What is the exact fabric composition? The title says 'Stretch Suit' but the description says 'pure wool' — what percentage of elastane or other fibers provides the stretch?

The product description lists the fabric as 'Luxurious Portuguese Super 100 pure wool fabric' without specifying the exact percentage of elastane or other stretch fibers. While the name suggests it has stretch, the exact composition is not disclosed in the available data.

Are the jacket sleeves finished or do they also require hemming? The description only mentions an unfinished hem for the pants.

The product description indicates an unfinished hem for the jacket: 'Jacket with piped flap pockets and side slit vents Unfinished hem.' It does not explicitly mention the sleeves, but the free hemming service applies to all alterations, so sleeves can also be adjusted in store.

Le 31

Stretch Suit Wool Weave By Paulo De Oliveira Berlin Fit - Regular

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CA$650.00CAD

In Stock

This is a men's two-piece suit (jacket and trousers) from Le 31 by Simons, featuring a regular fit with a 7-inch drop. Crafted in Portugal from a stretch Super 100 pure wool fabric by Paulo de Oliveira, the jacket includes notch lapels, flap pockets, side slit vents, and an unfinished hem for tailoring. Designed for formal and business wear, the matching flat-front trousers complete the set.

Material: Super 100 pure wool fabric
Gender: male
Style: regular-fit, classic, tailored
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Suits > Pant Suits

Color

BlackCharcoalSandGreenIndigo/Dark Blue

Size

38-REG.40-REG.42-REG.42-LONG44-REG.44-LONG46-REG.46-LONG48-REG.50-REG.

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Specifications

Stretch wool weave suit with regular fit, designed in Canada and made in Portugal.

Piped flap pockets, side slit vents, unfinished hem.

Material: Super 100 pure wool fabric
Style: regular-fit, classic, tailored
Gender: male
Age Group: adult
Condition: new
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Suits > Pant Suits

Additional Attributes

regular fit
7-inch drop
piped flap pockets
side slit vents
unfinished hem
Super 100 pure wool fabric
stretch wool weave
made in Portugal
exclusive design in Canada

Product Insights

This stretch suit from Le 31 offers Super 100 wool (≤18.5 microns) from Paulo de Oliveira, a century-old Portuguese mill also supplying Massimo Dutti, woven in Covilhã, Portugal's historic wool capital since 1764, providing sweater-like softness and smooth drape atypical for sub-$500 suits, with precise construction and free in-store hemming for custom fit; however, the exact elastane content for stretch is undisclosed, creating ambiguity between the pure wool claim and stretch designation.

Verified claims

Mill heritage: Century-old worsted wool mill also supplies suit fabric to Massimo Dutti.
Covilhã heritage: Covilhã has been Portugal's wool capital since 1764, with an ideal microclimate for finishing.
Fabric softness: Super 100 wool (<18.5 microns) gives softer hand than typical sub-$500 suits.
Softness and drape: At ≤18.5 microns, finer than Super 80s, giving sweater-like softness and smooth drape.
Provenance: Woven by Paulo de Oliveira (est. 1927) in Covilhã, Portugal's historic wool region, with skilled construction.
Construction: Suit features precise seam alignment, reliable pressing, and durable internal structure.
Fabric origin: Paulo de Oliveira mill has over 85 years of worsted wool expertise in Covilhã and supplies Massimo Dutti.
Wool fineness: Super 100 wool with fibers ≤18.5 microns, finer than Super 80s common in sub-$500 suits.
Tailoring allowance: Jacket and trousers have unfinished hems for custom fit adjustments.
Fabric source: Super 100 wool from Paulo de Oliveira, the Portuguese mill that supplies Massimo Dutti.
Stretch composition: The percentage of elastane in the stretch wool is not disclosed in product details.
Alterations: Free in-store hemming covers jacket sleeves and trousers.
Hemming: Free in-store hemming adjusts sleeves and trousers via unfinished hems.
Tailoring tradition: Covilhã's wool textile heritage since the 17th century influences finishing precision.
Fabric composition: Pure wool description conflicts with 'Stretch Suit' name; no elastane percentage disclosed.
Stretch performance: Small elastane addition to Super 100 wool provides stretch and shape retention without sacrificing breathability.

