Le 31
Pleated Cotton-Linen Short Inseam: 7" (18 Cm)
These mid-thigh-length shorts from Le 31 by Simons are crafted in a soft, lightweight blend of recycled cotton and linen. The design includes flat front pleats, side slash pockets, a button fly with belt loops, and a 7-inch (18 cm) inseam. Designed in Canada.
- Material
- Recycled cotton and linen blend
- Style
- casual, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Color
Size
Specifications
Pleated shorts made from a lightweight blend of recycled cotton and linen, featuring a 7-inch inseam and flat front pleats.
Flat front pleats, mid-thigh length, soft and lightweight recycled cotton-linen fabric, exclusive design.
- Material
- Recycled cotton and linen blend
- Secondary
- linen, recycled-materials
- Style
- casual, classic
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Additional Attributes
- mid-thigh length
- 7-inch (18 cm) inseam
- flat pleats in front
- soft lightweight fabric
- recycled cotton and linen blend
- pleated design
- exclusive Le 31 by Simons design
- designed in Canada
- cotton-linen blend
Product Insights
Le 31’s Pleated Cotton-Linen Shorts (7" inseam) offer a tailored, leg-elongating silhouette from recycled cotton-linen that is breathable and soft, with flat pleats creating clean vertical lines and thigh room, all at a value price (sale CA$29.95) with no green premium. The tradeoff: pleats require cold washing and flat drying to stay crisp, and the deep red color varies with lighting.
Verified claims
- Pleat silhouette
- Flat pleats create a clean vertical line and a tailored drape that skims the hips.
- Pleats
- The flat front pleats add room through the thigh without adding bulk at the waist, so the shorts skim over the hips and seat with a comfortable, unrestrictive fit.
- Hand feel
- The recycled cotton-linen blend feels soft and drapes with a relaxed, slightly textured fall.
- Breathability
- The lightweight cotton-linen blend wicks moisture and keeps the shorts cool in high heat.
- Inseam
- At 7 inches, the shorts end mid-thigh on most builds—roughly 1–3 inches above the knee—avoiding shorter cuts and below-knee bulk while keeping the look modern.
- Tailoring
- Front pleats add a dressy structure that flat-front shorts lack, making the shorts read more intentional and design-forward.
- Fabric
- A 50% linen, 50% reprocessed cotton blend that is breathable, soft, and sustainably sourced—rare at this price.
- Design Origin
- Designed in Canada under Simons' in-house Le 31 label, which differentiates it from generic off-shore private-label shorts.
- Value
- Recycled cotton shorts: sale CA$29.95, no green premium.
- Garment care
- Cold-water wash and flat drying preserve pleats and fabric.
- Pleat care
- Cold wash, secured pleats, flat drying, and steaming keep pleats crisp.
- Color
- Deep red with subtle purple undertones; shade varies with fabric and lighting.
- Sustainability
- The recycled cotton content gives the shorts an eco-conscious edge that is rarely found at this price point and avoids the usual green premium.
- Off-season storage
- Store these shorts in breathable canvas bags instead of plastic bins during the off-season to keep the front pleats from relaxing and to prevent mildew on the natural fibers.
- Washing and drying
- The general cotton-linen care guidance is machine wash cold on a gentle cycle and tumble dry on low heat; low-heat tumbling can soften the fibers but risks relaxing the pleat definition.
Product record
- Title
- Pleated Cotton-Linen Short Inseam: 7" (18 Cm)
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 89 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Front-facing flat-lay of a pair of pleated mid-length shorts in a solid dark red/maroon color showing waistband, belt loops, button closure, front pleats, side slash pockets, and straight hem.
- Overall silhouetteFlat-front shorts displayed facing forward in a rectangular silhouette with moderate leg width and a straight hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsStraight waistband with evenly spaced narrow belt loops visible around the top edge; waistband aligns horizontally across the top of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.27 · w 0.54 · h 0.07 (high) - Button closureSingle round top button centered on the waistband above the fly; button appears lighter in color than the fabric.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.28 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high) - Fly and stitchingCentered fly with visible vertical stitching line extending below the button; stitch lines are tonal and run down the center front.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.22 (high) - Front pleatsSingle pleat on each front panel starting near the waistband and folding inward toward the center, creating a vertical fold on either side of the fly.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.32 · w 0.18 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.32 · w 0.18 · h 0.32 (high) - Side slash pocketsAngled side pockets set into the side seams; pocket openings visible as diagonal seams on both sides near the front hip area.
2 regions
x 0.19 · y 0.33 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.65 · y 0.33 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - Hem and stitchingStraight folded hem with a single visible topstitch line running around each leg opening.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.68 · w 0.52 · h 0.06 (high) - Fabric textureEven, tightly woven textile surface with a matte finish and no visible pattern or sheen.
- Left front small creaseSubtle vertical crease visible on the left front panel below the pleat area.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.46 · w 0.10 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Product photographed flat on a neutral light gray background with even front lighting and minimal shadowing; image is centered and cropped to show the full shorts with margin.
- Background and compositionNeutral light gray background with the shorts centered in the frame and uniform spacing around the product.
- Lighting and shadowEven, diffuse frontal lighting with soft shadows beneath the hem suggesting slight elevation from the background.
- Image qualitySharp, high-resolution product image with clear edges and visible stitch detail.
Colors
deep maroon· main fabric#791B2Elight beige· button#EAE6EA- Overall silhouetteFlat-front shorts displayed facing forward in a rectangular silhouette with moderate leg width and a straight hem.