Essential waffled robe product image (primary)
Front view of a mid-calf men's robe worn by a model, made from a textured waffle knit fabric with a self fabric belt and white piping along collar, cuffs, pocket openings, and front overlap.

Le 31

Essential Waffled Robe

4.9/5 (141)
CA$89.00CAD
In Stock

The Essential Waffled Robe by Le 31 by Simons is a kimono-style robe crafted from a light waffle cotton blend. It features a shawl collar, long sleeves with turned cuffs, a self-fabric tie belt, and two front patch pockets, all accented with white piping. Designed as a mid-calf loungewear robe, it provides a relaxed fit with a textured knit and is suitable for post-bath or casual indoor wear.

Material
waffle cotton blend
Style
casual, loungewear
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Sleepwear & Loungewear > Robes

Color

BlackGreyBlack and WhiteNavy/Midnight Blue

Size

ONE SIZE

Specifications

Light and comfortable waffle cotton robe in a kimono style with 3/4 sleeves and a tie belt closure, featuring patch pockets.

Lightweight waffle cotton blend, kimono style, 3/4 sleeves, tie belt closure, patch pockets.

Material
waffle cotton blend
Style
casual, loungewear
Occasion
loungewear, sleepwear
Gender
male
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Sleepwear & Loungewear > Robes

Additional Attributes

  • lightweight waffle cotton fabric
  • kimono-inspired silhouette
  • three-quarter length sleeves
  • self-tie belt closure at waist
  • patch pockets at front
  • exclusive design from Simons' Le 31 collection
  • designed in Canada

Product Insights

The Essential Waffled Robe from Le 31 is a lightweight kimono-style robe with a waffle weave that prioritizes breathability and rapid drying over plushness; its one-size cut runs large but adjusts with belt loops, making it best for medium-to-large builds, and while the thin weave lacks the feel of terry, it softens with washing and becomes more absorbent. Priced at $89 CAD as an entry-point between budget and premium options, it offers a tailored look with contrast piping, yet the waffle structure is prone to snagging and gentle care is needed. Ideal for warm-weather lounging and quick post-shower drying, it is not suited for cold mornings, but its lightweight design makes it travel-friendly and a popular gift, supported by the brand's boutique cachet.

Verified claims

Silhouette
Kimono silhouette with 3/4 sleeves and crossover front is a contemporary alternative to bathrobes.
Fit
One-size kimono cut runs large; belt loops adjust for fit.
Breathability
Waffle weave allows airflow, preventing overheating in warm weather and after a bath.
Drying
Post-shower, the waffle weave dries rapidly against the skin without trapping moisture.
Plushness tradeoff
Buyers report the thin weave lacks the plushness of terry but offers superior breathability and quick drying.
Price positioning
At $89 CAD, it falls between budget Hanes ($39.99) and premium Cozy Earth ($117); buyers praise its value.
Sizing
One-size cut best fits medium-to-large builds; smaller frames may be swallowed.
Snagging
The waffle weave's float structure makes it prone to snagging.
Softening
The robe softens and becomes more absorbent with each wash.
Shrinkage
Buyers report the robe does not shrink in the dryer.
Fabric
Lightweight, quick-drying waffle weave; not the plush, thick feel of a terry robe.
Use cases
Ideal for warm-weather lounging and quick drying after a shower; not suitable for cold mornings.
Design
White contrast piping on collar, cuffs, and pockets gives a tailored, expensive feel.
Style versatility
Kimono style with 3/4 sleeves and crossover front is versatile for loungewear over clothes.
Brand cachet
Exclusive Simons house label adds boutique cachet paired with an accessible price point.
Brand provenance
Exclusive house brand designed in Canada for Simons.
Collection tiers
Entry-level at $89 CAD; $110 patterned tier available.
Entry point
Essential is Le 31's entry-point robe; upgrade heathered costs 24% more
Value
Buyers call essential excellent value; upgrade's $21 buys heathered pattern
Daily comfort
Used daily after showers; softens with washes and stays breathable.
Seasonal wear
Works for hot summer and as a lightweight layer in cooler months.
Travel & recovery
Lightweight and quick-dry, perfect for travel and hospital stays.
Gift appeal
The kimono-style design and Le 31 brand make it a popular gift.
Care
Low-heat drying preserves waffle texture; gentle washing prevents snagging.

