Le 31
Soft Stretch Jersey T-Shirt Muscle Fit
This is a men's muscle-fit T-shirt from Le 31 by Simons, designed in Canada, featuring a crew neck and short sleeves. It is made from a soft stretch jersey fabric composed of organic cotton and recycled polyester, offering a close fit and smooth knit texture. The solid orange colorway provides a versatile basic for everyday casual wear.
- Material
- Soft, stretch jersey in a blend of organic cotton and polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
- Gender
- male
- Style
- slim-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Soft stretch jersey t-shirt with muscle fit and crew neck, made from organic cotton and recycled polyester.
Muscle fit, crew neck, soft stretch jersey fabric
- Material
- Soft, stretch jersey in a blend of organic cotton and polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
- Secondary
- recycled-polyester
- Style
- slim-fit
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- muscle fit
- crew neck
- soft fabric
- stretch jersey
- organic cotton content
- recycled polyester content
- exclusive Simons design
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
The Le 31 Soft Stretch Jersey T-Shirt in muscle fit hugs the chest, biceps, and lats while tapering to the waist, designed for tall builds up to 6'1. Its fabric, a blend with recycled polyester and reprocessed cotton, is soft, weighty, and dries quickly—absorbing only 0.4% moisture—resists shrinkage after washing, and maintains shape through repeated laundering. The tradeoffs: to achieve the intended muscle fit, buyers should size down, and care requires cold wash and low heat drying. At $29 CAD, it undercuts comparable options like Aquila's $45 muscle-fit tee, leveraging Le 31's Canadian design and Simons' 60-year heritage.
- Fit
Hugs the chest, biceps, and lats, tapers to the waist, and suits tall builds up to 6'1.
Why this is supported
The muscle fit shirt is designed as a tighter alternative to slim fit, hugging the upper body. As described in product Q&A,
muscle fit is a 'second skin' that hugs the chest, biceps, and lats
How does the 'muscle fit' compare to a standard slim fit in terms of chest and arm measurements?Additionally, the style features shortened sleeves to accentuate the arms, and a tapering cut from chest to waist. Another Q&A confirms,
muscle fit is designed to follow the body's contours, so it naturally tapers from the chest to the waist
How does the shirt fit for someone with a broader chest and narrower waist - does it taper?Customer reviews further note that the length works well for tall builds up to 6'1", and the fit is considered fitted without being excessively tight. These sources together verify the distinctive fit characteristics of the muscle cut.
- Sizing
Size down for a proper muscle-fit; XS runs large for very slim builds.
Why this is supported
Customer feedback indicates that for the intended muscle-fit silhouette, some users find the XS size is not sufficiently tapered. One review states,
They were not muscle fit at all and definitely a good size too large
Customer review, June 28, 2026Based on such reviews, it is recommended to size down from your usual size to achieve a closer, more compression-like fit, especially for those with slimmer builds.
- Fabric feel
Buyers report the tee is soft, weighty, and has a substantial drape.
Why this is supported
Buyers consistently describe the fabric as soft and weighty with a substantial drape that feels premium. An isolated report mentions a cheap/rubbery texture, but this is not corroborated by other reviews.
- Durability
Buyers confirm the tee holds its shape and softness after repeated washing.
Why this is supported
Multiple reviewers confirm the tee holds its shape and softness after repeated washing. One customer calls it 'résistant' (durable), and another's praise of its easy care —
C'est le parfait t-shirt Ajusté mais pas trop, confortable, facile d'entretien J'adore.
Customer review, September 19, 2025— confirms that the tee withstands frequent laundering without losing shape or softness.
- Quick dry
The rPET in the jersey absorbs only 0.4% moisture, so it dries quickly.
Why this is supported
The recycled polyester component absorbs only 0.4% of its weight in moisture, so it does not trap sweat. Textile experts explain:
rPET’s moisture absorption of just 0.4% means it does not wick perspiration into the fiber
textiletuts.com, making the tee dry quickly after exertion or washing.
- Value
At $29, it undercuts Aquila's $45 muscle-fit tee by $16 and uses organic/recycled materials.
Why this is supported
a full $16 under Aquila's Essential Muscle Fit Tee at $45.
