Le 31
Pointelle Stripe Polo
This is a short-sleeve knit polo from the Le 31 by Simons line, designed in Canada. It features a lightweight 100% recycled cotton knit with a pointelle openwork vertical stripe pattern, a pointed Johnny collar, and ribbed cuffs and hem. Suitable for casual wear, it offers a relaxed fit and breathable texture.
- Material
- 100% recycled cotton
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, preppy
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Lightweight textured pointelle knit polo shirt with open pointed Johnny collar and openwork vertical stripes, made from ultra comfortable 100% recycled cotton.
Lightweight pointelle knit, fine openwork stripes, pointed Johnny collar, 100% recycled cotton.
- Material
- 100% recycled cotton
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, preppy
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- lightweight pointelle knit
- fine openwork vertical stripes
- open pointed Johnny collar
- 100% recycled cotton
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
Le 31's Pointelle Stripe Polo is a modern standard fit polo made from 100% recycled cotton, offering a soft garment-washed hand and knit-in openwork stripes for permanent ventilation and cooling. The regular price of $69 CAD (sale $39.95) undercuts comparable polos. However, the openwork pointelle is semi-sheer—lighter colors may show an undershirt—and the recycled cotton knit pills at friction points and tears when snagged; cold wash and low heat drying are recommended to minimize shrinkage and preserve softness. The collar has a soft, relaxed structure that may flop, but the openwork collar aids airflow.
- Sizing
Modern standard fit that is true to size; size up for a looser silhouette.
Why this is supported
The brand's Q&A describes the fit as
modern standard fit — not slim, not overly relaxed
What is the fit like? Is it true to size, slim, or relaxed?, and notes that
Most customers find it true to size
What is the fit like? Is it true to size, slim, or relaxed?, while
if you prefer a looser look, consider sizing up
What is the fit like? Is it true to size, slim, or relaxed?.
- Softness
Soft, garment-washed hand from day one.
Why this is supported
a soft, garment-washed hand from day one
How recycled cotton feels, holds up, and helps the planet — rotor_spun_softnessdue to the rotor-spun recycled cotton yarn.
- Shrinkage
May shrink slightly in a hot dryer; use low heat.
Why this is supported
The brand cautions:
Like most 100% cotton knits, it may shrink slightly in a hot dryer
What are the recommended care instructions for this recycled cotton pointelle knit? Does it shrink in the dryer?, so low heat drying is recommended to maintain fit.
- Breathability
Openwork stripes are knit-in, creating permanent ventilation that releases body heat.
Why this is supported
Catalog research confirms: the pointelle knit is a lightweight textured knit with fine openwork vertical stripes, as per
Lightweight textured knit with fine openwork vertical stripes
stylight.ca. The knit-in construction means the ventilation channels are permanent and will not degrade with washing. These openwork stripes are designed to release body heat, providing a tangible cooling effect on hot days.
- Sheerness
Buyers report the openwork pointelle is semi-sheer; lighter colors may show an undershirt.
Why this is supported
A customer Q&A confirms:
The pointelle knit features openwork vertical stripes, so it is slightly sheer, especially in lighter shades like Off White. Wearing a contrasting undershirt may show through the openwork areas.
Is the pointelle knit see-through, especially in lighter colors like Off White?This corroborates the buyer-reported claim that the knit is semi-sheer.
- Price comparison
Regular $69 CAD and sale $39.95 CAD undercut comparable pointelle polos, and sale is within $2 of the cheapest option.
Why this is supported
Le 31's pointelle polo is priced at
$69.00
lyst.comregular and
$39.95
lyst.comon sale. This undercuts Madewell’s pointelle polo (
$118$99.99
madewell.com), & Other Stories’ (
$ 59$ 129
stories.com), and Unison Label’s (
$99.95
unisonlabel.comregular, sale
$29.95
unisonlabel.com). Neutral’s recycled-blend polo (
$27.25
sportyfied.com) is cheaper but uses a 60% organic cotton/40% recycled polyester blend, whereas Le 31's is
100% recycled cotton knit
lyst.com, offering a fully natural fiber for a marginal price difference of about $2 USD.
Listed at
(69 CAD) and currently on sale for 39.95 CAD, Le 31's polo costs less than comparable pointelle polos from Madewell (
) and & Other Stories (
).
- Care
Cold wash and low heat drying prevent shrinkage in this recycled cotton knit.
Why this is supported
The recommended care instructions are:
We recommend machine washing cold with like colors and tumble drying on low or laying flat to dry.
