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

These are still good tee-shirts, but I honestly must say they're not what they used to be, and I have had dozens of LL's Carefree Unshrinkable Tee's over the years. #1 : They have become much thinner: I actually weighed the new one I got recently and compared to an older one that had been washed dozens of times ... 236 grams for the 2016 version, 295 grams for the older, well-washed one. They feel flimsy and don't offer much warmth. #2 - after a couple of washes, the neck line gets all bagged out and misshapen. #3 - the pockets are too small to securely hold a pair of reading glasses or an iPod Touch. Plus the price has skyrocketed. I've switched to the Seacoast Knee Tee's and hope they don't get discontinued.

I see the current version (mid-2015) of this long-time favorite as 3 1/2 stars, but I'll round to 3 stars. I'm not a fan of the sleeve length - it's too baggy and long, practically to my elbow. On the other hand, I do like the neckline - slightly higher and neater than many other tees, without the sloppy "scoop neck" effect that many cheap shirts have. Aside from the above matters of personal preference, the much-maligned no-stain treatment, coupled with the relatively thick (i.e., high quality) material, makes for a rather uncomfortably hot shirt during warmer months. It doesn't breathe very well at all, and I've learned not to wear it alone in very hot weather or as springtime or summer layering piece. The build quality is otherwise pretty good and sturdy, as one would expect from LL Bean. I'd like to see more colors available.

Tight in the neck. No matter how much you try to stretch the neck, it will go back to its original state. Not a bad thing but the neck is too tight. I have experienced some piling on the back of the shirt due to wearing a messenger bag on my daily commute. I also feel the sleeves are a little too long but rolling them up solves that problem.

The neck openings on these shirts is smaller than the shirts we ordered last year. My husband feels like he's choking with these new ones. Unfortunately we are sending them back.

I ordered a white t shirt, and while He loves the fit and weight of the t-shirt, after washing several times the neckline turned a light cream color. Can't wear it under another shirt because it still shows. Did not happen on the long sleeve, just the short sleeve.

This tee was listed as light weight which is why I bought it. It is heavy and hot.

Got two for my husband and after consulting with customer service on the phone, got size large. He is 5'10" and 178 lbs. and they're a tad tight. Should have gotten XL. Other than that, quality is good.

This is an excellent product, very durable and soft on the skin. It is my impression that sizing of this product has changed. For years, I used the large - I am 6' tall, 165 lbs. This month I ordered the large again, but it is huge in width and chest. I returned it and got a medium. While it is OK, it's more snug than my previous large, so I am not as happy now as I used to be with this product.

I agree with Mike of Phoenix. These shirts are not up to the quality of earlier LL Bean pocket T's I have purchased. They are a thinner cotton material and "Made in China" vs "Made in Sri Lanka" as the older t-shirts were. Why are we as consumers settling for lower and lower quality products? It is very disappointing.

The shirt is comfortable and fairly good quality, but it does not compare to the sun-washed t-shirt that Bean used to carry and is - unfortunately - no longer available. The colors are not as natural, the cloth is not as soft, and the quality is poorer (one shirt started unravelling at the hem after one wearing). I hope Bean re-introduces the sun-washed t-shirts that they used to carry (I believe they were made in Chile).

I have been wearing this same LL Bean T-shirt for over 10 years, back when they were made in the US. I have experienced a continuous decline in the weight and quality of the fabric over the years. I look forward to a reverse of that trend.

These otherwise fine pocket T's are big-shouldered so you had better be, as well. For the trim man, even the older trim man, these do not provide much of a tapered or even a natural fit.

roomy & comfortable, washes well, color not very bright

The shirt is really sewn well and fits great. The problem is the very first wearing on a trail walk, the sweat from my neck discolored (bleached) the collar. Now it's only good enough for a yard work shirt (sigh). I use a medicated face wash, so maybe that contributed to the problem.

I purchased two unshrinkable tees for my husband's birthday. The colors were great and so was the quality. Unfortunately, he looked a bit like Omar the Tent Maker due to its "generous" cut. I recognize the fact that many Americans require shirts that accommodate an expanding waist line; since that doesn't apply to my husband, the shirt was very unflattering. I would recommend it, however, if your significant other needs a shirt that doesn't accentuate a plus-size waist.

Nice shirt with good fit and great value. The only problem is that it's not made in the USA.

It seems as though it will be durable, but the collar is too tight for comfort and sown on poorly, either through poor design or poor craftsmanship. It feels and looks as though the collar for a small has been sown onto a medium

Good fit around neck, not saggy ! Could be a little thicker.

Poorly constructed around neck. Puckers up along sleeve-neck seem.

Garment is well made but not hefty enough fabric. Too lightweight for me.Had been a customer of Land's End for years but they are abysmal now,quality has slipped terribly. Have only heard good things about LLBean, have gotten gifts bought there as well. Have to say my first order disappointed.

Older tees were heavier weight, wish these would have been too. Fit and style like previous tees.

I really like the fabric, its softness, the colors and the general fit.... HOWEVER,,, I think the sleeves should be at least an inch or more longer. They tend to bunch up while in a sitting position.

I bought four of these recently. They are as advertised and quality shirts. However, I live in Arizona and it gets hot here. These shirts do not breathe and are HOT! Guess the fine folks in Maine know how to make a shirt for cooler climates, but not necessarily for the southwest. I will put these away for winter.

My husband has been buying/wearing these t-shirts for years now. They have been terrific in feel and fit. We have noticed that the recent ones we bought are different than previous ones. After being washed, the neck is puckering, and the colors are not the same as before. His favorite color, Flag Blue, is a lot lighter than it used to be. I am always disappointed when a great product changes.

This shirt is very durable but the material is extremely warm for a t-shirt with short sleeve.