Le 31
Zip-Neck Silky Knit Sweater
Men's zip-neck silky knit sweater from Le 31 by Simons, a long-sleeve pullover with a short front zipper at the high ribbed collar. The fine-gauge knit is made from 78% LENZING ECOVERO viscose and 22% nylon, with ribbed trims at the collar, cuffs, and hem. Designed in Canada, this sweater offers a smooth, silky texture and requires hand washing and laying flat to dry.
- Material
- Silky nylon and LENZING ECOVERO viscose knit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
A zippered high-neck sweater with a silky knit fabric, featuring ribbed edging, made from a blend of nylon and sustainable LENZING ECOVERO viscose.
Zipped high neck, ribbed edging, silky knit made from nylon and LENZING ECOVERO viscose.
- Material
- Silky nylon and LENZING ECOVERO viscose knit
- Secondary
- nylon
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- zipped high neck
- ribbed edging
- silky knit texture
- LENZING ECOVERO viscose (sustainable)
- nylon blend for durability
- knit construction
- mid-weight sweater
Product Insights
Le 31's Zip-Neck Silky Knit Sweater, available for 69 CAD, offers a modern regular fit that is neither slim nor baggy, and its lightweight silky knit layers effortlessly under a jacket or blazer. Crafted from 78% LENZING ECOVERO viscose with EU Ecolabel certification, it balances sustainable material with the tradeoff of delicate care: hand-wash inside-out, flat-dry, fold not hang, and use pH-neutral detergent.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Modern regular fit—neither slim nor baggy.
- Layering
- Lightweight silky knit layers easily under a jacket or blazer.
- Sustainability
- 78% LENZING ECOVERO viscose is EU Ecolabel-certified.
- Care
- Hand-wash inside-out, flat-dry, fold not hang, and use pH-neutral detergent.
Product record
- Title
- Zip-Neck Silky Knit Sweater
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
What the ECOVERO label and Simons Vision program actually mean
- The ECOVERO viscose's EU Ecolabel certification ensures the fiber is made from FSC- or PEFC-certified wood pulp and produced with limited emissions of sulphur compounds and other pollutants, giving the sweater's primary material independent, third-party validation of lower environmental impact from forest to finished fiber.
- ECOVERO viscose is produced in a closed-loop system that recovers up to 99% of process chemicals, and its manufacturing consumes about 50% less water and generates approximately 50% fewer CO2 emissions than generic viscose — meaning the 78% ECOVERO content in this sweater directly cuts the garment's resource footprint versus conventional viscose blends.
Care that keeps the silky knit looking new
- Viscose fibers typically lose 40–50% of their dry tensile strength when wet, which is why the care tag mandates hand washing — machine agitation, even on gentle, puts the 78%-viscose knit at risk of permanent deformation, seam slippage, and accelerated wear that drastically shortens garment life.
- Because water-logged viscose stretches easily under its own weight, laying the sweater flat to dry — as instructed — is not optional for a garment with a zippered high neck and ribbed trim; hanging it wet would gradually elongate the collar and hem, permanently altering the modern fit.
- The lightweight knit and ribbed edges will distort under the pressure of a hanger; folding this sweater in a drawer — rather than hanging it in the closet — preserves the intended silhouette and prevents the snagging that is common with fine-gauge viscose blends brushed against zippers or coarse fabrics.
- A pH-neutral delicates detergent, used without fabric softener, helps retain the sheen of the silky nylon-ECOVERO fabric because softener residues dull the surface and accelerate the loss of that initial polished look, while harsh alkaline detergents can degrade the viscose over repeated washes.
- Turning the sweater inside-out before hand washing minimizes surface friction, the primary cause of the pilling that often plagues viscose-nylon knits; this simple step — absent from the care label — keeps the exterior silky longer and is far more effective than trying to remove pills after they form.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Right-of-center frontal view of a navy zip-neck knit sweater on a model; visible details include a partially open short zipper, ribbed stand collar and cuffs, smooth fine knit body, and long sleeves tucked slightly at the waist.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve pullover with a short zip at the neck, fitted through the torso and sleeves, hem shown tucked into the model's pants.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.72 · h 0.62 (high) - Collar constructionShort stand-up ribbed collar with the zipper running up into it; collar edge is ribbed and folds slightly outward where zip is open.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.10 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high) - Neck zipperShort center-front metal zipper with a visible metal pull tab; zipper is partially open showing a short V-shaped opening below the pull.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.18 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (high) - Knit textureSmooth, fine-gauge knit on the sweater body with visible ribbed texture at cuffs and collar.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.22 · w 0.70 · h 0.48 (high) - Cuff detailRibbed sleeve cuffs that fit snugly at the wrist; right sleeve is slightly pushed up producing horizontal fabric folds on the forearm.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.59 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the sweater against a plain light background; three-quarter frontal pose with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter frontal crop showing model from upper thighs to head with the model turned slightly to viewer left.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.03 · w 0.90 · h 0.94 (high) - Background and lightingPlain uniform light gray to off-white backdrop with soft, even studio lighting and subtle shadowing under the model's right arm.
