Le 31
Striped Textured Knit Polo
This men's striped textured knit polo from Le 31 by Simons is a short-sleeve, three-button polo shirt with a horizontally striped body in navy, off-white, blue, and beige, plus a solid navy collar, ribbed cuffs, and hem. It is crafted from 100% recycled cotton with an elaborate knit texture and is designed in Canada. Suitable for casual wear, the polo offers a relaxed fit with a straight hem.
- Material
- 100% recycled cotton
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Exclusive three-button polo shirt in striped textured knit made from 100% recycled cotton, with finely ribbed edging.
Three-button polo collar, finely ribbed edging, 100% recycled cotton knit.
- Material
- 100% recycled cotton
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- striped pattern
- textured knit
- three-button polo collar
- finely ribbed edging
- 100% recycled cotton
- elaborate knit
Product Insights
Le 31's Striped Textured Knit Polo is a Simons-exclusive, standard-fit men's shirt with knit-constructed stripes that resist peeling and fading, offering texture and durability over printed alternatives. Designed in Montreal with overseas production, it leverages Simons' vertical integration to deliver competitive pricing for a contemporary wardrobe staple.
- Exclusivity
Designed in Canada and exclusive to Simons stores.
Why this is supported
Le 31 is exclusive to Simons, with design overseen in Montreal. Specifically,
Le 31 is a proprietary brand created and sold solely by La Maison Simons
Behind the Le 31 label at Simons — simons_exclusive_private_labelThe design team handles concept, pattern, and fit at headquarters.
concept development, pattern engineering, and fit sampling are done at Simons' headquarters in Montreal
Behind the Le 31 label at Simons — designed_in_canadaThis positioning makes it the core contemporary menswear line.
- Fit
Standard fit consistent across Le 31 styles — neither slim nor relaxed.
Why this is supported
Le 31 polo fits consistently across styles:
This polo has a standard fit, consistent with other Le 31 styles — it's neither slim nor relaxed
How does this polo fit compared to typical Simons brand sizing? Is it slim, regular, or relaxed fit?.
- Knit construction
Stripes created by knit construction, not printing, for added texture and durability.
Why this is supported
The striped pattern is built into the knit rather than printed, adding texture and durability. This construction is visible in product images and confirmed by product Q&A.
- Stripe construction
Knit-in stripes resist peeling and fading, with a textured surface.
Why this is supported
Simons' customer service confirms the stripes are built into the knit, not printed:
The stripes are created by the knit construction, not an all-over print
Can you describe the 'Patterned Blue' and 'Patterned Red' patterns? Are they stripes, textures, or all-over prints?It also notes the pattern has
a textured knit finish
Can you describe the 'Patterned Blue' and 'Patterned Red' patterns? Are they stripes, textures, or all-over prints?. This construction is made viable at the $39.95 sale price by Simons' vertically integrated model, which is
vertically integrated to eliminate middleman markups
Behind the Le 31 label at Simons — simons_exclusive_private_label. The result: a durable, textured stripe at a price point where printed stripes are typical.
- Design origin
Design concept, pattern, and fit sampling in Montreal; production overseas.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified that the 'designed in Canada' label means
concept development, pattern engineering, and fit sampling are done at Simons' headquarters in Montreal, while the actual knitting and assembly of pieces like this textured polo are contracted to overseas manufacturing partners
Behind the Le 31 label at Simons — designed_in_canada. This design phase includes the standard fit and knit stripe construction directed by the Montreal team, though the garment is not fully Canadian-made—a clarification for shoppers seeking local manufacture.
- Brand positioning
Le 31 is Simons' core contemporary menswear line.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified that
Le 31 serves as the core contemporary menswear line, distinct from the streetwear-focused i.FiV5 and the classic womenswear label Contemporaine
Behind the Le 31 label at Simons — brand_portfolio_positioning.
- Design oversight
Designed in Canada: pattern engineering in Montreal, production overseas.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified the product's design process:
concept development, pattern engineering, and fit sampling are done at Simons' headquarters in Montreal, while the actual knitting and assembly of pieces like this textured polo are contracted to overseas manufacturing partners
Behind the Le 31 label at Simons — designed_in_canadaTherefore, the 'designed in Canada' label indicates design oversight, not full domestic production.
