Le 31
Pleated Chinos Reykjavik Fit - Tapered With Pleats
CA$89.00CAD
In Stock
These are pleated chinos in a tapered Reykjavik fit, designed in Canada for Le 31 by Simons. They have a mid-rise waistband, front pleats, side slash pockets, and back welt pockets, with a straight-to-tapered leg that is slim at the ankle. Made from soft stretch twill in a blend of recycled cotton and TENCEL™ Lyocell, they offer a durable yet comfortable tailored fit.
- Material
- Recycled cotton and TENCEL Lyocell
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Color
BlackIvoryChocolate/EspressoBrown
Size
2830343832
Specifications
Pleated chinos with a tapered fit, straight through the thigh and slim at the ankle, made from soft stretch twill in a blend of recycled cotton and TENCEL Lyocell.
Tapered fit with pleats, straight thigh and slim ankle, soft stretch twill, recycled cotton and TENCEL Lyocell blend
- Material
- Recycled cotton and TENCEL Lyocell
- Secondary
- lyocell
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- Reykjavik fit with pleats
- tapered silhouette
- straight through thigh
- slim ankle opening
- soft stretch twill fabric
- recycled cotton content
- TENCEL Lyocell content
- exclusive Simons design
Product Insights
Le 31's Pleated Chinos in Reykjavik Fit offer a tapered silhouette with collapsible flat pleats that provide expandable room, balanced by a stretch twill of recycled cotton, TENCEL Lyocell, and spandex for a silky, breathable, and moisture-wicking feel. The tradeoff is a specific care routine—wash cold, air dry, hang to store, and steam to restore pleats—to preserve the fit and softness, while the closed-loop TENCEL production and recycled cotton lower environmental impact.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Regular rise, collapsible pleats, and stretch twill create a roomy yet tapered silhouette.
- Care
- Wash cold, air dry, hang to store, and steam to restore pleats for best fit.
- Handfeel
- The recycled cotton/TENCEL Lyocell twill feels silky and softer than standard cotton chinos.
- Stretch
- The 2% spandex provides a gentle stretch that moves with the body and lets pleats collapse when standing.
- Moisture management
- TENCEL Lyocell fibers wick moisture and keep the fabric breathable, cooler than cotton.
- Washing
- Wash inside out at 30°C max with mild eco-detergent; avoid softener and bleach; first wash stabilizes fit.
- Drying
- Air dry flat or hanging; do not tumble dry to preserve fit and softness.
- Steaming
- Lightly steam after washing to restore softness and pleat shape.
- Storage
- Store on a hanger to maintain pleats and tailored shape.
- Lifecycle impact
- TENCEL Lyocell reduces water consumption by up to 69%.
- Production process
- Closed-loop process recovers 99.8% of solvent with near-zero waste.
- Certifications
- EU Ecolabel, FSC/PEFC wood, TÜV biodegradable certification.
- Materials sourcing
- 66% recycled cotton lowers biodiversity footprint vs virgin fibers.
- Pleat function
- Anti-fit flat pleats with belt loops provide expandable room that collapses, keeping a tapered silhouette.
- Comfort
- The stretch twill (recycled cotton, TENCEL Lyocell, spandex) keeps the generous cut comfortable and breathable.
- Design philosophy
- Positioned as an anti-fit pant bridging slim and wide-leg trends.
- Pleat design
- Collapsible flat pleats provide fullness, balanced by a tapered ankle.
Product record
- Title
- Pleated Chinos Reykjavik Fit - Tapered With Pleats
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 89 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Care and durability for the blend
- Tumble drying exposes the recycled cotton/TENCEL twill to concentrated heat and mechanical action that can both shrink the pants and degrade the subtle stretch, so lying flat or hanging to air dry maintains the intended Reykjavik tapered line from hip to ankle.
- Fabric softeners coat TENCEL fibers and choke the moisture-wicking and breathability that keep these chinos comfortable; bleach weakens both the recycled cotton and lyocell — a mild, eco-friendly detergent preserves the pant's colour depth and performance.
- Keeping wash water no hotter than 30°C (86°F) prevents the thermal contraction that kicks in above 40°C for Lyocell; combined with a wool or delicate cycle, this safeguards both the soft handfeel of the TENCEL and the structural pleats from permanent shortening.
- Once that initial controlled wash is done, the TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers lock into their dimensions, so subsequent washes cause minimal additional shrinkage — meaning the pleated structure and slim ankle cut stay consistent over the life of the chinos.
