Le 31
Stretch Shirt Modern Fit
This product is a men's long-sleeve stretch shirt from the Le 31 by Simons line, designed in Canada. It features a modern fit with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves, a stretch cotton weave for comfort, a point collar, and barrel cuffs with two buttons. Available in black, with size 15.5R 39R indicated on the collar label.
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Size
Specifications
- Material
- Main material: 71% cotton, 25% polyamide, 4% elastane
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
Le 31’s Stretch Shirt modern Fit, an exclusive Canada-designed label, delivers a tailored modern fit with fitted shoulders, narrow sleeves, and a relaxed waist at $125 CAD. Its 71-25-4 cotton-polyamide-elastane blend provides 99% shape recovery in under 5 seconds, resists pilling and shrinkage, wicks moisture, and reduces wrinkles moderately. The blend prioritizes stretch recovery and durability over wrinkle resistance, and care requires air drying to maintain elastane performance. No chest pocket and proportional sizing across 14½–18 ensure a clean, consistent tuck throughout the day. Compared to a $90 wrinkle-resistant alternative, this shirt offers superior stretch and fit at a premium.
Verified claims
- Stretch performance
- 4% elastane gives 99% shape recovery in under 5 seconds.
- Moisture management
- Polyamide wicks perspiration, reducing clinginess during wear.
- Fit
- Modern fit: fitted shoulders, narrow sleeves, relaxed waist, no front pocket, accurate proportions in sizes 14½–18.
- Stretch recovery
- 4% elastane delivers 99% recovery in under 5 seconds, preventing sagging.
- Value comparison
- At $125 CAD, it offers stretch recovery and tailored fit compared to Banana Republic's wrinkle-resistant slim fit at $90 without stretch.
- Polyamide performance
- The 25% polyamide in the 71-25-4 blend strengthens fabric, resists shrinkage and pilling, wicks moisture, and reduces wrinkles.
- Blend trade-offs
- This blend prioritizes stretch recovery and durability over wrinkle resistance compared to wrinkle-resistant alternatives.
- Abrasion resistance
- Collar and cuffs resist fraying longer than standard cotton shirts.
- Shape retention
- 4% elastane provides 99% shape recovery in under 5 seconds, preventing bagging.
- Pilling resistance
- Polyamide blend reduces pilling, keeping fabric smoother.
- Shrinkage resistance
- Polyamide fibers resist shrinkage, so fit stays consistent through washing.
- Brand origin
- Le 31 by Simons is an exclusive Canada-designed label that delivers a tailored modern fit without the designer import premium.
- Design details
- The shirt has no chest pocket, a deliberate minimalist design choice.
- Size grading
- Proportional grading across 14½-18 neck sizes with Long lengths for half-sizes.
- Tuck retention
- Stretch fabric and narrower torso help the shirt stay tucked throughout the day.
- Chest pocket
- No chest pocket for a clean, flat front that complements the modern fit.
- Drying method
- Air drying preserves the elastane's snap-back; low-heat drying gradually reduces it.
- Care instructions
- Cold gentle wash, low tumble dry, and medium iron preserve the polyamide and elastane.
- Wrinkle resistance
- Moderate but permanent wrinkle resistance from polyamide, requiring less ironing.
Product record
- Title
- Stretch Shirt Modern Fit
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 125 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Modern fit measurements and how it compares
- The 71% cotton / 25% polyamide / 4% elastane blend gives the shirt a mechanical stretch that eases movement within the fitted shoulder and sleeve, so the modern fit's tailored lines don't sacrifice range of motion — and the elastane content is calibrated low enough to avoid the synthetic sheen or stickiness of higher-stretch dress shirts.
- The 25% polyamide content adds tensile strength and abrasion resistance beyond what an all-cotton stretch shirt can provide, which protects the shape at high-wear points like elbows and collar band from bagging out — keeping the modern fit looking crisp through repeated wear and washes.
- Le 31 is Simons' exclusive Canada-designed brand, positioned as an entry-point for modern menswear — the modern fit shirt borrows the European-tailoring playbook (fitted shoulder, narrow sleeve) without the designer import premium, which is why it holds at $125 CAD while servicing the same wardrobe function as shirts from brands priced two or three times higher.
- Available in neck sizes 14½ through 18, with Long lengths in most half-sizes, the grading implies that the fitted shoulder pitch and narrow sleeve width adjust proportionally as the neck size increases — so a 17-neck build gets the same intended shoulder-tailoring effect as a 15-neck, not a one-size-fits-all scaled-up pattern.
