Le 31
Striped Knit Camp Shirt Comfort Fit
CA$39.95CA$69.00-42%
In Stock
This is a short-sleeve knit camp shirt for men from Le 31 by Simons, featuring a comfort fit with a straight cut and extra room in the shoulders and sleeves. It is made from 100% organic cotton piqué knit and includes a pyjama-style open collar, front button placket, left chest patch pocket, and vertical white stripes on a brown base. The shirt is suitable for casual wear and can be paired with matching shorts (style 9678-228065).
- Material
- 100% organic cotton piqué knit
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, preppy, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Patterned BlueBrownGreenIndigo/Dark Blue
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
A comfortable camp shirt in striped organic cotton piqué knit with a pyjama-style open collar and patch pocket.
Organic cotton piqué knit, comfort fit with straight cut, pyjama-style open collar, patch pocket
- Material
- 100% organic cotton piqué knit
- Style
- casual, preppy, relaxed-fit
- Occasion
- everyday, vacation
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- comfort fit
- straight cut with room in shoulders and sleeves
- pyjama-style open collar
- patch pocket on chest
- 100% organic cotton piqué knit
- matching shorts available
- exclusive design in Canada
Product Insights
The Le 31 Striped Knit Camp Shirt is a straight-cut, 100% organic cotton piqué knit that resists wrinkles and vertical shrinkage, offering a structured yet breathable midweight fabric suitable for standalone wear in heat or layering under a light jacket. Its unstructured camp collar lies flat after washing, while the comfort fit with room in shoulders and sleeves reduces armpit tear-outs. Compared to linen or Tencel blends, the piqué provides more structure at a lower sale price of $39.95, undercutting competitors like Roark by $27, though it requires gentle wash and air-dry care to maintain shape.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Straight cut with room in shoulders and sleeves reduces armpit tear-outs.
- Fabric
- 100% organic cotton piqué knit resists wrinkles and vertical shrinkage.
- Layering
- Midweight piqué knit works standalone or under a light jacket.
- Breathability
- Breathable midweight piqué works as a standalone shirt in heat or a layering piece in cool weather.
- Durability
- Piqué knit resists wrinkling and shrinkage, maintaining shape after repeated wear and washing.
- Material
- Compared to linen or Tencel blends, piqué offers more structure and a lower sale price.
- Shrinkage
- Piqué knit resists vertical shrinkage; wash cold and air dry to preserve fit.
- Collar
- Collar lies flat, resists curling after washing, needs no special care.
- Construction
- Unstructured camp collar won't curl after washes; comfort fit reduces seam stress.
- Styling
- Piqué midweight gives a preppy look and layering versatility; collar lies flat.
- Care routine
- Gentle wash and air-dry routine maintains piqué structure.
- Shape retention
- Resists wrinkles and vertical shrinkage, maintaining its crisp look all day.
- Value
- At $39.95 sale price, undercuts $67 Roark camp shirt by $27.
- Comfort
- Piqué knit is soft, breathable, and wicks moisture for all-day comfort.
Product record
- Title
- Striped Knit Camp Shirt Comfort Fit
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How organic cotton piqué feels and breathes
- Because the raised waffle pattern means less fabric actually touches you, the shirt resists that sticky, clingy feel in humid weather — a small construction detail with an outsized effect on all‑day comfort.
- With a typical piqué weight falling in the 170–220 GSM range, this shirt has enough body to maintain its drape when unbuttoned but remains breathable — it’s substantial without being heavy.
- The piqué knit’s raised waffle‑like surface creates tiny air pockets that boost airflow over smooth jersey knits, so the shirt stays cooler and less clingy against the skin on hot days.
- The 100% organic cotton piqué offers a soft, skin‑friendly feel that’s less likely to cause irritation than synthetic blends or scratchy linens — important for a shirt designed to be worn against bare skin.
- The textured structure inherently wicks sweat away from the body and spreads it out to speed evaporation, keeping you noticeably drier during a long afternoon in the sun without relying on synthetic wicking finishes.
- Piqué is historically the knit of polo shirts and tennis apparel, so using it for this camp shirt injects a subtle sportif refinement that differentiates it from a basic printed tee.
- Organic cotton single piqué naturally holds its shape and resists wrinkles better than jersey, so the straight comfort‑fit silhouette stays sharp even after hours of wear or when tossed in a weekend bag.
How the Le 31 camp shirt compares to similar options
- At $39.95, the Le 31 costs 27% less than Quince’s $55 European linen camp shirt, trading the airy, rumpled character of pure linen for the structured, preppy feel of organic cotton piqué — a material swap that favors a more polished, crisp look over the beachy ease Quince brings at its slightly higher price.
- When the Le 31 hits its $39.95 sale price, it undercuts the Roark Camp Button Up Shirt (regular $67) by 40%, while both share organic cotton DNA — the Roark uses Tencel for a softer, drapier hand, the Le 31 stays 100% cotton piqué for a more structured, polo-like texture, so the choice hinges on fabric feel rather than price alone.
How the shirt holds up over time
- The piqué weave's interlocked construction naturally resists vertical shrinkage better than standard jersey knits, so the shirt's length and overall proportions stay consistent wash after wash — great if you prefer to tuck it in or want a non-cropped look.
