Straitjackets are a garment
shaped jacket with extra long
sleeves, which are used to
restrain a person. The ends
of the sleeves are sewn and
can be tied to the back of the
wearer, so that the arms are
kept close to the chest with
possibility of only little
movement.
Straitjackets are an effective
restraint, which makes them of
special interest in escapology.
A straitjacket is also a staple
prop in stage magic and is
sometimes used in bondage
games. |