
Le 31
Wide-Rib Knit Polo
The Wide-Rib Knit Polo is a short-sleeve knit polo shirt from Le 31 by Simons, designed in Canada. It is made from 100% recycled cotton knit and features a wide tone-on-tone ribbed torso with zigzag knit detailing, a three-button placket, and contrasting white trim on the collar and sleeve cuffs. This shirt offers a soft, comfortable knit suitable for casual everyday wear.
- Material
- 100% recycled cotton
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Stylish polo shirt with wide tone-on-tone ribbing, zigzag knits, and contrasting trim, made from ultra-soft 100% recycled cotton.
Wide ribbing, three-button collar, contrasting trim, recycled cotton knit.
- Material
- 100% recycled cotton
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- wide tone-on-tone ribbing
- zigzag knit texture
- three-button polo collar
- contrasting trim
- ultra-comfortable soft feel
- 100% recycled cotton knit
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
The Wide-Rib Knit Polo from Le 31 serves as a dress-shirt alternative designed to layer under tailored suits, delivering all-day comfort through stretch, breathability, and light insulation. Its ribbed texture adds depth to monochrome outfits and traps air for warmth, while layering a white tee under the open collar creates a clean neckline. The fabric tucks smoothly and stays in place, with vertical ribbing elongating the silhouette; styling guides endorse tucking into wide-leg trousers. Made from 100% reprocessed cotton, it breathes, stretches, and drapes more softly than pique, with zigzag knits that conceal pilling. At $69 CAD, it undercuts similar knit polos by $6–$16, but the recycled content lacks third-party certification like GOTS or GRS, representing the main tradeoff between affordable luxury and verified sustainability.
Verified claims
- Blazer compatibility
- Layers under a tailored suit as a dress-shirt alternative.
- All-day comfort
- Stretch, breathability, and light insulation for comfortable layering under a blazer.
- Layered neckline
- Layering a white tee under the open collar creates clean, modern neckline.
- Texture depth
- Ribbing creates depth in monochrome outfits, preventing a flat look.
- Warmth
- Ribbing traps air pockets, providing extra warmth for fall or evening monochrome looks.
- Linen pairing
- Smooth linen balances the heavy ribbing for a considered outfit.
- Weather versatility
- Breathable for hot days; traps air for cool evenings.
- Breathability
- Breathable recycled cotton keeps you cool when layering a white tee underneath.
- Styling
- Tucking this polo into wide-leg tailored trousers creates a fashion-forward silhouette with a defined waist and modern proportion.
- Collar structure
- The knit construction creates a structured collar that stands up without curling.
- Knit construction
- Wide-rib knit offers visual depth and a softer, fluid drape than traditional pique.
- Fabric
- 100% reprocessed cotton knit that breathes and stretches for all-day comfort.
- Rib texture
- Wide ribbing and zigzag knits create a dimensional, light-catching surface.
- Pilling resistance
- Integrated zigzag knits help conceal pilling as it develops.
- Drape
- Drapes more softly and fluidly than pique, with a substantial, sweater-like feel.
- Stretch and mobility
- Rib-knit stretches more than piqué for unrestricted movement.
- Exclusivity
- Le 31 is an exclusive designed-in-Canada Simons house brand, available only at Simons.
- Pricing
- At $69 CAD, this polo is $6–$16 less than comparable knit polos from Jack & Jones and Quince.
- Design
- Wide-rib zigzag knit creates an almost sweater-like, luxurious surface.
- Certification
- Made from 100% recycled cotton, but the product information does not specify third-party certification such as GOTS or GRS.
- White jeans styling
- Fashion guides pair the knit polo with slim white jeans and tan loafers for a clean, Riviera-inspired resort look.
- Hand feel
- The wide-rib construction amplifies the recycled cotton's soft hand, giving the polo a plush, substantial feel.
- Color
- The polo is available in a slate blue colorway that works well in monochrome outfits.
- Texture vs smoothness
- Le 31's 100% recycled cotton and aggressive ribbing emphasize texture over the smoothness of cotton-rayon blend knit polos like Uniqlo's.
Product record
- Title
- Wide-Rib Knit Polo
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesUses
Adding texture to all-black outfits
When an all-black outfit risks looking flat or too much like a uniform, this polo's wide ribbing adds visual interest. The vertical ridges catch the light, defining the structure of the shirt and the wearer's torso.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Wide-Rib Knit Polo: Choose this if you want a knit polo with pronounced texture: wide tone-on-tone vertical ribbing with zigzag knits adds depth, and style commentary notes the light-catching ridges help keep single-color or all-black outfits from looking flat. It is a short-sleeve polo in a soft 100% recycled cotton knit, with a three-button placket, pointed collar and cuffs trimmed in white, and a ribbed waistband hem; on the model it presents a relaxed fit ending at the top of the hips. It comes in sizes small through x-large in colors such as Patterned White, Green, Navy/Midnight Blue, Slate Blue, and Golden Yellow, though Navy and Slate Blue are listed only in medium and large.[1,2,3,4] | Ribbed Responsible Merino Wool Polo: Choose this if you want a short-sleeve polo in ultra-soft, 100% merino wool sourced from certified responsible farms, part of the retailer's responsible wool collection. It features a fine, vertically ribbed knit throughout, a four-button knitted polo collar, and a fitted cut that ends near the hip as worn. It is a Le 31 by Simons exclusive designed in Canada, listed in Light Blue and Pink colorways across sizes Small to X-Large, though the listing does not define what 'responsible' means for the wool.[5,6,7] | Twisted-Cable Polo: Choose this if you want a textured short-sleeve knit polo: it has an all-over vertical twisted-cable pattern, a knitted polo collar with a short three-button placket, and ribbed cuffs and hem, all in a 100% reprocessed cotton knit the retailer describes as ultra comfortable. Review-based analysis says the fabric and construction feel premium, and it comes in Small to X-Large across Off White, Purple, and Dusky Pink. Note that some reviewers report the sizing runs slightly large, so sizing down may be worth considering for a closer fit.[8,9,10] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
Front view of a short-sleeve knit polo worn by a model; wide vertical rib knit on the torso, knitted flat sleeves with white tipped cuffs, three-button placket and a pointed knit collar with white edge trim.
