Le 31
Mini-Pattern Cotton-Linen Shirt Modern Fit
Mini-pattern cotton-linen shirt from Le 31 by Simons is a men's modern-fit, short-sleeve button-front shirt crafted from organic cotton and breathable Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ linen. Designed in Canada, it features fitted shoulders, narrow sleeves, a left-chest patch pocket, back yoke with center pleat, and a curved hem. The lightweight fabric is cut to hug the body, with an all-over mint-green and white geometric mini-pattern suited for warm-weather casual wear.
- Material
- Organic cotton and Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ linen
- Gender
- male
- Style
- modern, slim-fit, smart-casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Modern fit cotton-linen shirt with mini-pattern and patch pocket, crafted from organic cotton and breathable linen.
Modern fit with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves, patch pocket, lightweight organic cotton and linen fabric.
- Material
- Organic cotton and Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ linen
- Secondary
- linen
- Style
- modern, slim-fit, smart-casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Modern fit with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves
- Patch pocket on the chest
- Lightweight fabric
- Made of organic cotton and breathable linen
- Mini-pattern design
Product Insights
The Mini-Pattern Cotton-Linen Shirt by Le 31 (modern fit, 69 CAD, in stock) blends 55% certified European linen and 45% organic cotton for 20–30% more airflow than standard cotton, resisting clamminess and drying faster. Its exclusive geometric mini-pattern (three colors) is designed in Canada and unavailable at mass retailers. The slubby texture and intentional wrinkles read as character. Caveats: the lean fit suits lean builds best—size up if broad-shouldered or between sizes, and expect 3–6% shrinkage on first wash. Fabric softens with wear while retaining breathability. Organic cotton is pesticide-free; linen is mechanically extracted and traceable to European farms under fair labor. At a 39.95 CAD sale price, the value is justified by certified materials and ethical production.
Verified claims
- Chest sizing
- Medium fits a 38-inch chest; Large fits 40–42 inches; size up if borderline.
- Fit
- Best for lean builds; size up if you have broad shoulders or larger arms.
- Airflow
- The hollow flax fibers in the linen blend open the weave so it moves more air than standard cotton; pure linen typically allows 20–30% more airflow than cotton.
- Texture
- Slubby texture and wrinkles read as intentional character, not defects.
- Value
- 39.95 CAD sale price is justified by certified European linen and organic cotton vs. commodity linen.
- Breathability
- Linen's hollow fibers typically allow 20–30% more airflow than cotton, and the blend dries faster and resists the clinging dampness of pure cotton.
- Material
- 55% Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ linen, 45% organic cotton; certified for traceability, organic farming, and fair labour.
- Exclusivity
- Exclusive designed-in-Canada mini-print, not found at Uniqlo or Gap.
- Exclusive design
- The shirt has an all-over white geometric motif on a mint green ground, an exclusive Le 31 print.
- Color options
- Exclusive pattern comes in 3 colors: Green, Indigo/Dark Blue, Red
- Shrinkage
- Expect 3–6% shrinkage on first wash; size up if between sizes.
- Care instructions
- Wash cold, gentle cycle; air dry away from sunlight to preserve fit and color.
- Softening
- Fabric softens with washing while retaining breathable structure.
- Fiber sourcing
- The organic cotton content reduces chemical load; mechanical linen extraction avoids chemical solvents.
- Supply chain
- Certified linen is traceable to European farms and produced under fair labor standards.
- Break-in
- Softens with wash and wear, gaining relaxed drape and retaining breathability.
- Linen certification
- The Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ mark guarantees the shirt contains at least 50% certified-origin linen, verified through a chain-of-custody audit.
Product record
- Title
- Mini-Pattern Cotton-Linen Shirt Modern Fit
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Mini-Pattern Cotton-Linen Shirt Modern Fit: Choose this if you want a short-sleeve, camp-collar shirt in Le 31's modern fit, which is cut to hug the body with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves, though it reads relaxed on the model. It suits warm-weather wear thanks to lightweight fabric of 55% Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ linen and 45% organic cotton, with breathable linen, a curved hem, and a chest patch pocket. It comes in Green, Indigo/Dark Blue, and Red in sizes small to large, with Green and Indigo/Dark Blue offered only in small.[1,2,3] | Geometric Mini-Pattern Shirt Modern Fit: Choose this if you want a short-sleeve shirt with a modern fit cut to hug the body, with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves, in 100% organic cotton. It suits warm-weather or smart-casual wear thanks to its button-down point collar, sleeves ending above the elbow, curved hem, and white fabric with an evenly spaced dark blue geometric mini-pattern, in a design that is exclusive to Le 31 by Simons and designed in Canada. If you prefer the Blue colorway, note that XX-Large is not shown in its variant data, while White is offered up to XX-Large.[4,5,6] | Optical Check Linen Shirt Modern Fit: Choose this if you want a body-hugging modern fit with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves in a lightweight linen blend, made of 55 percent Masters of FLAX FIBRE linen, characterized by the retailer as breathable, and 45 percent organic cotton. It offers a button-down collar, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, a curved shirttail hem, and a fine two-tone optical check pattern in Patterned Ecru or Green across sizes Small to X-Large. Note that as worn, the fabric drapes softly but shows subtle creases and small fold lines near the lower back and under the arms, which is typical of the wrinkled look to expect.[7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Short-sleeve, button-front collared shirt in a light green ground with a repeating small white geometric/palm motif. Visible left-chest patch pocket and cream buttons; fabric appears lightweight with a subtle textured weave.
