Canadian destinations sweatshirt Comfort fit product image (primary)
Front view of a long-sleeve crewneck sweatshirt on a model showing a chest graphic with text and embroidered-style animal and tree motif, ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem, and a relaxed shoulder seam.

Le 31

Canadian Destinations Sweatshirt Comfort Fit

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CA$59.00CAD
In Stock

This is a comfort-fit crewneck sweatshirt from the Le 31 by Simons line, designed exclusively in Canada. It has a front embroidered graphic featuring a Yukon theme with a bear and tree design, along with ribbed edging at the collar, cuffs, and hem. The sweatshirt is made from an organic cotton and polyester blend with a soft fleece underside, providing a relaxed fit for everyday wear.

Material
Organic cotton and polyester blend
Gender
unisex
Style
casual, relaxed-fit
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Color

Montreal BagelsGander RiverCôte-NordBaie-Saint-PaulTorontoNanaimo/CrabGreen LakeYukon

Size

SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGEXX-LARGE

Specifications

Comfort fit sweatshirt with front embroidery and soft fleece interior.

Ribbed edging and soft fleece underside.

Material
Organic cotton and polyester blend
Secondary
polyester
Style
casual, relaxed-fit
Gender
unisex
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Additional Attributes

  • embroidery on the front
  • comfort fit
  • ribbed edging
  • soft fleece underside
  • organic cotton and polyester blend
  • designed in Canada

Product Insights

Le 31's Canadian Destinations Sweatshirt, launched from the brand's original 1960s menswear line, offers a brushed fleece interior for plush warmth and an embroidered design spanning coast-to-coast with local culinary references that won't crack or peel. At $59 CAD, it undercuts comparable options while adding embroidery and fleece, though it shrinks 1–3% after washing versus 3–5% for pure cotton, and requires air drying to protect the graphic. The blend resists shrinkage and maintains comfort fit, sparking conversations about local culture through its destination series.

Verified claims

Brand heritage
Launched in the 1960s as one of Simons' original in-house menswear lines.
Destination series
Destinations range from Newfoundland to Yukon with local culinary references.
Material
60% organic cotton and 40% polyester blend with embroidered design and brushed fleece interior.
Design
Series spans Canadian coast-to-coast with food in-jokes, from Le 31's 1960s menswear line.
Embroidery quality
Buyers report that the embroidered front design does not crack or peel like screen-printing.
Value
$59 CAD undercuts $80 CBC and $53 Brandigenous, adding embroidery and fleece.
Fleece interior
Brushed fleece interior offers plush warmth typical of premium $80+ sweatshirts.
Durability
Blend resists shrinkage, keeping comfort fit and fleece plush through washes.
Comfort
Buyers say the sweatshirt is very comfortable for lounging, citing the soft fleece underside and relaxed fit.
Shape retention
Shrinks 1–3% after washing, versus 3–5% for pure cotton.
Care
Turn inside out, gentle cycle, air dry to protect the embroidered graphic.
Storytelling
The destinations and brand heritage spark conversations about local culture.

Product record

Title
Canadian Destinations Sweatshirt Comfort Fit
Brand
Le 31
Price
59 CAD
Availability
In stock

Deep Research

How it compares to other $60 Canadian sweatshirts

  • The brushed fleece interior adds a plush, heat-trapping layer that feels smooth against the skin — a tactile upgrade that is typically reserved for sweatshirts above $80, making the Le 31 feel more luxurious than its $59 tag suggests, especially for lounging or cooler seasons.
  • The organic cotton-and-polyester blend (with recycled polyester in sibling Le 31 pieces) offers greater shape retention and durability than 100% cotton, resisting shrinking and stretching through repeated washes — a practical advantage for a graphic sweatshirt where you want the embroidery to stay crisp and the fit to remain consistent wear after wear.
  • The front embroidery features named Canadian destinations like 'Montreal Bagels,' 'Baie-Saint-Paul,' and 'Gander River,' turning the sweatshirt into a wearable postcard — a design approach that elevates it beyond a generic logo or blank sweatshirt, particularly resonant for buyers who want to wear their hometown pride or favorite travel spot at an affordable price.
  • At $59 CAD, the Le 31 undercuts the $80 CBC Circa Made-in-Canada sweatshirt and sits only $6 above the basic $53 Brandigenous crewneck, yet it adds an embroidered front design and a soft fleece underside — two features absent from those competitors, making it a more expressive, cozier choice at the entry level.

