How does the comfort fit differ from a regular fit in terms of chest width, shoulder drop, and overall silhouette?

Comfort fit is designed to have a relaxed, roomier silhouette compared to a regular fit—it falls loosely with a fuller shape, providing more ease through the chest and shoulders without a tight squeeze.

What is the exact percentage of organic cotton in the blend, and what other fibers are used?

The composition is 60% organic cotton and 40% polyester.

Is the Johnny collar designed with a button closure at the neck, or is it an open placket style?

The Johnny collar is an open placket style without a button closure at the neck. It features an open, pointed collar with no buttons, as seen in similar Le 31 polo designs.

What are the recommended care instructions (machine wash, dry cleaning, ironing) and has the fabric shown shrinkage in washes?

The recommended care is machine wash, do not bleach, and wring (likely meaning do not wring or tumble dry). There is no mention of dry cleaning or ironing in the listing. We don't have specific customer feedback on shrinkage, so we cannot confirm if shrinkage occurs.

Are the stripes woven into the fabric or printed, and are they horizontal or vertical stripes?

The stripes are likely knitted into the fabric as part of the jersey knit construction, not printed. They are horizontal stripes, typical of a retro stripe design, though the product description does not explicitly state the orientation.

Le 31

Retro Stripe Johnny-Collar Polo Comfort Fit

4/5 (2)

CA$49.95CA$69.00-28%

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Retro Stripe Johnny-Collar Polo is a short-sleeve knitted polo for men from Le 31 by Simons, featuring a Johnny-style V-notch collar and a comfort fit (relaxed, boxy silhouette). It is made from an organic cotton-blend knit (60% organic cotton, 40% polyester) with vertical multi-color stripes on a light beige ground. Designed for casual wear, it is machine washable and part of the brand's Vision program for reduced-impact materials.

Material: Organic cotton-blend knit
Style: retro, casual, classic
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Color

Ivory/Cream BeigeMossy GreenBurgundy

Size

MEDIUMX-LARGEX-SMALLLARGESMALL

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Specifications

A retro stripe polo with a johnny collar, designed in Canada for a comfortable fit.

Comfort fit with short sleeves and a lightweight organic cotton-blend knit.

Material: Organic cotton-blend knit
Style: retro, casual, classic
Gender: male
Age Group: adult
Condition: new
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Additional Attributes

retro stripe pattern
johnny-collar polo design
comfort fit
short sleeves
organic cotton-blend knit
exclusive design in Canada

Product Insights

This comfort-fit polo combines a buttonless Johnny collar with vertically knitted stripes that run uninterrupted across the chest, echoing mid-century resort style and providing a lengthening effect—a tradeoff for those seeking a classic look—while the 60/40 organic cotton-polyester blend resists wrinkles, pilling, and shrinkage, locks shape, and reduces environmental impact, all at a sale price of $49.95 compared to $150+ for similar designs.

Verified claims

Fit: Comfort fit: relaxed, roomier, with more ease through chest and shoulders.
Stripes: Stripes are knitted in and run uninterrupted across the chest.
Vintage roots: The Johnny collar's mid-century resort and tennis origins make the retro stripes a genuine vintage throwback.
Collar: The soft, buttonless Johnny collar keeps stripes uninterrupted, drapes like a tee, and lies flat for layering.
Value: The Johnny-collar retro-stripe combination, usually $150+ in premium brands, is $49.95 on sale at Le 31.
Wash performance: The 40% polyester adds resistance to pilling, shrinkage, wrinkles; pattern is knit, not printed.
Shape retention: Polyester memory keeps the fit and collar from distorting over time.
Layering: Open V-collar lies flat under a blazer without bunching and stays crisp.
Retro style: Stripes run uninterrupted by buttons, echoing mid-century resort style.
Styling: The Johnny-collar striped polo pairs with white denim, khaki chinos, or under a blazer.
Fabric: 60% organic cotton, 40% polyester knit resists wrinkles, retains shape, and keeps stripes intact.
Stripe effect: Vertical stripes run uninterrupted, creating a lengthening effect.
Stripe construction: Stripes are knitted into the fabric, not printed, ensuring durability.
Sustainability: 60% organic cotton / 40% polyester blend reduces water use >90% and CO2 emissions 10% versus 100% cotton.
Durability: 40% polyester content locks shape, resists pilling, and stays wrinkle-free.
Pricing comparison: CAD 49.95 delivers the same Johnny-collar/retro-stripe look as brands charging $150+.
Design authenticity: Continuous knitted retro stripes with Johnny collar give a premium vintage look.

