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

I bought three of these shirts with confidence recently because I have at least a dozen LL Bean t-shirts (long and short-sleeved) purchased over the years which I still wear regularly. Thankfully, I ordered Tall so the sleeve and body lengths are okay. However, these shirts are small (tight in chest and waist) and this seems to be a pattern with Bean's shirts. (A few years back I purchased four thermal/mini-waffle shirts, which promptly shrunk and remain uncomfortable to wear). I am unsure what the problem's root cause is with the recent purchase: If is the sourcing nation; the run of material used; changing product dimensions; or "unshrinkable" cotton that is, in fact, shrinkable. I wash my clothes in cold water and dry using a cool setting. I have lost 30 pounds over the past 18 months so weight gain is not the issue. The fact is, my old Bean t-shirts of identical size fit better and more comfortably than these new ones (but they're beginning to show wear & tear). I truly hope the company is not taking the less-expensive route and compromising the quality of its products for the sake of cost. Several of your competitors have done that over the years and they no longer enjoy my business. I will gladly pay extra for quality and a consistent, reliable product. I'm down to just three companies for my daily/active/outdoor gear --- Bean don't fail me now!

Nice long sleeve Tee Shirt... But even when following laundry instructions, the collar seems to curl or "pucker".

The fit in the body and sleeves were fine but, the length was short. Wish it was about 2-3 inches longer. The tee washes well with no shrinkage.

The long- sleeved tee is not the same material as the short-sleeved tee. The short- sleeve tee is soft pima of a quality that is hard to find in a tee. The long -sleeved tee version is not the same quality, although probably better than other brands out there (but I returned the llbean one I ordered).

Bought a large which is my usual size and it was huge. Returned for a Medium which fit - until I washed it (cold water/tumble dry on medium setting). All three shrunk including the arms and wrists. Now I have to return them for the large, which I hope shrinks! Boy, they got this one wrong.

I am on the slimmer side with a long torso. Thought I would get the tall version for around the house. Had to immediately return the product. The fit was not at all flattering. Like I put on a giant sack. The arms around the bicep area was just way too large. I also thought for something that is sold as tagless, there would be no tags. I guess technically there was no tag around the neck, but there is a tag around the side stomach/torso area. The material was nice and heavy however. Good for a winter indoor shirt. But sadly the fit was just off that I had to return the shirt.

i find the ls tee's our running slightly smaller then in the past. Nice shirt just doesnt feel as comfortable as past tee's.

I've been buying these shirts for years but I noticed a difference with the last order (and also the short sleeve versions) - the material doesn't seem to breathe. So, when I wear them and get warm, the shirt stays totally dry but my body gets quite wet with sweat. The sweat runs down me in beads. That said, everything else about the shirt has the same quality (fit, durability, look, etc.). So, I would still recommend them but with that caveat. To be fair, I don't see this mentioned by anyone else, so, maybe it's just me?

Overall the shirt fits well. I tend to pull up my sleeves on this type of shirt. The cuffs are so tight they cut off the circulation and they don't relax. It does not lay as well after the first wash.

These formerly great shirts are no longer great. I wash all our Bean shirts before wearing and without having been worn once, the necks all have stretched. One shirt is shorter than the others of 4 ordered. When wearing a couple of the shirts the neck keeps coming up higher than the back and feels like a turtleneck shirt. You can do a lot better than this LLBean.

I own loads of these. They're basically my winter uniform. And they definitely shrink, no question about it. I'm reasonably careful with when washing with water/dryer temps. I feel like they've gotten worse over the years in terms of shrinking/quality, too.

I had purchased several t shirts, long and short sleeves, several years ago and was blown away by the comfort, fit, quality and durability. However, I am very disappointed with the new ones. They fit tighter, or maybe they're shrinking, and the cotton is beading up on the surface. Also, they are no where close to the comfort of the older ones. Now I wish I had bought more of the older ones. Please go back to your old supplier! I love wearing T shirts and wish I had more of the older good ones. Why can't companies leave well enough alone? BTW I would pay more for the better ones.

I purchased the traditional fit long sleeve medium and the sleeve length was too short. I then purchased the same in the TALL and the sleeve length was good but the length of the body was too long. Being 6' 175 lbs, I am pretty standard size. I like the shirts but not happy with the sleeve length (regular) or body length in TALL.

The long sleeve tee I ordered fit perfect and the material was wonderful. I ordered another in a different color expecting the same material. Unfortunately, the second tee shirt was a different material. I called LLBean about it and got sympathy and was told to return it. Going forward I don't know what I'll get on future orders. This inconsistency is a very bad for a business.

In the past 20 years my husband has loved Bean tees. He ordered this style initially in what he normally orders, xxl and it was too large. He returned for size large and that was too small. He returned the items and again ordered xxl thinking it might shrink. It shrunk in the shoulders and sleeve length. Not sure of the manufacturing process and materials, but this was not what he has been accustomed to in Bean tees.

Sleeve length was good until I washed the shirt. The sleeves are now too short. I won't buy another.

Bought the medium/tall. Won't fit unless you're at least 40 pounds overweight and carry it in your gut.

Fit ok but quality is not what it used to be

I'm athletic build: normally fit a small, but this sat more like a medium on me. Unfortunately I had to return it. :-( Sleeves also seemed to be a bit long and my arms aren't short. YMMV.

Order on size down. The sleeves at the top end have too much excess material.

Too large, bigger than other X-large I've purchased The large fit fine

The material and fit are great. The colors are not good. I would not purchase again. The Heather colors are much better.

Large was too big. Returned 4 of them. Nice material.

Pretty good fit, nice fabric, but "wash cold, dry low, remove promptly" - c'mon, it's not a silk shirt, it's a utilitarian, workhorse garment; wash it, dry it, wear it. Done. I apprecite the heavyweight fabric and range of nice colors, but not the specifics of caring for it.

My husband loved, loved, loved, these shirts but you have removed the pocket and he no longer will wear them. Please start making with pockets again.