- Unlike knit TENCEL garments that stretch out on hangers, these woven twill chinos can be stored on a hanger to maintain the sharp crease of the pleats and the overall tailored fit, while folding would risk introducing creases in the wrong places.
- After laundering, the Lyocell portion can lose some of its drapey softness; a quick steam session not only relaxes the fibers back to their silky hand but also smooths out wrinkles in the pleats without the risk of shine or scorching from a direct iron.
- Reversing the chinos before loading the machine protects the twill face from the abrasion that causes pilling and dullness over time, keeping the fabric's smooth finish intact even after repeated washes.
How the Reykjavik fit runs
- The soft stretch twill woven from recycled cotton and TENCEL Lyocell introduces a gentle mechanical give that prevents the pleated, anti-fit shape from feeling stiff or restrictive, while the TENCEL fibers add a silky hand and moisture-wicking properties that elevate comfort during all-day wear.
- The Reykjavik chinos are designed with standout flat pleats that create 'enhanced fullness' and are described by Le 31 as an 'anti-fit pant in new proportions,' signaling a deliberately oversized upper silhouette that prioritizes drape and comfort over a slim or tailored fit — a choice that aligns with contemporary relaxed menswear trends.
Pleat design and drape
- Because the pleats lie flat at rest and only expand under tension, the silhouette stays sharp when you're standing but releases generous space when seated or reaching into a pocket — a functional property that eliminates the pinch and pull common in flat-front pants.
Sustainability of the materials
- TENCEL™ Lyocell fabrics carry the EU Ecolabel, a multi-criteria environmental certification that signals reduced impact across the entire product life cycle — from raw material extraction to finished textile — making it a shortcut for buyers who rely on third-party eco-labels.
- TENCEL™ Lyocell is produced via a closed-loop process that recovers over 99.8% of the NMMO solvent, minimizing chemical waste and yielding near-zero wastage in fiber production — a tangible reduction in manufacturing pollution compared to conventionally processed viscose or rayon fabrics.
- All TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers originate from wood sourced from FSC or PEFC certified or controlled forests, ensuring that the cellulose feedstock does not contribute to illegal logging or deforestation.
- Standard TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers are certified as biodegradable in soil, freshwater, and marine environments and compostable under home and industrial conditions by TÜV AUSTRIA, so at end-of-life the fabric can naturally degrade rather than persist as microplastic pollution — a significant advantage over synthetic-performance blends that often dominate stretch trousers.
- Compared to generic lyocell, TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers deliver up to 53% lower global warming potential and up to 69% less water consumption according to the Higg Materials Sustainability Index, giving the chino's TENCEL portion a demonstrably lower cradle-to-gate impact than a generic lyocell fabric would.
- Lenzing's pulping operations for TENCEL™ Lyocell run on a biorefinery model that converts 100% of wood components into dissolving pulp, co-products, and bioenergy, with surplus renewable energy from the pulp mill directly powering fiber production lines — so the fibers in these chinos are produced with a near-waste, energy-self-sufficient process.
- McKinsey's 2020 biodiversity analysis found that recycled fibers have a lower biodiversity footprint than virgin fibers, so the chino's recycled cotton content — which repurposes existing textile waste instead of requiring new cotton cultivation — lowers the garment's impact on land conversion and species loss relative to a 100% virgin cotton pant.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Male model wearing a cream long-sleeve henley top, dark tapered pleated chinos with visible front pleats and belt loops, and dark brown leather loafers with light grey socks.
- Chinos silhouetteFull-length tapered trousers seen from the front with a straight rise and a visible taper toward the ankle.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.32 · w 0.56 · h 0.56 (high) - Front pleatsSingle pressed pleat visible on each front pant leg starting at the waistband and running down the front.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.36 · w 0.46 · h 0.36 (high) - Waistband and closureMid-rise waistband with belt loops and a single visible top button at center front above a fly.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.29 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Front pocketsSlanted side pockets are present at the hip with pocket openings visible on both sides.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.38 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.38 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Pant fabric appearanceOpaque matte woven fabric with smooth surface and light vertical creasing along legs.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.40 · w 0.40 · h 0.48 (medium) - Ankle hemStraight hem that reaches the top of the shoes with a small break at the front of the ankle.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.78 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high) - Henley top necklineCream long-sleeve henley with a short button placket and round neckline, three visible buttons on the placket.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.08 · w 0.44 · h 0.24 (high) - Top sleeve and cuffLong raglan-style sleeves with fitted ribbed cuffs at the wrists.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.14 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Shoes visibleDark brown leather penny-loafer style shoes with a low stacked heel and shiny finish.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.86 · w 0.22 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.84 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - SocksLight grey socks visible between pant hem and shoes.
