I own two of these. They are super soft and hold their shape after a lot of washing. I HATE long sleeve shirts. As a former Chicagoan, I want layers all year long. This is perfect for the casual days when you're in and out of mild outdoor temps and too-hot buildings. It's perfect on moderately warm (but non-melty) days, when air conditioning is a bit overkill. Too hot in either situation, unzip and take off your long sleeves, yay, t-shirt. I wish they made them without a hood. I have a recurring pinched nerve in my back, so really, even if I didn't hate normal long sleeve tops, they'd fill my closet out if they made a version without a hood.