Le 31
Zipped Polo-Collar Structured Jersey Sweatshirt
5/5 (1)
CA$29.95CAD
In Stock
This product is a long-sleeve sweatshirt with a zippered polo collar, designed in Canada as part of the Le 31 by Simons collection. It features a thick, structured stretch organic cotton jersey fabric with a relaxed, boxy fit, dropped shoulders, and ribbed trim at the collar, cuffs, and hem. The front zipper allows adjustable coverage, making it suitable for casual layering or everyday wear.
- Material
- Thick, structured stretch organic cotton jersey
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Ivory/Cream BeigeGreenBlue
Size
MEDIUMLARGEX-LARGESMALL
Specifications
Zipped polo-collar sweatshirt made from thick, structured organic cotton jersey with ribbed trim.
Zippered polo collar, finely ribbed trim, thick structured stretch organic cotton jersey.
- Material
- Thick, structured stretch organic cotton jersey
- Gender
- male
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Zippered polo collar
- Finely ribbed trim
- Thick, structured stretch organic cotton jersey
Product Insights
Le 31's Zipped Polo-Collar Structured Jersey Sweatshirt ($79) combines a mock-to-V adjustable zippered neckline with thick organic cotton stretch jersey that resists sagging and breathes, offering a crisp, non-slouchy silhouette that layers smoothly under outerwear or stands alone without button gapping—though the intentional relaxed fit may require sizing down for a slimmer look, and it's best for cool transitional weather, not hot summer.
Verified claims
- Price competitiveness
- Regular $79 undercuts Quince ($85); sale $49.95 undercuts Jerico ($70) and Colorful Standard ($120).
- Overall fit
- The relaxed fit is intentional and stays crisp through 4-way stretch and structured knit; size down for a slimmer silhouette.
- Neckline adjustment
- Zipper opens to adjust neckline from mock-neck to V-neck.
- Care
- Machine wash cold and lay flat to dry to avoid shrinkage.
- Zippered collar
- Zippered polo collar can be adjusted for a mock neck or V-neck, and its zippered closure drapes flatter than a button placket.
- Stretch
- Structured organic cotton jersey and ribbed trim keep the sweatshirt from looking slouchy, enabling it to pair with both tailored trousers and jeans.
- Neckline adjustability
- Mock-neck when fully zipped, V-neck when half-zipped with a smooth front.
- Neckline structure
- Structured jersey and ribbed collar keep neckline crisp in both positions.
- Breathability
- Open knit jersey wicks moisture and allows air circulation, preventing clamminess.
- Skin friendliness
- Organic cotton reduces risk of irritation for sensitive skin.
- Hand feel
- Thick structured jersey feels soft yet substantial, not limp.
- Shape retention
- 94% organic cotton, 6% spandex thick structured stretch jersey resists sagging and bagging.
- Weight and feel
- Midweight to heavyweight knit with a soft, substantial hand feel.
- Seasonal suitability
- Best for transitional weather like cool spring and fall; not for hot summer.
- Layering
- Structured jersey layers smoothly under outerwear or as a light jacket.
- Zipper neckline
- Zipper adjusts neckline from mock-neck to V-neck for varied styling.
- Elasticity
- Ribbed collar and cuffs maintain shape and grip after repeated wear.
- Front silhouette
- Zipper front prevents button-like gapping, keeping the placket flat for smoother layering.
- Ribbed trim
- Ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem offer strong elastic recovery, staying snug and not stretching out.
- Versatility
- The zippered collar adjusts from mock-neck to V-neck, fitting casual to smart-casual settings.
Product record
- Title
- Zipped Polo-Collar Structured Jersey Sweatshirt
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 79 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Value compared to similar sweatshirts
- Quince’s $85 CAD organic cotton polo sweater and its own price comparison showing similar knits at $192–$200 from Madewell, Buck Mason, and Banana Republic illustrate that even an entry-level organic polo top from a direct-to-consumer disruptor sells above $80; the Le 31’s $79 ($49.95 sale) zip-polo sweatshirt therefore undercuts Quince’s sweater and drastically undercuts mall-brand pricing, cementing its status as one of the most affordable organic cotton zip-polo tops in the Canadian market.
- Jerico’s 100% organic cotton quarter-zip sweatshirt sells for $70 CAD and is made in Canada with a YKK zipper, establishing a baseline for a domestic organic cotton zip sweatshirt; at $79, the Le 31 costs only $9 more for the added polo collar and structured stretch jersey, and at the $49.95 sale price it undercuts that baseline by nearly 30%.
- Colorful Standard’s unisex organic cotton quarter zip retails for $120 CAD, making it 50% more expensive than the Le 31 at full price and over twice the sale price, despite both being 100% organic cotton with a mid-length collar — the premium for Portuguese production and OEKO-TEX certified dyes sets a higher market tier, highlighting the Le 31’s value as a domestically-designed but more affordable alternative.
