Which is better for hot, humid weather?

The Uniqlo cotton-linen breathes better and dries faster. The Nautica wicks sweat but its denser blend feels warmer in still air.

The Nautica holds its shape and color longer thanks to the Tencel and stretch. The Uniqlo linen softens and can thin at the collar with heavy washing.

Is the Nautica worth stepping up to over the Uniqlo?

Only if you need stretch, moisture wicking or a size above XL. Otherwise the Uniqlo is the more versatile shirt.

Which fits a bigger build better?

The Nautica, with sizes to 3XL and a straight cut. The Uniqlo loose fit helps through the body but stops at XL.

Do either need ironing?

The Uniqlo linen blend creases and needs ironing or steaming. The Nautica resists wrinkles and usually needs none.

Which is more casual?

The Nautica print is casual only. The Uniqlo solid gray can pass for smart casual with chinos.

Uniqlo Cotton Linen Shirt vs Nautica Printed Short-Sleeve Shirt

Buy the Uniqlo cotton-linen shirt if you want a relaxed, breathable summer shirt that looks better the more you wash it. Buy the Nautica printed shirt if you want stretch, moisture wicking and a wider size run up to 3XL. The Uniqlo has the cleaner, more versatile look and a looser cut; the Nautica is the more technical, easier-care shirt. Owners of both report the linen blend wrinkles and the Tencel blend drapes softer and holds shape.

Choose the Uniqlo cotton-linen shirt if you want a loose, breathable warm-weather shirt in a solid gray that works dressed up or down.
Choose the Nautica printed shirt if you want stretch, moisture-wicking fabric and sizes up to 3XL in a straight fit.

Prices

Uniqlo Cotton Linen Shirt: $19.90 at UNIQLO (last seen Nov 10)
Nautica Printed Short-Sleeve Shirt: $29.83 at Amazon (last seen Nov 10)
Difference: the Uniqlo Cotton Linen Shirt is $9.93 cheaper than the Nautica Printed Short-Sleeve Shirt at the latest prices (Nov 10)

	Uniqlo Cotton Linen Shirt	Nautica Printed Short-Sleeve Shirt
Fabric	Cotton-linen blend, woven, no stretch	Tencel, cotton and about 2% elastane with stretch
Fit	Loose cut with room through the body	Straight cut, closer to the body
Breathability	Linen blend breathes well and dries fast	Moisture-wicking finish, but denser handfeel
Size range	XS to XL	XS to 3XL
Wrinkling	Linen creases easily and needs ironing	Tencel blend resists creasing better
Details	Plain solid, no chest pocket	Patch chest pocket, full button front
Care	Machine wash cold, line dry, iron while damp	Machine wash, low maintenance
Versatility	Solid gray reads clean for casual or smart casual	Print leans casual only

Spec	Uniqlo Cotton Linen Shirt	Nautica Printed Short-Sleeve Shirt
Fit	Loose	Straight
Pattern	Solid Color	Solid Color
Size (Small-Large)	M, XL, L, XS, S	3XL, XXL, S, M, XL, XS
Neckline	Shirt Collar	Shirt Collar
Sleeves	Short Sleeve	Short Sleeve
Color	Gray	White
Number of Pieces (pcs)	1	1
Age Group	Adult	Adult
Material	Cotton	Tencel, Cotton, Elastane/Lycra/Spandex
Gender	Male	Male
Sportswear Garment	No	Yes, No
Closure	—	Buttons

Spec	Uniqlo Cotton Linen Shirt	Nautica Printed Short-Sleeve Shirt
Elastane/Lycra/Spandex (%)	—	2
Cotton (%)	—	100
Size (US)	—	14, 6
Fastening Style	—	Button Up, Button
Sleeve Style	—	Short Sleeve
Size Type	—	Regular
With Stretch	—	Yes
Occasion	—	Casual
Length	—	Hip
Care Instructions	—

Uniqlo Cotton Linen Shirt vs Nautica Printed Short-Sleeve Shirt

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Uniqlo Cotton Linen Shirt vs Nautica Printed Short-Sleeve Shirt

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