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

I've purchased theses tees before, and been very happy with comfort, fit, and durability. However, even after several washes, I'm still detecting a chemical smell on the black short and long sleeve shirt. Questioning if something has changed here with dyes or fabric or ???

At 5'11, I'm not exceptionally tall, but do have a longer torso than average. I like to wear my t-shirts untucked, and struggle to find t-shirts that fit right - non-tall t-shirts end at my waist. I prefer not to keep my stomach and back covered when I bend over or raise my arms. On the other hand, I find most tall-sized t-shirts are so long that they could double as dresses (or they're just huge around the chest). I first bought one of these a couple years ago. These t-shirts are just the right length. HOWEVER, after a few washings, the collar began to "pucker" (ruffle). I thought perhaps I'd pulled too much on the collar or gotten a dud, and ended up buying 3 more over the course of the next year. Every single one does the same thing. I'm stuck buying these for now and ironing the collar, until i find something better, but considering the price, I expected more of Bean.

Collars puckered after first wash. Neck seems disproportionately smaller than rest of shirt. Returning.

I've bought a dozen of the same shirt in navy a few times....it's great and I thought I'd pick up a few in gray. The gray may be 100% cotton but it's a different weave or in some way a different material resulting in a heavier shirt. I expect it to be A LOT warmer than the navy come summertime and it's a little scratchy to boot. I've had a similar experience with sweatpants from a lower quality retailer but I didn't expect it from Bean.

Liked the heavyweight material used in the body of the shirt, seams are nicely done as well. The main drawback of these t-shirts is the collar or neck area. It is undersized and lightweight compared with the rest of the shirt and after a few washings the collar itself is wrinkled and certainly not a good look. I will be returning the two shirts that were washed about a half dozen times.

on a couple of the ones i have started to stretch and roll much sooner than i would have liked. i won't wear shirt that looks like that.

I have a whole drawer full of LL Bean pocket Tee's both long and short sleeve. I really like them except for the collar. Really awful. Check it out. You have other complaints also. PLEASE fix. collar is very poor but I like every other thing about LL Bean pocket Tees. I would recommend to a friend but with a collar warning.

The quality seems lower now than in the past. For example, the neck collar got discolored after ust a couple of washings.

Its....eh. it's a shirt. Kind of bulky. Wish it was softer. That's life for ya.

Had purchased these t shirts before and the material on this order seemed a little different in quality. There a little heavier and not as soft as others that I purchased. They also fell a bit larger then the large size I bought previously.

Neck stretches out of shape almost immediaely

Not a big deal but these tees are not stain resistant. They are comfortable but run a bit big. They also are not wrinkle free after a wash and dry. I wouldn't get another one.

The fabric and manufacturing detail is very good, sizing is at least one size too big. I purchased 3 of these shirts, upon receipt, I threw them in the washing machine and later found them to be way too large. My mistake. Be careful when you order.. Great shirt, sizing is off, will be giving these shirts to co-workers.

These are nice t-shirts, but the cotton doesn't breathe. On a hot day I sweat, and the perspiration is all trapped inside, under the shirt. Things get pretty clammy in there after a short time. My older Bean t-shirts don't have this problem. I washed both the new shirts a couple of times, but the same thing happens. So, bottom line is, I can't recommend buying them, at least not if you perspire.

A hole appeared after several washings.

I have bought other LL Bean tee shirts before,but they were long sleeve, and the fit was perfect.So I bought the short sleeve version, and the fit was extremely big for a medium sized shirt, it was more like an EXLarge,returned ,quality of material was great but sizing was way off.

The shirt overall fits ok. I either received an odd one or design is off. The neck cut out on the tall shirts are no bigger than the standard shirt and makes it uncomfortable to wear.

Originally I purchased size large for my husband because in the past the large fit fine, but now the large runs too large so had to return for medium. Medium is better but still a little large.

traditional fit means it is tight. who wants a tight t shirt?

Great reviews on this product hide how they actually perform. As another reviewer stated, they are like wearing a plastic bag. They don't breathe, which is not the true nature of cotton. Either the weave or additive on the threads make these shirts insufferable. They feel great to the touch and for the first few minutes you wear them but after that be prepared to sweat sweat sweat.

The quality of materials and comfort of these shirts is unmatched. I have been wearing them for years and they hold up well until I do something stupid and destroy them. And destroying them isn't easy. I was a bit surprised at the three I recently ordered however, because they are significantly larger than the size large in traditional fit that I have gotten in the past. Something is different here. I am still wearing them, as they are not large to the point of comical, but I think if I had it to do over, I would go with a medium in the traditional fit, or maybe get a large in the slim-fit style.

material did not seem the same as previous shirts, did not hang properly, seemed stiff, wrinkled easy

Perfect fit, definitely stain resistant, no fade, no shrink. Good shirt except must be careful when wearing belt buckles, seat belts, etc. anything that could cause friction as tiny holes develop in the shirt. Maybe not the best cotton. Past colors were more to my liking than the newer ones.

Seems like a nice shirt, but was NOT that long considering I ordered the EXTRA TALL.

This is a well made shirt, probably among the best available. Claims about being carefree are true. However, whatever LL Bean does to the fabric prevents the material from breathing. It is literally like wearing a plastic bag, no kidding. The shirt may be fine for casual wear and cooler temperatures but it is not suitable for exercising or warmer climates where you need the material to breathe for cooling.