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Sleeves 101

To effectively sell apparel, you need to know the correct terms. Here are some common sleeve descriptions.

Set-in: The most common sleeve, which is sewn into the shoulder seam.
Raglan: An athletic cut sleeve set with a diagonal seam from the neck to the underarm. Offers more freedom of movement in comparison with set-in sleeves.
3/4: A sleeve that extends from the shoulder to mid-way between the elbow and the wrist.
Cap: Generally a descriptor reserved for women’s blouses and T-shirts. A cap sleeve is cut and seamed to fit the shoulders correctly. It is usually loose on the upper arms with the sleeve length slightly shorter than a standard short-sleeved shirt.

For more clothing terms, see our apparel glossary here.

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Fabric Newsletter

Sleeves 101

Marketing Tools Spotlight: Pre-order Your 2011 Apparel, Bags & Caps Catalog

Marketing Tools Spotlight: **Pre-order Your 2011 Apparel, Bags & Caps Catalog**