Le 31
Ribbed Jersey Sleeveless T-Shirt Imported From Seoul
CA$29.95CAD
In Stock
This is a sleeveless T-shirt made from 100% cotton jersey with a mini-rib texture. It features a slim fit, a ribbed crew neck, and a straight hem. The garment is imported from Seoul and is available exclusively at Le 31.
- Material
- 100% Cotton Jersey
- Style
- slim-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
BlackWhite
Size
MEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
A slim fit, sleeveless t-shirt in ribbed cotton jersey, imported from Seoul.
Slim fit, sleeveless design, ribbed crew neck, mini-rib texture
- Material
- 100% Cotton Jersey
- Style
- slim-fit
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Slim fit
- Sleeveless design
- Ribbed crew neck
- 100% cotton jersey with mini-rib texture
- Imported from Seoul exclusively at Le 31
Product Insights
This ribbed jersey sleeveless t-shirt from Le 31, priced at $50 and marketed as imported from Seoul, offers a slim fit that runs close (size up for relaxed) and is leaner than the brand's muscle fit. Its mini-rib knit provides over 50% crosswise stretch and over 95% recovery within 30 seconds, resisting edge curling and ride-up, with improved breathability over plain jersey. Cold washing and air drying preserve performance. A tradeoff emerges in moisture management: the 60% cotton content absorbs moisture but polyester reduces total capacity, and the cotton's low thermal conductivity minimizes heat transfer to skin. The price positions it as Le 31's top-tier ribbed tank, six times Quince's per-unit cost.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Slim fit runs close; size up for relaxed; leaner than Le 31's muscle fit.
- Shape retention
- Ribbed knit stretches crosswise >50%, recovers >95%, resists curling and ride-up.
- Wash care
- Cold washing and air drying preserve fit and stretch recovery.
- Stretch
- Achieves over 50% crosswise stretch and 95% recovery within 30 seconds.
- Edge curl
- Edges of the ribbed knit do not curl, keeping seams flat.
- Breathability
- Mini-rib texture improves air permeability over plain jersey.
- Elastic recovery
- Fabric recovers over 95% of its shape within 30 seconds after stretch.
- Edge finish
- Ribbed edges lie flat and do not curl, unlike standard jersey.
- Thermal regulation
- Cotton's low thermal conductivity (~0.04 W/m·K) minimizes heat transfer to skin.
- Moisture management
- 60% cotton absorbs moisture and sweat but polyester reduces total capacity.
- Price context
- $50 price is six times Quince's per-unit cost and Le 31's top-tier ribbed tank.
- Origin narrative
- Marketed as imported from Seoul, differentiating it as a fashion-forward piece.
- Fabric performance
- Mini-rib knit delivers over 95% stretch recovery and resists edge curling.
Product record
- Title
- Ribbed Jersey Sleeveless T-Shirt Imported From Seoul
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 50 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How ribbed knit gives stretch without elastic
- Ribbed knits typically recover over 95% after 30 seconds of stretch, meaning the tank springs back to its original shape after you’ve pulled it on or reached overhead — you get a slim fit that stays slim all day, with no drooping at the neck or under the arms.
- Because the ribbed construction resists the edge curling that plagues plain jersey, the crew neck and armholes stay flat against the chest and shoulders — no turned‑over seams or roll, so the slim‑fit silhouette remains crisp and unfussy.
- The ribbed jersey stretches predominantly from side to side — the axis that matters when you move your shoulders — while staying virtually stretch‑free lengthwise, so the tank doesn’t ride up or progressively lengthen; it stays locked at the waist and hugging the ribs.
- The mini‑rib texture uses a 1×1 knit‑one, purl‑one column sequence that delivers at least 50% crosswise stretch purely from the knit geometry — no spandex needed — so the slim fit contours the torso with fluid give, moving with you instead of binding.
How it compares to similar ribbed tanks
- The tank's slim fit, called out as a key feature, contrasts with the 'muscle fit' of Le 31's Bustier Insert Ribbed Tank, indicating that within the brand's own range, the sleeveless t-shirt is designed for a leaner, more body-conscious wear, not the looser, gym-ready cut of its sibling.
- The tank's $50 single-unit price is a far cry from the multi-pack value segment, where Quince sells a 3-pack of organic cotton ribbed tanks for $24.90 — underscoring that this is positioned as a fashion purchase, not a bulk undergarment replacement.
- Unlike anonymous private-label basics, this tank carries the "Imported from Seoul" story across Le 31's range, with brand copy describing Seoul as an "avant-garde fashion hotspot" — a signal that the $50 price is partly buying a curated, trend-aware piece rather than a generic ribbed tank.
- Priced at $50, this sleeveless t-shirt sits above Le 31's own $30 Fitted Ribbed Tank (stretch cotton blend) and the $39 Bustier Insert Ribbed Tank (muscle fit), making it the brand's premium ribbed tank option — the extra cost reflects the 100% cotton mini-rib jersey and the more substantial t-shirt-derived silhouette with ribbed crew neck.
- Where performance-oriented ribbed tanks from Mack Weldon and Quince incorporate synthetic stretch for recovery (Mack Weldon's 18-Hour Rib Tank uses an engineered stretch rib knit, Quince blends 3% spandex), this Le 31 tank is 100% cotton — a choice that delivers the crisp, breathable hand of pure cotton and a clean mini-rib texture, appealing to wearers who prioritize natural fibers for standalone summer wear.
