Raglan
- Similar words
- raglan sleeveraglan
- Industry jargon
- nagrang (Japanese-pronunciation slang for raglan)
A sleeve structure where a diagonal cut line extends from the neckline to the underarm
A form that connects the body and the sleeve by making a diagonal cut line from the neckline to under the armpit. A diagonal seam is used instead of a conventional shoulder seam, and the shoulder and sleeve pieces are constructed continuously as one piece.
Raglan seamRAGLAN SEAM
Raglan cut lineRAGLAN SEAMRaglan cut lineRAGLAN SEAMAppearance
A diagonal seam runs long from the neckline toward the inside of the underarm. There is no seam aligned with the shoulder tip, and it is also commonly seen in color-blocked designs where the fabric colors of the sleeve and body are configured differently.
Use
It is widely applied to casual wear and outerwear such as baseball tees, sweatshirts, windbreakers, and trench coats. Because there is little interference from shoulder seams when raising arms, it is frequently used in sportswear that emphasizes mobility.
When choosing
Because there is no shoulder seam, shoulder width and sleeve length are not measured separately; instead, the length from the center back neck or side neck point to the end of the sleeve is measured. You should check whether the sleeve length in the detailed size chart is marked longer than on other clothes.
Additional information
- Set-in sleeve
- A basic sleeve form where the sleeve is attached vertically along the armhole at the shoulder tip.
- Drop shoulder
- A structure where the shoulder seam position is simply lowered toward the arm, but the shoulder cut line itself exists.
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