2 regions
x 0.38 · y 0.82 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.82 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio shot with plain light background showing full-body front view of model. Even diffuse lighting minimizes strong shadows; model stands with hands on hips and slight forward lean.
- Shot compositionCentered full-body studio portrait showing model from head to shoes against a seamless light grey/white background.
- PoseModel stands facing forward with hands placed on the back of hips and elbows bent outward.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting with minimal cast shadows visible beneath shoes and faint shadows along pant creases.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution clear image with no significant blur or compression artifacts.
Colors
dark navy· pants#0E0C12warm cream· top#CABEBAdark brown· shoes#241C1Blight grey· socks- Chinos silhouetteFull-length tapered trousers seen from the front with a straight rise and a visible taper toward the ankle.
- 02
Product
Front view of tapered pleated chinos worn by a model from waist to ankles; visible details include waistband with button and belt loops, front pleats, side slash pockets, central fly seam, and straight hem.
- Waistband and closureMid-height waistband with a single visible top button at center front and stitched belt loops evenly spaced across the waistband.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.17 · w 0.42 · h 0.08 (high) - Front pleatsA pair of inward-facing pleats start at the waistband on each side of the fly and run down the upper thigh, creating extra volume at the front.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.38 · h 0.18 (high) - PocketsDiagonal side slash pockets integrated into the front seams, with pocket openings visible beneath the pleats on both sides.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Fly seamCentral stitched fly seam running from the waistband down the front center of the pants.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.22 · w 0.10 · h 0.45 (high) - Leg shape and taperStraight-to-tapered leg silhouette with a narrower hem relative to the thigh, visible creasing along the front leg giving a slight tailored fold.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.35 · w 0.65 · h 0.55 (high) - Hem and cuffPlain turned hem finishing at the ankle with a visible single line of stitching; hem rests slightly above the shoe vamp.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.78 · w 0.60 · h 0.14 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte, tightly woven fabric with a smooth cotton-twill look and minimal surface sheen.
Other
Studio shot showing model wearing the pants against a plain light background; visible styling includes a light-colored long-sleeve top, white socks, and dark loafers. Lighting is even and soft with subtle floor shadow.
- Shot compositionVertical studio image cropped to show model from mid-torso to feet, centered composition with ample white space around the subject.
- Model stylingModel wears a light beige long-sleeve top tucked into the waistband, white socks visible between hem and shoes, and dark leather loafers; model hands with tattoos and rings rest at sides.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.88 · h 0.84 (medium) - Background and lightingPlain pale neutral background and floor with soft, diffuse studio lighting and faint shadow beneath shoes.
Colors
very dark navy· main fabric#0E0C13- Waistband and closureMid-height waistband with a single visible top button at center front and stitched belt loops evenly spaced across the waistband.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a pair of dark, straight-to-tapered pleated chinos shown on a model from waist to hem. Visible details include a waistband with belt loops, two horizontal back welt pockets, and a single visible rear rise seam; fabric appears matte and densely woven.
- SilhouetteFull rear leg view showing a straight-to-tapered silhouette that falls to the ankle with a single pressed crease visible on each leg near the center back of the calf.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.75 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsMid-rise waistband with evenly spaced belt loops visible across the back; waistband sits under the hem of a tucked top.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.14 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high) - Back pocketsTwo horizontal welt back pockets set into the seat with narrow welt openings and no visible buttons or flaps.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte, smooth woven fabric with minimal surface texture consistent with cotton twill or chino cloth; no obvious sheen.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.75 (medium) - Hem finishStraight finished hem at the ankle with a narrow stitched turn; hem rests on the top of the shoes.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.78 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing the model from the rear against a bright neutral background. Visible supporting elements include the model's hands and shoes; lighting is soft and even with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionVertical studio shot cropped slightly above the waist and at the ankles, centering the lower back and legs.
- Background and surfaceSeamless light neutral background and floor with faint shadowing under the shoes indicating soft overhead lighting.
- Model and propsModel wearing a light-colored long-sleeve top tucked into the pants; dark leather dress shoes visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low)
Colors
very dark navy· main fabric#0E0C12- SilhouetteFull rear leg view showing a straight-to-tapered silhouette that falls to the ankle with a single pressed crease visible on each leg near the center back of the calf.
Documents & Data
Q&A
1 answered- What is the rise measurement (e.g., low, mid, high) and does it have belt loops?
- The Reykjavik fit features a regular rise [1]. Belt loops are typical for chinos, but they are not explicitly mentioned in the product description; you can expect them based on the style.