I read in other reviews that it is anything but "pleasantly soft". I thought they were just being too picky or something, but no, they were accurate. I washed it before I put it on and when I blindly pulled it out of the laundry basket I thought I'd picked up a crunchy rag of paint or something. nope It was a Hanes ComfortSoft Polo. Incredibly scratchy and rough. More like 00 steel wool or Scotch-Brite padding. Guys, if you dream of boobs without hair, this shirt is for you.