Le 31
100% European Linen Long-Sleeve Shirt Comfort Fit
This is a long-sleeve button-up shirt made from 100% European linen, specifically Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ linen, which is lightweight and breathable. It features a comfort fit with a straight cut and extra room in the shoulders and sleeves, along with a pointed collar, central button placket, and barrel cuffs. This shirt is an exclusive design by Le 31 by Simons, made in Canada.
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Size
Specifications
- Material
- 100% Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ linen
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
Le 31's 100% European linen long-sleeve shirt in comfort fit offers a straight cut that maximizes breathability by avoiding restrictive armholes and chest, priced at $89 CAD—below the typical $120+ for fully traceable European linen. The Masters of FLAX FIBRE linen starts soft and gets progressively softer with cold washing using mild pH-neutral detergent; line-drying or laying flat prevents shrinkage and deep wrinkles, while ironing damp on high heat provides a crisp finish. However, the fabric is sheer in white and ecru, requiring an undershirt, and storage on a padded hanger or folded away from sunlight preserves its quality.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Straight cut avoids restrictive armholes and chest, maximizing breathability.
- Material
- Masters of FLAX FIBRE linen is soft and gets softer with cold washing.
- Value
- At $89 CAD, below the typical $120+ for fully traceable European linen.
- Care instructions
- Use mild pH-neutral detergent to preserve the linen's natural breathability.
- Care longevity
- Cold washing, line-drying, and mild detergent keep the fabric soft and prevent shrinkage.
- Sheerness
- The fabric is sheer in white and ecru; an undershirt is recommended.
- Washing
- Cold wash with mild detergent preserves crispness and softens over time.
- Drying
- Line-dry or lay flat to avoid shrinkage and deep wrinkles.
- Ironing
- Iron damp on high-heat linen setting for a crisp finish.
- Storage
- Store on padded hanger or folded; keep light colors out of sunlight.
- Softening
- Starts soft from first wear and gets progressively softer with each cold wash.
Product record
- Title
- 100% European Linen Long-Sleeve Shirt Comfort Fit
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 89 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Price comparison and value against alternatives
- Because Le 31 is designed and sold exclusively through Simons, there is no third-party brand licensing fee or wholesale margin built into the 89 CAD price, meaning a larger share of each dollar goes toward the fabric and manufacturing quality rather than retail middlemen.
- The Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ designation indicates the linen is fully traceable to European growers, a level of supply-chain transparency that often commands a $120+ CAD price — here it lands at 89 CAD, putting authentically sourced European linen within reach for a wider audience.
- Unlike the majority of men's linen shirts that cling to a tailored silhouette, this Le 31 comfort fit uses a straight cut with deliberately roomy shoulders and sleeves, giving you the breathable benefits of linen without the restrictive armholes and chest tightness that make slim-fit linen shirts impractical for all-day wear in the heat.
Care, washing, and long-term durability
- Line-drying or laying this shirt flat after washing eliminates the high heat and tumbling friction of a dryer, which together can cause up to 3% additional shrinkage in 100% linen and set deep wrinkles that disrupt the clean lines of the comfort fit.
- Machine-washing this European linen shirt at a cool 30°C (86°F) on a gentle cycle preserves the flax fibers' natural pectin structure, which is key to maintaining the fabric's crisp, lightweight hand and preventing the progressive roughening and shrinkage that hot water and vigorous agitation can cause over multiple washes.
- Iron the shirt while it is still damp, using the high-heat linen setting (around 230°C) with steam, to exploit flax fiber's thermoplastic nature at that moisture level for a crisp, crease-free finish—dry ironing risks surface shine and fiber scorch.
- Opt for a mild, pH-neutral liquid detergent without optical brighteners when laundering, as alkaline detergents strip the linen's natural waxes and moisture-wicking properties, leading to a harsher feel and diminishing the shirt's breathable comfort.
- Store the shirt on a padded hanger or gently folded to avoid long-term compression creases that, due to linen's low elasticity, can become semi-permanent and require re-washing to relax; for the ecru and white colorways, keep away from direct sunlight to prevent gradual yellowing.
- Because Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ certification ensures processing without harsh chlorine or formaldehyde, the fabric arrives naturally soft and, with repeated cold washing, releases residual pectic substances, becoming even more supple and comfortable while retaining its structural integrity.
Image Analysis
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Product
Front-facing long-sleeve button-up shirt displayed flat against a neutral background. Light blue linen fabric with visible slub weave, pointed collar, full-length central button placket with round white buttons, long set-in sleeves and straight curved hem.
- View and poseShirt shown flat, front-facing, hanging or laid with sleeves extended downward and slight natural drape toward the hem.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.16 · w 0.70 · h 0.68 (high) - Fabric textureLight blue linen fabric with visible irregular slub and crosshatch weave texture across the entire garment surface.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.20 · w 0.56 · h 0.60 (high) - Collar stylePoint collar with moderately sized collar points and visible topstitching along the edges.
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x 0.38 · y 0.13 · w 0.24 · h 0.10 (high) - Button placketCentral button placket running the full visible length of the shirt with evenly spaced round buttons.
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x 0.46 · y 0.24 · w 0.08 · h 0.56 (high) - Buttons appearanceRound, glossy white buttons with visible stitching holes.
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x 0.49 · y 0.26 · w 0.04 · h 0.46 (high) - Sleeve constructionSet-in long sleeves with a straight seam at the shoulder and relaxed, slightly tapered sleeves ending in turned cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.24 · w 0.26 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.24 · w 0.26 · h 0.62 (high) - CuffsFolded barrel-style cuffs visible at sleeve ends; cuff buttons are not clearly visible.Partial
2 regions
x 0.13 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (medium); x 0.69 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (medium) - Hem shapeLower hem is slightly curved with a subtle dip at center front.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.72 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high) - Chest pocketNo chest pocket is visible on the front panel.
- Neck labelBlack rectangular neck label sewn into the inside of the collar with small white characters; text too small to read at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.14 · w 0.08 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Product photographed centered on a light neutral background with soft directional lighting producing faint shadow below the shirt; image is sharp and well lit.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background filling the frame.
- Shadows and lightingSoft shadow appears under the hem and sleeve ends indicating overhead lighting slightly from the top; lighting is even and shows fabric texture.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high) - Image crop and compositionShirt is centered with generous margin around it; full garment visible within frame.
- Label legibilitySmall white text on the black neck label is present but not legible at this image resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.14 · w 0.08 · h 0.04 (medium)
Colors
light sky blue· main fabric#9DB3E2white· buttonsblack· neck label- View and poseShirt shown flat, front-facing, hanging or laid with sleeves extended downward and slight natural drape toward the hem.
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Customer Reviews
4 total4 reviews · out of 5
Okay
Okay
Stylish colors, comfortable fit, perfect
Stylish colors, comfortable fit, perfect summer shirts
Size
I liked the colour and the fabric.
Beautiful Fabric
Excellent quality, beautiful fabric and baby blue colour. Size large was too big (relaxed fit) - easy free return through Canada Post drop off - repurchase in medium arrived only days later, perfect fit.
Q&A
1 answered- Is the fabric sheer enough to require an undershirt?
- Lightweight linen, especially in white, can be somewhat sheer. For this shirt, we recommend wearing an undershirt if you're concerned about visibility, particularly in lighter colors. Darker colors are less likely to be see-through.