Le 31
Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater
The Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater by Le 31 by Simons is a Canadian-designed long-sleeve knit pullover made from 100% recycled cotton. Its specifications include a half-zip high mock neck with a two-way metal zipper, ribbed cuffs and hem, and a relaxed, straight torso with a medium-gauge heathered knit. The sweater serves as a warm layering piece for everyday use, and the front zip allows for adjustable neck coverage and easy on/off over layers.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
- Material
- 100% reprocessed cotton
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Product Insights
Le 31's Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater delivers a sustainable, logo-free design in tonal hues for a sleek, elongated silhouette, using 100% recycled cotton knit that breathes naturally but has a slightly textured hand—a tradeoff for its eco-friendly credentials. At $89, it undercuts comparable eco zip-necks, works as a mid-layer or standalone, and is designed in Canada exclusively for Simons, reinforcing the brand's commitment to recycled materials.
Verified claims
- Material
- 100% recycled cotton knit breathes naturally and has a slightly textured hand.
- Value
- At $89, this sweater undercuts comparable eco zip-necks like RADMOR's Chappie ($150).
- Environmental impact
- Knit entirely from post-industrial recycled cotton, so it significantly reduces water and carbon footprint versus virgin cotton and avoids virgin raw materials.
- Design origin
- Designed in Canada and exclusive to Simons.
- Curated minimalism
- Logo-free design in tonal hues for a minimalist wardrobe.
- Tonal dressing
- Charcoal and navy variants worn tonally create sleek elongated silhouette.
- Hem
- Tuck hem between top and middle of fly for leg-lengthening effect.
- Mid-layer
- Works as mid-layer under a jacket and standalone in mild weather.
- Collar
- Smooth for layering under jackets; soft, cozy and structured for standalone wear.
- Sustainability
- Le 31 frequently uses recycled cotton and offers LENZING ECOVERO viscose in selected styles.
- Knit thickness
- The sweater is made in a medium-weight rib knit that is substantial enough to layer under a jacket without adding fleece-like bulk.
- Hand feel
- The recycled cotton gives the sweater a slightly more textured hand than extra-long staple virgin cotton, though it remains soft.
- Fit
- Buyers report the sweater runs true to size, with a fit that is neither too loose nor too fitted.
- Breathability
- As a 100% cotton knit, it delivers natural-fiber breathability compared with recycled polyester blends.
Product record
- Title
- Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 89 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesUses
Dressing up or down with one sweater
Reviews analysis summarizes buyers describing a tailored-but-not-tight fit that pairs with both jeans and tailored pants, making this zip-neck an easy pick for outfits that shift from chic to casual. Per the merchant, it's a versatile essential; one summarized review suggested wanting it in multiple colors as a go-to piece for adding color to an outfit.[1]
Dressing to make a strong first impression
This zip-neck sweater is the kind of piece reviewers reached for when they wanted to feel put-together and confident at meetings or on dates. One reviewer reported a 'wow' factor on first wear, and another described the fit as perfect, per a summary of customer reviews. Original review texts were not included, so these are secondhand reports rather than guaranteed results.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater: Choose this if you want a versatile, minimalist half-zip mock-neck sweater that works from chic to casual, with a zipped ribbed collar, ribbed cuffs and hem, and an ultra-comfortable knit made of 100% reprocessed (recycled) cotton. Reviewers report the sizing runs true to size with a tailored-but-not-tight fit, and the design comes in six colors — Charcoal, Off White, Hazelnut, Green, Navy/Midnight Blue, and Dark Red — in sizes SMALL through X-LARGE. Note that wash durability is unconfirmed, with no reported long-term results for colorfastness or shape retention after machine washing, so frequent machine washers may want to proceed with caution.[1] | Zip-Neck Embossed Knit Sweater: Choose this for a mock-neck pullover with a short ribbed collar and central half-zip, finished with ribbed cuffs and hem and an all-over embossed knit texture. It is a fine knit in a LENZING ECOVERO viscose blend (50% viscose, 28% polyester, 22% nylon per the retailer), so it may suit you if you prefer that soft, lightweight feel over a wool or heavy cotton knit. It comes in five colors (Black, Beige, Brown, Mint, and Baby Blue) and four sizes from small to X-large.