This t-shirt is made of very comfortable, flexible, and durable fabric. I washed it and dried it with no shrinkage, piling, or tearing whatsoever. It may have helped that I had turned it inside out and washed it on cold. If you are still concerned about it getting ruined in the wash, just throw it in a delicates bag first. I did notice that fabric is not very breatheable, so if you wear it on a bright summer day, you may get a little bit warm. The seams along the back of the neck and shoulders are reinforced so that they don't pop or tear as you put the shirt on or take it off. The message on the front and back are beautiful!! The writing does not flake or peel off easily. You can test it by stretching and pulling the fabric around the detailing. I love this t-shirt!!! I am planning to buy more shirts from here as they get my size back in stock!