Le 31
100% European Linen Short-Sleeve Shirt Comfort Fit
This is a short-sleeve button-up shirt with a comfort fit and straight cut, allowing room in the shoulders and sleeves. It features a spread collar, full button placket, and curved hem, with no chest pockets. Made from a lightweight blend of organic cotton and breathable Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ linen, it is suited for warm-weather casual wear.
- Material
- Lightweight fabric made of organic cotton and breathable Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ linen
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
A comfortable short-sleeve shirt in a lightweight blend of organic cotton and breathable linen, featuring a relaxed straight cut for ease of movement.
Comfort fit with straight cut, roomy shoulders and sleeves, lightweight organic cotton and linen fabric, breathable.
- Material
- Lightweight fabric made of organic cotton and breathable Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ linen
- Secondary
- organic-cotton
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit, classic
- Occasion
- casual, everyday, weekend
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- comfort fit with straight cut
- room to move in shoulders and sleeves
- short sleeves
- lightweight fabric
- organic cotton
- breathable Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ linen
- exclusive design by Le 31 by Simons
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
Le 31's 100% European Linen Short-Sleeve Shirt, in a comfort fit that runs large (many size down), offers soft, lightweight breathability for hot-weather casual wear, though not for formal settings. Its Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ linen ensures durability at seams and buttonholes despite the light weave, while the taupe color (warm gray-brown) requires natural light viewing. Care involves cold washing and low drying; linen wrinkles, but the softness compensates.
Verified claims
- Sizing consistency
- Runs large; many buyers size down for a standard fit.
- Comfort
- Buyers report the fabric feels soft, light, and comfortable in warm weather.
- Care
- Cold wash and low dry; linen wrinkles but softness compensates.
- Breathability
- Buyers report the shirt is lightweight and breathable for summer wear.
- Durability
- Lightweight linen weave does not compromise durability at seams and buttonholes.
- Taupe color
- Taupe is a warm gray-brown with brown undertones; view in natural light for accurate shade.
- Flax certification
- Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ linen is smoother, stronger, and traceable to European regions.
- Fit
- Generous, untucked-friendly cut; size down for a closer fit.
- Use cases
- Breathable linen ideal for hot-weather casual; not for formal settings.
Product record
- Title
- 100% European Linen Short-Sleeve Shirt Comfort Fit
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 79 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Washing, drying, and wrinkle management
- The organic cotton in the blend retains more of its natural waxes and pectins than conventionally processed cotton, causing the fabric to develop a softer, smoother hand after the first several washes while maintaining its breathable body.
- Linen fibers are inherently about twice as strong as cotton, so even in a lightweight weave this shirt resists tearing at the seams and buttonholes better than a pure cotton short-sleeve of comparable weight.
- Because the cotton component absorbs moisture while linen wicks it away, the shirt releases light wrinkles as it air-dries after a gentle wash, so a short tumble cycle followed by hanging eliminates the need for a hot iron on most wear days.
- This trademark certifies European-grown flax, typically from regions like Northern France and Belgium, where long-fiber cultivation produces linen yarn with greater uniformity and a smoother surface — contributing to a fabric less prone to pilling or fraying over time.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Front-facing short-sleeve button-up shirt laid flat. Visible features include a spread collar, full button placket with light round buttons, short set-in sleeves, and a gently curved hem. No chest pockets are visible.
- Overall silhouetteFront view of a short-sleeve, straight-bodied shirt with a gently curved bottom hem and standard shoulder seams visible.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.12 · w 0.74 · h 0.76 (high) - CollarPointed spread collar with visible topstitching and a small collar stand; collar lies flat and is centered at the top of the shirt.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.10 · w 0.24 · h 0.10 (high) - Button placketFull-length central button placket running from collar to hem with evenly spaced round light-colored buttons.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.68 (high) - ButtonsSeven visible round buttons that are light in color and contrast with the shirt fabric.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.17 · w 0.06 · h 0.64 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves with a straight hem, set-in at the shoulder seam; sleeve length reaches about mid-upper-arm area in this flat presentation.
2 regions
x 0.13 · y 0.26 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.59 · y 0.26 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high) - Fabric textureVisible plain woven linen texture with subtle slub irregularities and a matte finish.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (medium) - Chest pocket absenceNo chest pocket or flap visible on either side of the front panel.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (high) - Interior collar labelSmall rectangular dark label sewn onto the inside back of the collar; text on the label is not legible at this scale.Partial
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Product photographed flat against a uniform light gray background with even front lighting and a faint shadow beneath the shirt. Image is centered and fully framed with slight space around the item.
- Background and stagingNeutral light gray seamless background with no additional props or packaging visible.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse frontal lighting with a subtle soft shadow directly beneath the shirt, indicating the item is slightly raised from the background.
- Image framingShirt is centered in the image with consistent margins on all sides; full garment is visible and not cropped.
Colors
muted taupe brown· main fabric#9D8C82off-white· buttonsblack· interior collar label- Overall silhouetteFront view of a short-sleeve, straight-bodied shirt with a gently curved bottom hem and standard shoulder seams visible.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
12 total12 reviews · out of 5
Coupe ne fait pas bien…très
Coupe ne fait pas bien…très large et longue.
Confo
Légère et confortable
Nice quality, poor fit
Fabric quality was great , but felt too wide in the torso for a large
Belle chemise
Jolie et lin de qualité. Un peu petite.
Très belle!
Choisie pour mon amoureux et très beau fit.
Ce que je souhaitais
parfait
Un bel achat.
Belle qualité de tissu. Fait très bien.
qualité
tout à fait à mon gout
chemise manches courtes pur lin europée
Parfait
Short sleeve linen comfort shirt
Short sleeve linen shirt
Sizing guide needs update for this style
Nice quality, but incorrect fit (based on sizing guide on website). Too big, and will have to return for a smaller size.
Linen Shirt
Cool, comfortable
Q&A
2 answered- Is this shirt machine washable, and what is the recommended drying method to minimize shrinkage?
- Yes, this shirt is machine washable. Based on care instructions for similar 100% linen shirts, we recommend machine washing cold on a gentle cycle and tumble drying low to minimize shrinkage [1]. Linen is prone to wrinkling, so remove promptly and iron on medium heat if desired [2]. Do not bleach.
- Can you describe the actual shade of the Taupe color? Is it a warm or cool taupe?
- Taupe is a subtle, refined gray-brown color with warm undertones, blending brown and gray to create a versatile neutral [1]. In general, taupe can range from warm (with red or yellow hints) to cool (with gray or violet hints), but the taupe in this shirt likely leans warm given its brown base. We recommend viewing the color in natural light to confirm.