[2,3,4] | Ribbed Zip-Neck Sweater Imported From Seoul: Choose this if you want a fitted, fine-ribbed knit sweater with an adjustable zipped mock neck — the short metal half-zip opens into a small V at the throat, and long raglan sleeves end in narrow ribbed cuffs. It is made of stretchy ribbed cotton-blend jersey (72% polyester, 24% rayon, 4% spandex) in black or white, in a Seoul-imported Le 31 style. The fit is close to the body with a hem that sits around the hips, and the listing shows only medium and large sizes.[5,6,7,8] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a charcoal-grey knit half-zip sweater with a ribbed mock neck, ribbed cuffs and hem, visible metal zipper, and folded arms partially covering the front.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve pullover sweater with a straight torso, relaxed fit through the body, and hem sitting near the model's hips.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.62 (high) - NecklineShort ribbed mock collar that stands upright, ending at a centered vertical half-zip opening.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high) - ZipperCentered metal two-way style zipper with visible metal pull tab and short stitched zipper placket.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.20 (high) - Ribbed trimsWide ribbed knit at the hem and narrower ribbed cuffs at sleeve ends, matching the collar rib pattern.
3 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Knit textureUniform medium-gauge knit with a smooth, slightly heathered surface visible across the body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.20 · w 0.72 · h 0.56 (high) - Sleeve constructionSet-in sleeves with visible shoulder seam lines; sleeves shown relaxed and slightly gathered where folded across the torso.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.42 (high) - Visible underlayerSmall triangular portion of a white crew-neck T-shirt visible under the open zipper at the collar.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.16 · w 0.10 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the sweater against a plain light background. Model is cropped mid-thigh, posed with arms crossed; lighting is soft and even with mild shadowing.
- Model and poseMale model shown from mid-thigh to above the head, facing forward with arms crossed over the chest.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.96 (high) - BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props or patterns.
- LightingSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing minimal harsh shadows and even illumination across the sweater and model.
- Image crop and framingCentered composition cropping just below the hips and leaving space above the head; product is fully visible in frame.
Colors
charcoal grey· body and ribbing#55555Agunmetal grey· zipper- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve pullover sweater with a straight torso, relaxed fit through the body, and hem sitting near the model's hips.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve knitted sweater in a uniform dark charcoal gray with a ribbed mock/zip-style collar, ribbed cuffs and hem, and plain back panel with visible shoulder seams.
- Back panelFlat, uninterrupted back surface of fine, tightly knit fabric with no visible logos, pockets, or patterns.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - CollarShort, ribbed mock/zip-style collar that stands slightly away from the neck, knit in a vertical rib pattern distinct from the body.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Ribbed hemWide ribbed bottom hem that is visibly thicker than the body knit and lies flat around the hips.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.74 · w 0.52 · h 0.16 (high) - CuffsRibbed sleeve cuffs matching the hem's rib pattern, fitted around the wrists with slight fabric gather above each cuff.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.72 · w 0.14 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.72 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high) - Shoulder seamsVisible seam lines along the top of each shoulder creating a defined shoulder shape; seams sit slightly inward from the sleeve edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high) - Knit textureEven, fine knit texture across the body with subtle heathering visible from small light-dark fiber variation.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.24 · w 0.56 · h 0.48 (high) - Closure visibilityNo zipper, buttons, or other closures are visible on the rear; neck closure not visible from back.
Other
Studio shot showing the model from behind against a plain light gray background; soft, even lighting with minimal shadows. Image includes model's head, hands and top of dark denim pants.
- Shot compositionCentered rear view of a standing model cropped to include head, torso, arms and upper legs.
- BackgroundPlain, evenly lit light gray backdrop with no visible props or staging elements.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model and clothing croppingImage is cropped slightly above the model's head and just below the hips so the sweater's hem and cuffs are fully visible.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing gentle, even illumination and faint shadows under the arms and at the hem.