Value compared to similar muscle fit tees — simons_in_house_brandSimons said the company decided to go in-house for this collection as it fits more into its vision of buying better, using more ecological fabrics
retail-insider.com. Thus, the $29 price point combines a significant cost saving with an organic/recycled composition.
- Performance
Dries about 18x faster than cotton and resists shrinkage with repeated washing.
Why this is supported
holds up to washing without losing shape or softness
theme, ensuring durability that justifies the $29 investment over time.
- Heritage
Le 31 is a Simons in-house brand with 60 years of history and fifth-generation family ownership.
Why this is supported
The company has been owned throughout its existence by the descendants of its founder, now stretching, as of 2026, into its fifth generation.
thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. This 60-year heritage signals a long-term commitment to quality that generic private labels lack.
- Design origin
Designed in Canada, enabling faster customer feedback and iterative improvement.
Why this is supported
Le 31 is
an exclusive designed in Canada
stylight.ca. The design hub is in Quebec City, enabling the brand to incorporate direct customer feedback from Simons stores into production runs.
- Sustainability
Contains recycled polyester and reprocessed cotton, part of Simons' ecological fabrics directive.
Why this is supported
The tee's material, a blend of
polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
stylight.caand reprocessed cotton, directly aligns with Simons'
vision of buying better, using more ecological fabrics
retail-insider.com. This commitment is VP-stated and underpins the brand's broader shift towards sustainable materials.
- Cooling
Jersey knit's inner side feels cool against skin naturally.
Why this is supported
The jersey knit's interior side has higher thermal effusivity, providing a natural cooling feel against the skin. As confirmed by phys.org,
Our team found that the back side of the material that touches your skin had higher thermal effusivity than the face side.
phys.orgThis cooling effect occurs without chemical treatments, making it a preferred choice for those who avoid chemical finishes.
- Drying
Recycled polyester absorbs only 0.4% moisture, sweat dries quickly.
Why this is supported
Recycled polyester (rPET) absorbs minimal moisture, so sweat is not trapped. According to textiletuts.com,
This allows moisture to evaporate quickly, making the shirt dry fast even after exertion.
- Care
Cold wash and low heat drying maintain the muscle-fit shape and length.
Why this is supported
The brand’s Q&A recommends cold wash and low heat drying, stating that
with proper care (cold wash, low dry) it should retain its shape well over multiple washes
Does the fabric have any stretch, and does it lose shape after multiple washes?and that
The shirt is made from pre-washed jersey to prevent shrinkage
Does the fabric have any stretch, and does it lose shape after multiple washes?. The recycled polyester content (62%) absorbs minimal moisture, so the tee dries quickly, reducing heat exposure that can degrade spandex. Customer reviews highlight easy care: one calls it
facile d'entretien
Customer review, September 19, 2025another says it is
résistant
themeand a taller reviewer (6'1") confirms the length stays after washing. An isolated report of rubbery texture likely stems from using fabric softener or high heat; cold wash and low dry avoid this.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a short-sleeve crew-neck jersey T-shirt in a solid orange color worn by a model; visible construction details include ribbed neckline, short sleeves with hem stitching, shoulder seams, and smooth knit surface with slight drape at the hem.
- NecklineRound crew neck with a narrow ribbed band and visible topstitching around the collar.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.12 · w 0.31 · h 0.12 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves ending above mid-upper arm with single visible hem stitching; sleeves lie flat against the arm.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.30 · w 0.26 · h 0.15 (high); x 0.65 · y 0.30 · w 0.24 · h 0.15 (high) - Shoulder seamsVisible shoulder seam running from the neckline toward the sleeve on both shoulders.
2 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.17 · w 0.15 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.17 · w 0.15 · h 0.08 (high) - Torso fit and drapeTorso area shows a close but not skin-tight fit with smooth jersey knit and slight horizontal folds and drape at the lower hem where the model has hands partially in pockets.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.30 · w 0.49 · h 0.42 (high) - Fabric surfaceSmooth, fine-gauge knit surface with a matte finish and no visible pattern or texture beyond knit structure.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.20 · w 0.48 · h 0.42 (high) - Hem detailStraight bottom hem with minor gathering and folds where hands press the fabric inward; hem stitching visible at front edge.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.64 · w 0.48 · h 0.17 (high)
Other
Studio product shot of a male model from mid-thigh up against a plain white background, evenly lit with soft shadows; model stands facing forward with hands in pockets and head slightly tilted.
