Embossed Knit Polo

Verified claims

Durability

The embossed circles are knit in permanently, resist pilling, and hold their shape with proper hand washing.

Environmental impact

The ECOVERO viscose uses 50% less water and carbon, is EU Ecolabel certified, and biodegrades in 3 months.

Texture style

The circular embossed pattern is a single-color, nuanced texture that suits smart-casual wear, compared to herringbone or jacquard options.

Hand feel

Silky-smooth, cool-to-touch embossed texture with cashmere-silk-like hand feel.

Care

Hand wash required because viscose loses 30–50% strength wet, but polyester speeds drying.

Versatility

Summer wearable and layerable; softer and more sustainable than all-cotton polos at a similar price.

Certifications

EU Ecolabel certified with FSC/PEFC wood sources.

Environmental footprint

Uses up to 50% less water than generic viscose.

Biodegradability

ECOVERO viscose portion biodegrades in 3 months under composting.

Sustainability program

Vision program, led by a dedicated director, targets 90% compliance by 2024.

Ecovero environmental claims

ECOVERO viscose uses 50% less water and cuts CO2 by up to 50% vs generic viscose.

Material

50% ECOVERO (50% less water, EU Ecolabel) with polyester/nylon for durable softness.

Styling

Five colorways (Black to Lilacs) with embossed-circle knit, a middle ground between herringbone and jacquard.

Fit

True-to-size modern regular fit consistent with other Le 31 polos.

Shape retention

Hand washing is needed to maintain the shape-retentive properties from the polyester and nylon reinforcement.

Weight

Lightweight with a fluid drape from microfine Ecovero fibers.

Layering

Smooth texture allows layering under a jacket without bulk.

Color retention

ECOVERO's deep dye uptake and polyester's fade resistance keep colors vivid through washes.

Colorways

Five deep colorways enabled by ECOVERO's high dye affinity.

Brand exclusivity

Exclusive to Simons, designed in Canada, with a two-decade sustainability program overseen by a dedicated director.

Pricing

At $69, it undercuts Matinique and Bench and upgrades from Le 31's recycled cotton polo with ECOVERO.

Design

Five colorways and a unique embossed-circle texture, distinct from competitors' herringbone.

Product record

Title

Embossed Knit Polo

Brand

Le 31

Price

69 CAD

Availability

In stock

Rating

4 stars, 3 reviews, scale 5

How the viscose blend wears and washes

• At 50%, viscose is the dominant fiber, so the knit retains the soft, cool-to-the-touch feel and fluid drape that is viscose’s signature — the polyester and nylon are structural correctives, not texture-replacements.
• Together, the 28% polyester and 22% nylon give the knit enough dry strength and abrasion resistance to handle daily wear and minor snags with less pilling and surface disruption than a 100% viscose equivalent.
• 28% polyester imparts the dimensional stability and wrinkle resistance that pure viscose lacks, and it also cuts the air-drying time noticeably compared to a 100% viscose knit — one reason the care label calls for laying flat to dry rather than tumble-drying.
• Viscose fibers lose 30–50% of their tensile strength when saturated, which is why the manufacturer specifies hand washing and gentle wringing instead of machine washing — even with polyester and nylon reinforcement, the knit remains vulnerable during wet agitation.

What ECOVERO viscose brings to this polo

• The ECOVERO viscose fibers are spun exceptionally fine, producing the smooth, cool hand and fluid drape that make this polo feel more like a lightweight cashmere-silk layer than a typical cotton-polyester polo — the softness comes from fiber fineness, not a chemical finish.
• ECOVERO viscose is prized for its high color brilliance and saturation, taking dyes more deeply than many natural fibers — so the embossed-circle pattern and colorways stay vibrant wash after wash, giving the polo a longer aesthetic lifespan.
• ECOVERO viscose is designed to biodegrade rapidly under composting conditions — a T-shirt made from the fiber can decompose in about 3 months — meaning the viscose component of this polo will break down within a single season rather than persisting for decades.
• Compared to generic viscose, LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibers are produced with a closed-loop process that cuts water use and carbon emissions by up to 50%, so the 50% ECOVERO content in this polo directly translates into a measurably lower environmental impact than a standard viscose knit.
• Unlike generic viscose where deforestation risk is opaque, ECOVERO is built on wood from FSC® or PEFC-certified forests and carries an EU Ecolabel designation — giving the sustainability claim on this polo third-party verification rather than an unsubstantiated “eco” tag.

The Simons Vision program sustainability credentials

• The Vision program is led by a dedicated director — Cécile Branco, director of Vision, sustainable development and circular economy — who actively manages material innovation and supply chain projects, meaning the eco-claims on this polo are validated by an internal team rather than being an unverified marketing badge.
• Simons has operated its Vision sustainability program for over twenty years, and by the end of 2024 expected 90% of its exclusive collections to meet at least one Vision criterion — so this polo’s certification sits within a mature, company-wide push toward full compliance, not a one-time capsule initiative.
• The 50% LENZING ECOVERO viscose in this blend carries EU Ecolabel certification, which mandates significantly lower water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions compared to generic viscose — the 'Reduction of Emissions' and 'Water Conscious' icons on the product page are therefore backed by a third-party standard, not just an internal Simons assessment.
• The same Vision framework that certifies this polo also governs Simons’ more experimental material programs — regenerative cotton denim from Brazil that uses 78% less water, and Circulose circular viscose made from textile waste — confirming that the polo’s ECOVERO-based certification is part of a consistent, brand-wide sustainability engineering effort rather than an isolated green label.

How this polo compares to similar knit polos

• At $69, the Embossed Knit Polo's 50% LENZING ECOVERO viscose blend (with polyester and nylon) replaces the all-cotton construction of Bench's Brescia Knit Polo ($44.99–$65), moving from a basic natural fiber to a regenerated-cellulose hybrid that offers a silkier hand and a lower environmental footprint at a modest premium.
• Le 31 is an exclusive brand designed in Canada for Simons, not a widely distributed label — this gives the Embossed Knit Polo a locally conceived identity that sets it apart from ubiquitous mall brands like Bench.
• Even at $69, the Embossed Knit Polo undercuts Matinique's Heritage Knit Polo (originally $169, on sale at $84.50) which is made from 100% cotton, making the Le 31 a more affordable way to get an embossed-texture knit without stepping up to a European brand price point.
• The Embossed Knit Polo ships in five colors (Black, Patterned Ecru, Pine/Bottle Green, Slate Blue, Lilacs), while comparable knit polos like the Bench Brescia (Ice only) and Totti (Black only) offer just one option, making Le 31 the more adaptable choice for building a varied smart-casual wardrobe.
• Where Bench's Brescia uses a classic herringbone knit and Le 31's own Embossed Jacquard Polo ($59) deploys a monochrome geometric jacquard, the Embossed Knit Polo's circular embossed pattern delivers a nuanced, single-color texture that sits between subtle and bold — less traditional than herringbone, less decorative than a busy jacquard.
• Within Le 31's own knit polo lineup, the $69 Embossed Knit Polo trades the recycled cotton of the $59 Embossed Jacquard Polo for a 50% LENZING ECOVERO viscose blend, providing a regenerated-fiber option with a smoother hand and a distinct circular texture at a $10 premium.