Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Carefree Unshrinkable T-Shirt without Pocket Short Sleeve

Great fit in the neck, a smaller neck opening with some give makes for a much cleaner look under a sweater than a neck line that sags. Great arm length. The only problem is the neck material looks like bacon when it is washed. That has always been a common problem to my knowledge with this tee. Fix this problem and you have a 5 star tee.

I've worn these tee shirtshirt for years. The tall size is great. I only wish it were available in a V neck.

Although I like the overall quality of the t-shirts, within a short period of time the band of collar material becomes "scalloped" and will not maintain its original shape.

The quality of the fabric seems to have recently decreased. I used L. L. Bean t shirts exclusively in the past, but recently the availability of 2XL tall has been terrible and the colors all seem to be "heathered". Go back to plain, normal colors like the past. Plain reds, yellows and blues

Great water resistant t shirt

I buy these t's if I have the extra money. They fit well, and seem to hold their color and size much longer than store bought t's. The reason I gave it a 4 instead of a 5 star is because of cost. As much as I like them, I can't always afford them when I need some new ones. Too bad, they are a better product.

Love these tees. Own many of them in various colors. The first thing that wears out is the neck band! Need to do something to correct this fault. Mac68

These have long been and continue with various changes over the years to be excellent t-shirts. But recently I have been noticing peculiar sizing anomalies -- I'm 6'2" about 195, old but in pretty good condition, and I have noticed these shirts in the XL size I have always ordered getting just huge and tent-like -- sometimes, it seems, after an hour or so of wear on a hot day. Maybe the sizes or the cut have been adjusted up, maybe the fabric is thinner and therefore more stretchy, maybe the fabric "relaxes" as it gets warm and humid. I have lots of older LLBean t-shirts for which this is not a problem. I'm puzzled.

I have owned this shirt now for 2 years. It is one of my favorite t shirts. As advertised this shirt will not shrink - which is important to me as finding the right fit for me is tough. I am 6'5" 240 lbs with a 36" waist. The XL Tall slim and slightly fitted are perfect for me and i have tried a lot of other shirts and fits. The quality of the fabric is excellent as well and i have had no issues with loose threads or tears. I do have two issues however: The shirt has faded slightly which goes against the advertising. I would estimate that i have washed this shirt with like colors approximately 50 times. Quite honestly though i enjoy the "patina" that has ensued. The shirt collar has stretched and lost elasticity. This is the reason for the 4/5 rating. This stretching has made the collar look sloppy. It is a shame as the rest of the shirt is holding up fine and shows no signs of stretch. Overall an excellent shirt. I would recommend this shirt and i would buy it again as i have not found a better fit.

Bought four of these T's with pockets. (Blk, Nvy, Grn & Maroon) Only Maroon color T-shirt that I've found anywhere. They ARE 'as advertised' in rejecting stains from most things and not wrinkling a lot. However, I have other 'all cotton' T's that are cooler to wear (as in: don't sweat in them as much). The absolute "coolest" T's I own are cotton & hemp. They are the BEST. But no pocket. Whatever they have done to the all cotton material to keep away stains --works against it-- in taking away some breathability. Great T for Fall... but not so much for Summer heat.

I like everything about this shirt except the color. Would like to see a tan (light brown) option.

The unshrinkable pocket tees are the best that we have found; however, they will wrinkle, stain, and will fade. I do not use any bleach or bleach alternatives, but have found that they lose their brightness and vibrancy after several washings. The tees fit great, pocket is a nice size and we will continue to order these as other products do not compare.

nice shirts, been tryin to buy more for a year. there never seems to be more than 2 colors available at a time and all the good colors will be in next month. it's a good thing they last a long time

I love the t-shirt, I always order black. I've noticed that small food and grease stains do stand out, maybe it is the color. I cook a lot, you will really need to wear an apron for that!

I recently purchases two of the "unshrinkable" T-shirts for my husband...well I washed them on cold and dried them on medium heat and they shrunk about an inch. So now I am going to try the tall to see if that will give the length my husband is looking for. The quality was fine..was really soft and stayed soft after the washing.

The Carefree Unshrinkable Tee is a great shirt. It is comfortable and is very, very durable. I have had one for more than a year now and it still looks and feels brand new. The only downside is on hot days or for those that perspire heavily. I perspire a lot, and it doesn't breathe very well and it gets clammy. Otherwise, it is a great addition to your wardrobe; even if it is not for hot days in the summer.

good comfortable material. Well-made. The front of the neck is a little high, making it feel tight.

i have purchased llbean tee-shirts over many years. they are rugged; built to last and neither shrink nor fade. i do wish llbean would make a lighter weight, more porous tee. i live in the south, and the tee is too heavy for june / july weather.

Purchased a medium. 5' 10" 190lbs, no one would confuse me for slim. Nice material. Shirt fit well around the arms and chest, but there was too much material around the mid-section. Un-tucked the shirt would flap like a flag in the wind. Tucking in was ok, but I'm not really a t-shirt tucking kind of guy.

My husband has been wearing pocket t's forever. I started buying LL Bean's pocket t"s about 2 yrs. ago, now I would buy nothing else. These shirts do not shrink,loose their shape and stains come out with washing. Worth the price.

I love the tee shirts -they hold up well and my husband is happy with them, which means a lot. It is just frustrating to order different colors in early spring and you are already out of almost all of the colors.

Very nice tee shirt made with extra soft cotton. Does not shrink. Only draw-back is the crew neck.....seems to me that it could be more substantial

excellent fabric weight & feel. Perfect fit

Currently own 8 of these wonderful tees. They really do resist spills and they keep their color well. But one thing, if you put in the dryer, you will have minimal shrinkage. Other than that, no one out there makes a better tee shirt for a man.

Have had one for almost a year and another for a few weeks. Both are very soft and comfy. I like the pocket. Makes for a good "dress" tee - barbecues, events, etc. Good fit - sz L fits me to a tee, pun intended. (6', 190#, kind of lanky, overall a great fit) Hate to pay the price but the quality is better than any other tee I've got.