Le 31
Ribbed Fleece-Lined Cardigan
5/5 (1)
CA$89.00CAD
In Stock
This ribbed fleece-lined cardigan from Le 31 by Simons is constructed from a stretch organic cotton blend with a ribbed jersey texture and a soft fleece underside. It features a polo collar, metallic two-way zipper, and two patch pockets, with a boxy, slightly cropped silhouette, dropped shoulders, and long sleeves for casual layering.
- Material
- Ribbed jersey in a stretch organic cotton blend
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Color
BrownNavy/Midnight BlueYellow
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Ribbed fleece-lined cardigan with polo collar and metallic two-way zipper.
Soft fleece underside, two patch pockets, stretch organic cotton blend.
- Material
- Ribbed jersey in a stretch organic cotton blend
- Gender
- male
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- Polo collar
- Metallic two-way zipper
- Two patch pockets
- Soft fleece underside
- Ribbed jersey texture
- Stretch organic cotton blend
- Fleece-lined interior
- Designed in Canada by Simons
Product Insights
The Ribbed Fleece-Lined Cardigan by Le 31 uses a cotton-poly blend with 5% spandex to deliver stretch recovery up to 2x width and shape recovery that prevents baggy elbows and pockets. Its ribbed knit and metal zipper maintain non-curl edges and a smooth front panel, while the two-way zipper structures the shoulders at the top and unzips from the bottom for seated comfort or to reveal a shirt. Offering moderate warmth for mild winters and fall layering, it presents a tradeoff at CAD 89: nearly double the price of MUJI's $49.90 fleece but warmer and made with organic cotton.
Verified claims
- Shape recovery
- Ribbed knit with 5% spandex returns to shape after stretching, preventing baggy elbows and pockets.
- Care
- Wash in cold water and dry flat to maintain shape recovery.
- Edge stability
- Non-curl edges and metal zipper keep the front panel smooth and flat.
- Stretch recovery
- 5% spandex in the cotton-poly blend enables stretch recovery up to 2x width.
- Styling versatility
- Zipped top structures shoulders; unzipped bottom reveals shirt.
- Seated comfort
- Unzipping bottom prevents binding at the hem when seated.
- Zipper
- Metal zipper teeth prevent the ribbed knit from puckering over time.
- Shape retention
- Spandex rib knit recovers shape after stretching.
- Crosswise stretch
- Rib knit stretches to nearly double its width.
- Warmth level
- Provides moderate warmth for mild winters and fall layering.
- Layering versatility
- Two-way zipper maintains shoulder structure while showing shirt beneath or adding hip room.
- Value
- At CAD 89, nearly double MUJI's $49.90 fleece but warmer and organic cotton.
- Warmth suitability
- Best for mild winter or fall layering, not extreme cold.
Product record
- Title
- Ribbed Fleece-Lined Cardigan
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 89 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the organic cotton fleece wears over time
- The ribbed jersey knit, amplified by the built-in stretch, naturally recovers its shape after stretching, which means the cardigan resists the baggy elbows and sagging pockets that plague flat-knit sweaters over time.
Two-way zipper benefits and durability
- Keep the top zipped and open the bottom to maintain structured shoulders while showing the shirt underneath, using the cardigan as a layering frame rather than a simple closure.
- Opening the zipper from the bottom lets you add extra room at the hem to prevent the cardigan from binding at the hips when sitting or driving, while the polo collar stays neatly in place.
- The metallic teeth provide greater rigidity than plastic or coil zippers, so the cardigan’s stretchy organic cotton ribbing is less likely to cause the zipper tape to pucker or buckle over time.
How the ribbed knit holds its shape
- Washing in cold water and drying flat — rather than tumble drying — protects the elastane from heat degradation and lets the ribbed structure settle back to its unstretched dimensions, preventing the gradual bagginess that fleece-lined knits can develop when cared for incorrectly.
- Pure organic cotton rib knit would lack the rebound to recover from stretching, but the 'stretch' designation indicates elastane is in the blend, which snaps the fabric back to its original shape — crucial given the weight of the fleece underside that can pull the garment out of shape over a day's wear.
- The alternating knit-purl ribs stretch to about twice their resting width, giving the cardigan body-conforming stretch that moves with you without the fabric fighting against the body — unlike a flat knit, which would feel restrictive.
- Rib knit does not curl at the edges the way jersey knit does, so the zipper placket and polo collar lie flat against the chest rather than rolling inward — a structural reason this cardigan holds a neat, polished silhouette.
- The fleece lining adds weight that would cause a weaker knit to sag, but rib knit's favorable elongation-to-recovery ratio means the fabric is engineered to return to shape repeatedly — this inherent resilience is why the cardigan can be both heavy and form-fitting without losing its structure.
Price comparison with similar fleece-lined cardigans
- At CAD 89, the ribbed fleece-lined cardigan sits in the upper tier of Le 31's men's cardigan range at Simons, above the sub-$60 knit and textured styles and alongside the twisted cable and reprocessed-cotton zip variants at the same price, with only the fuzzy knit cropped style priced higher at $99.95.
- MUJI's men's fleece cardigan retails at CAD $49.90 — roughly 44% less than the Le 31 — but it is made from 100% recycled polyester with no organic cotton content or fleece lining, serving as a lightweight single-layer fleece rather than a ribbed cotton jacket with a plush underside.
- The L.L.Bean Signature Valley Fleece Cardigan for women originally lists at $199 and is marked down to $100; while a different demographic, it demonstrates that branded fleece cardigans with shawl-collar and knit-trim details can exceed $100, positioning the Le 31's $89 price as a more accessible entry into the fleece-cardigan category.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a boxy, ribbed zip-up cardigan in a dark brown color with a fold-down collar, visible metal two-way zipper, and two rectangular patch pockets on the front lower panel.