Product record

Title: Stretch Suit Wool Weave By Paulo De Oliveira Berlin Fit - Regular
Brand: Le 31
Price: 650 CAD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

The story behind Paulo de Oliveira fabric

Established in 1927, Paulo de Oliveira brings nearly a century of specialized wool weaving to this suit — that depth of production history means the mill has refined its processes across generations, resulting in a fabric that meets modern quality standards with traditional expertise.
The mill is located in Covilhã, the historic heart of Portugal's wool textile industry that has been active since the 17th century, a region that benefits from a unique combination of soft water and a dry climate ideal for finishing wool — these local conditions contribute subtly to the fabric's softness and resilience.
Massimo Dutti, the mid-premium global brand, has prominently used Paulo de Oliveira fabrics in its tailoring collections, indicating the mill can deliver the consistency and hand feel demanded by a label that sells suits in the €300–€500 range — for the Le 31 suit at $650 CAD, this shared supply chain signals that the fabric investment is competitive with recognized European retail standards.
The Super 100 yarn count confirms the wool fibers average ≤18.5 microns, which is materially finer than the Super 80s (19.75+ microns) often found in suits under $500 — this finer micron count yields a sweater-like softness and a smoother visual drape, upgrading the everyday wearing experience from coarse to comfortable.

Why Portuguese tailoring matters for this suit

Covilhã has been Portugal's wool textile capital since the Royal Textile Factory was established there in 1764, anchoring a cluster of spinning and weaving expertise that modern mills like Paulo de Oliveira inherit—making the fabric in this suit part of a continuous, region-specific wool tradition rather than a generic industrial product.
Founded in 1936, Paulo de Oliveira is a specialist Portuguese worsted wool mill that supplies fabrics to European suitmakers; the Super 100s wool used in this suit comes from a supplier with over 85 years of material know-how, ensuring the textile delivers the smooth hand and consistent quality expected of a well-made worsted.
Portugal's garment industry is recognized for blending Old World tailoring skills with modern quality-control systems, which for a suit at this level means construction standards—such as precise seam alignment, reliable pressing, and durable internal structure—that typically exceed what is found in purely cost-driven manufacturing origins.

