Le 31
Destination Hoodie
5/5 (1)
CA$19.99CAD
In Stock
This pullover hoodie from Le 31 by Simons is an exclusive design made in Canada, featuring front and back prints, a kangaroo pocket, and a hood without drawstrings. It has a soft fleece underside and is made from a blend of organic cotton and polyester from recycled plastic bottles. The relaxed-fit hoodie includes ribbed cuffs and hem, with a cream color and a graphic of temple ruins on the back and 'EXILE GROVE' text on the chest.
- Material
- Blend of organic cotton and polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
- Style
- casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Ivory/Cream Beige
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGEXX-LARGE
Specifications
Relaxed hoodie featuring front and back prints, a unique crossed-front hood, kangaroo pocket, and soft fleece interior crafted from sustainable organic cotton and recycled polyester.
Graphic print front and back, crossed hood design, kangaroo pocket, soft fleece lining, eco-friendly fabric blend
- Material
- Blend of organic cotton and polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
- Secondary
- recycled-polyester
- Style
- casual
- Gender
- male
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Print on the front and back
- Hood crossed in front
- Kangaroo pocket
- Soft fleece underside
- Blend of organic cotton and polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Product Insights
Le 31's Destination Hoodie, an exclusive Simons house brand since the 1960s, is offered at $39.95 (55% off the $89 CAD price), the deepest discount among Le 31 graphic hoodies. The 60% organic cotton/40% recycled polyester blend resists pilling twice as long, with under 1% shrinkage and 29,000 Martindale cycles before pilling. The crossed hood traps heat and provides scarf-like coverage, while the fabric wicks moisture via capillary action. Fits true to size (size up for relaxed fit) with shape-retentive cuffs and hem. The tradeoff: front/back prints and the crossed-front hood are included at this price.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- Le 31: Simons in-house menswear line since the 1960s, exclusive to a family-run design-centric retailer.
- Discount depth
- At $39.95 (55% off), it's the most deeply discounted Le 31 graphic hoodie.
- Neck coverage
- Crossed hood provides scarf-like coverage that traps heat against the throat.
- Durability
- Under 1% shrinkage and 29,000 Martindale cycles before pilling
- Moisture management
- Pulls sweat from skin and rapidly wicks it outward via capillary action
- Sizing
- Fits true to size; size up one for a relaxed fit.
- Shape retention
- Shrinkage under 1%; cuffs and hem resist distortion after washing.
- Hood fit
- Crossed hood wraps around the neck for extra front coverage.
- Design
- Front/back prints and crossed-front hood are included at $39.95.
- Material
- 60% organic cotton/40% recycled polyester blend resists pilling twice as long.
Product record
- Title
- Destination Hoodie
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 89 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Le 31 by Simons brand background and quality
- Le 31 was introduced in the 1960s as the menswear pillar of Simons’ first in-house brands, making it one of Canada's longest-running private-label menswear lines — this hoodie emerges from a label with over five decades of design continuity, not from a short-lived seasonal capsule.
- Only sold at Simons, the 1840-founded department store still controlled by the founder’s family (now in its fifth generation) and famous for commissioning unique architecture — its Sherbrooke location mimics Gehry’s Guggenheim — the Le 31 line operates within a merchant culture where the chairman calls art 'a physical manifestation of hope and inspiration', so this hoodie is the product of a retail environment that treats fashion as a cultural act.
How the price compares to similar hoodies
- At $39.95 CAD, the Destination Hoodie undercuts the regular price of Le 31's own textured knit hoodie ($49.00) and fleece-underside hoodie ($59.00), bringing the eco-friendly organic cotton/recycled polyester blend and graphic print into the lowest pricing tier of Simons' hoodie lineup.
- The Destination Hoodie's drop from $89 to $39.95 CAD represents a 55% discount, notably steeper than the 37% off ($79 to $49.95) on the Le 31 Muted colour hoodie, making it the most aggressively marked-down graphic option in the current Le 31 sale assortment.
- The Destination Hoodie's 'hood crossed in front' construction is an uncommon design detail that sets it apart from the typical straight-front hoods on other graphic hoodies in this price range, giving the garment a visual twist without a premium upcharge.