- Overall silhouetteBoxy, slightly cropped cardigan with dropped shoulders and long sleeves, worn closed over a collared shirt.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.66 (high) - Surface textureVertical ribbed knit texture visible across the entire cardigan surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.24 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high) - CollarFold-down shirt-style collar formed from the same ribbed material as the body.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.16 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - ZipperCentral metal two-way zipper with visible teeth and a round pull near the chest and another pull at the hem.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.24 · w 0.12 · h 0.60 (high) - Left front pocketRectangular patch pocket with top opening and visible stitch outline on the lower left front panel.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Right front pocketRectangular patch pocket with top opening and visible stitch outline on the lower right front panel.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Hem and stitchingStraight hem with visible topstitching along the bottom edge and around pockets.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.72 · w 0.76 · h 0.08 (high) - Sleeve fitSleeves appear relaxed with slight taper toward the wrist and subtle seam at the shoulder due to dropped shoulder construction.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.30 · w 0.36 · h 0.50 (medium); x 0.56 · y 0.30 · w 0.36 · h 0.50 (medium)
Other
Studio shot with a male model against a plain light gray background. Model stands facing slightly left with hands in pockets; soft, even lighting with minimal shadows.
- BackgroundUniform light gray studio background with no visible props or packaging.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model poseModel is shown from head to hips, turned slightly to the left, with hands placed in the cardigan pockets.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.04 · w 0.84 · h 0.92 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting producing mild shadowing under the chin and along the side seams of the cardigan.
- Visible non-product clothingLight blue vertically striped collared shirt visible under the cardigan at the collar and hem; not part of the product.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.76 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium)
Colors
dark brown· main body#4A2B25metallic silver· zipper- Overall silhouetteBoxy, slightly cropped cardigan with dropped shoulders and long sleeves, worn closed over a collared shirt.
- 02
Product
Right-side view of a ribbed, long-sleeve brown knit cardigan with a folding collar, visible center zipper, and a patch pocket on the lower front.
- Body textureVertical ribbed knit texture covering the entire visible garment body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.08 · w 0.55 · h 0.82 (high) - Color and finishSolid medium-dark brown fabric with a matte finish.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.08 · w 0.55 · h 0.82 (high) - CollarFold-over collar with the same ribbed texture and visible seam where it attaches to the shoulder.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - Center front zipperPartial center-front metal zipper visible along the garment opening with metallic teeth and a round metallic pull.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.22 · w 0.08 · h 0.36 (high) - Patch pocketSingle rectangular patch pocket on the lower front with a visible topstitched opening and same ribbed fabric.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.56 · w 0.28 · h 0.15 (high) - Shoulder seam and drop shoulderVisible dropped shoulder seam angled down the upper arm, creating a relaxed sleeve attachment.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.12 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve hemStraight simple hem at the sleeve cuff in the same ribbed knit material.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.66 · w 0.26 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model wearing the cardigan against a plain light background; three-quarter right-side pose with soft, even lighting.
- Model and poseMale model shown from mid-thigh up in a three-quarter right-side pose, head turned slightly toward the camera.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 0.66 (high) - Visible underlayerLight blue button-up shirt visible under the cardigan along the front opening and collar.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.20 · w 0.15 · h 0.36 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadows.
- Image crop and qualityVertical crop focusing on torso and head; image is sharp with visible fabric texture.
Colors
medium-dark brown· main body#4B2D2Awarm metallic gold· zipper pullmetallic silver· zipper teeth#B3BBCB- Body textureVertical ribbed knit texture covering the entire visible garment body and sleeves.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a ribbed long-sleeve cardigan on a model showing a boxy silhouette, folded collar, dropped shoulder seam, and straight hem with visible topstitching.
- View and silhouetteRear-facing view of the cardigan worn by a model, showing a boxy, slightly cropped silhouette that falls to the top of the hips.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.76 (high) - Fabric textureVertical ribbed knit texture visible across the entire back panel and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - CollarWide folded collar that sits flat against the upper back with a visible collar roll.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Shoulder constructionDropped shoulder seam that creates a relaxed sleeve set-in and slightly slouchy arm shape.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.88 · h 0.22 (high) - Hem and topstitchingStraight hem with a single visible topstitch line running around the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.70 · w 0.68 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve length and cuffLong sleeves extending to the model's wrists with simple finished cuff edges and no visible rib change.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.24 · h 0.54 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.30 · w 0.24 · h 0.54 (high)
Other
Studio shot with plain light gray background, soft even lighting, and a model shown from head to upper thighs; minor shadowing visible on the left side of the frame.
- Background and lightingNeutral light gray studio background with even, soft lighting and minimal harsh shadows.
- Model and poseMale model standing with back to camera and head turned to the left so the left profile is visible; hands relaxed by sides and slightly cropped at the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 1.00 (high) - Image crop and framingImage framed from just above the head to the upper thighs of the model, centering the back of the cardigan in the composition.
- Shadows and reflectionsSoft shadowing visible along the left side of the model and faint shadow under the hem, consistent with overhead studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 0.30 · h 0.40 (medium)
Colors
dark brown· main body#5B3A35- View and silhouetteRear-facing view of the cardigan worn by a model, showing a boxy, slightly cropped silhouette that falls to the top of the hips.
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Q&A
1 answered- How warm is this cardigan? Is it suitable for mild winter temperatures or mainly for layering in fall?
- This cardigan has a soft fleece underside and is made of ribbed jersey in a stretch organic cotton blend, providing moderate warmth. It's best suited for mild winter temperatures or as a layering piece in fall rather than for extreme cold.