When the shirt arrived, it looked true to size and the design was bold. Since my husband would be wearing this to the hospital to visit our son in the NICU, I insisted on washing it first. In the wash, I used cold water on a gentle cycle, then the delicate low heat setting on the dryer. Despite these steps, the shirt shrank about a quarter size and the design faded significantly and lost its sheen. The redeeming factor was the fabric of the shirt itself, which maintained its gray color and is very soft. Otherwise, my husband and I are rather disappointed in the purchase.