RAGLAN

Raglan is a type of sleeve cut together with the shoulder part of the garment in one continuous piece, so the seam runs diagonally from the armhole to the neckline rather than along the shoulder line. Such a cut makes the shoulder line soft and rounded, gives greater freedom of movement and comfort, so raglan is widely used in sports, everyday and outerwear: sweatshirts, coats, raincoats, sweaters. The name comes from the British Lord Raglan, for whom, by legend, this sleeve was devised after an injury. Raglan is often emphasised by a contrasting sleeve colour (the classic of baseball tees). It suits almost everyone and adds ease to a look. Raglan is a silhouette of comfortable, sporty elegance, in which a diagonal sleeve cut creates a soft shoulder line, combining freedom of movement with a neat, slightly retro and practical look.