Product record

Title
Essential Waffled Robe
Brand
Le 31
Price
89 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Essential waffled robe product image (primary)
01

Product

Front view of a mid-calf men's robe worn by a model, made from a textured waffle knit fabric with a self fabric belt and white piping along collar, cuffs, pocket openings, and front overlap.

  • Overall silhouetteMid-calf length kimono-style robe with long sleeves, a shawl collar, and a waist tie belt knotted at center front.
    1 regionx 0.16 · y 0.06 · w 0.68 · h 0.86 (high)
  • Fabric textureSmall square waffle knit texture visible across entire robe surface.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.74 (high)
  • Color and trimMedium gray robe body with narrow contrasting white piping along the shawl collar, around the pocket openings, along the cuff edge, and down the front overlap.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.10 · w 0.57 · h 0.75 (high)
  • BeltMatching gray fabric belt made from same waffle material, tied in a loose flat knot at the front center with long ends hanging down.
    1 regionx 0.35 · y 0.48 · w 0.30 · h 0.32 (high)
  • Patch pocketsTwo rectangular patch pockets at hip level with visible topstitching and white-piped top edges; model has hands partially inserted in both pockets.
    2 regionsx 0.25 · y 0.52 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.52 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Cuff detailWide turned-back cuffs on sleeves with white piping at the fold edge.
    2 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.17 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.17 (high)
  • Neckline exposureDeep V formed by the shawl collar revealing the model's upper chest.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Hem and front overlapStraight hem finishing below knees and a visible front overlap seam with white piping running down the overlap edge.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.68 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (high)

Other

Studio product shot showing the robe worn by a model against a plain light background with even soft lighting and minimal shadowing; image shows full body from head to feet.

  • Model and poseMale model standing facing forward with feet flat, hands in pockets, and head slightly tilted; robe worn closed and belted.
    1 regionx 0.16 · y 0.02 · w 0.68 · h 0.96 (high)
  • Background and lightingUniform light neutral background with even soft studio lighting and subtle shadow on the floor to the model's right.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Image crop and framingPortrait-oriented crop showing full body of the model with slight space above head and full feet visible at bottom edge.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)

Colors

medium gray· robe body#8D8D92bright white· piping trim#C4C4C4
Essential waffled robe product image 2
02

Product

Front three-quarter view of a long waffle-knit robe on a male model showing shawl collar, belt, cuffed sleeves and patch pockets; white piping trim contrasts against the grey textured fabric.

  • Overall silhouetteMale model wearing a knee-length robe shown from upper thighs to head in a front three-quarter view; robe overlaps at the center front and is held closed by a fabric belt tied at the waist.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (medium)
  • Fabric textureVisible small square waffle (waffled) knit texture across the robe surface giving a slightly raised grid appearance.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.64 (high)
  • Shawl collar with pipingWide shawl collar edged with a narrow white piped trim running along both collar edges down the front opening.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.10 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high)
  • BeltFabric belt of matching waffle material wrapped and tied once at the front center, with visible belt loop holding it at hip level.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.60 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Patch pockets with pipingLower-front patch pockets with a narrow white piped trim along the pocket opening; the right pocket (viewer left) is partially visible with the model's hand inside.
    2 regionsx 0.12 · y 0.70 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.68 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Sleeve cuff detailWide turned cuffs on long sleeves with a band of white piping running parallel to the cuff edge.
    2 regionsx 0.04 · y 0.62 · w 0.26 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.48 · w 0.30 · h 0.38 (high)
  • Visible garment seamsVisible seam lines along shoulder and sleeve cap where the sleeve is set into the body; seams follow the garment construction and are consistent with robe panels.
    1 regionx 0.58 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (medium)
  • No visible brand textNo legible brand, care, or size text is visible on the robe in this image.

Other

Studio portrait crop showing the upper body of a male model against a plain light background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.

  • Model and framingMale model is shown from upper thighs to just above the head in a front three-quarter pose facing slightly toward the camera.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high)
  • BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props or textured set elements.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with mild shadowing under the model's chin and gentle falloff on the robe, no harsh highlights.

Colors

medium heather grey· main fabric#929196bright white· piping and trim#C5C4C9
Essential waffled robe product image 3
03

Product

Rear view of a long, grey waffled-texture robe on a standing male model; shawl collar, long sleeves with white piping at cuffs, attached fabric belt threaded through side loops, back yoke seam in a curved shape, hem falls to mid-calf.

