I was expecting this shirt to be more like linen but it is definitely a polyester shirt. It's not uncomfortable, but it's not what I would call soft. This is a beautiful shirt and looks great straight away. I think it will be a great travel shirt as it doesn't wrinkle. It doesn't wrinkle and doesn't look like a shirt without creases made from soft viscose. I'm 6'0", 155 lbs, 34" waist, 40" chest. This oversized shirt is quite loose for me. It fits me. although I also like my shirts to be more wavy.