Wide-rib knit polo product image (primary)
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.

Le 31

Wide-Rib Knit Polo

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CA$69.00CAD
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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 sources

Uses

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]

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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
Wide-rib knit polo product image (primary)
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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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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
Wide-rib knit polo product image 2
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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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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

Variants

15 SKUs
All variants of Wide-Rib Knit Polo
SKUTitlePriceAvail
3987567Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Patterned White - MediumCA$69.00Yes
3987568Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Patterned White - LargeCA$69.00Yes
3987569Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Patterned White - X-LargeCA$69.00Yes
4639657Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Green - SmallCA$69.00Yes
4639658Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Green - MediumCA$69.00Yes
4639659Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Green - LargeCA$69.00Yes
4639660Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Green - X-LargeCA$69.00Yes
3987575Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Navy/midnight Blue - MediumCA$69.00Yes
3987576Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Navy/midnight Blue - LargeCA$69.00Yes
4639663Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Slate Blue - MediumCA$69.00Yes
4639664Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Slate Blue - LargeCA$69.00Yes
4639667Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Golden Yellow - SmallCA$69.00Yes
4639668Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Golden Yellow - MediumCA$69.00Yes
4639669Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Golden Yellow - LargeCA$69.00Yes
4639670Wide-Rib Knit Polo - Golden Yellow - X-LargeCA$69.00Yes

Documents & Data

Customer Reviews

4 total
5

4 reviews · out of 5

J’adore

★★★★★Marco D.

J’adore

Esthétique et confortable

★★★★★Nathalie P.

Mon mari est ravi

Très belle qualité

★★★★★Pascale B.

Très belle qualité

Tricot

★★★★★Justin N.

Apprécié mais trop petit

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/sweaters/short-sleeves/wide-rib-knit-polo--6867-216641?colourId=44
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