  • Overall silhouetteFull-length robe viewed from the back, straight vertical fall to a mid-calf hem, relaxed fit over the shoulders and back.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.86 (high)
  • Fabric textureSmall waffle knit texture visible across the robe surface, giving a subtle grid-like raised pattern.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.72 (high)
  • Shawl collar and back yokeShawl-style collar visible from the rear with a sewn curved back yoke seam centered across the upper back.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Sleeve cuffs with pipingLong sleeves end in turned cuffs that feature a single contrasting narrow white piped trim around the cuff edge.
    2 regionsx 0.20 · y 0.38 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.38 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Waist belt and loopsFabric belt of the same waffle material wrapped around the waist and threaded through side belt loops, tied loosely at the back so ends are not visible from this angle.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.44 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Side seam openingsVertical side openings at the waist level where the belt loops are attached, creating slight folds in the fabric at the hips.
    2 regionsx 0.22 · y 0.46 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.70 · y 0.46 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (medium)
  • HemStraight, unadorned hem that falls to the model's mid-calf with a visible single fold finish.
    1 regionx 0.26 · y 0.74 · w 0.48 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Visible skin and stanceModel's lower legs and bare feet are visible below the robe hem; model stands facing away with hands relaxed at sides.
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.82 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (high)

Other

Studio rear-shot composition on a plain light neutral background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow; image is full-body centered and vertically framed.

  • Background and lightingSmooth, light grey studio background with soft even lighting and subtle shadow beneath the model's feet.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Shot compositionCentered full-body rear view of the model occupying the vertical middle of the frame with equal margin on left and right.
  • Image qualityHigh-resolution digital photograph with clear detail and visible fabric texture across the robe.

Colors

medium heather grey· main body#908F94bright white· cuff piping and collar trim

Customer Reviews

141 total
4.9

141 reviews · out of 5

Parfaite

Huguette B.

Parfaite

Très confortable et léger!

Ginette G.

Mon fils l'adore!

Très joli.

Jocelyne

Très joli.

Un beau produit avec un

Maryse

Un beau produit avec un bon rapport qualité-prix

Peignoir confo

Francine G.

Confortable et douillet

Love this robe

Roland W.

Great robe, feels good to wear it and looks good too

Got wrong color.

Peggy P.

Got wrong color.

J

Laurier C.

J

Beau produit

Diane

Beau produit

comme la description.

Étienne P.

comme la description.

TRES BEAU PEIGNOIR

kathy m.

TRES BEAU MATERIEL

Très belle

Lucien

Très belle

Confortable, beau look

Josée

Confortable, beau look

Le rapport qualité prix n’y

Suzanne A.

Le rapport qualité prix n’y est pas. Le tissu du peignoir est très quelconque pour le prix.

tres bien et confortable

Personne i.

tres bien et confortable

[2e0cnw

Nancy B.

]'f3

Confort assuré

Claude C.

Parfaite pour lui

It is what I expected.

Cheryl

It is what I expected. The quality seems good. Delivery time was great!

Excellent

Odette

Excellent

Est beau et comfortable, par

Tatiana V.

Est beau et comfortable, par conte size unique fait petit pour un L

Très confortable

Yves B.

Très confortable

Beau

Nicole L.

Beau

Bon achat

Aline G.

Conforme à la description

J'aime le tissus

Stephane S.

J'aime le tissus

Understated

Stephanie B.

Not mine but looks great on my husband. Nice and lightweight fabric. Looks great with the white piping.

Chic

madeleine l.

Chic

confortable

Personne i.

Confortable mais peu enveloppant

Très bon service de livraison

Sylvie B.

Service rapide, livré à temps pour Noêl

C'est exactement ce que je

René

C'est exactement ce que je souhaitais.

Service impeccable

Yvon S.

Très satisfait de mon choix

Excellent style and quality

Gordon S.

Excellent style and quality

Exactly as advertised. Excellent quality

Jan

Exactly as advertised. Excellent quality

belle qualité

liliane l.

Bien fait. Des ganses supplémentaires pour un bon ajustement. Plutôt léger. Bonne grandeur et belle couleur.

J'aime beaucoup, très confortable

Anonymous

J'aime beaucoup, très confortable

Très bien

ANDRE D.

Oui

Très confo. Oui, je recommanderais.

Line G.

Très confo. Oui, je recommanderais.

Très confortable!

