05/31/2026
Most people think raglan sleeves are just a sporty look, but the cut actually originated in 19th-century menswear for a practical reason: the diagonal seam from collar to underarm freed the shoulder for greater range of motion and reduced chafing from heavy coatsβtailors later adopted it for athletic and military garments because it distributes stress across fabric, which is why raglan tees last longer under stretch and repeated wear.
We use that motion-friendly construction at Bates Custom Creations so our raglan tees move with you and hold up.
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