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.