Claire N.

Mon conjoint l’apprécie beaucoup! C’est la deuxième que je lui offre. Très facile d’entretien également et bonne qualité de tissus.

Extra

Anonymous

Extra

Waffle robe for men

Ruth K.

Bought it for my husband on father's day. The fabric was soft & good quality The grey color was very nice

Confortable et léger

Yolande D.

Confortable et léger

Elle est magnifique

Denise C.

Elle est magnifique

Great for tall ladies

Kelly T.

It's hard to find a full-length waffle textured robe of good quality for women (they're almost always knee-length). This robe is perfect for out of the shower - good coverage, not scratchy, and not too warm for when you're getting ready. A+

Excellent

Christine

Excellent

Le tissus est un peu

Anonymous

Le tissus est un peu mince ,quoique passable au final !

belle qualité elégant tissus tres

Michel

belle qualité elégant tissus tres belle qualité

Confortable

Huguette R.

Confortable

Can't go wrong on one

Ruth

Can't go wrong on one size fits all and it's exactly what my husband wanted.

C'est un peignoir de qualité.

Anonymous

C'est un peignoir de qualité. Très bon achat.

looking for a good robe

Elaine A.

This robe is just what hubby wanted. washes well and comfy

Mon avis de marc

Marcdrum 1.

Belle couleur, confortable pas trop épaisse, ni trop chaude. Sortie de douche idéale, ou en visite ailleurs qu'à la maison.

Enfin trouvé !!

Isabelle P.

Enfin un vrai peignoir en coton gauffré. Légère chaude et très agréable à porter. Je l'adore.

Très satiafaite

Nicole

Très satiafaite

Parfait!

céline l.

Mélange de coton et polyester respirant, pour toute saison, facile d'entretien et qui ne rétrécira pas au séchage.

très confortable

Germain

très confortable

Oui je recommande. Je l'ai

Martine

Oui je recommande. Je l'ai lavé en suivant les instructions et est resté très beau

Fits 2x husband very well,

T

Fits 2x husband very well, good quality comfortable fabric and well made. Will wear it for years.

Belle qualité.

Anonymous

Belle qualité.

Great quality

John W.

After a long search I was pleased to finally find this style robe. It's perfect and great quality.

I do love the robe.

Anonymous

I do love the robe. just not the delivery

Good buy

Joe M.

Very nice robe, fits well, fair price, delivered fast

Absolutely awesome

LESTER S.

Awesome

très confortable

HUGO S.

très confortable, belle couleur, je le recommande.

Les manches ont une bonne

Brigitte B.

Les manches ont une bonne longueur et il est confortable

C’est exactement ce que mon

Hélène L.

C’est exactement ce que mon mari avait besoin pour son séjour à l’hôpital. Merci

Très confortable

Hélène G.

Très confortable

Confortable

Mario D.

Confortable

superbe

Danny

superbe

Très bon produit

Yvon

Très bon produit

Belle coupe tissus tres confortable

carole P.

Belle coupe tissus tres confortable

Très satisfaite

Denise v.

Très satisfaite

Elle qualité

Jean-Claude G.

Tissu leger et confortable

nice robe

Kirsten T.

Soft and light. very comfortable

Très confortable par matins chauds.

Luc S.

Très confortable par matins chauds.

Belle qualité

Anonymous

Belle qualité

Exactement ce que je voulais

Anonymous

Exactement ce que je voulais

Tres belle qualitee du vetement

Rollande

Tres belle qualitee du vetement

Essential Waffle Robe

Kathy T.

Beautifully made, washes and dries beautifully...perfect.

Parfait en tout point.

Joanne

Parfait en tout point.

Magnifique !

M. Z.

Mon gendre l'a adoré

grandeur

Yvan C.

assez grand

Just what he needed. Wears

Penelope

Just what he needed. Wears it every summer morning.

robe de chambre légère

Renée L.

Très belle qualité très satisfaite je le recommande...

Cadeau à mon fils

Monique B.

Il était très content

Magnifique

Louise

Magnifique

Confortable

Anonymous

Confortable

Nice Fabric, Very Generous Cut

Anne W.

Decent quality robe. But sleeves and body are cut wider than looks in online photos. Quelque chose pour porter à la maison, mais un peu trop grand. La ceinture ne suffit pas.

Très beau

Claudine

Très beau

tres belle qualitee du tissu

Rollande

tres belle qualitee du tissu

Peignoir

Ginette T.

