Minimalist crew-neck sweater product image (primary)
Front view of a light heather grey crew-neck knit sweater worn by a model; visible features include a ribbed crew collar, ribbed hem and cuffs, long set-in sleeves, fine knit texture, and shoulder seams.

Le 31

Minimalist Crew-Neck Sweater

4.7/5 (84)
CA$39.95CAD
In Stock

This is a long-sleeve crew-neck sweater made from ultra-comfortable 100% recycled cotton knit. It features a ribbed crew collar, cuffs, and hem, with a fine, even knit texture and a straight, fitted silhouette. Designed by Le 31 by Simons, this versatile essential is suitable for everyday wear and layering.

Material
100% recycled cotton
Gender
unisex
Style
minimalist, classic, casual
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Color

BlackOxfordOff WhiteBrownKhaki/Sage/OliveIndigo/Dark BlueNavyCitrus/Bright Orange

Size

SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE

Specifications

Ultra comfortable crew-neck sweater made from 100% recycled cotton, designed in Canada by Le 31 by Simons.

100% recycled cotton knit, crew neck, ultra comfortable, minimalist design.

Material
100% recycled cotton
Style
minimalist, classic, casual
Gender
unisex
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Additional Attributes

  • crew neck
  • 100% recycled cotton knit
  • ultra comfortable
  • minimalist design
  • versatile essential
  • Le 31 by Simons exclusive
  • designed in Canada
  • knit fabric

Product Insights

Le 31's Minimalist Crew-Neck Sweater is an affordable ($39.95 CAD), designed-in-Canada capsule essential made from 100% recycled cotton that softens with washing and layers cleanly under blazers, but its sustainability comes at the cost of inconsistent sizing across batches and colors, requiring returns or ordering two sizes, and high-maintenance care—cold water hand wash, inside-out, and lay-flat drying—to prevent shrinkage, fading, pilling, and a wavy hem, with reduced durability compared to virgin cotton and potential warmth in heated offices.

Verified claims

Sizing consistency
Buyers report the same tagged size fits differently across batches and colors, often requiring returns.
Shrinkage
Buyers report the recycled cotton shrinks even in cold water, tightening the fit if not laid flat.
Care
Machine drying or hot water causes shrinkage and a wavy hem; lay flat to dry.
Color fading
Deep colors like navy fade unless washed inside-out in cold water.
Pilling
Washing inside-out reduces surface friction and prevents pilling.
Texture
Initial crisp texture softens after washing and wear.
Breathability
Lightweight and breathable for all-day wear and layering under jackets.
Fit
Soft, lightweight knit layers cleanly under blazers and resists wrinkling.
Thermal comfort
100% recycled cotton can feel warm in heated offices, per buyers.
Material
100% reprocessed cotton breathes, ages without synthetic sheen, and softens with washing
Durability
Softer than virgin cotton but less durable; cold hand wash to preserve shape.
Brand & design
Le 31 is Simons' designed-in-Canada private label; this sweater is the entry-level capsule essential.
Color palette
Eight curated shades (including vibrant green and navy) for modular wardrobing.
Sizing strategy
Between-size buyers can size down for a closer fit or stick with their usual size for the intended drape.
Batch consistency
Order two sizes because the same tagged size can fit differently across batches.
Comfort & layering
All-day wear and clean layering under a blazer; may feel warm when layered in heated offices.

Product record

Title
Minimalist Crew-Neck Sweater
Brand
Le 31
Price
39.95 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

2 images
Minimalist crew-neck sweater product image (primary)
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Product

Front view of a light heather grey crew-neck knit sweater worn by a model; visible features include a ribbed crew collar, ribbed hem and cuffs, long set-in sleeves, fine knit texture, and shoulder seams.

  • Overall shapeLong-sleeve pullover with a straight torso and fitted but not tight silhouette as worn on a model.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.76 (high)
  • NecklineRound crew neck with a narrow, horizontally ribbed collar band sitting close to the base of the neck.
    1 regionx 0.31 · y 0.08 · w 0.38 · h 0.11 (high)
  • CuffsNarrow ribbed cuffs at sleeve ends matching the collar rib pattern.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.68 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high)
  • HemWide ribbed bottom hem that sits at the model's hips and contrasts slightly in texture from the body.
    1 regionx 0.24 · y 0.66 · w 0.52 · h 0.15 (high)
  • Sleeve attachmentVisible shoulder seams indicating set-in sleeves running from the neck toward the outer shoulder.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.19 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Knit textureEven, fine-gauge knit across body and sleeves with a smooth, flat appearance.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.43 (high)
  • Surface markingsNo visible logos, printed text, or appliques on the visible front of the sweater.

Other

Studio portrait of a model wearing the sweater against a plain light wall; even lighting with soft shadows and a three-quarter frontal pose; image cropped at mid-thigh.

