Le 31
Pure Linen Cap
The Pure Linen Cap is a six-panel baseball-style cap made from 100% linen, designed in Canada exclusively for Le 31 by Simons. It features a rigid curved visor, a reinforced inner headband, and an adjustable strap with a metallic buckle for a customizable fit. Its lightweight, breathable fabric and embroidered eyelets make it suitable for everyday wear and sun protection during warm-weather activities.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Size
Specifications
- Material
- 100% linen
- Gender
- male
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Product Insights
The Le 31 Pure Linen Cap is a one-size accessory for head circumferences 56–61 cm, featuring a stepless metal buckle for precise, slip-resistant adjustability. Its reinforced headband and wet-strength linen maintain shape in rain or sweat, while hollow flax fibers create micro-channels for continuous airflow, actively cooling the wearer. The fabric absorbs up to 20% weight before dampness and dries faster than cotton, staying dry in high humidity, and naturally filters UV radiation for built-in sun protection. However, it requires careful maintenance: hand-washing in cool water and air-drying stuffed to prevent 3–10% first-wash shrinkage; machine washing or hot water cause damage. Iron with a pressing cloth, dry in shade, and blot spills immediately to protect the ivory finish. Despite these caveats, linen resists odor and softens with each wash, gaining 20% wet strength and lasting 15–20 years without yellowing. Wrinkles are intentional as part of its relaxed character, and the cap goes weeks between washes without odor. It serves as a packable alternative to straw hats, recovering shape with a light mist, and transitions from beach to indoors. At its sale price of $29.95, it undercuts the Stetson linen cap by half, offering a durable, breathable, and age-defying choice.
Verified claims
- Size range
- One-size cap fits head circumferences 56–61 cm (22–24 in).
- Adjustability
- Stepless metal buckle gives a precise, durable fit that won't slip.
- Shape retention
- Reinforced headband and wet-strength linen maintain the cap's shape in rain or sweat.
- Airflow
- Hollow flax fibers create micro-channels for continuous airflow, making the cap feel actively cooler.
- Wicking
- Linen absorbs up to 20% weight before damp and dries faster than cotton, staying dry in high humidity.
- UV protection
- Flax fibers naturally filter UV radiation, providing built-in sun protection without coatings.
- Washing
- Hand-wash cool, air-dry stuffed to prevent 3–10% first-wash shrinkage; machine washing or hot water damage the cap.
- Stain and sun protection
- Use a pressing cloth when ironing, dry in shade, and blot spills immediately to protect the ivory finish.
- Care
- Hand wash in cool water, air dry flat; linen resists odor and softens with each wash.
- Value
- At $29.95 on sale, it undercuts the Stetson linen cap by half.
- Aging
- Linen gains 20% wet strength, softens with washing, and lasts 15–20 years without yellowing.
- Wrinkle character
- Wrinkles are an intentional feature of the linen cap's relaxed character.
- Wash frequency
- Cap goes weeks between washes without odor or grime.
- Versatility
- Packable alternative to a straw hat that transitions from beach to indoors.
- Packability
- Recovers shape with a light mist and air-drying after being crushed in a bag, without needing to wash or iron.
- Breathability
- Unlined linen construction provides active cooling and moisture management in heat and humidity.
- Visor rigidity
- The curved visor is rigid and holds its shape in normal use, but it can temporarily deform if crushed tightly in a bag.
- Color retention
- The linen cap ages by softening and developing a natural patina rather than yellowing or turning plastic-looking from sun and sweat the way polyester caps do.
- Branding
- Buyers report the cap has no logos anywhere.
Product record
- Title
- Pure Linen Cap
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesUses
Cool head coverage for hot-weather casual outings
A breathable cap for warm days out, made from light 100% linen with small embroidered ventilation eyelets. Customer reviews reportedly praise the fabric's quality and comfort, with reviewers saying it keeps them cool while looking sharp even in casual wear, and the adjustable metal-buckle tab helps you get a secure fit.[1,2]
An understated, unbranded cap for logo-averse dressers
If you prefer accessories without visible branding, this Le 31 linen cap fits the bill. The lack of logos was a key reason one reviewer reportedly bought it in every color, making it a natural pick for understated everyday style.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Pure Linen Cap: Choose this if you want a lightweight, breathable 100% linen cap for hot-weather casual wear — reviewers describe the fabric as premium quality and report it keeps them cool while looking sharp. Its minimalist, logo-free design suits those who prefer understated accessories (one reviewer liked it enough to buy every color), and the adjustable metal-buckle strap offers a secure fit in a one-size format in Ivory/Cream Beige or Blue. Note it is offered only in one size, so the fit relies on the back-strap adjustment.[1,2] | Pure Linen Minimalist Cap Exclusive Collection From Italy: Choose this if you want a lightweight, breathable 100% linen cap for warm-weather wear, in a minimalist low-profile six-panel style with no visible logos, a rigid curved visor, and an elastic back strap for a flexible fit. It is an exclusive Le 31 design made in Italy, offered in large and x-large sizes. Note that while the outer fabric is pure linen, the lining is a polyester-cotton blend (65% polyester, 35% cotton) rather than linen.[3,4,5] | Solid Twill Minimalist Cap Imported From Seoul: Choose this if you want a classic six-panel baseball cap in 100% cotton twill with a minimalist, matte look, a rigid curved visor, tonal topstitching, and an inner sweatband. Its strapback closure with a metallic buckle adjusts the fit, and it comes in one size across several colors including Black, Chocolate/Espresso, Baby Blue, Red, and Corn/Vanilla Yellow. Imported from Seoul and available exclusively at Simons, it suits shoppers who prefer a clean, logo-free silhouette.[6,7] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A six-panel navy linen baseball-style cap shown in a front three-quarter view with a curved brim, top button, stitched eyelets, and visible seam and brim stitching.