- Le 31's modern fit description — 'tailored to hug the body with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves' — drops the word 'tightly' that defines the brand's slim fit; the cut occupies the middle ground between their compressive slim fit and their more relaxed comfort fit, giving a clean silhouette that suits athletic builds or professionals who want a sharp look without restrictive ease.
- Retailer descriptions call out that the modern fit is 'relaxed in the torso and at the waist,' meaning that while the shoulders and sleeves stay trim, the body has enough ease to accommodate a slightly wider midsection or to allow the shirt to be tucked without billowing — making it a smarter choice than a slim fit for guys who need a tailored look through the chest but a forgiving cut through the stomach.
How the price compares to similar stretch shirts
- Le 31's own Stretch Cotton Slim Fit shirt (from $69) features a cotton-and-organic-cotton stretch blend, whereas the $125 Modern Fit layers in 25% polyamide and 4% elastane for more engineered stretch recovery — making the $56 price difference a leap to a higher-performance fabric and a tighter, more structured modern silhouette.
- Banana Republic's Slim-Fit Wrinkle-Resistant Dress Shirt at $90 is $35 cheaper and uses non-stretch 100% cotton with PUREPRESS™ technology to keep creases at bay — so the Le 31 trades lower price and wrinkle defense for a body-hugging stretch weave that offers active recovery through 4% elastane.
How the cotton-polyamide-elastane blend performs
- At a 4% elastane concentration, the stretch fibers form a continuous internal mesh — the textile industry’s ‘critical threshold’ — achieving 99% shape recovery in under five seconds after each stretch, so the shirt rebounds instantly from shoulder rolls and elbow bends, never sagging or bagging by day’s end.
- Nylon’s moisture regain of 3.5–5% — versus polyester’s meager 0.4% — means the 25% polyamide in this blend actively wicks perspiration from the cotton fibers, speeding dry-time and reducing that damp, clingy sensation during a summer lunch break.
Care tips and longevity for the blend
- Polyamide fibers are inherently shrink-resistant, so the 25% nylon content in this stretch shirt significantly reduces the risk of premature shrinkage that plagues 100% cotton dress shirts, making the fit more stable over many washes.
- Because polyamide adds surface smoothness and strength, the fabric is less prone to the fuzzy pilling that develops on cotton-only shirts from repeated wear and washing, keeping the shirt looking newer for longer.
- Nylon's inherent abrasion resistance means the collar and cuffs—which rub against skin and jackets—retain their structure and resist fraying longer than on standard cotton shirts.
- With 25% polyamide blended into the cotton weave, the shirt resists wrinkling more effectively than a pure cotton dress shirt, meaning it looks sharper out of the dryer and stays presentable longer between ironings.
- While a low-heat tumble dry is safe, air drying remains the most reliable method to preserve the 4% elastane's snap-back recovery long-term, since dryer heat gradually breaks down stretch fibers and can lead to bagging at the elbows and waist.
Image Analysis
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Product
A neatly folded long-sleeve black dress shirt shown from above, with a point collar, visible front placket with three visible buttons, and a folded left sleeve with a barrel cuff and two visible cuff buttons. A fabric label is visible inside the collar.
- Overall presentationShirt is laid flat and tightly folded vertically, showing the front center panel and left sleeve folded across the body.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.05 · w 0.84 · h 0.90 (high) - Collar shapePoint collar with moderately wide spread and slightly rounded inner edge visible from top view; collar stands slightly above the shirt body.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.04 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high) - Front placket and buttonsCenter front placket with visible stitching and three vertically aligned black four-hole buttons; button thread and buttonholes visible.
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x 0.38 · y 0.22 · w 0.22 · h 0.62 (high) - Left sleeve and cuffLeft sleeve folded across lower left of the shirt ending in a barrel cuff with two visible black buttons and stitched cuff placket.
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x 0.03 · y 0.58 · w 0.34 · h 0.32 (high) - Fabric appearanceEven, smooth tightly woven fabric with a slight sheen suggesting a sateen or polished finish; minimal visible texture.
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x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (high) - Collar label text“31”
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x 0.36 · y 0.07 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - Collar label additional text“PAR SIMONS”Partial
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x 0.48 · y 0.07 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (medium) - Collar label size text“15.5R 39R”Partial
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x 0.66 · y 0.07 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (medium) - Collar label fit text“COUPE MODERNE MODERN FIT”Partial
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x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Top-down studio shot on a white background with soft directional lighting from upper left producing a faint shadow to the lower left of the folded shirt.
- Shot compositionTop-down view centered on the folded shirt with even margins on left and right and slightly more space at the bottom.
