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13:01 Dec 28, 2011
Italian to English translations [PRO] Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
Italian term or phrase:manica a martello
"Cardigan in cotone nylon effetto fiammato. Tasche a marsupio. **Manica a martello** con cucitura nel giromanica a rilievo. Collo in piedi e cappuccio a scomparsa in tela di nylon con spalmatura interna color argento. Interno collo in tela nera con due cordini paralleli applicati. Tinto in capo."
I have seen the related question in the Kudoz glossary but I don't think it helps me really..
Anybody come across this? I have found some images googling this, but I'm still not sure what they're referring to.
I agree, but unfortunately this particular client never sends pictures. Goodness knows why. I think set-in sleeve is the most likely based on the images on google and the fact that we are talking menswear, however, I am waiting from a description or confirmation from the customer. Thanks very much to everyone for their input so far!
Dolman and gigot sleeves are two completely different things. It is really important, I think, in this case that you ask the client for a picture. Otherwise you'll never know and won't be able to provide an accurate translation. Err on the side of caution here, I think.
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dolman sleeve
Explanation: Presumo sia questa. Da un dizionario sulla moda:
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Dolman sleeve - Cut as an extension of the bodice, the dolman sleeve is designed without a socket for the shoulder, creating a deep, wide armhole that reaches from the waist to a narrowed wrist. Also called a batwing sleeve.
manica alla Dalman: Tagliato come estensione della parte superiore dell'abito, della blusa o della giacca, questo modello è disegnato senza l'incavo per la spalla, creando di conseguenza un ampio giro-manica.
Gigot sleeve - (Also known as a leg-of-mutton sleeve ) a loose, full sleeve, rounded from the shoulder to just below the elbow, then shaped to the arm, often ending in a point at the wrist.
Lunga, molto gonfia all'attaccatura, dove viene cucita creando effetti di piccole pieghe. Si stringe verso il braccio e aderisce al polso.
Explanation: Having looked at images of this I don't believe this is to do with width of sleeve but with how/where it's joined to garment.
set in as opposed to "raglan" where seam goes to neckline , this goes to shoulder with, rarely, an extra patch that goes across shoulder to neck. Have a look at the images for this.
set´-in sleeve` (sĕt´ĭn slēv`)
n. 1. A sleeve joined to the body of a garment by a seam starting at the edge of the shoulder and continuing around the armhole. Contrasted to a raglan sleeve.
Definition of raglan sleeve in the Online Dictionary. ... Translations of raglan sleeve. raglan sleeve synonyms, raglan sleeve ... Contrasted to a set-in sleeve. ...
5 Aug 2005 – Sleeves are part of a garment which covers the arm often used on shirts ... Raglan sleeve, a sleeve that extends to the neckline; Set-in sleeve, ...
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T-shirt in jersey 100%Cotone con manica a martello in contrasto. Bandierina sub applicata su manica sinistra. Unica variante colore. Opzioni Prodotto ...
gallagy2 Ireland Native speaker of: English PRO pts in category: 26
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