The story behind the Canadian Destinations graphics

  • Variants like 'Montreal Bagels' and 'Nanaimo/Crab' replace generic place names with iconic local foods — Montreal's wood-fired bagels and Nanaimo's famous dessert bar plus Dungeness crab — turning the embroidery into a playful insider reference that rewards familiarity with Canadian food culture.
  • The variant names span the country from Newfoundland's Gander River to Green Lake in the Yukon, covering the entire breadth of the nation — this is not a region-specific capsule but a coast-to-coast editorial, with stops in Toronto, the Québec heartland (Baie-Saint-Paul, Côte-Nord), and BC's Nanaimo, making the sweatshirt a wearable cross section of Canada.
  • Le 31 debuted in the 1960s as one of Simons' original in-house fashion brands, so this sweatshirt sits within a nearly six-decade tradition of Canadian-designed menswear — the Canadian Destinations series is a contemporary iteration of that heritage, channeling national identity for a new generation.

How the organic cotton fleece holds up over time

  • A cotton-polyester fleece like this resists shrinkage better than 100% cotton because the polyester fibers act as a stabilizing framework — such blends typically shrink only 1–3% after washing versus 3–5% for pure cotton, meaning the 'comfort fit' silhouette holds its shape through repeated laundering.

Image Analysis

3 images
Canadian destinations sweatshirt Comfort fit product image (primary)
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Product

Front view of a long-sleeve crewneck sweatshirt on a model showing a chest graphic with text and embroidered-style animal and tree motif, ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem, and a relaxed shoulder seam.

  • SilhouetteRelaxed-fit crewneck sweatshirt visible from front with long set-in sleeves and a dropped shoulder seam.
  • Collar and ribbingNarrow ribbed crewneck collar; ribbed cuff bands at sleeve ends and a ribbed bottom hem, all matching the sweatshirt body color.
    2 regionsx 0.32 · y 0.10 · w 0.36 · h 0.09 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.70 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Chest motifCentral chest graphic featuring a multi-color animal (bear) and tree motif with surrounding text arranged in an arc above and small text and numbers flanking the motif.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.23 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Fabric surfaceSmooth knit sweatshirt fabric with a matte finish and fine visible knit texture at close inspection on sleeve and body panels.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.24 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high)
  • Left hand and pocket areaRight side of garment (model left) shows the hand partially inserted or resting near a side seam area; no visible external pocket opening.
    1 regionx 0.68 · y 0.72 · w 0.26 · h 0.26 (medium)
  • Visible garment color on productThe entire visible garment body and ribbed trims are a single uniform deep red color.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.76 (high)
  • Text on chest - archYUKON
    1 regionx 0.35 · y 0.20 · w 0.30 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Text on chest - flanking numbersEST 1898
    1 regionx 0.38 · y 0.30 · w 0.24 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Small cursive text under motifSmall cursive script under the motif is present but not clearly legible at this resolutionPartial
    1 regionx 0.37 · y 0.36 · w 0.26 · h 0.06 (medium)

Other

Studio product shot showing a model wearing the sweatshirt against a plain light background, three-quarter front pose, even soft lighting, and cropping at mid-thigh.

  • Model pose and viewModel photographed three-quarter front, facing slightly toward camera with left shoulder marginally closer to lens; image shows upper legs to head.
  • Background and lightingUniform off-white studio background with even, soft lighting and minimal cast shadows.
  • Crop and framingImage cropped at approximately mid-thigh; full head and both hands partially visible with right hand near garment side seam.
  • Image qualitySharp focus on garment and model with high resolution and natural color rendering.

Colors

deep red· body and ribbed trims#B21D3Bcream· lettering (arch)dark brown· bear motif#432A25deep forest green· tree motif#44322Bnear black· graphic outlines and small text#2D130A
Canadian destinations sweatshirt Comfort fit product image 2
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Product

Close-up of a crew-neck sweatshirt front showing a ribbed neckline, long sleeve with ribbed cuff, and a large embroidered chest graphic reading 'YUKON' above an embroidered bear and additional embroidered text and numeric elements.