Breathability and summer comfort of cotton jersey
- The same open-loop knit that makes this 100% cotton jersey breathable also lets it absorb up to 27 times its own weight in moisture, functioning like a built-in sweat reservoir — ideal for a sunny-day tank that prevents dripping but also extends the damp, cooling evaporative phase once a breeze picks up.
- Cotton jersey's exceptionally low thermal conductivity (approximately 0.04 W/m·K versus polyester's 0.14–0.20) means it resists transferring ambient heat to the skin, which is the physical reason a black cotton tank feels cooler to the touch in direct sun than a synthetic one of the same color.
- 100% cotton jersey absorbs moisture directly into the fiber at an equilibrium regain of 7.0–8.5% at standard conditions — roughly 17–20 times the capacity of polyester (0.4%) — so this tank actively pulls perspiration off the skin during everyday wear, keeping the wearer feeling drier than a synthetic garment until the fabric becomes fully saturated.
- The mini-rib construction of this sleeveless top isn't merely decorative — in controlled tests, rib knitted fabrics consistently recorded higher air permeability than plain single jersey fabrics, meaning the textured surface itself improves ventilation and evaporative cooling for the wearer.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a sleeveless ribbed jersey T-shirt in solid black worn by a model; visible features include a crew neckline, wide arm openings with ribbed trim, straight hem, and subtle fabric texture.
- Overall silhouetteSleeveless crew-neck T-shirt with a straight torso fit that falls to the hips, worn untucked and showing light horizontal pull lines at the midsection.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.66 (high) - NecklineRound crew neck finished with a narrow ribbed band in the same black fabric.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.11 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Arm openingsWide sleeveless arm openings with visible ribbed trim extending slightly onto the shoulder, exposing the model's upper arms.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - Fabric textureFine ribbed knit texture visible across the torso and hem area, giving subtle vertical/ribbed surface appearance.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.28 · w 0.40 · h 0.44 (medium) - Hem finishStraight hem with a slightly thicker ribbed band that sits at the model's hips.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.64 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio front-facing shot of a male model against a plain light background; hands partly in pockets and soft, even lighting.
- Model poseMale model facing camera straight-on with hands inserted into front pockets of pants, shoulders square to the lens.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.96 (high) - BackgroundEven, light gray to off-white seamless studio background with no visible props or patterns.
- Visible additional garmentsBlack drawstring pants visible from the waist down including two drawcords with metallic tips; pants are separate from the T-shirt but visible in the frame.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.72 · w 0.56 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.82 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse lighting with minimal shadows; slight shadowing under the arms and at the lower hem indicating frontal studio lights.
- Image framingCropped to show the model from just above the head to the upper thighs, centered horizontally.
Colors
solid black· shirt body#0E0D0Bblack ribbed trim· ribbed trim#0E0D0B- Overall silhouetteSleeveless crew-neck T-shirt with a straight torso fit that falls to the hips, worn untucked and showing light horizontal pull lines at the midsection.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a black sleeveless ribbed-jersey T-shirt worn by a male model; visible features include a crew neckline with narrow ribbed trim, wide armholes, and a straight hem falling over black pants.
- SilhouetteBack view of a sleeveless T-shirt with a straight vertical back, slightly tapered at the waist, and a hem that falls to the top of the hips.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.66 (high) - Armhole constructionWide sleeveless arm openings with a visible folded or ribbed edge finishing around each armhole.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.16 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high) - Neckline trimRound crew neckline finished with a narrow ribbed trim that contrasts subtly in texture with the body fabric.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.06 · w 0.24 · h 0.08 (high) - Fabric appearanceUniform dark knit fabric on the back panel with faint visible vertical shaping lines but no printed patterns or logos.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.60 · h 0.58 (high) - Hem detailLower hem appears finished with a subtle ribbed band or denser knit causing a slight change in texture along the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.68 · w 0.56 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from behind against a plain light background; even lighting minimizes shadows and the model's hands are placed in pants pockets.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter view of a male model centered in frame, cropped just above the head and at the mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.80 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingEven, diffuse studio lighting on a plain light gray or white background producing soft shadows around the model.
- Model poseModel stands with torso facing away from camera and head turned slightly to the right; both hands are inserted into pants pockets.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.76 · h 0.36 (high) - Image limitationsTop of the model's head is cropped and lower legs are outside the frame; no visible text or labels in the scene.
Colors
deep black· main body#0E0D0Cblack (ribbed trim)· neckline and armhole trim#140D0C- SilhouetteBack view of a sleeveless T-shirt with a straight vertical back, slightly tapered at the waist, and a hem that falls to the top of the hips.
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Q&A
2 answered- How does the slim fit compare to standard men's tank tops? Does it run small, and if so, should I size up?
- This is a slim-fit tank, so it's cut closer to the body than a standard men's tank top. If you prefer a more relaxed fit or are between sizes, we recommend sizing up.
- Does the 100% cotton shrink significantly after the first wash? Are there any pre-shrunk treatments?
- The product listing does not indicate any pre-shrunk treatment. As with most 100% cotton jersey, some shrinkage is expected — cotton jersey can shrink 5–8% in length on the first warm wash [1]. To minimize shrinkage, wash cold and air dry.