What is a Straitjacket?
A straitjacket is a jacket which is designed to be used to restrain someone. Historically, straitjackets were used to control patients in mental institutions, and because of the abuse of straitjackets, they acquired a bad reputation. In overcrowded asylums with poorly trained staff, these jackets were often overused. In the modern era, straitjackets are more commonly seen in the field of escapology, which involves the engineering of escapes from various confining environments. Straitjackets are also used by some individuals in the fetish community. The design of a straitjacket is fairly simple. The jacket is typically made from a heavy material like canvas, cotton duck, or leather, with long sleeves which have been sewn shut to confine the hands. When the jacket is put on the body, it is firmly strapped shut, and typically a loop through the wearer’s legs is used to prevent the jacket from sliding off. Then, the arms are laced across the front of the body, and the sleeves are tied behi
