Zip-Neck Embossed Knit Sweater

Verified claims

Sustainability

ECOVERO reduces water/carbon ≥50%, holds EU Ecolabel, uses certified wood, and is traceable.

Comfort

ECOVERO viscose is soft and airy with a flowing, comfortable drape.

Collection

Part of Le 31 by Simons' exclusive designed-in-Canada line.

Texture depth

The embossed knit creates three-dimensional depth and stays comfortable without embellishments.

Pattern integrity

Embossed pattern is built into the knit, won't peel or crack.

Care

Must wash on cold delicate to prevent pattern distortion from wet viscose.

Laundering

Cold delicate wash and flat drying preserve the embossed knit texture.

Temperature control

Unzip collar for quick cooling; zip for warmth.

Collar integrity

Ribbed stand-up collar stays crisp, no curling even when unzipped.

Easy removal

Zip neck enables removal without pulling over head.

Softness

ECOVERO knit provides smooth handfeel, fluid drape, and breathability without scratchiness.

Eco certification

ECOVERO holds the EU Ecolabel and reduces water and emissions by at least 50%.

Knit texture

The embossed knit texture is structural, not applied, so it won't peel or fade.

Value

At $69, combines sub-$170 G-Star price with EU Ecolabel ECOVERO viscose.

Practicality

Integral embossed knit, midweight versatility, and zip-collar ventilation for lasting practicality.

Fit

True to size with a regular fit, reducing online return risk.

Seasonal weight

Midweight, designed for layering in fall/spring or under a winter coat.

Weight vs alternatives

Denser knit than Le 31's $59 TENCEL modal mock neck.

Exclusivity

Le 31 is a Simons-exclusive label designed in Canada offering a curated line with two knit textures.

Price comparison

At $69 CAD, it is $10 more than Le 31's base mock neck but undercuts G-Star RAW's $170 sustainable mock neck by 59%.

Product record

Title

Zip-Neck Embossed Knit Sweater

Brand

Le 31

Price

69 CAD

Availability

In stock

Zip-neck design: layering and temperature control

• Because the collar is finished with a ribbed knit, it stands at attention rather than slouching — a construction detail that prevents the dreaded curled-over look after wear and keeps the neckline crisp, even with the zipper half-open.
• The partial zip at the high neck lets you seal in heat for a cozy, weatherproof collar when fully closed, or instantly dump body heat by yanking the tab down — a mechanical advantage that turns the sweater into a self-ventilating layer without any bulk.

Value compared to other sustainable mock necks

• Priced $20 below Le 31's own $89 cotton-ECOVERO zip-up mock neck, this sweater shares the zipped high neck and ribbed edging but trades the silky hand for an embossed texture — a practical upsell for shoppers who prefer visual surface interest over a smoother finish.
• The use of ECOVERO viscose — a branded, plant-based alternative to virgin synthetics — places this sweater in the same responsible-materials conversation as Le 31's $59 TENCEL modal mock neck and G‑Star's $170 recycled-organic knit, while its textured hand gives it a more tactile, fashion-forward personality than the fine-gauge TENCEL option.
• At only $10 more than Le 31's featherweight $59 TENCEL-modal mock neck, this zip-neck gains a denser, embossed knit and a functional zipper — effectively upgrading from a sheer under-jacket layer to a standalone sweater that can still layer, offering greater cost-per-wear potential for the modest price jump.
• At $69 CAD, this zip-neck undercuts G-Star RAW's organic-cotton mock neck ($170 CAD) by more than half while delivering a comparable silhouette and an equally eco-certified material story through LENZING ECOVERO viscose — an accessible entry for the clean, sustainable knit look without the premium denim-brand markup.
• As an in-house Simons exclusive designed in Canada, Le 31 carries a boutique-curation ethos that mass-market sustainable lines lack — the sweater is part of a deliberate, seasonally refreshed collection rather than a one-off conscious item, giving it a sense of considered design that outperforms its $69 CAD sticker.

How the viscose-polyester-nylon blend actually performs

• The sweater uses LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose, a rayon produced with at least 50% less water and carbon emissions than generic viscose, and delivers a soft, airy drape that makes the embossed knit feel lightweight and breathable rather than stiff or synthetic-heavy.

Why ECOVERO viscose matters for comfort and the planet

• Beyond its eco-profile, ECOVERO is engineered for a soft, airy drape that flows beautifully — meaning the sweater’s 'soft textured knit' claim is underpinned by a fiber purpose-built for fluid movement and comfortable next-to-skin feel, not a compromise for sustainability.
• The wood pulp for ECOVERO fibers is sourced from FSC- or PEFC-certified forests — or follows Lenzing's own stringent policy — linking this sweater to a supply chain that avoids deforestation risk and ancient & endangered forest exploitation rather than relying on unverified pulp.
• ECOVERO is the first viscose brand to earn the EU Ecolabel for textile products — a multi-criteria environmental excellence standard — which gives third-party assurance that the fiber in this knit meets rigorous, publicly audited benchmarks for reduced environmental harm across its production lifecycle.
• A built-in identification marker lets Lenzing trace ECOVERO fibers from wood source through to the finished fabric, so the viscose in this sweater isn't an anonymous commodity — it comes with a documented chain of custody that helps verify the eco-story on the label.
• LENZING ECOVERO viscose is made using at least 50% less water and generates half the carbon emissions of generic viscose — a quantified reduction that shifts this sweater from ambiguous 'eco-friendly' apparel to a garment whose fiber carries a specific, lifecycle-based environmental claim validated through Higg MSI data.