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    Apr 22, 2021 3 minutes

    WHAT IS A RAGLAN SLEEVE?

    'Raglan' is the name given to the style of sleeve that reaches all the way up to the neckline of the garment, incorporating the shoulder into the top of the sleeve. It’s a comfortable design that allows for a much greater range of movement, making it ideal for sports clothing – such as the classic baseball T-shirt, which is perhaps one of its most iconic uses.

    IT’S ALL IN THE FIT

    Because a raglan joins together the neckline, back, shoulders and front of a garment, it’s essential that you take accurate

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