- Because the pyjama-style open collar has no ribbing or fusible interlining, it avoids the most common collar failure — the forward curl that plagues structured polos after repeated laundering — and will lie flat with no special care beyond washing.
- The comfort fit's straight cut with extra room in the shoulders and sleeves reduces strain on side seams and armholes compared to a slim fit, helping to keep the stitching intact over many wears and preventing the armpit tear-outs that tighter shirts often develop.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Short-sleeve brown knit camp shirt with vertical white stripes, notch lapel collar, left chest patch pocket, and a front button placket with visible white buttons; knit texture visible.
- Overall patternBrown base fabric with regularly spaced vertical white stripes of varying thinness running along the shirt body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high) - Collar styleNotch lapel / camp-style open collar with visible fold and short collar points.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.08 · w 0.30 · h 0.14 (high) - Chest pocketPatch pocket located on the left chest (viewer right) made from the same striped fabric, aligned with the stripes.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.28 · w 0.15 · h 0.16 (high) - Front closureVertical front button placket with round, light-colored buttons spaced down the center front.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.22 · w 0.12 · h 0.48 (high) - Sleeve length and cutShort sleeves ending above the elbow with a straight hem; sleeves continue the vertical stripe pattern.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.24 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Hem detailStraight bottom hem with a small side slit visible at the right side seam (viewer left side of shirt).
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.64 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium) - Fabric textureVisible knit texture with fine vertical ribbing apparent on close inspection of the brown fabric.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (medium) - Layering visibleWhite sleeveless undershirt (tank) worn beneath the open camp shirt, visible through the open front.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.26 · w 0.20 · h 0.42 (high)
Other
Model shot showing upper-body three-quarter portrait against a plain light background; cropped at mid-thigh; soft diffuse lighting with minimal shadows; visible props are pants and belt which are not part of the product description.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view of a model standing, crop from head to mid-thigh, shirt shown on a person rather than flat or mannequin.
- BackgroundUniform light off-white background with even, diffuse lighting and no visible props aside from the model.
- Other garments visibleTan pants and a dark brown belt visible below the shirt; hands and part of the model's arms are visible.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.66 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with subtle shadowing under the collar and along the model's left arm.
Colors
warm brown· shirt base#5B342Bbright white· vertical stripes#CBC2C5cream· buttons#CBC2C5- Overall patternBrown base fabric with regularly spaced vertical white stripes of varying thinness running along the shirt body and sleeves.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve knit camp shirt with vertical white stripes on a brown background, visible back yoke with horizontal stripe, camp collar, curved hem, and a relaxed, loose fit.
- Overall back panelBack of the shirt shows vertical white stripe pattern on a brown knit ground covering the full back from shoulder seam to hem.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.14 · w 0.72 · h 0.64 (high) - Back yokeHorizontal back yoke across upper back with the stripe pattern rotated to run horizontally across the yoke band.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.14 (high) - Camp collarFolded camp-style collar seen from rear, brown with white stripes matching the yoke pattern and lying flat against the neck.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves with the same brown base and white stripe motif; sleeves are loose and end above the elbow with visible seam at shoulder.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.18 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high) - Hem shapeCurved hem at the bottom of the back panel, slightly scooped and falling loosely over the waistband of the trousers.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.66 · w 0.68 · h 0.18 (high) - Knit textureFabric shows a visible knit texture with slight surface grain, not smooth woven; texture visible across back panel.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.24 · w 0.60 · h 0.44 (medium)
Other
Model photographed from behind against a plain light background; hands reach up toward collar and cropped trousers visible at lower frame. Even studio lighting with soft shadowing.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter rear shot of a standing model, framing the shirt back from neck to upper thighs with the model centered.
- Model hands and hairModel's hands are raised toward the collar and dark curly hair covers the nape; hands and hair partially obscure the collar area.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Trousers visibleLower portion of light brown trousers visible under the shirt hem, occupying the bottom center of the frame.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.74 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadows.
Colors
medium brown· shirt base#5B342Cwhite· stripe pattern#CCC4C2- Overall back panelBack of the shirt shows vertical white stripe pattern on a brown knit ground covering the full back from shoulder seam to hem.
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Q&A
4 answered- How does the comfort fit compare to a standard regular fit? What are the actual chest measurements for each size?
- The comfort fit is a relaxed straight cut with extra room in the shoulders and sleeves compared to a regular fit. Based on similar Le 31 camp shirts, the chest measurements are approximately: S = 36", M = 38", L = 40", XL = 42" [1].
- What is the recommended washing and drying method to prevent shrinkage of the organic cotton piqué?
- To minimize shrinkage, wash this 100% organic cotton piqué shirt inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle using a mild detergent [1]. Air dry flat or on a padded hanger away from direct sunlight; if using a dryer, select low heat and remove while still slightly damp [2].
- Does the pyjama-style open collar have any structure or does it lie flat? Can it be worn with the collar popped?
- The pyjama-style open collar is unstructured and lies flat, similar to a classic camp shirt collar. It is not designed to be worn popped up.
- Is the piqué knit lightweight or midweight? Suitable for layering or only standalone?
- The 100% organic cotton piqué knit is a midweight fabric that offers breathability and comfort [1]. It works well as a standalone piece in warm weather and can also be layered under a light jacket for cooler days.