What are the recommended care instructions for this recycled cotton pointelle knit? Does it shrink in the dryer?This is because the brand notes that
it may shrink slightly in a hot dryer, so low heat is best.
What are the recommended care instructions for this recycled cotton pointelle knit? Does it shrink in the dryer?- Durability
Pilling at friction points and tearing when snagged are normal for this recycled cotton knit.
Why this is supported
The recycled fabric's short fibers cause pilling:
Pilling occurs when short fibers break or work their way out of the yarn and tangle into small balls on the fabric surface.
fashion.sustainability-directory.comand its lower tensile strength means that
snagging on sharp edges or pulling when wet can cause tears, so a gentle hand and a delicate wash cycle are advised.
How recycled cotton feels, holds up, and helps the planet — delicate_tear_strength- Pilling
Short-fiber reprocessed cotton pills on high-friction areas like collar and underarms over time, gradually reducing initial softness.
Why this is supported
The higher short fiber content in recycled cotton (15–35%) compared to conventional cotton (<8%) increases the tendency for pilling. According to yarnmfg.com,
| Short fiber content (%) | < 8% | 15 — 35% | Higher SFC → more yarn breaks, higher fly generation |
yarnmfg.com. Fashion.sustainability-directory.com explains that
Pilling occurs when short fibers break or work their way out of the yarn and tangle into small balls on the fabric surface.
fashion.sustainability-directory.com. As a result, the garment is likely to pill on high-friction areas like the collar and underarms over time, gradually reducing the initial softness.
- Collar
Collar has a soft, relaxed structure that may flop slightly.
Why this is supported
The Q&A explains that the Johnny collar is
designed with a soft, relaxed structure — it won't hold a rigid shape and may flop slightly.
Does the Johnny collar hold its shape or does it flop over? Is it structured or soft?This relaxed feel is reinforced by the rotor-spun recycled cotton yarn, which
gives this polo a soft, garment-washed hand from day one.
How recycled cotton feels, holds up, and helps the planet — rotor_spun_softnessThe combination yields a deliberate casual aesthetic: the collar
gives the polo a casual, laid-back look.
Does the Johnny collar hold its shape or does it flop over? Is it structured or soft?- Ventilation
Openwork collar provides ventilation for airflow and cooling.
Why this is supported
The product is described as a
Lightweight textured knit with fine openwork vertical stripes
stylight.ca. The openwork pattern in the collar area creates physical ventilation channels that allow airflow through the neckline, helping to release body heat. This functional benefit is typical of such pointelle knits in warm-weather apparel.
- Environmental savings
100% recycled cotton reduces water and pesticide use vs virgin cotton.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified that the knit is
100% recycled cotton knit
lyst.com, and that
Recycling cotton significantly reduces the need for water and pesticides associated with growing new cotton.
sadquainenterprises.com- Color descriptors
Buyers describe Fuchsia as a vibrant pink and Green as a deep true green.
Why this is supported
The brand's Q&A provides specific descriptors:
Fuchsia is a vibrant pink
How accurate are the product photos to the actual color, especially for Fuchsia and Green?for Fuchsia, and
Green is a deep, true green
How accurate are the product photos to the actual color, especially for Fuchsia and Green?for Green, offering reliable references beyond screen images.
- Color variation
Colors can vary by monitor; the brand recommends ordering multiple colors and returning one if unsure.
Why this is supported
The brand notes that
colors can vary by monitor
How accurate are the product photos to the actual color, especially for Fuchsia and Green?, and recommends:
If you're unsure, ordering both and returning one is easy.
How accurate are the product photos to the actual color, especially for Fuchsia and Green?This mitigates the risk of mismatched expectations.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Light neutral knitted short-sleeve polo with a pointelle (openwork) diagonal stripe texture, turned-up sleeves, open polo collar, and a visible thin chain necklace resting on the chest.
- Fabric textureLight neutral knit with a repeating pointelle openwork pattern forming subtle diagonal stripes across the body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.64 · h 0.59 (high) - Collar and necklineSoft polo collar in the same knit, open at the front forming a shallow V where a necklace sits; collar lies flat against the chest.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.38 · h 0.20 (high) - Sleeve finishShort sleeves rolled up once creating a visible cuff with the same pointelle texture.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.40 · w 0.27 · h 0.24 (high) - Fit and visible cutShirt shown on a model, draping naturally with slight folds across the torso and a relaxed fit at the shoulders.
- Accessory on productThin silver chain necklace lying across the upper chest over the shirt fabric.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.35 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Lifestyle crop showing the model from chest to head with natural outdoor lighting, shallow depth of field, leafy background at upper left, and the model looking right; visible forearm tattoo and stubble on the face.
