Le 31
Bike T-Shirt Standard Fit
5/5 (6)
CA$29.00CAD
In Stock
This short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt from Le 31 by Simons features a front print of a bicycle and city skyline. Designed in Canada, it has a standard fit that is straight with slightly fitted sleeves. Made from a soft jersey blend of organic cotton, lyocell, and recycled polyester, the fabric incorporates recycled plastic bottles.
- Material
- Soft jersey in organic cotton, lyocell, and polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
- Style
- casual, regular-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
OxfordCharcoalFawn/TobaccoGreenMossy GreenTurquoiseBlueNavy/Midnight BlueBaby BluePurpleRedDark CrimsonSalmon/CoralGolden Yellow
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEXX-LARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Standard fit t-shirt with front print, made from soft jersey blend of organic cotton, lyocell, and recycled polyester.
Front print, straight style with slightly fitted sleeves, soft jersey fabric.
- Material
- Soft jersey in organic cotton, lyocell, and polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
- Style
- casual, regular-fit
- Gender
- male
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- print on front
- standard fit
- straight style
- slightly fitted sleeves
- soft jersey fabric
- organic cotton
- lyocell
- recycled polyester from plastic bottles
Product Insights
Le 31's Bike T-Shirt Standard Fit, designed in Canada by a family-owned brand since 1840, offers a vintage graphic on a standard fit that avoids the oversized tenting effect. Priced at $29 CAD, it competes with top Amazon graphic tees while delivering sustainability through organic cotton (91% less water), lyocell (99% solvent recovery), and recycled polyester. The fabric beats cotton in wrinkle resistance and drying but is slightly less breathable, and recommended care of cold gentle wash and air drying extends garment life and protects the print.
Verified claims
- Brand heritage
- Family-owned since 1840, Le 31 is Simons' in-house menswear line designed in Canada.
- Design details
- The standard fit and vintage graphic reflect Le 31's intentional, heritage-inspired menswear design.
- Price value
- At $29 CAD, priced near top Amazon graphic tees like the Laixton bestseller at $19.99.
- Material
- Composition: organic cotton (91% less water), lyocell (99% solvent recovery), polyester (from bottles).
- Care
- Recommended care: turn inside out, wash cold gentle cycle, air dry — extends garment life.
- Fabric performance
- Beats cotton in wrinkle resistance and drying; slightly less breathable.
- Sustainability
- Organic cotton cuts water 91%; lyocell closed-loop; recycled polyester.
- Fit
- Standard fit with slightly fitted sleeves avoids the tenting effect of oversized tees.
- Design heritage
- Le 31's 50+ year design heritage drives the intentional standard fit over oversized trends.
- Washing & drying
- Wash inside out on cold gentle cycle and air-dry to prevent print cracking.
Product record
- Title
- Bike T-Shirt Standard Fit
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
What 'exclusively designed in Canada' means for this shirt
- Le 31 was launched in the 1960s as Simons' core menswear line, meaning this bike tee is part of an in-house brand with over 50 years of design continuity — a lineage that implies consistent quality standards and a design DNA, not a one-off graphic produced by a faceless vendor.
- Le 31 is a proprietary Simons brand designed in Canada, not a licensed or outsourced label, which means the graphics, fit, and fabric choices for this tee are determined by an internal team with direct oversight from a company that calls Quebec City home — giving the Canadian-design claim substance beyond a hang tag.
- Peter Simons, the fifth-generation CEO, has said 'the goal is not to be big but to do things properly' and that Simons stores are 'beautiful' and 'unique' because of the effort invested in them, revealing a leadership that values design integrity over scale — a mindset that filters down to the careful production of even an accessible $29 tee.
- La Maison Simons was founded as a dry-goods store in Quebec City in 1840 and has been continuously owned by the same family for over 180 years, making it one of Canada's oldest retailers — a longevity that signals a commitment to quality and reputation that a $29 graphic tee benefits from, standing apart from brands built on seasonal disposability.
How this tee stacks up against other $30 graphic tees
- While many budget graphic tees default to an oversized silhouette that can look sloppy on slimmer builds, the Le 31 tee uses a true standard fit with slightly fitted sleeves — a more intentional cut that layers neatly and caters to those who want a graphic tee without the tenting effect.
- Lyocell/TENCEL™ fabric typically runs $8–16 per meter, a 50–80% premium over conventional viscose, so its inclusion in a $29 CAD graphic tee effectively absorbs a material cost that usually pushes retail prices higher — delivering the fiber’s signature softness and superior moisture absorption without the expected markup.