Product record

Title: Retro Stripe Johnny-Collar Polo Comfort Fit
Brand: Le 31
Price: 69 CAD
Availability: In stock
Rating: 4 stars, 3 reviews, scale 5

Deep Research

Johnny collar design: its look and how to wear it

Because the polo is a knit rather than a woven, the johnny collar is cut from the same soft cotton-blend fabric as the body, draping like a tee collar instead of standing stiffly, which keeps the silhouette relaxed and prevents the collar from curling or digging into the neck in heat.
Because the collar lacks a top button, it creates a clean V-neckline that disappears smoothly under a casual blazer or cardigan, avoiding the bunchy lapel interference that a standard polo’s buttoned placket and ribbed collar can cause.
The open placket means the horizontal retro stripes run continuously across the chest without being broken by a button closure or placket facing, preserving the graphic impact of the pattern — a subtle visual upgrade that makes the shirt feel like a coherent design rather than a standard polo with stripes awkwardly aligned.
The johnny collar is the defining detail of mid-century American resort and bowling shirts, where its open, unbuttoned shape signified casual ease; on this retro stripe polo, it’s the period-correct design choice that gives the pattern its throwback context, so the shirt reads as a deliberate vintage nod rather than a generic striped top.

The retro stripe look and outfit ideas

Because the horizontal stripes are knitted into the cotton-blend fabric rather than printed or appliquéd, the shirt moves as a single soft layer and the pattern won’t stiffen, crack, or peel over time — you get the retro look with the supple hand of a well-worn jersey.
The Johnny collar — an open, buttonless V-neckline with spread points — originated on 1970s tennis shirts, where the soft drape and ventilation were preferred over the stiff, constricting collars of the time; wearing it today signals a more relaxed, Euro-sport vibe than the American preppy polo.
The available stripe colourways — Ivory/Cream Beige, Mossy Green, and Burgundy — are pulled straight from the 1970s leisure colour wheel, making the polo an easy match for staple bottoms like heavy white denim, khaki chinos, or corduroy trousers in harvest tones.
Unlike a traditional buttoned polo that can bunch under a jacket, the Johnny collar's deep V lies flat against the chest and sits cleanly under an unstructured blazer, making this a viable option for smart-casual dinners or a relaxed office where a dress shirt feels too formal.

How this polo compares to alternatives in price and style

The open johnny collar and retro stripe together recall the polo shirts worn in 1950s tennis and resort culture — a combination that today is predominantly found in $150+ USD collections from premium menswear brands like Scott Fraser Collection or Todd Snyder; Le 31's version at under CAD $50 puts that specific period-correct look into the hands of buyers who would otherwise need to spend three times as much.

Behind the sustainability labels on this polo

A polyester/cotton garment can emit approximately 10% less CO2 over its cradle-to-cradle lifecycle than a 100% cotton equivalent, and the polyester content contributes to a longer product lifetime — the 40% polyester in this blend supports the 'Reduction of Emissions' claim by reducing how often the shirt needs replacing and the energy to dry it.
Simons set a target in 2018 to use at least 50% sustainable fibers in all exclusive production, and by 2022 had reached a point where 80% of cotton in their exclusive lines was organic — making this Le 31 polo a descendant of that shift, not a one-off green label.
Organic cotton production can use over 90% less water than conventional cotton when grown under rain-fed conditions, which is the mechanism behind the 'Water Conscious' Vision label on this polo — a claim grounded in the Textile Exchange's estimates of agricultural water displacement.