  • BackgroundSmooth, light-colored wall with subtle shadow where the model leans, providing neutral studio staging.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Pose and croppingModel stands slightly angled to the camera with left arm relaxed and right arm behind back; image framed from above head to mid-thigh.
  • Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting from camera-left producing gentle shadow on the right side of the model and subtle shading on the sweater.

Colors

light heather gray· body, sleeves, collar and ribbing#BBBBBC
Minimalist crew-neck sweater product image 2
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Product

Back view of a long-sleeve crew-neck sweater in a light heather gray fine knit showing ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem; slim straight fit on a model.

  • ViewRear view of the sweater worn by a model, showing full back, sleeves, and neckline.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.74 (high)
  • NecklineShallow crew neck with a narrow ribbed collar that lies flat against the neck.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.05 · w 0.32 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Shoulder seamVisible seam running from the neckline toward the shoulder creating a slight raglan-style appearance.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (medium)
  • SleevesLong fitted sleeves with narrow ribbed cuffs that match the hem and collar.
    2 regionsx 0.06 · y 0.16 · w 0.22 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.16 · w 0.22 · h 0.62 (high)
  • HemWide ribbed bottom hem with horizontal knit texture distinct from the body knit.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Fabric textureFine, smooth knit with a heathered appearance made of light and slightly darker gray yarns.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.44 (high)
  • FitTrim, straight fit across the back without visible shaping seams or patterns.
    1 regionx 0.24 · y 0.18 · w 0.52 · h 0.54 (high)
  • BrandingNo visible logos, tags, or printed branding on the exposed back of the sweater.

Other

Studio shot showing a seated or standing model from the back against a plain light background; soft even lighting with minimal shadows. Model wears dark jeans; image cropped slightly above the top of the head.

  • BackgroundEven, light neutral studio background without texture or visible props.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Model and poseMale model shown from the back with arms relaxed at sides and head turned slightly to the left.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.96 (high)
  • Supporting garmentDark charcoal or black denim jeans visible from the waist down, positioned under the sweater hem.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.74 · w 0.64 · h 0.24 (high)
  • LightingSoft, even studio lighting producing minimal shadows and consistent color across the sweater.
  • CropImage cropped slightly above the top of the model's head and includes the model down to the upper thighs.

Colors

light heather gray· sweater body#C2C3C5light heather gray· sleeves and ribbing#C2C4C4dark charcoal· pants visible under sweater#252529

Customer Reviews

84 total
4.7

84 reviews · out of 5

Soft material

Kausiki P.

Soft material

TIssu très leger.

Françoise L.

TIssu très leger.

Qualité médium

Michel T.

Très confortable Taille adéquate Mais un lavage et couleur pâli Taille diminue après 1 lavage

Great colour ,fit and price/

Leonard B.

Washes well- do have to lay fat. Comfotable cotton sweater.

Gift

Joan H.

Gift loved

Chandail col rond tricot coton

Louise C.

Simple et chic a la fois

ORANGE SWEATER

James K.

AS USUAL PERFECT FIR, LOVE THE COLOUR AND ARRIVED VERY QUICKLY

Great Basic Sweater

Sherri E.

I gave this as a gift to a man, who likes it. The medium true to size, hunter green, appreciate the recycled cotton.

Chandail confort

Gilles D.

J’ai plusieurs de ces chandails, en plusieurs couleurs. Très confortable.

Happy overall

Richard F.

The sweater looks good and fits well. I like that it's all cotton with no synthetic materials. The price point is excellent. Only downside is the texture - surprisingly it's not as soft as I expected for 100% cotton.

Bon

Personne i.

Bon

Fit bien. Materiel ok

Emilie R.

Pas tres doux mais fit bien

Good Value

Donald H.

Nice Sweater Good value for the price, It's exactly what i was looking for.

J’achète toujours du « G » cette fois j’aurais dû prendre un « TG ». De toute façon il sera porter.

Christiane S.

J’aime la couleur. Oui je recommanderais cet article à un proche.

Excellent!

Michel P.

J'adore ces chandails 100 pc cotton. Ils sont très pratique.

Good material

Prithvi P.

Good material fit and color.

Great product

Zoran T.

Nice quality, fits well.

My son loved it

Mary W.

The fit and colour were great. It was a Christmas gift.

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François M.

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confortable et chaud

Jacques G.

Merci,tres bonne achat.

Bon achat

Jean B.

Parfait

Satisfactory

John U.

While visiting Montreal, did some “window shopping” for Christmas gifts. Really liked the store and figured my husband loves thin sweaters, so why not buy something from a store that cares for the environment.

Parfait

Felix P.

Parfait

Parfait

Louis B.

C'est un chandail chaud et léger, je le recommande.

Comfortable, good looking

Brenda W.

Comfortable, good looking

Received as a gift

Linda T.

Very nice quality

Livraison rapide

Nathalie B.

