This bathrobe works well in the summer heat. It is soft and not too thick.  It is also a shorty - which is fine for me, but it may be too short for those who are above average height I'm pretty short!).  With both an interior and exterior tie, it closes and stays closed, even if your waistline is no longer slim.  And, there are no buttons to pop or zippers to get stuck.  I haven't washed it yet, so can't speak to any potential fabric/size changes from washing and drying.