  • NecklineCrew-neck with a narrow ribbed knit band lying flat against the model's neck; band is same color as the garment.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.14 · w 0.54 · h 0.17 (high)
  • Sleeve and cuffLong sleeve visible on the right side with a ribbed cuff folded at the wrist area; sleeve shows soft folded fabric and a visible shoulder seam.
    1 regionx 0.56 · y 0.35 · w 0.39 · h 0.55 (high)
  • Main fabricMedium-weight knit sweatshirt fabric with a smooth face and soft texture, even color across the visible area.
  • Embroidered headline textLarge arched embroidered text reading 'YUKON' in uppercase letters with a raised stitched appearance and light contrasting color.
    1 regionx 0.15 · y 0.45 · w 0.58 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Embroidered numeric detailEmbroidered numeric element reading '1898' positioned to the right of the central graphic.
    1 regionx 0.48 · y 0.60 · w 0.16 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Embroidered ESTEmbroidered text 'EST' positioned to the left of the central graphic.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.60 · w 0.12 · h 0.07 (high)
  • Central embroidered graphicDetailed embroidered motif of a walking bear in front of stylized conifer trees and a low horizon shape; stitching shows multiple brown tones for the bear and dark fill for trees.
    1 regionx 0.23 · y 0.56 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Lower cursive textEmbroidered cursive script near the bottom of the graphic reading 'Larger than life'.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.71 · w 0.46 · h 0.08 (high)

Other

Studio portrait crop showing the upper torso and head of a model against a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow.

  • Model crop and poseImage crops the model from the upper chest to just above the head; model faces slightly right and looks down, left arm partially visible folded across the body.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Background and lightingPlain bright neutral background with even studio lighting that produces soft shadows and subtle highlights on the model's skin and the sweatshirt surface.
  • Image qualityHigh-resolution image with clear detail of fabric texture and embroidery; no visible motion blur.

Colors

deep rose red· body#BB2542cream· embroidered headline textdark brown· embroidered bear#5D0311near black· embroidered trees and horizon
Canadian destinations sweatshirt Comfort fit product image 3
03

Product

Rear view of a plain crewneck sweatshirt in a solid deep red color with ribbed neckline, cuffs and hem; dropped shoulder seams and smooth knit exterior visible.

  • Back panelLarge single-piece rear body panel in a solid deep red color with smooth knit exterior visible and no printed graphics or visible pockets on the back.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.12 · w 0.90 · h 0.76 (high)
  • Neck ribbingShallow ribbed crewneck collar in the same red color with visible stitching where the collar meets the body.
    1 regionx 0.35 · y 0.08 · w 0.30 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Hem ribbingWide horizontal ribbed hem band in matching red wrapping the bottom of the sweatshirt.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.78 · w 0.84 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Cuff ribbingRibbed sleeve cuff visible on the right sleeve, same red color and fitted at the wrist.
    1 regionx 0.70 · y 0.78 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Dropped shoulder seamVisible shoulder seam set slightly down the arm creating a dropped-shoulder silhouette, seam stitching visible in matching thread.
    2 regionsx 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Fabric surfaceExterior shows a smooth, dense knit surface typical of sweatshirt fabric; no visible patterning or texture variations.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.30 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (medium)

Other

Model photographed from the rear against a plain white background; studio lighting with soft shadows; lower body and right hand partially visible.

  • Shot compositionThree-quarter rear shot of a standing model showing the back of the sweatshirt; crop includes the model's head, torso, arms, and upper legs.
  • BackgroundPlain evenly lit white background with minimal visible shadowing around the model.
  • Model visibleModel's head, neck, and right hand are visible; the model faces slightly to the right so the rear and a profile of the face are visible.
    2 regionsx 0.42 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.78 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Lower garment (not product)Black shorts or pants are partially visible below the sweatshirt; included as staging rather than a product detail.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.86 · w 0.64 · h 0.14 (high)

Colors

deep red / burgundy· sweatshirt body#B3223E

Customer Reviews

5 total
5

5 reviews · out of 5

Fun shirt

Kenneth L.

Super comfortable

Good choice

Andrej K.

Warm and comfortable

Parfait!

Côté G.

Super confortable et de bonne qualité! J'adore la représentation du Québec :)

Love this

Shelley L.

Love the colour and I love that it is embroidered and not a sunscreen

Super! Belle qualité du tissu

Nadeau C.

Super! Belle qualité du tissu 👍

Q&A

2 answered
How does the 'comfort fit' sizing compare to a typical regular fit sweatshirt—is it cut looser or true to size?
Le 31's 'comfort fit' is a relaxed, looser cut compared to a standard regular fit. For other Le 31 tops, this fit is described as a 'loose style with slightly dropped shoulders' [1], so expect a roomier silhouette.
Is the front embroidery flat or raised, and does it require any special care to avoid snagging or damage?
The product listing does not specify whether the embroidery is flat or raised. To protect any embroidery, we recommend turning the sweatshirt inside out, washing on a gentle cycle, and air drying to avoid snagging or damage.

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/sweatshirts-hoodies/patterns/canadian-destinations-sweatshirt-comfort-fit--9678-226965?colourId=62
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