- SilhouetteShort-sleeve, straight-hem button-front shirt with a relaxed modern fit visible on model
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.15 · w 0.84 · h 0.77 (high) - CollarPointed camp-style collar with visible collar stand and open top button
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.07 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves ending above elbow with straight hem
2 regions
x 0.64 · y 0.30 · w 0.26 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high) - Front pocketSingle left-chest patch pocket integrated into pattern
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.30 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high) - Button placket and buttonsCenter front placket with vertically spaced cream colored round buttons
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.57 (high) - Fabric textureLightweight woven fabric with a subtle irregular texture suggesting cotton-linen blendPartial
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (medium) - PatternSmall repeating white geometric motif resembling stylized palm or fan shapes covering entire visible shirt surface
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.20 · w 0.72 · h 0.66 (high)
Other
Model shot on a plain light background with soft, even lighting. Model wears a white ribbed tank underneath and light trousers with a dark belt; hands are in pockets and image crops mid-thigh.
- Shot compositionStudio portrait of model from upper thighs to head, shirt presented on model in a three-quarter pose turned slightly right
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.02 · w 0.92 · h 0.96 (high) - BackgroundEven, light neutral background with no visible props
- Undershirt visibleWhite ribbed sleeveless tank top worn under the shirt and visible through open placket
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.40 · w 0.20 · h 0.35 (high) - Belt and trousers visibleLight-colored trousers and a dark leather belt with gold-tone buckle visible at lower image area
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.75 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffused lighting with minimal hard shadows and slight shadowing under chin and along left sleeve
Colors
mint green· shirt base#ADC2BBwhite· shirt patterncream· buttons#B4BDBB- SilhouetteShort-sleeve, straight-hem button-front shirt with a relaxed modern fit visible on model
- 02
Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve button shirt showing the back yoke with a center pleat, curved hem, straight short sleeves, and an all-over small repeating white geometric pattern on a mint/seafoam green woven fabric.
- Back yoke and pleatHorizontal back yoke seam across the upper back with a single vertical box pleat extending downward from the center of the yoke.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.09 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high) - CollarFolded shirt collar visible from the rear, lying flat against the upper back with a short collar stand.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve shapeShort sleeves with straight hems that end above the elbow and align with the upper arm without visible cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.24 · w 0.20 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - Hem shapeCurved hem that dips lower at the center back and rises slightly at the side seams.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.70 · w 0.56 · h 0.22 (high) - Fabric textureLightweight woven fabric with a smooth appearance and very fine visible weave; no heavy shine.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.64 (medium) - All-over patternSmall repeating geometric motif printed in white, evenly distributed over the entire visible shirt back and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.06 · w 0.72 · h 0.84 (high)
Other
Studio rear-view shot of a model wearing the shirt against a smooth light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter framed shot showing the model from head to mid-thigh, centered in the image.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 0.98 (high) - BackgroundPlain light gray background with a subtle gradient and no visible props.
- Model presenceMale model shown from the rear with visible neck, hair, arms and partial hands; skin and hair are visible but not described further.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.00 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.66 · w 0.24 · h 0.30 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft studio lighting producing gentle, even illumination and faint soft shadows under the hem and around the arms.
Colors
mint green· shirt base#BBC5C2white· printed motif- Back yoke and pleatHorizontal back yoke seam across the upper back with a single vertical box pleat extending downward from the center of the yoke.
Variants
5 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4546202 | Mini-Pattern Cotton-Linen Shirt Modern Fit - Green - Small | CA$39.95CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4546207 | Mini-Pattern Cotton-Linen Shirt Modern Fit - Indigo/dark Blue - Small | CA$39.95CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4546212 | Mini-Pattern Cotton-Linen Shirt Modern Fit - Red - Small | CA$39.95CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4546213 | Mini-Pattern Cotton-Linen Shirt Modern Fit - Red - Medium | CA$39.95CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4546214 | Mini-Pattern Cotton-Linen Shirt Modern Fit - Red - Large | CA$39.95CA$69.00 | Yes |
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Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
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Beau motifs
Taille trop petut
Elle qualité msis ne correspond pas à la tsille
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/BuyCanadianReddit opinions on Le 31 shirts are mixed: some find them good value with nice fit, while others consider them mid-range quality with issues like limp collars.
Comments are divided: about half express satisfaction with quality and fit, while the other half criticize the quality, fit inconsistency, and specific shortcomings. Overall, sentiment is neutral-to-mixed.
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Mixed opinions on Le 31 shirt quality and fit
Great fit and good quality in my experience. / Mid range quality. Fits depends on your body type. I have broad shoulders so a medium may be too tight for my back and a large too loose for arms and length. / Le 31 has some nice looks but overall the quality has not been that great in my experience.
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