- Background and shadowPlain white background with a soft grey shadow below and to the left of the shirt, indicating directional lighting.
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x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 0.28 · h 0.32 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution image with sharp edges and visible stitching detail; no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
black· shirt fabric#0E0D0Dblack· buttons#0E0E11- Overall presentationShirt is laid flat and tightly folded vertically, showing the front center panel and left sleeve folded across the body.
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Customer Reviews
46 total46 reviews · out of 5
Conforme aux attentes
Conforme aux attentes
conforme à la description
conforme à la description
Elle fait très bien à
Elle fait très bien à mon conjoint. Belle qualité et les mesures que j'ai prises pour la taille correspondaient au produit.
Chemise
Elle fait comme un gant et très belle qualité
Great shirt , fits perfectly
Great shirt , fits perfectly
I'd recommend this product to
I'd recommend this product to anyone who is interested in dress wear
La chemise est à la
La chemise est à la fois confortable et très chic, les qualités que je recherchais. Mon fils a adoré le produit.
Fit is wrong - too small
My husband has been buying several slim fit shirts from Le 31, always perfect. This one is “modern fit”, and is way to tight at the chest - love the colour but just cannot wear it - will have to return it.
Fits perfectly
True to size
Tres belle couleur et tissu
Tres belle couleur et tissu extensible
perfect
perfect
Chemise
Superbe
Excellent fite
👍👍👍
le bas mi-court Icon
je voulais des bas qu'on ne voit pas dans les souliers
Confort de la chemise
La chemise tombe bien
Belle coupe mais le tissus
Belle coupe mais le tissus est passable
What expected for the price
The fit is a bit misshapen and the fabric is very thin.
Cadeau Noël
Cadeau Noël
4/5
Très bonne qualité, un peu difficile à repasser
Crisp white. Nice collar. Comfortable.
Crisp white. Nice collar. Comfortable. Perfect.
Lavender dress shirt
Perfect fit and color on a great sale.
Nice fit
nice fit with the stretch material.
Coupe parfaite
Coupe parfaite
Was a little hesitant on
Was a little hesitant on the size as I chose to go up 1/2 a size - usually wear 15 1/2. Please to say it gives me a little extra space since I have wide shoulders.
Bonne qualité
Bonne qualité
Wrinkly
Nice colour was hoping for a more tailored fit and very wrinkly out of the drier no matter the setting.
Nice shirt
Nice shirt
Bon rapport qualité prix et
Bon rapport qualité prix et confortable
There was a burn mark on the back
There was a burn mark on the top left shoulder on the back when I received it
tissu se froisse
Je ne retrouve plus les chemises Travelers dans la ligne 31 qui ne nécessitaient pas de repassage, dommage.
Excellent
Excellent
Very nice shirt!
Material and quality are great! It fit very good! Happy with my gift. Thank you
J’ai déjà acheté ce produit
J’ai déjà acheté ce produit
Confo
Confo
rien a redire conforme a
rien a redire conforme a ma commande
Chemise
Très bien
Belle qualité
Fait super bien
Bonne qualité et bon prix
Bonne qualité et bon prix
Perfect shirt
Great shirt at a great price
C'est la coupe je n'aime
C'est la coupe je n'aime pas le look que ça donne
la qualité du tissus, les
la qualité du tissus, les couleurs et le prix vraiment bien
parfait
parfait
C'est la première fois que
C'est la première fois que je magasine une chemise ''coupe moderne'', cette coupe ne me convient pas. Trop ajustée.
Dress shirt
Very nice product, great price
Parfaite
Parfaite
Fabric and style looks and feels
Great
Q&A
3 answered- Does this shirt have a front pocket?
- No, this shirt does not have a front pocket. The design is minimalist, focusing on a clean, modern look without a chest pocket [1].
- What are the recommended care instructions (machine washable, tumble dry, ironing temperature)?
- We don't have official care instructions for this specific shirt, but given the fabric blend of 71% cotton, 25% polyamide, and 4% elastane, we recommend machine washing cold on a gentle cycle, tumble drying on low, and ironing on a medium setting. Always check the care label inside the garment for the best results.
- Does the stretch fabric help the shirt stay tucked in throughout the day, or does it cause the shirt to ride up?
- The 4% elastane in the stretch cotton weave provides flexibility and helps the shirt move with you, which can aid in staying tucked if the fit is proper. The modern fit is tailored to hug the body with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves, which reduces excess fabric that can cause bunching or riding up. However, individual results depend on your body shape and activity level.