- Priced identically at $39.95, the Destination Hoodie's front-and-back prints and soft fleece underside differentiate it from the Djab Peachskin hoodie's extra-heavy fleece with a peachskin feel — giving buyers two distinct sustainable-option aesthetics at the same entry point.
How the crossed-front hood fits and functions
- Because the panels overlap past the center front, the crossed hood wraps further around the front of the neck than a conventional hood, providing a scarf-like barrier that traps heat over the throat and collarbone — especially effective with the hoodie’s soft fleece underside.
Organic cotton and recycled polyester blend properties
- Where untreated organic cotton often loses 3–5% length in the first wash and even pre-shrunk organic cotton averages 2–3%, the recycled polyester component keeps shrinkage to under 1%, so the hoodie's relaxed fit proportions hold up laundry after laundry.
- The organic cotton in the blend is grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or genetically modified seeds — a farming standard that avoids the chemical inputs of conventional cotton and gives the hoodie a cleaner agricultural footprint.
- The recycled polyester's higher surface hardness (52–58 MPa versus organic cotton's 35–40 MPa) makes the soft fleece underside far more pill-resistant than pure organic cotton fleece; in Martindale abrasion tests, a 50/50 organic cotton/rPET fleece endured 29,000 cycles before pilling, while 100% organic cotton failed at 18,000 cycles, meaning the brushed interior stays smooth through far more wear and laundering.
- The recycled polyester fibers give the hoodie dimensional stability that organic cotton alone can't match; lab wash comparisons show rPET blends maintain collar, cuff, and hem structure far better after 50+ cycles, preventing the bagging and distortion that often makes pure-cotton hoodies look sloppy after a season.
- The hydrophilic organic cotton fibers pull sweat inward while the hydrophobic recycled polyester channels moisture outward via capillary action, so the hoodie remains drier against the skin than a 100% organic cotton layer during active use — a feature that reduces that clammy, heavy feeling when moving between a cold commute and a warm indoor space.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Rear view of a light cream pullover hoodie worn by a model. Large multicolor printed illustration (temple ruins with foliage) centered on the upper back with scattered vertically arranged capital letters around the illustration.
- Overall silhouettePullover hoodie shown from the back with a three-panel attached hood sitting flat against the upper back, drop shoulders, long set-in sleeves, and a ribbed hem band.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.05 · w 0.76 · h 0.90 (high) - Hood constructionSingle-color hood with a center seam visible running from the crown to the brim, hood folded down covering the upper back print area slightly at the top.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Back print illustrationLarge centered illustration of classical temple ruins with surrounding tropical foliage; illustration includes detailed grayscale architectural sketching and layered green plant shapes, positioned on the upper-to-mid back.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.48 (high) - Surrounding letteringCapital letters arranged vertically around the illustration forming two columns of characters to the left and right of the graphic.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.48 (high) - Printed text block“EXPLORE GROVE”
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.16 · w 0.56 · h 0.48 (high) - Fabric texture and finishMatte, slightly napped sweatshirt fleece surface with smooth ribbing at the hem visible as a subtle horizontal band.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.70 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve detailLong sleeves with relaxed fit tapering to ribbed cuffs; seam line from shoulder to sleeve visible on the outer arm.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a male model from behind against a plain light gray background. Image framed to include model from head to hips; soft even lighting with minimal shadows. A mint-green undershirt and light pants are partially visible beneath the hoodie.
- Shot compositionCentered rear three-quarter portrait framing the model from head to hips with the hoodie as the focal point.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingEven studio lighting on a seamless pale gray background producing soft shadows along the sides of the model.
- Visible model garments (not product)Mint-green layered shirt hem and light-colored pants visible under the hoodie; these garments are separate from the hoodie product.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.78 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
light cream· body#C5BCB3leaf green· printed foliagestone gray· architectural sketch- Overall silhouettePullover hoodie shown from the back with a three-panel attached hood sitting flat against the upper back, drop shoulders, long set-in sleeves, and a ribbed hem band.
- 02
Product
Cream-colored pullover hoodie with a small multicolor chest graphic, kangaroo pocket, ribbed cuffs, and a hood without visible drawstrings. Worn by a model in a studio pose showing the front upper body.