How to style a zip polo sweatshirt
- Finely ribbed cuffs and hem give the sweatshirt a crisp, structured edge that prevents it from looking like a shapeless weekend slouch, making it compatible with tailored trousers and clean sneakers — the kind of detail that lets a zip-up piece register as intentional outfit rather than afterthought.
- Adjusting the zipper transforms the garment’s personality: zipped all the way up it creates a mock-neck silhouette that pairs cleanly with a blazer, while leaving it halfway open produces a V-neck effect that frames the face and works over a plain tee — the same face-framing trick that stylists praise in quarter-zip knits.
- The polo collar gives this sweatshirt enough structure to work with chinos and loafers for a smart-casual office, yet the soft jersey keeps it grounded enough for jeans and joggers — the same functional breadth that made quarter-zip sweaters the unofficial ‘I’m casual, but I still care’ uniform in the hybrid-work era.
- Unlike a traditional button-front polo that can pull and gap across the chest, the zippered closure keeps the placket flat and uninterrupted, creating a smoother, more contemporary silhouette that layers under a jacket without bunching.
- The organic cotton jersey provides the soft, broken-in hand of a premium tee, yet the thick structured knit gives it the heft to avoid the limp ‘shrunken laundry’ look — a textile choice that delivers comfort at the skin level while projecting built-in polish.
- The thick, structured stretch jersey holds its shape without sagging, so the sweatshirt functions equally well as a light jacket on cool spring days or as a resilient mid-layer under a field jacket — a versatility that thinner, limp fleece cannot match.
Organic cotton quality and sustainability
- Organic cotton jersey’s open-knit structure naturally breathes, pulling moisture away and allowing air to circulate — so the sweatshirt stays comfortable during a commute, cool evening, or layered under a jacket without turning clammy.
- The ‘thick, structured stretch’ jersey weight gives the sweatshirt a pronounced drape and shape retention; it resists the sagging and bagging that lighter knits can develop, keeping the zippered polo collar sitting neatly.
- Because the organic cotton is grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, the finished fabric carries fewer chemical residues than conventional cotton — a real benefit for sensitive skin or anyone looking to minimize exposure to agricultural chemicals.
The feel and structure of the jersey fabric
- The finely ribbed trim at collar and cuffs uses a rib knit structure that is significantly more elastic across its width than the body jersey, snapping back firmly after stretching — the neckline stays flat and the cuffs grip the wrists without losing their shape over time.
- The “stretch” organic cotton jersey almost certainly contains a small elastane percentage, and like cotton-lycra jerseys it delivers 4-way stretch (horizontal and vertical) with excellent recovery — the garment moves with the body during activity and snaps back to its original dimensions, preventing bagging at elbows and hem.
- While the thick jersey brings warmth, the knit structure stays open and breathable, actively pulling moisture away from the skin — and because the cotton is certified organic, it avoids the chemical residue of conventionally grown cotton, offering a cleaner, less irritation-prone wear next to skin or over a tee.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing cream pullover sweatshirt with a short centered vertical metal zipper under a spread polo collar, long dropped sleeves, ribbed hem and cuffs, made from a smooth structured jersey fabric.
- Collar and zipperSpread polo-style collar in the same fabric as the body, with a short centered vertical silver metal zipper that reaches down from the collar; zipper visible with metal teeth and pull tab.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.10 · w 0.24 · h 0.14 (high) - Body shape and fabricStraight, slightly boxy torso with smooth, structured jersey fabric that appears matte and untextured at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.20 · w 0.72 · h 0.60 (high) - Shoulder constructionDropped shoulder seams creating a relaxed sleeve head that falls slightly down the upper arm.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong roomy sleeves finishing in fitted ribbed cuffs made from the same color and fabric family as the hem.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.32 · w 0.20 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.54 (high) - Hem detailWide ribbed bottom hem matching the body color, sitting over the model's waistband.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Side seam pocket areaSlight fabric fold and hand placement at the right side indicating the model's hand in a trouser pocket; the sweatshirt side seam lies above the hand area without visible external pocket openings.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.68 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high) - No visible logos or printed textNo brand logos, labels, or printed text are visible on the sweatshirt surface in this image.
Other
Studio front-facing product shot on a plain light background featuring a model wearing the sweatshirt; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionFrontal medium shot of a standing model cropped near mid-thigh, centered in frame.
- Background and lightingUniform off-white to very light gray seamless background with soft, even lighting and minimal cast shadows.
- Model poseModel faces the camera with a neutral expression, left hand visible at side and right hand placed in trouser pocket.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.78 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.72 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high) - Visible trousers (not product)Dark navy trousers are visible below the sweatshirt hem and should not be described as part of the sweatshirt.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.82 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
pale cream· main bodymatte silver· metal zipperpale cream· ribbed hem and cuffs#CDC5BA- Collar and zipperSpread polo-style collar in the same fabric as the body, with a short centered vertical silver metal zipper that reaches down from the collar; zipper visible with metal teeth and pull tab.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the upper front of a light cream zip-up sweatshirt showing a wide pointed polo-style collar, exposed center metal zipper, drop shoulder seam, long sleeves with fitted ribbed cuffs, and smooth structured jersey fabric.