Livraison rapide

Trop petit

Lyne G.

Taille trop petite et cadeau moins aimé

Parfait

Lucie H.

Classique et beau. Quoi de mieux

Chandail

Michel G.

Tissu fin et doux

Belle qualité

Francois B.

Belle qualité

Fits well

Armand Z.

Fits well

Lovely Sweater!

Moira C.

This is a great sweater to wear on its own or to put under a jacket.

Chandail col rond

Pierre L.

Très bonne qualité et confortable. La livraison fut rapide, 2 jours. Bravo.

Chandail

Andrée S.

Doux et confortable

beau tricot léger

Huguette C.

Assez mince pour porter sous un manteau.

Chandail épuré col rond

Gilles C.

Exactement ce que je voulais

Mini crew neck sweater

Wayne T.

Fits very very comfortably so soft

Confortable

Louise G.

Je le recommande

Belle qualité

Nathaly M.

Tombe bien

Great sweater

Tonya M.

True to size and looks great on.

Minimalist crew neck

Wayne T.

Super soft. . super comfy. . don't hesitate to buy them. . you'll love them. .

Classique

Sylvie F.

Confortable et belle coupe

Made Really small, need large

Fernande M.

Made Really small, need large

Chandail gris en coton

Didier B.

Bonne qualité

Parfait et du style

Jean B.

Pas cher, confortable et passe-partout.

Parfait comme toute les fois

Roland B.

Parfait comme toute les fois où je fais affaire avec ce magasin

Trop court

Melhany P.

Pour un XXL, la longueur du chandail est assez courte

confortable

denis b.

iL EST SIMPLE ET BEAU

Très belle quelité

Diane C.

Très belle quelité

Pratique.

Sylvie C.

À porter sous un veston il est parfait.

bon produit

Jules B.

tel que décrit.

Sizing so inconsistent

Brian B.

I have a couple of these sweaters and they fit perfect. Tried to buy more, but each new one is so inconsistent in sizing I had to return it. Giving up!

super

MARIE-ANDRÉE L.

conservé

Cadeau pour noel

suzie i.

Cadeau pour noel

Bon produit

Pierre B.

Bon rapport qualite/prix. Coupe un peu plus ample que je croyais

Parfait

Sonia J.

Parfait

Burgundy sweater

Maggie T.

Really nice sweater

Je recommande cet article

Louise G.

Je recommande cet article

Parfaite !

Carmen L.

Taille exact! Il fait très bien!

Beau coton. Belle coupe. Beau

Diane S.

Beau coton. Belle coupe. Beau rapport qualité prix.

Parfait

Lise V.

Qualité

Qualité prix

carole l.

Qualité prix

Parfait

Maryse D.

Belle couleur

parfait

Julien M.

Superbe coupe

Beau chandail

Sylvie P.

Base essentielle,fait bien

Belle qualité

Annick D.

Belle qualité

Très beau tissu

Carole L.

Très beau tissu

Really nice comfortable sweater.

Onofrio L.

Excellent for price quality

Perfect

Mike B.

Nice material and fit.

Perfect go to sweater for any occasion.

Anna B.

Great colour! Looks equally great dressed up or down. Nice fit in the shoulder. Not too baggy, not to tight in the body.

Chandail col rond

Yves L.

Parfait

I have the blue one

Francois G.

nice and warm

Material and fit

Kenneth K.

Great comfy material for what I plan to use as an everyday sweater! No excessive wrinkling appears even after a long day of wear! Appealing colours for a wide age range!

Correct, sans plus!

Marco L.

Correct, sans plus!

Perfect packaging for gifts!

Alex A.

Ordered 6 shirts and sweaters for my husband's Christmas gift and they arrived yesterday. Everything was packed nicely - with the price portion of the tags removed- in a green Simons box, inside a cardboard shipping box. The card with my message was tucked in, too. All I had to do was add a ribbon!

Se déforme au lavage

Caroline P.

Le tissus se déforme un peu dans le bas au lavage malgré un lavage à l'eau froide et séchage à plat.

Bien

Personne i.

Bien

Chandail confortable

Kenneth B.

Doux, facile d’entretien et beau look

Chandail col ronf

Linda M.

Mon mari adore la teinte de ce chandail ainsi que la texture de celui-ci. Il garde bien sa forme après le lavage.

Casual look

Linda B.

Très beau seul…un peu chaud sous veston Selon moi Mais beau look… Médium pour mon fils qui porte 40 court en veston et c’est parfait comme grandeur.

super

Jean G.

Commde la laine mais pas de la laine

Confortable

Marie C.

Mon fils le trouve pratique et confortable

Nice inexpensive everyday sweater.

JEFF B.

Nice inexpensive everyday sweater.

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/sweaters/crew-necks/minimalist-crew-neck-sweater--6867-214574?colourId=2
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