How the organic cotton-polyester blend feels and wears

Cotton-poly blends generally pill less than pure cotton because the polyester fibers are more resistant to the friction that creates fuzz balls.
Polyester's memory prevents the relaxed fit from distorting — the collar and hem won't curl or stretch out like they might in a pure cotton knit.
The polyester matrix locks the knit dimensions, so even hot machine washing won't significantly reduce the size, safeguarding the intentionally easy fit.
Described as a lightweight knit, the fabric doesn't cling to the skin when you sweat, keeping the comfort fit airy during heat.
The 40% polyester content lets the polo shed creases after travel or laundering, so the retro stripe pattern stays crisp without ironing.

Image Analysis

3 images

01: Product
Short-sleeve knitted polo with a V-notch Johnny-style collar and vertical multi-color stripes shown on a model from the front.
SilhouetteStraight, boxy short-sleeve polo with a relaxed fit ending at the hip; sleeves are mid-length on the upper arm.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.18 · w 0.68 · h 0.56 (high)
Collar and necklineFlat, soft Johnny-style collar in a solid light cream color with a V-shaped notch at the front center instead of buttons.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.12 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (high)
Surface textureFine knitted texture with visible ribbing in the vertical direction that follows the stripe bands.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (medium)
Stripe patternEvenly spaced narrow vertical stripe bands alternating with the light cream ground; visible stripe colors include a medium blue, a warm medium brown, and thin dark (near black) lines.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.50 (high)
Hem and sleeve finishStraight hem and sleeves finished with the same knitted fabric, no visible cuffs or rib trim.
3 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.60 · w 0.68 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.16 · y 0.34 · w 0.30 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.34 · w 0.30 · h 0.14 (high)
Visible seamsShoulder seam visible where sleeve meets body, running horizontally from neck toward the arm.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.62 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the polo against a plain light gray background; three-quarter frontal pose with arms crossed, soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
Model poseMale model shown from the thighs up in a relaxed three-quarter frontal pose with arms crossed and right hand hanging down.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.88 (high)
BackgroundSmooth, uniform light gray studio background with no visible props.
LightingSoft, even frontal lighting with gentle shadows under the arms and slight shadow on the floor to the lower left of image.
Trousers visibleDark brown trousers are visible below the hem of the polo and are partially shown from the waist to mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.68 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high)
Colors
warm cream· main body (ground)medium blue· vertical stripes - medium bluewarm medium brown· vertical stripes - warm brown#734D3Bvery dark brown· vertical stripes - dark narrow lines#3B251B
02: Product
Close-up of the upper body of a short-sleeve knitted polo with a V-notch Johnny collar and vertical multi-color stripes on a light beige ground.
Collar shapeLow-profile Johnny-style collar in a solid light beige knit with a shallow V-notch at the front center instead of a button placket.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.16 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high)
Neckline detailV-shaped notch at the base of the collar creating an open V neckline with the collar edges folding outward slightly.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.25 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high)
Sleeve styleShort sleeves with a relaxed fit ending above the elbow; sleeve hem is plain and follows the same knit pattern as the body.
2 regions
x 0.64 · y 0.48 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.58 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (medium)
Stripe patternVertical narrow stripes running down the body and sleeves in alternating colors on a light beige background; stripes are evenly spaced.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high)
Knit textureTextured knit fabric showing a small regular knit structure (slightly open, breathable appearance) rather than a smooth jersey.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.34 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high)
Visible constructionShoulder seams and sleeve attachment are visible at the top of the sleeve with no visible buttons or fasteners on the front.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.34 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (medium)
Color contrastContrast between the light beige ground and the thin colored stripes (light blue and brown tones) is visible across the torso and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing model from chest up against a plain light gray background with soft even lighting.
Model presencePhotographed on a male model visible from the chest to the top of the head, turned in three-quarter profile facing left.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.48 (high)
Background and lightingEven soft studio lighting on a plain neutral light gray background with minimal shadows.
Cropping and compositionImage is cropped at the lower torso and right forearm; left hand on hip is partially visible at the bottom left edge.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.56 · w 0.30 · h 0.44 (medium)
Image qualitySharp focus on the garment and model; no visible text or labels in the scene.
Colors
light beige· body ground#C3B5AClight sky blue· thin stripemedium brown· thin stripe#533523
03: Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve striped polo shirt on a model, showing full back panel, short sleeves, and a contrasting light collar.
Overall silhouetteStraight, relaxed short-sleeve polo seen from the back with a hem that falls over the top of the trousers and a boxy, slightly loose fit across the back.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.12 · w 0.66 · h 0.72 (high)
Striped knit textureVertical narrow textured stripes running top-to-bottom across the back panel and sleeves; stripes are evenly spaced and appear slightly raised compared with the background.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.62 · h 0.60 (high)
CollarShort polo collar in a solid light color that contrasts with the striped body; collar sits flat against the neck at the top center back.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.04 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high)
Sleeve shapeShort sleeves with a straight hem that end above the elbow; sleeve stripes align with the body stripes.
2 regions
x 0.64 · y 0.20 · w 0.22 · h 0.29 (high); x 0.17 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (high)
Hem detailStraight hem with a subtle rounded corner at the side seams, visible where the back panel meets the trousers.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.73 · w 0.48 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the shirt against a plain light gray background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
Model presenceA model is shown from the rear standing; head and arms are visible and the shirt is worn on the model.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 0.98 (high)
Background and lightingPlain light gray seamless background with soft diffuse lighting and faint shadowing beneath the model.
Image crop and compositionFramed vertically to show the full back of the shirt and part of the trousers; generous top margin above the collar and visible floor line near the bottom.
Colors
light beige· shirt base#BCB2ACmedium blue· thin vertical stripesmedium brown· accent vertical stripes#432C23off-white· collar

