Melee damage inflicted upon the wearer is reduced by 3. It has no effect on Ranged attacks, spells, or traps.
If a melee attack deals both physical damage and has a secondary effect (e.g., paralysis, sleep, Poison, ennui), as long as all of the physical damage was negated, this shirt will negate both the physical damage and secondary effect(s). However, if even 1 HP of damage is not negated,