XSuit XShirt 4.0 Review: My New Favorite Dress Shirt, Especially When Traveling

I reviewed the xSuit some months ago and was impressed. Recently, the company sent me their xSuit xShirt 4.0, and I became an instant fan. In the realm of dress shirts, the xShirt 4.0 stands out as a technological marvel. The xShirt 4.0 is packed with features like maximum stretch, wrinkle resistance, and breathability; it’s designed to cater to the modern professional who values comfort and style. Let’s look at the xShirt 4.0, its key features, and my experience using it.

Made with a proprietary stretch fabric that maximizes comfort and freedom of movement. Enhanced with the same cutting-edge technology as the xSuit, the xShirt 4.0 is resistant to wrinkles, stains and odors, allowing you to look and feel your best at all times with minimal effort.

From a distance, the xSuit xShirt 4.0 looks like any dress shirt. It has a collar, buttons, and buttoned cuffs. On closer inspection, however, it feels like nothing I have ever experienced.

Made with the same technology as the company’s remarkable suits, this shirt feels like an athletic shirt, always looks clean and pressed, and is the most carefree shirt available.

$129 may seem like a lot to spend on a dress shirt, but once you experience the comfort and convenience, I suspect you’ll be as big a fan as I am. (If you purchase two shirts, you can save $60. To my mind, that makes these shirts an affordable investment in looking and feeling great.)

Let’s run down the features and then share some personal thoughts.

Maximum Stretch

Most dress shirts feel a bit constricting, but that’s not the case here. The xSuit xShirt 4.0 is made with proprietary stretch fabric that maximizes comfort and freedom of movement.

The result is a shirt that moves with you, offering unparalleled flexibility. This shirt ensures I won’t feel constrained, whether I’m reaching for something on a high shelf or bending down to tie my shoes. After wearing it just a few times, I’ve found it hard to wear anything else.

Wrinkle Resistance

My old dress shirts needed to be ironed or pressed each time I laundered them. And, no matter how well they looked at the beginning of the day, by the time the sun was going down, they were so wrinkled that they looked shabby.

With the xSuit xShirt 4.0, you can say goodbye to the days of incessant ironing or frumpy end-of-day wrinkledom. This is all thanks to the fact that the xShirt 4.0 employs revolutionary fabric technology that releases wrinkles and retains its shape, ensuring you look sharp and crisp all day long. Even after a long day at work, the shirt remains as neat as when I first put it on.

Extra Breathable

I sweat a lot. Most of my older dress shirts added to my feeling overheated when the temperature rose, or I was stressed. That’s not the case with the xShirt 4.0. Designed for maximum breathability, the xShirt’s lightweight fabric stays cool and comfortable and prevents the hot and stuffy feeling typical of my former shirts. This is particularly beneficial now that it is summer.

Machine Washable

As I mentioned, I hated having my shirts laundered. It was inconvenient and expensive to take them to the cleaners. I tried other shirts that carry the moniker “non-iron,” but they never looked quite as crisp as a newly ironed “traditional” dress shirt. That’s not the case here.

The xSuit xShirt 4.0 is machine washable, and once hung and dry, it looks brand new. The fact that there is no need for dry cleaning or special care is convenient day to day and especially great while traveling.

Stain Resistant

Thanks to proprietary nanotechnology, the xSuit xShirt 4.0 repels liquids and stains, keeping you looking pristine throughout the day. Coffee spills, wine splashes, or food stains are magically repelled by the fabric.

I have yet to “need” this feature, but I’m glad to know it’s there since, you know, the inevitable spill is… inevitable.

Odor Resistant

My days are often long, and toward the end of the day, I used to become self-conscious that I might not smell as fresh as I would like. The xSuit xShirt 4.0 has me covered there, too, thanks to the odor resistance baked into the proprietary fabric.

This feature ensures I stay fresh even after long hours of wear. It is especially useful on days I have back-to-back meetings, an outside lifecycle event, or a long commute.

Enhanced Durability

My shirts are still somewhat new, so I don’t have firsthand experience with their durability, but I’m glad to know they are built to last. This is because the xSuit xShirt 4.0 is crafted with a unique seam-fusing process that takes 4x longer than regular stitching, making it last 5x longer. That fact alone makes the higher price a bit more palatable.

As the company notes, “This investment in durability ensures that the xShirt 4.0 remains a staple in your wardrobe for years to come.”

Materials and Care

• 50% polyamide, 25% rayon, 13% tencel, 9% spandex, 3% spun silk
• Machine wash cold
• Wash with like colors
• Hang to dry
• Do not bleach
• Iron only if necessary; use the coolest setting possible

My Experience with the xSuit xShirt 4.0

Having worn traditional cotton dress shirts for years, I was excited to try the xShirt 4.0. My old shirts typically required frequent trips to the laundromat for washing and ironing, which was both inconvenient and costly. By the end of the day, these shirts were often wrinkled and unsightly.

With the xSuit xShirt 4.0, my experience has been a game-changer. The fabric feels silky and offers immense stretch, making it incredibly comfortable. After washing, the shirt emerges looking pressed, eliminating the need for ironing. The stain resistance is another standout feature—I no longer worry about accidental spills ruining my day.

I recently traveled to the Middle East and needed to bring a dress shirt in case a last-minute meeting required me to dress a bit more formally. When I got to Tel Aviv, I threw one of my xShirt 4.0s in the suitcase and hung it up. I was amazed to find it wasn’t wrinkled at all. I could easily have just put it on and headed out.

That would never be possible with my “traditional” shirts. I didn’t need to wear one, so when I headed home yesterday, I threw it back in my suitcase. I pulled it out, hung it up, and put it back in the closet. There wasn’t a wrinkle in sight!

XSuit sent me two shirts—one in white and one in blue. The blue shirt is perfect and comfortable enough to wear without an undershirt. The white shirt, however, is a bit see-through, so I find myself needing to wear an undershirt underneath.

Overall, the xSuit xShirt 4.0 is now my go-to dress shirt. It combines comfort, style, and ease of care better than any other shirt I’ve owned. Despite being pricier than my previous shirts, its enhanced durability and supreme comfort make it worth the investment.

Should You Buy the xSuit xShirt 4.0?

If you’re a professional who needs to look sharp but has grown accustomed to the comfort of athletic wear, the xSuit xShirt 4.0 is the perfect solution. Its cutting-edge technology, combined with a sleek design, makes it a standout in the world of dress shirts.

Don’t just take my word for it— experience the xShirt 4.0 yourself and enjoy the ultimate blend of style and comfort. You can try one out worry-free, and having dealt with customer service, exchanges, and returns are exceedingly simple. But trust me, you won’t want to return this shirt.

The xSuit xShirt 4.0 sells for $129; it is available directly from the manufacturer.

Source: Manufacturer supplied review sample

What I Like: 8-Way stretch for amazing comfort; Wash, hang, and wear without the need to iron; Breathable fabric; Odor Resistant; Available in several colors; Most comfortable dress shirt I have ever tried

What Needs Improvement: The white shirt is a bit too thin to wear without an undershirt