- Overall shapeLow-profile six-panel baseball cap with a rounded crown and a moderately curved visor extending forward and to the left.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.34 · w 0.72 · h 0.50 (high) - Material textureVisible woven linen texture across the crown and brim with a matte finish and slight irregularities in the weave.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.66 · h 0.44 (high) - Brim stitchingThree concentric rows of topstitching on the brim, evenly spaced and following the curve of the visor.
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x 0.05 · y 0.60 · w 0.63 · h 0.25 (high) - Top buttonSmall covered fabric button at the crown apex matching the cap fabric.
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x 0.53 · y 0.29 · w 0.07 · h 0.06 (high) - EyeletsEmbroidered round eyelets on the side panels visible on both left and right sides, stitched in the same fabric color.
2 regions
x 0.49 · y 0.39 · w 0.05 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.73 · y 0.38 · w 0.05 · h 0.04 (high) - Panel seamsVisible vertical seams dividing the crown into panels; seam topstitching is visible on the front-right panel.
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x 0.36 · y 0.27 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high) - Brim underside shadowSlight shadow visible under the brim showing the visor is raised above the surface.
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x 0.08 · y 0.68 · w 0.48 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a uniform light gray background with soft diffuse lighting and a soft shadow beneath the cap; image is centered and cropped to show the cap at three-quarter front angle.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible props or text.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionProduct centered horizontally and positioned in the lower half of the image, photographed at a slight downward angle showing front-left three-quarter view.
- Lighting and shadowEven, diffuse studio lighting with a soft shadow falling below and slightly to the right of the brim.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.70 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution, sharp image with clearly visible fabric texture and stitching details.
Colors
deep navy blue· crown and brim#253243- Overall shapeLow-profile six-panel baseball cap with a rounded crown and a moderately curved visor extending forward and to the left.
- 02
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a six-panel navy linen cap showing the back opening, adjustable strap with metal slider, curved brim, top button, stitched panel seams, and embroidered eyelets.
- Overall shapeSix-panel rounded cap silhouette with a moderately curved brim seen from the rear three-quarter angle.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.38 · w 0.88 · h 0.52 (medium) - Top buttonSmall fabric-covered button at the crown where the panel seams meet, covered in the same navy fabric.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.31 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - Panel seams and stitchingVisible double rows of stitching running along panel seams from the top button down the crown; seams are evenly spaced between panels.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - Embroidered eyeletsSmall circular embroidered ventilation eyelets on at least two panels, matching the cap fabric color.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.44 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.48 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Curved brimModerately curved brim extending forward and visible from the rear-right side with concentric rows of topstitching on its surface.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.68 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high) - Rear openingRear cutout opening above the strap, forming a semicircular gap between the lower edge of the crown and the strap.
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x 0.06 · y 0.68 · w 0.23 · h 0.18 (high) - Adjustable strapFabric strap in matching navy that threads through a rectangular metal slider for size adjustment; end of strap tucked under slider.
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x 0.06 · y 0.80 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - Metal sliderPolished rectangular metal buckle/slider with visible reflective highlight, attached to the end of the fabric strap.
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x 0.06 · y 0.84 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Inner lining visibleDark inner lining or sweatband visible inside the rear opening, appearing darker than exterior fabric.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.70 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Fabric texturePlain-woven textile surface with slight visible slub or natural linen texture across the crown and brim.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.36 · w 0.56 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft directional lighting from above-left producing gentle shadow beneath the brim and to the right; image is cropped with ample upper background space.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray seamless background with even, soft lighting and minimal specular highlights on the metal slider and slight shadow beneath the cap.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Shot compositionCap centered horizontally and positioned in the lower half of the frame with substantial empty space above.
- ShadowSoft diffuse cast shadow to the right and slightly below the cap consistent with a light source from the upper-left.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.72 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (medium)
Colors
navy blue· crown and brim fabric#1C2432silver· metal sliderblack· inner lining / sweatband#0B0E14- Overall shapeSix-panel rounded cap silhouette with a moderately curved brim seen from the rear three-quarter angle.
Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
Beau produit
Belle qualité de tissu
Great cap
Love the linen construction, no logos anywhere and a great price. I bought one in each colour.
Very nice and well made
Definite buy if you want quality and a great fit.