- Torso knit textureWide vertical rib knit pattern covering the front torso, ribs run top-to-bottom and are regularly spaced.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.58 · h 0.59 (high) - Collar shape and trimPointed polo collar knitted in same blue with a single white stripe along the outer collar edge.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.06 · w 0.33 · h 0.14 (high) - Button placket and buttonsShort three-button placket with three round buttons visible; placket is knit in same blue as the body.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (high) - Sleeve constructionShort, fitted knitted sleeves in solid blue with a narrow white tipped cuff at the hem of each sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.11 · y 0.33 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.32 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Hem finishRibbed hem at the waist with the front portion slightly tucked under the belt area.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.68 · w 0.44 · h 0.15 (high) - Color uniformityMain fabric appears uniformly medium blue across body and sleeves, collar and placket knit in the same blue.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.62 (high)
Other
Studio portrait of a model wearing the polo against a plain light background; hands in pockets, visible tattoos on forearms, soft directional lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model stylingMale model wearing the polo with hands in pockets and a visible belt and dark trousers; model cropped from mid-thigh up.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.56 · w 0.60 · h 0.44 (high) - Visible tattoosLine-style tattoos visible on both forearms, more prominent on the right forearm near the elbow.
2 regions
x 0.63 · y 0.40 · w 0.22 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium) - Background and lightingPlain light neutral background with soft, even studio lighting and faint shadows under the arms and along folds.
- Image framingThree-quarter frontal crop showing model turned slightly to viewer left; image centered on upper body.
Colors
medium slate blue· main body and sleeves#7691B5bright white· collar and sleeve trimteal blue· buttons- Torso knit textureWide vertical rib knit pattern covering the front torso, ribs run top-to-bottom and are regularly spaced.
- 02

Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve knit polo in a muted blue with contrasting white trim at the collar and sleeve cuffs; the shirt has a ribbed bottom band and a smooth wide-rib knit texture visible on the back.
- Back panelFlat rear body panel of the polo, single-piece appearance with a smooth wide-rib knit texture and no visible seams or vents down the center back.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high) - Collar with pipingFolded polo collar in the same blue knit with a narrow continuous white piping along the outer edge of the collar visible across the back neckline.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.06 · w 0.52 · h 0.08 (high) - Short sleeves with white trimShort sleeves end at upper arm with a narrow white trim band at each cuff contrasting against the blue knit.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.28 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high) - Ribbed bottom bandDistinct ribbed waistband at the hem in the same blue but with tighter ribbing texture creating a band that sits at the wearer's waist.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.64 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high) - Overall knit finishKnit surface appears matte with fine, uniform stitch texture consistent across back and sleeves; ribs are subtle and evenly spaced.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (medium) - Fit and lengthShirt presents a relaxed fit that ends at the top of the hips, with the hem resting over the waistband of the pants.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.50 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (medium)
Other
Studio rear-shot of a model wearing the polo against a plain light gray background; even soft lighting with minimal shadows; visible model arms with tattoos and dark trousers below the shirt.
- Shot compositionCentered rear-facing model framed from head to upper thighs, showing full back of the polo; image cropped with small margin above head and at sides.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray studio background with soft, diffuse lighting producing minimal shadows and even color rendering on the garment.
- Visible props and stylingModel's dark trousers are visible below the hem and the model's forearms with tattoos and a bracelet are visible; these are props/styling, not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.66 · w 0.76 · h 0.34 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution image with clear details; no motion blur or compression artifacts apparent.
Colors
muted medium blue· main body#7B95BAwhite· collar and sleeve trim- Back panelFlat rear body panel of the polo, single-piece appearance with a smooth wide-rib knit texture and no visible seams or vents down the center back.
Variants
15 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3987567 | Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Patterned White - Medium | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 3987568 | Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Patterned White - Large | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 3987569 | Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Patterned White - X-Large | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4639657 | Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Green - Small | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4639658 | Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Green - Medium | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4639659 | Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Green - Large | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4639660 | Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Green - X-Large | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 3987575 | Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Navy/midnight Blue - Medium | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 3987576 | Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Navy/midnight Blue - Large | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4639663 | Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Slate Blue - Medium | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4639664 | Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Slate Blue - Large | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4639667 | Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Golden Yellow - Small | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4639668 | Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Golden Yellow - Medium | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4639669 | Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Golden Yellow - Large | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4639670 | Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Golden Yellow - X-Large | CA$69.00 | Yes |
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
4 total4 reviews · out of 5
J’adore
J’adore
Esthétique et confortable
Mon mari est ravi
Très belle qualité
Très belle qualité
Tricot
Apprécié mais trop petit