First wash and this shirt got even softer – like it's been broken in for years. The cotton blend feels like a hug, not that stiff 'new shirt' vibe.

Wore it to a weekend BBQ then straight to a pickup basketball game. Zero sweat cling, and the flag graphic sparked three convos with strangers (turns out everyone loves patriotic merch).

Pro tip: Size down if between sizes. My usual medium had sleeve length perfect but body roomier than expected – great for layering over compression gear in winter though.

The graffiti-style flag isn't subtle (my wife calls it my 'statement shirt'). But after 10+ washes, the print hasn't cracked like cheaper graphic tees I've owned.

Found myself reaching for this over pricier performance shirts because it nails that sweet spot: gym-ready but doesn't scream 'I just came from CrossFit.'