- Shot compositionTight lifestyle crop framing the model from the mid-torso up, head tilted to the right and partially turned away from the camera.
- BackgroundOut-of-focus outdoor background with tree foliage at the upper left and bright sky on the right.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.45 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.58 · y 0.00 · w 0.42 · h 0.20 (medium) - Model detailsMale model with medium-length hair, visible facial stubble, and a forearm tattoo partly visible at the lower left of the frame.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.46 · w 0.28 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft natural light from the right creates gentle highlights on the shoulder and face and soft shadows on the left side of the model.
- Image quality noteCropped composition intentionally excludes full arms and lower body; no legible printed text present in the image.
Colors
light beige gray· main body and sleeves- Fabric textureLight neutral knit with a repeating pointelle openwork pattern forming subtle diagonal stripes across the body and sleeves.
- 02
Product
Front-facing short-sleeve knit polo worn by a model. Lightweight pointelle knit with vertical openwork stripe pattern, small soft collar and open V-placket, ribbed sleeve cuffs and hem.
- SilhouetteShort-sleeve polo with a relaxed, straight torso fit ending near the model's waist; sleeves reach the upper arm.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Collar and placketSmall, soft flat knit polo collar leading into a shallow open V-placket with no visible buttons.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.10 · w 0.36 · h 0.14 (high) - Knit patternVertical pointelle/openwork stripe pattern formed by alternating raised knit ribs and small perforated eyelet rows running top to bottom.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.50 (high) - Sleeve and hem finishNarrow ribbed cuffs on the sleeves and a slightly wider ribbed bottom hem with a relaxed edge.
3 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.22 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.26 · y 0.64 · w 0.48 · h 0.10 (high) - Fabric appearanceLightweight, slightly sheer knit with visible small holes in the pointelle rows and a soft matte finish.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.50 (high) - Color visible on productOverall light beige or stone tone across the entire polo as shown in the image.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a male model wearing the polo against a plain light gray background, cropped mid-thigh. Even soft lighting with minimal shadows and no visible packaging or props.
- Model and poseMale model facing forward with arms relaxed at sides and a neutral expression; image cropped around mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray backdrop with even, diffused lighting and a faint shadow cast to the right of the model.
- Visible secondary clothingBlue denim jeans visible from waist to mid-thigh; waistband and front pockets visible under the hem of the polo.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.66 · w 0.56 · h 0.28 (high) - Image framingCentered composition with the model occupying the central vertical axis; even margins on left and right.
Colors
light beige· polo body#C6C1B9- SilhouetteShort-sleeve polo with a relaxed, straight torso fit ending near the model's waist; sleeves reach the upper arm.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve knit polo on a model showing a light beige open pointelle vertical stripe knit, a folded knit polo collar, ribbed sleeve cuffs and a ribbed hem band.
- View and poseBack of the polo shown on a standing male model, torso centered, head turned slightly to the left showing left profile of the head and neck.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.03 · w 0.76 · h 0.94 (high) - Fabric patternVertical pointelle texture forming alternating openwork rows and tighter knit ribs running from shoulder to hem across the back panel.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.66 (high) - CollarFolded knit polo collar in the same light beige yarn with a smooth, tighter knit than the pointelle body.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Sleeve constructionShort sleeves end in a narrower ribbed cuff that is visibly tighter than the sleeve body; both sleeves are the same color and knit.
2 regions
x 0.09 · y 0.32 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.33 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (medium) - Hem bandBottom edge finishes with a horizontal ribbed hem band that is denser and slightly wider than the sleeve cuffs.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.76 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Color appearanceOverall light beige or stone tone with subtle tonal variation due to the open knit.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.66 (high) - Model occlusionLower back of the polo is partially covered by the model's hands and denim trousers at the hem area.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.78 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.78 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio shot with neutral light gray background; soft even lighting and minimal shadows; model and part of denim trousers visible.
- BackgroundFlat light gray seamless background with no visible props or graphics.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingSoft, even studio lighting producing gentle shadows along the model's left arm and under the collar.
- Supporting garment visibleBlue denim trousers are visible from the waist down and partially overlap the shirt hem but are not part of the product analysis.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.82 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Image framingPortrait crop showing model from head to upper thighs with the product centered and fully visible on the back side.
Colors
light beige· body and collar#C6C1BB- View and poseBack of the polo shown on a standing male model, torso centered, head turned slightly to the left showing left profile of the head and neck.