- Supporting clothing and accessoriesBeige pleated trousers and a dark brown leather belt are visible; a silver ring is visible on the model's right hand.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.68 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on the sweater and model face with no visible motion blur and natural skin tones.
Colors
deep navy blue· sweater body#232642metallic silver· zipper and pull- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve pullover with a short zip at the neck, fitted through the torso and sleeves, hem shown tucked into the model's pants.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the upper torso showing a navy knit zip-neck sweater with a short ribbed mock collar and a visible metal zipper and pull.
- Collar styleShort mock neck collar with vertical ribbing that stands slightly upright around the neck opening.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.40 · w 0.48 · h 0.18 (high) - Zipper hardwareExposed metal zipper with visible teeth and a small metal triangular-shaped pull tab at the bottom of the visible opening.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (high) - Knit textureSmooth, fine-gauge knit fabric with a uniform surface and no visible stitch pattern larger than the knit texture.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.55 · w 0.90 · h 0.40 (high) - Shoulder seamVisible shoulder seam on the right side of the image where the sleeve meets the body of the sweater.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.55 · w 0.38 · h 0.20 (high) - Front openingFront vertical opening created by the partially unzipped zipper revealing a narrow V-shaped neck opening.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing model head and upper torso against a plain light background with even studio lighting and soft shadows.
- Shot compositionTight portrait crop from upper chest to top of head, model turned slightly to the left of frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundSmooth neutral light gray to off-white backdrop with no visible props.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse studio lighting with soft shadows along the model's jaw and slight shadowing on the sweater's folds.
Colors
deep navy blue· sweater fabric#23253Ametallic silver· zipper hardware and pull- Collar styleShort mock neck collar with vertical ribbing that stands slightly upright around the neck opening.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve navy knit sweater showing the back panel, ribbed mock collar, shoulder seams, ribbed cuffs and hem, and smooth fine-knit texture.
- Rear panelFull back panel of the sweater is visible, uninterrupted by logos or patterns, with a smooth, fine-knit surface and slight vertical drape.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.88 · h 0.68 (high) - CollarShort ribbed mock/zip-style collar visible from the rear, sits close to the neck with a folded ribbed finish.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.03 · w 0.32 · h 0.08 (high) - Shoulder seamsVisible seam lines run along the top of each shoulder toward the neckline, giving a set-in shoulder appearance.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - CuffsRibbed sleeve cuffs are visible at both wrists, matching the collar and hem in texture and finish.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.15 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.15 (high) - HemRibbed bottom hem sits at the top of the trousers and is slightly fitted relative to the body panel.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high) - Fabric textureEven, smooth fine-knit texture with no visible knit pattern or pilling at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - FitSweater appears to have a relaxed but not oversized fit across the back with slight drape at the lower back.
Other
Studio shot showing a model from the rear against a plain light background; visible beige trousers and model head in left profile; even soft lighting with minimal shadow.
- Shot compositionStudio photograph framed to show the model from head to mid-thigh, centered horizontally with the sweater as the focal point.
- BackgroundPlain light neutral background with no visible props or signage.
- Model visibleModel's head in left profile, left hand and part of right hand visible below the hem, and beige trousers visible below the sweater.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.74 · w 0.48 · h 0.26 (high) - Lighting and qualityEven diffuse lighting with soft shadows; image is high resolution and evenly exposed.
Colors
navy blue· main body#252944- Rear panelFull back panel of the sweater is visible, uninterrupted by logos or patterns, with a smooth, fine-knit surface and slight vertical drape.
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Q&A
3 answered- How does the fit of this sweater compare to other Le 31 sweaters? Is it intended to be slim or relaxed?
- The fit isn't explicitly stated in the listing, but Le 31 sweaters typically have a modern regular fit—not overly slim nor baggy.
- Is this sweater lightweight enough for layering under a jacket, or is it more of a standalone piece?
- This sweater is made from a lightweight silky knit, making it an excellent choice for layering under a jacket or blazer while also working well as a standalone piece.
- Does the LENZING ECOVERO viscose used in this sweater carry any specific eco-certifications like the EU Ecolabel?
- Yes, LENZING ECOVERO viscose carries the EU Ecolabel certification, confirming its lower environmental impact compared to conventional viscose.