oversleeve

Arm covering overlay

An oversleeve is a protective covering worn over the sleeve of a garment to keep it clean or dry.

Workers handling messy materials—butchers, painters, factory workers—wear oversleeves to protect their clothing.

They typically extend from wrist to upper arm and may be made of plastic, cloth, or other materials: She pulled on her oversleeves before reaching into the dye vat.

protective

armguard

Forearm protective gear

barrier · safeguard · protection · guard · wrap · reinforcement · casing · sheath · waterproof · disposable

construction

cuff

Sleeve or trouser terminus

hem · linen · cotton · silk · knit · jersey · elastic · detachable · button · snap

fashion

ruffles

Pleated ornamental trim

chiffon · brocade · velvet · satin · puff · bell-shaped · bishop · balloon · draped · gathered

armor

bracer

Forearm guard or tonic

chainmail · plate · leather · medieval · samurai · knight · battle · combat · forearm · padded

Opposites
coverage position

oversleeveglove

Fitted hand covering

mitten · gauntlet · cuff

layering relationship

oversleeveundersleeve

Inner arm covering

inner sleeve · base layer

Family

oversleeves

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G