- The Le 31 tee at $29 CAD aligns with the leading budget graphic tees on Amazon — the Laixton Vintage Streetwear Graphic Tee sells for $19.99 USD, Goodthreads Vintage Athletic Graphic Tee for $16.00 USD, and KATSEYE Comfort Colors Band Tee for $22.99 USD — yet substitutes conventional cotton with organic cotton, lyocell, and recycled polyester blended for superior handfeel and durability.
Sustainability behind the cotton-lyocell-recycled polyester blend
- Lyocell is fully biodegradable and, when not blended with synthetics, can decompose in a matter of months under proper conditions, meaning the lyocell fraction of this tee leaves no permanent microplastic residue and aligns with circular, compostable textile goals.
- Lyocell production uses a closed-loop system that recovers over 99% of its non-toxic NMMO solvent, preventing hazardous chemical discharge into the environment—a significant improvement over conventional viscose, which uses toxic carbon disulfide.
- A life cycle analysis found organic cotton reduces water consumption by 91% compared to conventional cotton, largely because organic farming builds soil organic matter that retains moisture; the cotton in this tee required dramatically less irrigation.
- Conventional cotton ranks as the third-largest user of pesticides in the U.S., applying over 68 million pounds annually; organic cotton prohibits synthetic pesticides and GMOs, so the cultivation of this tee’s cotton avoided that chemical load, reducing risks of water contamination and farmworker exposure.
- The polyester component is made from recycled plastic bottles, diverting waste from landfills and reducing the demand for virgin petroleum-based polyester, which lowers the overall carbon footprint of the garment.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Front view of a short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt laid flat showing a centered printed bicycle and skyline graphic on the chest. Visible inner neck label and standard hem and sleeve stitching.
- SilhouetteShort-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt shown flat from the front with relaxed straight hem and slightly dropped shoulder seams.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.08 · w 0.70 · h 0.84 (high) - NecklineRound crew neck with visible ribbed neckband and a stitched seam where the neckband meets the body.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.10 · w 0.24 · h 0.10 (high) - Chest graphicCentered single-color line-art graphic of a bicycle in front of a simplified city skyline, positioned on the upper-mid chest.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.32 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high) - Graphic textSmall printed text above the bicycle graphic; characters visible but small relative to the graphic.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.30 · w 0.16 · h 0.04 (medium) - Inner neck labelSmall rectangular woven or printed label visible inside the back neck, showing multiple short lines of text or marks.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.15 · w 0.10 · h 0.06 (high) - Sleeve constructionShort sleeves with simple turned hem stitching; sleeves lie mostly flat with a slight triangular fold near the body attachment.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.24 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.24 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric textureMatte knit fabric with a fine, even surface typical of cotton or cotton-blend jersey; no sheen visible.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.30 · w 0.50 · h 0.55 (medium) - Hem stitchingVisible single-line stitching at the bottom hem producing a subtle fold and shadow beneath the shirt.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.82 · w 0.60 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Product photographed flat against a neutral light gray background with soft directional lighting casting a faint shadow under the garment; centered composition.
- BackgroundEven light gray background filling the frame and providing high contrast with the shirt color.
- Shot compositionCentered flat-lay front view with the full garment visible and even margin around the product.
- Shadows and lightingSoft shadow visible beneath the lower hem and slight shading on the sleeves indicating directional studio lighting from above.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.80 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (medium)
Colors
deep plum· body#601A3Foff-white· chest graphic and printed text- SilhouetteShort-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt shown flat from the front with relaxed straight hem and slightly dropped shoulder seams.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
6 total5
6 reviews · out of 5
Logo
★★★★★Odette D.
Confortable. Pas trop fripé après lavage. bon choix de couleur. et de logo J'en ai acheté 2.
Tissu soyeux
★★★★★Michèle B.
Beaux motifs
Great Fit
★★★★★Mike C.
No surprises here. It fits perfectly and comfortably.
Mock-neck T-shirt
★★★★★Louis D.
Medium is medium
Un cadeau a faire ou a se faire !!
★★★★★louise l.
Tres belle qualité
Bonne qualité
★★★★★Steeve L.
super doux
Q&A
2 answered- What is the recommended washing and drying method to maintain the fabric and print?
- To maintain the fabric and print, we recommend turning the shirt inside out, washing in cold water on a gentle cycle, and air-drying. Avoid high heat and the dryer, as heat is the primary cause of print cracking and fading [1].
- How does the lyocell and recycled polyester blend affect the softness and breathability compared to 100% cotton?
- The blend of organic cotton, lyocell, and recycled polyester creates a soft, smooth jersey that drapes well and feels comfortable against the skin. Lyocell adds moisture-wicking properties and a silky feel, while the recycled polyester provides durability and shape retention. Compared to 100% cotton, this blend is slightly less breathable but offers better wrinkle resistance and quicker drying.