Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Raglan sleeve" in English language version.
The raglan sleeve provides mobility and flexibility in the arm and shoulder and has remained popular in baseball jerseys.
Another item whose name appeared at the time was the raglan, a type of overcoat named after Lord Raglan, a British general in the Crimea. The garment was unusual in that the sleeves continued in one piece up to the neck, producing a larger, looser armhole that suited the one-armed general.
