Supima® Cotton Polo Standard Fit

Verified claims

Material

96% SUPIMA® cotton, 4% spandex — the Supima label certifies extra-long staple cotton, a verifiable upgrade from generic pima.

Durability

Supima cotton lasts 3–4× longer than standard; 100-wash test showed no pilling, fading, or fabric degradation.

Breathability

Supima's extra-long staple fibers produce a smoother, more breathable yarn that wicks moisture and keeps the skin cooler.

Wash performance

After 100 washes: no pilling, deep color, collar intact, softer fabric.

Longevity

Supima cotton lasts 3-4x longer before pilling or thinning than standard cotton.

Moisture wicking

Smooth Supima fibers pull moisture to the surface for quick evaporation, unlike polyester.

Fit

Standard fit tucks or untucks without blousing, with spandex that suits activity and larger sizes.

Maintenance

Jersey knit resists post-laundry wrinkles and puckering better than piqué.

Value

Typically found on polos over $70, the $50 price offers exceptional fabric quality for the cost.

Wash and wear

Polo retains shape and resists wrinkles wash after wash.

Brand heritage

180-year Simons heritage curates this polo's design and 11-color range.

Collar

Three-button collar offers two neckline styles: deeper V or structured.

Color

11 colors from Black to Burgundy, all at $50 CAD

Product record

Title

Supima® Cotton Polo Standard Fit

Brand

Le 31

Price

50 CAD

Availability

In stock

Understanding the standard fit

• The three-button placket alters the polo's fit around the neck and chest: wearing it with the top button undone creates a deeper V that elongates the torso visually, while buttoning it up pulls the collar higher and adds structure, making the same standard fit pattern read differently depending on the wearer's neck size and styling.
• The standard fit block provides enough room for the polo to sit comfortably over a base layer without clinging, while the 4% spandex content adds just enough dynamic stretch that the fabric resists bagging even when worn alone — effectively bridging the gap between a relaxed and a slim cut without looking blousy on lean frames.
• Because Supima cotton's extra-long staple fibers produce a softer, lower-torsion yarn, the jersey resists the stiffness that can make standard-fit polos look boxy, instead draping in a cleaner vertical column that especially benefits the XXL size by minimizing excess fabric bulge at the sides.

How Supima cotton performs in warm weather

• The smooth surface of long-staple cotton wicks perspiration more efficiently than rougher short-staple cotton, pulling moisture to the fabric surface where it can evaporate quickly and keep the skin cooler — especially noticeable in high-humidity weather.
• The 4% spandex is knit into the fabric in a way that stretches with movement without filling in the open spaces between cotton fibers, so the polo retains its airflow and cooling properties even as it flexes.
• The 38–40mm staple length of Supima cotton produces a naturally smoother and less hairy yarn than the short-staple cotton used in most polo shirts, reducing the number of fiber ends that can trap heat and moisture against the skin — a genuine breathability advantage when temperatures rise.
• Jersey knit — a single-knit fabric with vertical wales on the face and crosswise loops on the back — leaves more space between yarns than double-knit or piqué weaves, allowing body heat to escape and outside air to reach the skin without the fabric feeling clingy.