- Polo-style collarWide, pointed polo-style collar with visible topstitching around the edge; collar lies flat and is the same fabric and color as the body.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.13 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Exposed center zipperShort exposed metal center zipper with visible teeth and a rectangular pull tab; zipper ends just below the collar.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.27 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high) - Smooth structured jersey fabricBody and collar show a smooth, slightly dense jersey fabric with minimal surface texture and a structured drape.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.64 · h 0.54 (high) - Drop shoulder seamVisible horizontal drop shoulder seam across the upper arm on the left side of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.38 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Ribbed cuffFitted ribbed cuff at the end of the right sleeve visible near the model's hand; cuff is same cream color and has a tighter knit than the sleeve.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.46 · w 0.23 · h 0.23 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing a model from chest up against a plain light background; soft directional lighting with subtle shadows and minimal reflections.
- Model and framingImage shows a model cropped from the mid-chest upward, looking slightly to the viewer's left; right hand near collar adjusting it.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - Background and lightingUniform pale neutral studio background with soft, even lighting and gentle shadows under the chin and collar.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with clear detail on fabric, stitching, and metal zipper.
Colors
light cream· body and collarmetallic silver· center zipper- Polo-style collarWide, pointed polo-style collar with visible topstitching around the edge; collar lies flat and is the same fabric and color as the body.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve polo-collar sweatshirt on a model showing a smooth, structured back panel, dropped shoulder seams, set-in long sleeves, folded polo collar, ribbed hem and cuffs.
- Back panelLarge smooth single-piece back panel with a slightly structured, matte jersey knit appearance and no visible center seam or prints.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.14 · w 0.82 · h 0.62 (high) - Polo collarFolded polo-style collar seen from the rear with a clean turned edge and a slightly raised neckline band.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Shoulder seamsVisible dropped shoulder seams that extend slightly down the upper arm creating a relaxed fit silhouette.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.23 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.23 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong set-in sleeves with visible seam lines and wide ribbed cuffs that taper at the wrist.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.33 · w 0.22 · h 0.57 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.33 · w 0.22 · h 0.57 (high) - HemWide ribbed bottom hem with a horizontal stitch line above the ribbing visible across the rear lower edge.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.71 · w 0.76 · h 0.16 (high) - Fabric textureSmooth, medium-weight jersey knit with a matte finish and subtle drape over the model's back.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Studio rear-quarter shot of a model wearing the garment against a plain light background; even soft lighting with minimal shadows; model cropped at mid-thigh.
- Shot compositionRear-quarter studio shot showing the model turned slightly to the right, framed from head to mid-thigh with the garment centered.
- Background and lightingNeutral light gray background with diffuse, even lighting producing very soft shadows and accurate color representation.
- Model visibleMale model visible from the back and right profile of the face; hair and ear visible at top of image.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high) - Image qualityHigh resolution with clear focus and no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
light warm off-white· main body and sleeves#F2EEE9light warm off-white· ribbed hem and cuffs#CDC5BA- Back panelLarge smooth single-piece back panel with a slightly structured, matte jersey knit appearance and no visible center seam or prints.
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Customer Reviews
1 total5
1 reviews · out of 5
Bonne qualité
★★★★★Marc R.
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Q&A
4 answered- How does this sweatshirt fit compared to other Le 31 sweatshirts? Is it intended to be a relaxed or slim fit?
- The fit isn't explicitly listed, but based on the thick structured stretch organic cotton jersey and the typical design of similar Le 31 sweatshirts, this is intended to have a relaxed, not slim, fit. Other Le 31 structured jersey sweatshirts are described as having an oversized fit, so this one is likely roomy rather than fitted.
- What are the recommended care instructions for this organic cotton jersey? Can it be machine washed and tumble dried?
- We recommend machine washing this organic cotton jersey in cold water on a gentle cycle with a mild detergent, then laying it flat to dry — do not tumble dry or use bleach, as heat and harsh chemicals can shrink or damage the fabric [1][2]. For best results, wash inside out with similar colors and avoid wringing or twisting.
- Approximately how heavy is this structured jersey? Is it suitable for transitional weather or more of a midweight sweater?
- The product is made from a thick, structured stretch organic cotton jersey, which gives it a substantial feel — likely around a midweight to heavyweight. It's well-suited for transitional weather such as cool spring or fall days, but may be too warm for hot summer weather.
- Is the zipper on the polo collar a metal or plastic zipper? Does it have a locking mechanism?
- The zipper material isn't specified for this sweatshirt, but other Le 31 products with a similar zipped polo design use a metallic zip closure [1]. It's likely metal, though we cannot confirm whether it has a locking mechanism.