- Value
Vertical integration as Simons exclusive label removes middleman markups, enabling competitive pricing.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified that the pricing reflects vertical integration:
the design, production, and retail are vertically integrated to eliminate middleman markups, allowing the retailer to offer trend-driven menswear at the $40–$70 CAD price point where this polo sits
Behind the Le 31 label at Simons — simons_exclusive_private_labelThis explains the competitive price without sacrificing quality oversight.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a short-sleeve knitted polo with horizontal multi-color stripes, a two-button placket, and a solid collar worn by a male model.
- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve polo with a straight hem falling to model hip area and a relaxed but not oversized fit visible from the front.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high) - CollarFlat, pointed polo collar in a solid dark navy color, knitted with a smoother, tighter texture than the body.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Placket and buttonsVertical placket with two visible buttons; buttons are light colored and sewn on the navy placket area.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.16 · w 0.14 · h 0.16 (high) - Striped patternHorizontal knit stripes across the body and sleeves in alternating bands of dark navy, white or off-white, bright medium blue, and a pale beige; stripe widths vary between narrow and medium bands.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high) - Knit textureVisible textured knit on the shirt body with a slightly raised horizontal ribbing that gives a woven appearance, more pronounced in the colored stripe areas.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.26 · w 0.56 · h 0.36 (high) - Sleeve cuffsShort sleeves ending in a slightly tighter ribbed cuff in the same dark navy as some stripes.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Bottom hemRibbed bottom hem in dark navy that contrasts with the striped body above it.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.62 · w 0.56 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio-front model shot on a plain light background with soft even lighting; image shows model from head to upper thighs and is centered in frame.
- BackgroundPlain light gray to off-white seamless background with no visible props.
- Shot compositionCentered front-facing portrait of a male model cropped at upper thighs; model's left hand rests near the waistband.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.04 · w 0.76 · h 0.92 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting with minimal harsh shadows and slight shadowing under the chin and along the arm contours.
Colors
dark navy· dark navy stripes and collar#222532bright cobalt blue· bright blue stripesoff-white· white/off-white stripespale beige· pale beige stripescream· buttons- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve polo with a straight hem falling to model hip area and a relaxed but not oversized fit visible from the front.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve knit polo on a model. The shirt has horizontal textured stripes, a ribbed collar, ribbed sleeve cuffs, and a ribbed hem; knit texture is visibly waffle or pique-like.
- Overall silhouetteBack view of a fitted short-sleeve polo sitting at the natural waist with a straight hem and short sleeves ending above the elbow.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.78 (high) - CollarFlat knit polo collar in a solid dark navy color with a slightly raised ribbed texture.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.05 · w 0.28 · h 0.07 (high) - Sleeve cuffsShort sleeves finished with solid dark navy ribbed cuffs that are visibly tighter than the body knit.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - HemBottom hem is a wide solid dark navy ribbed band distinct from the striped body.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.74 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Knit textureBody fabric shows a small waffle or textured knit visible across stripes, giving a slightly raised grid appearance.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - Horizontal stripe patternAlternating horizontal stripes of dark navy, off-white, bright medium blue, and light beige of varying thickness running continuously across the back.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.72 · h 0.64 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing the model from the rear against a plain light gray background; model wears blue denim jeans. Even, soft studio lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model and poseMale model shown from the back with head turned slightly left, arms relaxed alongside body, right hand partially visible.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.80 · h 0.96 (high) - BackgroundPlain light gray seamless background with no visible textures or props.
- Jeans visibleModel is wearing medium blue denim jeans visible from the waist down; back pockets and topstitching are visible.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.74 · w 0.56 · h 0.24 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting producing gentle, diffuse shadows around the arms and under the hem.
Colors
dark navy· main background and wide stripes#1B1E32royal blue· narrow and medium horizontal stripesoff-white· contrasting light stripes#C4C4C3light beige· narrow beige stripes- Overall silhouetteBack view of a fitted short-sleeve polo sitting at the natural waist with a straight hem and short sleeves ending above the elbow.
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Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
Nice knit polo
I really enjoy the fit and style of this polo.
Polo
Excellent produit Respect de la date de livraison