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Customer Reviews

2 total

2 reviews · out of 5

Good looking shirt!

★★★★★Patti T.July 15, 2026

Great purchase. Gift for grandson. He loved it.

Wow

★★★★★robert B.July 18, 2026

Tissus très confortable et belle coupe

Q&A

5 answered

How does the comfort fit differ from a regular fit in terms of chest width, shoulder drop, and overall silhouette?: Comfort fit is designed to have a relaxed, roomier silhouette compared to a regular fit—it falls loosely with a fuller shape, providing more ease through the chest and shoulders without a tight squeeze.
What is the exact percentage of organic cotton in the blend, and what other fibers are used?: The composition is 60% organic cotton and 40% polyester.
Is the Johnny collar designed with a button closure at the neck, or is it an open placket style?: The Johnny collar is an open placket style without a button closure at the neck. It features an open, pointed collar with no buttons, as seen in similar Le 31 polo designs.
What are the recommended care instructions (machine wash, dry cleaning, ironing) and has the fabric shown shrinkage in washes?: The recommended care is machine wash, do not bleach, and wring (likely meaning do not wring or tumble dry). There is no mention of dry cleaning or ironing in the listing. We don't have specific customer feedback on shrinkage, so we cannot confirm if shrinkage occurs.
Are the stripes woven into the fabric or printed, and are they horizontal or vertical stripes?: The stripes are likely knitted into the fabric as part of the jersey knit construction, not printed. They are horizontal stripes, typical of a retro stripe design, though the product description does not explicitly state the orientation.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/polos/short-sleeves/retro-stripe-johnny-collar-polo-comfort-fit--4673-228233?colourId=0
Updated: July 31, 2026