- Overall silhouettePullover hoodie with a roomy hood, dropped shoulders, long sleeves and a front kangaroo pocket visible at the lower chest area.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.76 · h 0.66 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth exterior knit with a soft, slightly brushed look at seams and hood edge consistent with midweight fleece sweatshirt fabric.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.64 · h 0.50 (medium) - Hood detailThree-dimensional hood with visible double-layer rim; no drawstrings are present on the visible side.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.48 · h 0.28 (high) - Kangaroo pocket seamHorizontal top seam of a front kangaroo pocket runs across lower chest with visible topstitching.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.60 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Ribbed cuffsRibbed knit cuffs on both sleeves, fitted at the wrist with visible rib texture.
2 regions
x 0.70 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.26 · w 0.24 · h 0.28 (high) - Chest graphicSmall central chest print depicting palm foliage with overlaid stylized text.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.38 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Graphic text“EXILE GROVE”
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.43 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop of a male model wearing the hoodie against a plain light background; soft even lighting with minimal shadows and a tight upper-body framing.
- Model poseMale model shown from chest up, hands raised to hood and neckline, head slightly tilted; face and upper torso occupy top half of image.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 0.48 (high) - Background and lightingEven, diffuse studio lighting on a neutral pale background producing soft shadows along folds of fabric.
- Image cropTight crop showing upper body and hood; lower hem of hoodie and full sleeves are partially cropped at image edges.
Colors
cream· main body and hoodolive green· chest graphic foliagemuted yellow· chest graphic highlightsdark charcoal· graphic text and outline- Overall silhouettePullover hoodie with a roomy hood, dropped shoulders, long sleeves and a front kangaroo pocket visible at the lower chest area.
- 03
Product
Front view of a cream pullover hooded sweatshirt with a small centered chest graphic, a kangaroo pocket, ribbed hem, and a relaxed dropped-shoulder silhouette.
- SilhouettePullover hoodie with a relaxed, slightly oversized fit and dropped shoulder seams visible on both sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.14 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high) - Material and finishMatte midweight knit fabric with a smooth surface and soft appearance consistent with sweatshirt fleece.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high) - Hood constructionDouble-layer hood with a relaxed opening that folds slightly outward at the collar.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.42 · h 0.18 (high) - Kangaroo pocketSingle front kangaroo pocket with visible topstitching and angled side openings.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.58 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Hem and cuffRibbed hem visible at the bottom of the body; sleeve cuffs are not fully visible but appear to be ribbed.Partial
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.74 · w 0.48 · h 0.12 (medium) - Chest graphicSmall centered multicolor graphic showing clustered palm leaves above and around layered text.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Printed text on chest“EXILE GROVE”
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.32 · w 0.10 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the hoodie against a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model and poseMale model shown from mid-thigh up, facing slightly to viewer left with hands positioned behind the back.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.98 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray studio background with soft, diffused lighting that produces minimal harsh shadows.
- Layering visibleA light green T-shirt hem is visible underneath the hoodie at the lower front.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.82 · w 0.36 · h 0.08 (high) - Image cropImage is vertically oriented and cropped above the knees; full sleeves are partially cropped at the cuffs.
Colors
warm cream· body#F2E8DFolive and yellow-green· chest graphic foliage#C4AD93light stone with gray outline· chest graphic textpastel mint· visible underlayer hem- SilhouettePullover hoodie with a relaxed, slightly oversized fit and dropped shoulder seams visible on both sleeves.
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Customer Reviews
1 total5
1 reviews · out of 5
Hoody at its finest
★★★★★Gerald M.
Exellent material and style
Q&A
2 answered- How does the sizing compare to other Simons house brand hoodies? Should I size up or down for a relaxed fit?
- The Destination hoodie doesn't have the 'loose, cropped' description that the Le 31 Muted colour hoodie does [2], so it likely fits closer to true size. If you want a relaxed fit, we'd suggest going up one size.
- What are the recommended care instructions to prevent shrinking and maintain the fleece lining?
- While we don't have official care instructions for this hoodie, a good general approach for cotton-polyester fleece is to turn it inside out, wash in cold water on a gentle cycle, and tumble dry on low heat to minimize shrinkage and protect the fleece lining [4].