Répond au besoin

Peignoir

Diane B.

Confortable

Peignoir essentiel gaufré

Carole P.

C’est un très beau peignoir. La photo lui rend justice. Un cadeau parfait comme le l’espérais. Merci Simmons.

Superbe

Mike G.

Le tissu, la coupe et les couleurs sont très biens.

Good Quality

Janine F.

The fabric is very nice and seems very good quality. For One Size, I would say size is large. It's big on a medium built man.

Qualité prix parfait

Josee

Qualité prix parfait

Peignoir

Sylvie L.

Tissu confortable et de qualité.

Parfaite!!

Caroline L.

Notre père l'adore !!

Très contente. Tissus couleur et

Lise A.

Très contente. Tissus couleur et grandeur.

Perfect fit!

Leslie M.

I love how comfortable it is, the length is perfect and it’s the perfect temperature.

Men’s robe

Natalia H.

My husband is so skinny! It’s very good quality…maybe my husband is the problem lol

good quality . . . . as expected

Richard F.

good quality . . . . as expected

Cadeau de Noël le 25

Marjolaine

Cadeau de Noël le 25 ,je suis sur qu'il vas l aimer

Semble être une bonne qualité.

Michel D.

Semble être une bonne qualité. Je suis satisfait

super

yannick t.

super

Texture du tissus/Coupe/

Christine C.

Texture du tissus/Coupe/

Peignoir homme

Maryse B.

Grandeur et tissu tel que mentionné

Joli

Laurier L.

Parfait

Peignoir

Daniel T.

Très bien confortable.

Son tissu et le modèle

Thérèse B.

Son tissu et le modèle de robe de chambre

Tissus de bonne quslite

Jocelyne L.

Je conseille !

Doux et confortable

Jacinthe B.

Belle confection, tissu doux et confortable. Ceinture à la bonne hauteur

Peignoir

Françoise N.

Beau

Très satisfait

joanne t.

Très satisfait

Waffle Robe - grey

Jody K.

Comfy & cozy

Exactement comme la photo, conjoint

Claudine

Exactement comme la photo, conjoint très satisfait.

Parfait

Lucie L.

Bonne qualité

Très beau produit, belle qualité.

Claire

Très beau produit, belle qualité.

Tbb

Anonymous

Tbb

Confortable!!

Nicole F.

Confortable, matériel solide et doux, Leger et chaud.

Bon rapport qualité prix

Annie P.

Bon rapport qualité prix

Le tissus confortable et le

Louise M.

Le tissus confortable et le look

comme la photo

Brigitte

comme la photo

The robe is lightweight but

Lesley

The robe is lightweight but still will be warm in the winter months. It is softer than photo makes it appear. It suits our needs for teen going off to university in the fall

Un bon rapport qualité prix

Ginette L.

Il est confortable et de bonne qualité.

Beau et bonne longueur

Lili

Beau et bonne longueur

Correct

Gilles

Correct

Super peignoir

Ginette M.

Super peignoir

Very elegant looking.

Anonymous

Very elegant looking.

Qualité

Anonymous

Qualité

Le peignoir

Claudette M.

Douceur confort legerete

Belle qualité mais la couleur

Lyne D.

Belle qualité mais la couleur grise un peu terne, changé pour marine

Meilleur site d'achat au Québec.

Anonymous

Meilleur site d'achat au Québec. Rapide et convivial en plus d'être très esthétique.

Satisfait

Tanya G.

Confortable et excellente qualité

The robe I purchased was

Maureen

The robe I purchased was of good quality, and the product matched the on-line image. I was pleased.

Peignoir

sandra d.

Léger, confortable

J’adore

Marie-Jean F.

J’adore

LÉGER

Yves P.

CONFORTABLE

Très bon achat

Gaston

Très bon achat

Exactement ce que je cherchais.

Pierre

Exactement ce que je cherchais. Très bonne qualité .

Comfortable, good fit, good length

Jody K.

Comfortable, good fit, good length

Cotton robe

Su B.

Love Simons quality in the cotton lightweight robe. It will be perfect fir warmer weather

exactement ce que je cherchais

Manon

exactement ce que je cherchais , beau produit de qualité , léger et qui fait super bien

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-underwear/sleepwear-leisurewear/essential-waffled-robe--6257-1752777?colourId=4
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