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

I have been buying these t shirts at least 20 yrs. Recently purchased 3. After fewer than 5 washes 2 of neck bands are getting wavy. You know, like they are 10 yrs. old. Like most things it seems as if LL Bean is letting quality slip. I will shop around before buying these again.

The shirt doesn't breathe as well as other llbean T-shirts I've had.

I bought this shirt in two colors. One fits very nicely. The neck opening in the other was too small and I had to return it. Buying a shirt in two colors should not be a size gamble!

I've purchased several of the Carefree Unshrinkable T's from LL Bean in 2018 and I agree with what a few other reviewers have mentioned. Most of the material on the shirts is a nice weight that will probably last for years, and the fit is excellent, but with each shirt I have purchased, the collars of the shirts turned into the wavy "bacon collars" with the first time they are in the washing machine and dryer. For me, it's happened regardless of the color of the shirt (gray, blue, black, red, olive green, etc) and I followed the washing and drying instructions exactly as the shirt tags say. It's almost like the collar is made of a different material than the rest of the shirt. I still like the shirts and the collar issue hasn't stopped me from ordering more. Yet on a t-shirt that costs over $20, I guess I wouldn't expect the bacon collar issue to occur so quickly. I have a few 100% cotton Jockey and Hanes T's that are over a year old, cost less, and do not have bacon collars.

Material is fine but the neck opening is too big for the size.

Based on one sample, this Tee fits more like a large size than a medium.

Shirts seen to be running smaller than in past orders. I get a 2xl so I can wear a t-shirt or something underneath and it is difficult with these new shirts. Feel as if you dry them and they will shrink and they feel more like an XL then a 2xl.

I've bought these 'Carefree Unshrinkable Tees' over the years but the cotton fabric on my latest purchase seems different. A denser weave, a shinier surface, more smooth, less soft. Not nearly as nice as they used to be. Why can't you maintain consistency in your products?

I like these tees. I have bought several over the years. But the last few I have purchased, the collars will wrinkle after washing. I follow the washing instructions, but even ironing them won't help. It seems the only part unshrinkable is the collar!

I am a female & wear this T-shirt under an LL Bean men's sweatshirt to sleep (not sexy, but super comfy & warm). I like the fit & feel of the T-shirt. I wash it a few times a week. I find that the T-shirt starts to get holes in the material sooner that I would expect for this quality & price. I will continue to purchase until I find something better.

I like these t-shirts for fit. But they don't breathe. I wear them when I am not going to do heavy outdoor work because I don't like the clammy feeling of accumulated perspiration beneath the shirt.

Overall good tee with plenty of room and soft. After one wash the collar wrinkles up. I have two shirts and both did the same thing. I need two more, but will not buy LLBean until the problem is corrected. I can't wear under a polo because of the collar.

I like a medium to heavy weight cotton t-shirt summer or winter........would Beans start specifying the weight......or maybe you did but just did not notice? Need rich brown colors and soft muted greens....olive.....moss perhaps the heathered form might make colors not glare as much....more preppy if that is important any more?

This is a really hard review for me because I want to love these shirts and mostly I do. I've been buying these shirts for years and have probably purchased well over a dozen. They last for years and can be great. My concern is with inconsistent sizing. I've noticed some shirts fit great others are a little tighter and what I see most often, some shirts even in the same color, are shorter in length. If it were not for the inconsistent sizing I'd give these shirts 5 stars.

We ordered two of these shirt, one in navy and one in Bering Blue. The Bering Blue was huge around the torso. If you have a huge tummy, this is the shirt for you. The navy was more of a traditional fit. What a difference! Same size, same item number, just different colors. Very disappointing.

I have been shopping LLB for years and am generally very happy. But this t shirt is very light weight - I thought it would have been more substantial.

Product is good. However, LL sends out catalog with products Not In Stock, or already Sold Out. Have not been happy with my latest order. Poor selection of in stock. Slow recovery time. And then you have T's that I wanted, but not available when I ordered.

Indestructible and well made. Utilitarian. Boxy, mainstream, large fit. If that's what you're looking for, I highly recommend. If your looking for something with a fashionable fit, this is NOT for you.

My husband loved the way these t-shirts fit and especially the length, but after it's first wash, it did shrink and we thought it was not supposed to. Other than that, it's a nice, comfortable shirt

The quality is good, the cotton is finely woven, the seams are nicely finished. But, for me at least, there are several flaws that limit my enthusiasm. First, the fabric has a chemical coating that presumably prevents shrinkage. The problem is that it also prevents wicking of perspiration. That's a fatal flaw in warm weather. Second, there is elastic in the neck seam. It is fine if that's what you like, but I find it constricting. Finally, the substance used to prevent shrinkage is not described in any Bean literature that I've found. Is it safe? Who says? Frankly, it's not what I prefer to have next to my skin. Can't anyone make a nice simple tee shirt of good quality that shrinks and fades like a tee shirt should?

This shirt fits well & is well made. However, the color is somewhat off. I bought 4 black shirts, but the color is somewhat faded especially around the collar. I have bought LLBean T's before and have noticed that the collars don't hold up as well as I would like.

I have 6 of these T-Shirts. The fit, size and durability are great. EXCEPT - the collar band quickly distorts to a ripple pattern. It makes the shirt look old and worn. Fix this and I may never wear anything else!

I have an older LL Bean T-shirt that is 5 years old or older. I wear it once a week all year long. Those older T-shirts were so great - thick, comfortable, and well fitting. The new ones just don't measure up. This one is thinner and not quite as long. Last year I bought a few T-shirts from an on-line competitor - they are better than this shirt (I couldn't say that 5 years ago). The old T-shirts were better than they had to be; the new ones are just okay.

I have many of the LLBean Carefree Unshrinkable Tee Shirts and have always preferred them to other lighter material shirts. Now, clearly, LLBean has changed manufacturers for this shirt and gone to a lighter, thinner (and cheaper, I magine) material. It fits a little bigger and the pocket sags if you try to carry anything like a cell phone. Never did on the older shirts. I guess I will be shopping for another supplier for my T-shirts.

I've got about a dozen of these and I love them for the fit and quality. However, I have 3 in different shades of green and all faded in patches within a few months. I still wear them, but it's disappointing that I'm getting splotches of fading so soon. It turns them from casual shirts to work shirts pretty quickly.