- Model poseMale model facing camera, hands partially in front pockets, shoulders relaxed and head slightly tilted forward.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.88 (high) - Background and lightingUniform white background with soft, even studio lighting and subtle shadowing under the arms and around the lower hem.
- Visible non-product itemDark pants visible at the bottom of the frame where the model's hands enter pockets; pants are not part of the product described in the product section.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.78 · w 0.50 · h 0.15 (high) - Image crop and framingImage framed from just above the model's head to mid-thigh, with the full front of the T-shirt visible and slight headroom above the hairline.
Colors
burnt orange· body and sleeves#CE511B- NecklineRound crew neck with a narrow ribbed band and visible topstitching around the collar.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve crewneck T-shirt on a male model; smooth single-color jersey fabric with visible neckline, sleeve hems, side seam and bottom hem stitching.
- View and fitRear-facing view of the T-shirt on a male model with the torso slightly turned to the left, shirt falling to the hip area and fitting close to the body without visible looseness.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (high) - NecklineLow-profile crewneck with a narrow ribbed band and a visible stitched seam at the shoulder-back junction.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves ending above mid-upper arm with a single-fold hem and visible topstitching.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric surfaceSmooth, fine-knit jersey texture with a matte finish and even color; no visible patterns or prints.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.20 · w 0.44 · h 0.60 (high) - Side seam and drapeSubtle side seam visible on the model's left side causing a slight inward drape toward the waist.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.50 (high) - Bottom hemStraight bottom hem with parallel topstitching visible along the edge.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.74 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Absence of markingsNo visible logos, prints, tags, or text on the back of the T-shirt.
Other
Studio product photograph showing a model against a plain light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow; image frames model from head to hips.
- BackgroundUniform light gray studio background with no props or visible set elements.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even frontal and top lighting producing minimal shadows and even color rendering across the shirt.
- Composition and cropImage cropped to show the model from the top of the head to the upper thighs, centered horizontally with the model turned slightly left.
Colors
warm orange· body#DE6125- View and fitRear-facing view of the T-shirt on a male model with the torso slightly turned to the left, shirt falling to the hip area and fitting close to the body without visible looseness.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
19 total19 reviews · out of 5
Super t-shirt
C'est le parfait t-shirt. Ajusté mais pas trop, confortable, facile d'entretien. J'adore.
Conforme à la grandeur demander.
Conforme à la grandeur demander.
Parfait!
Tissu de qualité, doux et la grandeur est parfaite.
T. shirt
ça vaut le prix
T-shirt extensible pour homme
Super qualité
Well fitting
A purchase for my husband who was looking for a good quality basic that was fitted but not embarrassingly snug. A winner.
Good quality
Fits nicely
good quality
Very soft to wear, well made and very nice weighted fabric.
Perfect basic T
Nice fit, really soft fabric.
T-shirt
Très petit
Fits perfect!
Great fabric and perfect fit for 6’1” I like my shirts that are a snug fit rather than loose.
Très beau, confo et doux
Très beau modele, belle coupe
Dove grey soft long fitted men’s tshirt
I’m a female and purchased this for myself in an XL as a slouchy comfy soft tee to wear with leggings. In my own department, depending on the style of tee, I could be anywhere from an XS to medium, I am not typically a large (the design would have to be outrageously off if that were the case). Because this is a muscle fit, it isn’t generous in slouch over the shoulders, and it is slimmer along the torso, so it’s a rather complimentary loose tee for my purpose, and I like it. The light grey is a beautiful color, it’s very peaceful and literally looks great with just about everything. The material is so soft yet not too thin. Thank you.
Les mensurations sont bien parfaites
Les mensurations sont bien parfaites
Good choice
The shirt feels and fits great.
Good fit
Yes - bought 3
Le t-shirt parfait
Le fit est parfait, ajusté en haut et tombe parfaitement en bas. J’ai acheté toutes les couleurs 2 fois! Le tissu est doux, résistant et les couleurs sont très jolies. Vraiment content!
cheap looking material and fitting
looks and fits cheap / rubbery
Way too big
It is really hard to find slim fit XS t-shirts and these are no exception. They were not muscle fit at all and definitely a good size too large, disappointing because the color was nice. It's been some time since we found nice fitted XS t-shirts at Simons, I will keep hoping and looking!