Image Analysis

3 images

01: Product
Full two-piece men's suit shown on a model: single-breasted jacket with notch lapels, matching flat-front trousers, white dress shirt, narrow black tie, black leather belt, and black leather dress shoes. Jacket is worn open with left hand in pocket and slight drape at back hem.
Jacket silhouetteSingle-breasted suit jacket with two front buttons (only one button fastened or the jacket worn open), notch lapels, single chest welt pocket on the left, flap pockets at the hips, slightly tapered waist, and visible sleeve buttons at the cuff.
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.10 · w 0.58 · h 0.50 (high)
TrousersMatching straight-leg, flat-front trousers with a visible center crease, belt loops and a waistband with a black leather belt partially visible under the jacket.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.48 · w 0.40 · h 0.44 (high)
Dress shirtWhite collared dress shirt with visible collar points and shirt cuffs extending slightly past the jacket sleeves.
2 regions
x 0.37 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.27 · y 0.44 · w 0.14 · h 0.08 (high)
NecktieNarrow black necktie knotted at the collar and hanging straight down to the waistband.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.17 · w 0.08 · h 0.36 (high)
ShoesLow-heeled black leather dress shoes with rounded square toes and a visible seam across the vamp.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.87 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (high)
Left hand poseModel's left hand is inserted into the left trouser pocket, causing a slight pull and drape of the jacket on the left side.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.40 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high)
Fabric appearanceSuit fabric appears smooth with a subtle low-sheen finish and no visible pattern at this scale.
Other
Studio shot of a standing model against a plain light gray to white seamless background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows. Image framed to show full body from head to shoes with slight space above the head and full garment visible.
Background and lightingPlain neutral light gray to white seamless background with even, soft lighting and faint shadow on the floor near the feet.
Shot compositionFull-body frontal three-quarter pose; model faces slightly to his left with body angled slightly to the right of the frame.
Image qualityHigh-resolution studio photograph with clear focus and no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
dark charcoal· jacket and trousers#1E1E21white· dress shirt#CACACDblack· tie#131314black leather· shoes and belt#0E0D12
02: Product
Front view of a single-breasted dark suit jacket worn on a model, showing lapels, flap pockets, single-button closure, visible shirt collar and tie, and matching trousers.
Jacket silhouetteSingle-breasted suit jacket with a notched lapel, structured shoulders, and a single visible front button fastened at the waist; hem curves slightly at center front.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.66 (high)
Lapels and chestMedium-width notched lapels with a visible chest welt pocket on the left side (viewer right).
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.16 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high)
PocketsTwo flap pockets positioned at hip level, one on each side of the jacket front.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.48 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.48 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high)
Sleeve and cuffLong sleeves ending at the wrist with a small portion of white shirt cuff visible; sleeve is plain with no visible vents.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.34 (high)
Button detailSingle visible round front button with a slight sheen, placed at the jacket waist.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.44 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high)
TrousersMatching dark trousers visible from the waist down with a vertical crease at the front center of each leg.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.72 · w 0.48 · h 0.24 (high)
Shirt and collarWhite dress shirt with a pointed collar visible above the jacket lapels and narrow visible shirt cuffs at the wrists.
3 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.24 · y 0.64 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.64 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high)
TieNarrow black tie knotted at the collar, visible along the shirt placket down to the jacket button.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.18 · w 0.08 · h 0.34 (high)
Fabric appearanceJacket fabric appears smooth with a matte to low-sheen finish and a very fine weave texture visible at close inspection.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.22 · w 0.40 · h 0.44 (medium)
Visible skin and handsModel's hands and forearms visible below jacket sleeves; skin tone visible on face and hands.
3 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.14 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.72 · w 0.14 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio portrait framing showing the model from head to mid-thigh against a plain light background with even soft lighting and minimal shadow.
BackgroundPlain light neutral background with subtle texture, evenly lit.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Shot compositionCentered frontal portrait crop showing model from head to upper thighs with symmetrical framing.
Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with very mild shadowing along the jacket seams and under the chin.
Image qualityHigh resolution with clear details and accurate focus on the garment and model.
Colors
dark charcoal· jacket and trousers#222224white· shirtblack· tie#151515dark grey· button#3A3A3C
03: Product
Rear view of a two-piece dark suit (jacket and trousers) worn by a standing male model; white dress shirt collar and cuffs are visible at neck and sleeve openings.
Jacket back panelSingle-piece rear jacket panel with a vertical center seam running from collar to hem; hem is straight and falls just below the hip.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.45 (high)
Jacket shoulders and sleevesSet-in shoulders with long fitted sleeves; sleeve ends show white shirt cuffs peeking out and a small row of dark sleeve buttons near each cuff (buttons partially visible).Partial
3 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.45 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.45 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high)
Trousers rearStraight-legged trousers in the same dark fabric as the jacket; visible vertical creases running down the back of each leg and a mid-seat seam visible at the center top of the trousers.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.53 · w 0.56 · h 0.38 (high)
Visible shirt collarWhite dress shirt collar visible above the jacket collar at the nape, forming a narrow white band around the neck.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.05 · w 0.16 · h 0.07 (high)
ShoesBlack dress shoes visible at the bottom of the frame beneath the trouser legs.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.87 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high)
Hands and wrist exposureModel's hands hang at sides with wrist area exposed between sleeve and trousers; skin tones visible and right hand slightly turned outward.
2 regions
x 0.23 · y 0.48 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.48 · w 0.13 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio rear-shot composition on a plain light gray/white background with even soft lighting; model centered and fully visible from head to shoes.
Shot compositionFull-body rear shot of a standing model centered in frame, showing the full back of jacket and trousers from head to shoes.
Background and lightingUniform light gray to white seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadowing.
Image qualitySharp focus on garment and model with no visible motion blur; even exposure across the subject.
Colors
dark charcoal· jacket fabric#232324dark charcoal· trouser fabric#232225white· shirt collar and cuffsblack· shoes#141315

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Customer Reviews

1 total

1 reviews · out of 5

Padded suit, shoulders look ofdy

★★★★★Altaz H.December 15, 2025

Good colour and material. Should pads look terrible and bulge out

Q&A

2 answered

What is the exact fabric composition? The title says 'Stretch Suit' but the description says 'pure wool' — what percentage of elastane or other fibers provides the stretch?: The product description lists the fabric as 'Luxurious Portuguese Super 100 pure wool fabric' without specifying the exact percentage of elastane or other stretch fibers. While the name suggests it has stretch, the exact composition is not disclosed in the available data.
Are the jacket sleeves finished or do they also require hemming? The description only mentions an unfinished hem for the pants.: The product description indicates an unfinished hem for the jacket: 'Jacket with piped flap pockets and side slit vents Unfinished hem.' It does not explicitly mention the sleeves, but the free hemming service applies to all alterations, so sleeves can also be adjusted in store.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/suits/regular-fit/stretch-suit-wool-weave-by-paulo-de-oliveira-berlin-fit-regular--21559-220759?colourId=1
Updated: July 31, 2026