Colors
charcoal gray· body#504F55- Back panelFlat, uninterrupted back surface of fine, tightly knit fabric with no visible logos, pockets, or patterns.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve knit sweater in a uniform dark charcoal gray with ribbed mock-neck collar, ribbed cuffs and ribbed hem. The sweater is worn by a model and shown from the back with visible shoulder seams and long set-in sleeves.
- Overall shapeStraight torso-length sweater with long sleeves and a relaxed fit visible from the back; hem sits at the model's hips.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.78 (high) - CollarShort, ribbed mock-neck collar that stands slightly away from the neck; ribbing is vertical and denser than the body knit.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Ribbed hemWide ribbed band at the bottom of the sweater with pronounced vertical ribs, slightly thicker than the cuff ribbing.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.76 · w 0.64 · h 0.16 (high) - CuffsNarrow ribbed cuffs at sleeve ends matching the collar texture and color.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.68 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.68 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Knit textureUniform fine knit texture on the body and sleeves, appearing as a smooth, consistent stitch pattern across the back panel.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - Shoulder seamVisible shoulder seam running from the base of the collar toward the sleeve, set-in style.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.10 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (medium) - Neckline rear gapSmall exposed neck area above the collar where the model's neck is visible, indicating the collar does not fully cover the neck.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.00 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing the model from the rear against a light neutral background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows. The model's hands and part of dark pants are visible at the bottom of the frame.
- Model presenceMale model wearing the sweater, shown from the back with head turned slightly to the right; hair and skin are visible above the collar.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - Supporting garmentDark-colored pants visible from the waist down, partially occluded by the sweater hem.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.86 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray to off-white background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal directional shadowing.
- Image crop and framingCentered vertical crop showing the full back of the sweater and upper legs; slight negative space above the head and at the sides.
Colors
charcoal gray· body#5B5A5D- Overall shapeStraight torso-length sweater with long sleeves and a relaxed fit visible from the back; hem sits at the model's hips.
Variants
24 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3958454 | Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater - Charcoal - Small | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 3958455 | Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater - Charcoal - Medium | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 3958456 | Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater - Charcoal - Large | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 3958457 | Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater - Charcoal - X-Large | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4705541 | Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater - Off White - Small | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4705542 | Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater - Off White - Medium | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4705543 | Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater - Off White - Large | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4705544 | Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater - Off White - X-Large | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4705546 | Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater - Hazelnut - Small | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4705547 | Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater - Hazelnut - Medium | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4705548 | Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater - Hazelnut - Large | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4705549 | Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater - Hazelnut - X-Large | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 3958459 | Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater - Green - Small | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 3958460 | Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater - Green - Medium | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 3958461 | Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater - Green - Large | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 3958462 | Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater - Green - X-Large | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 3958464 | Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater - Navy/midnight Blue - Small | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 3958465 | Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater - Navy/midnight Blue - Medium | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 3958466 | Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater - Navy/midnight Blue - Large | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 3958467 | Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater - Navy/midnight Blue - X-Large | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4705551 | Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater - Dark Red - Small | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4705552 | Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater - Dark Red - Medium | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4705553 | Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater - Dark Red - Large | CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4705554 | Minimalist Zip-Neck Sweater - Dark Red - X-Large | CA$89.00 | Yes |
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Customer Reviews
8 total8 reviews · out of 5
Loved the style and colour.
Loved the style and colour. The fit was perfect.
beau produit
beau produit
Très beau produit
Très beau produit
Belle couleur et de belle
Belle couleur et de belle qualité.
Belle qualité
Belle qualité
Chandail parfait
J’en achèterais dans d’autres couleur si disponible. J’aime bien la coupe et la taille, pas trop ample ni trop ajusté.
parfaite, j'ai fait whaoooo! en
parfaite, j'ai fait whaoooo! en la portant. . .
Good quality and good fit
Sizing is accurate and the quality seems good. Have not washed it yet. Color is great!