This chef jacket is not as thick as some others I own. In fact, it is rather thin by comparison. That said, it does come in handy when the kitchen is exceptionally hot. I don't agree that it's more like a t-shirt than a chef jacket, but my preference is toward a thicker material. The buttons line up just fine on mine. Don't know if I'd order another one from this manufacturer because of their use of such a thin material. All-in-all the best I can say is that for the money it's simply okay.