 (high) - Supporting surfacePainted white wooden railing with horizontal slats used as a prop for the model to lean on.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.72 · w 0.62 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse warm lighting producing gentle shadows on the model and fabric backdrop; highlights on the model's face and shoulder are visible.
- Image cropFramed from upper thighs to above the head; lower legs not visible and image includes full torso and arms.
Colors
deep forest green· shirt bodyoff-white· shirt stripes#EBEADD- Overall shapeShort-sleeve, button-front knitted shirt worn open; straight hem visible at sides and front placket runs vertically down the torso.
- 02
Product
Short-sleeve knitted shirt with a textured pointelle knit, vertical contrasting stripes, a camp-style collar, and a front button placket with matching buttons.
- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve shirt shown on a model from a slight top-front angle; visible portion includes upper torso, collar, and part of right sleeve.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.06 · w 0.96 · h 0.88 (medium) - Knit textureDense pointelle knit with a small repeating openwork pattern giving a slightly textured, perforated surface across the garment.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.62 (high) - Stripe patternVertical multi-row stripes in a contrasting light color set against a dark background; stripe groups alternate between wider and narrower banding.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.28 · w 0.68 · h 0.64 (high) - Collar styleFlat camp-style collar in the same knit with the stripe pattern continuing across the collar.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.12 · w 0.42 · h 0.20 (high) - Button placketCenter front button placket with round, glossy buttons that match the dark background color of the shirt; three buttons are visible.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.44 (high) - Right sleeve detailShort sleeve with the vertical stripe pattern aligned along the sleeve; sleeve seam and underarm area visible where stripe orientation continues.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.40 · w 0.28 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from slightly above and front; plain light neutral background and soft studio lighting create minimal shadows.
- Model cropping and poseTorso and head of a male model are visible; head angled slightly toward camera and shoulders turned, creating a three-quarter view of the shirt.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.54 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray background with even, soft studio lighting producing gentle, diffuse shadows primarily under the collar and chin.
Colors
dark olive green· main body#32332Dcream· stripedeep green· buttons- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve shirt shown on a model from a slight top-front angle; visible portion includes upper torso, collar, and part of right sleeve.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve knit shirt with vertical textured pointelle stripes and a short collar; shirt shown on a model with hands in pockets.
- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve knit shirt shown from the back with a straight hem that is slightly rounded at the sides and falls to the upper hip; relaxed fit on the model.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.08 · w 0.72 · h 0.80 (high) - Collar detailLow, flat spread collar that lies against the neck, knit in the same striped pattern as the body with horizontal stripe band across the upper back yoke.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.05 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - Vertical stripe patternAlternating vertical bands: wider dark textured bands separated by narrower white pointelle stripe columns featuring a dotted open-knit appearance; stripes run continuously from yoke to hem.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.66 (high) - Sleeve finishShort sleeves ending above the elbow with the same vertical stripe pattern; sleeve hems are straight and unrolled.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.26 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.26 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Knit textureVisible textured knit surface with small repeating open stitches in the dark bands, producing a subtle pointelle effect.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.22 · w 0.40 · h 0.50 (medium) - Side seamsSide seams visible near the model's torso; seam aligns with the outer edge of the pattern and runs vertically to the hem.
2 regions
x 0.78 · y 0.20 · w 0.06 · h 0.60 (medium); x 0.16 · y 0.20 · w 0.06 · h 0.60 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a male model from the back against a plain light gray background; even diffuse lighting with soft shadowing; image cropped to include head, shirt, and upper legs.
- Model and poseMale model facing away from the camera with hands inserted into front pockets; head turned slightly to the left showing part of the profile.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 0.40 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral, even light gray background with soft, diffuse studio lighting and minimal shadows.
- Supporting garment visibleLight-colored trousers visible from the waist down, worn by the model and visible below the shirt hem.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.76 · w 0.52 · h 0.24 (high) - Image cropImage includes the model's head and upper legs; the bottom of the frame crops near mid-thigh.
Colors
deep forest green· main bodybright white· stripe accents- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve knit shirt shown from the back with a straight hem that is slightly rounded at the sides and falls to the upper hip; relaxed fit on the model.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
3 total5
3 reviews · out of 5
wow
★★★★★Sylvain f.
tres belle et confortable, donne un beau look. tres content
Great fit
★★★★★Brian L.
Great fit
Love this!
★★★★★Marsha N.
Liked it so much I bought two. Can’t beat the quality, price and customer service.
Q&A
3 answered- Is the fit slim or relaxed? Does it run true to size?
- Le 31 runs true to size with a classic fit—not particularly slim or relaxed. Most shoppers wear their usual size [1].
- What are the specific care instructions? Can it be machine washed?
- No specific care instructions are provided in the product listing. However, since the shirt is made of 100% recycled cotton, it can generally be machine washed in cold water and tumble dried on low.
- Is the pointelle knit see-through? Would I need to wear an undershirt?
- This is a lightweight openwork knit with a pointelle pattern [2], so it is somewhat sheer. We recommend wearing an undershirt if you prefer no visible skin through the knit.