This site uses cookies. Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the site, while others help to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. For more information, please see the ProZ.com privacy policy.
Cookie settings
  1. KudoZ™ Top
  2. Dutch to English
  3. Textiles / Clothing / Fashion

kapmouwtjes

English translation: cap sleeves

GLOSSARY ENTRY (DERIVED FROM QUESTION BELOW)
Dutch term or phrase:kapmouwtjes
English translation:cap sleeves
Entered by: vixen

10:09 May 28, 2010
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
Dutch term or phrase: kapmouwtjes
http://www.google.nl/images?um=1&hl=nl&safe=off&tbs=isch:1&s...

De lengte van de kapmouwtjes lijkt te kunnen verschillen, soms helemaal niks, soms net gewone mouwen.
geenstijl (X)
Netherlands
Local time: 12:22
cap sleeves
Explanation:
A cap sleeve is a specific sleeve style found on short sleeve shirts, dresses, and other garments. In fashion, "cap sleeve" is generally a descriptor reserved for women’s blouses and T-shirts, though it refers more to the specific cut or style of garment, indicating that the sleeve is cut and seamed to fit the shoulders correctly. A cap sleeve shirt is usually not as loose about the upper arms as the standard men’s T-shirt. The length of a cap sleeve is also slightly shorter than a standard short-sleeved shirt with the average length being between 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) to about 4 inches (10.2 cm).
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-cap-sleeve.htm
Selected response from:

vixen
Greece
Local time: 13:22
Grading comment
Thank you!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +3cap sleeves
vixen
5cap sleeve
Laura Morwood
4capped sleeves
Carolyn Gille
3 -1puffed sleeves
Verginia Ophof


  

Answers


6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
cap sleeves


Explanation:
A cap sleeve is a specific sleeve style found on short sleeve shirts, dresses, and other garments. In fashion, "cap sleeve" is generally a descriptor reserved for women’s blouses and T-shirts, though it refers more to the specific cut or style of garment, indicating that the sleeve is cut and seamed to fit the shoulders correctly. A cap sleeve shirt is usually not as loose about the upper arms as the standard men’s T-shirt. The length of a cap sleeve is also slightly shorter than a standard short-sleeved shirt with the average length being between 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) to about 4 inches (10.2 cm).
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-cap-sleeve.htm

vixen
Greece
Local time: 13:22
Native speaker of: Dutch
PRO pts in category: 12
Grading comment
Thank you!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Laura Morwood: Flip, you were quick!
1 min
  -> Thanks, Laura. So were you! ;-)
agree  Helen Lusted
14 mins
  -> Thanks, Helen
agree  Jennifer Barnett
18 mins
  -> Thanks, Jennifer
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
cap sleeve


Explanation:
A cap sleeve is a specific sleeve style found on short sleeve shirts, dresses, and other garments. In fashion, "cap sleeve" is generally a descriptor reserved for women’s blouses and T-shirts, though it refers more to the specific cut or style of garment, indicating that the sleeve is cut and seamed to fit the shoulders correctly. A cap sleeve shirt is usually not as loose about the upper arms as the standard men’s T-shirt. The length of a cap sleeve is also slightly shorter than a standard short-sleeved shirt with the average length being between 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) to about 4 inches (10.2 cm).


    Reference: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-cap-sleeve.htm
Laura Morwood
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:22
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
capped sleeves


Explanation:
A cap sleeve is a specific sleeve style found on short sleeve shirts, dresses, and other garments. In fashion, "cap sleeve" is generally a descriptor reserved for women’s blouses and T-shirts, though it refers more to the specific cut or style of garment, indicating that the sleeve is cut and seamed to fit the shoulders correctly. A cap sleeve shirt is usually not as loose about the upper arms as the standard men’s T-shirt. The length of a cap sleeve is also slightly shorter than a standard short-sleeved shirt with the average length being between 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) to about 4 inches (10.2 cm).



--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 9 mins (2010-05-28 10:18:27 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

kapmouwtjes = plural, toch?


    Reference: http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&rlz=1R2GGLL_en&resnum=0...
Carolyn Gille
Local time: 12:22
Native speaker of: English
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

7 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): -1
puffed sleeves


Explanation:
another suggestion

The popularity of the puff sleeve has waxed and waned throughout the centuries. At certain points in history, puffed sleeves were deemed the height of femininity, while at others, they were considered overkill, and best kept on costumes. Often associated with Disney princesses and Shakespearean heroines, the puffed sleeve has undergone many transformations in size and shape over the years.


    Reference: http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/puff-sleeve
Verginia Ophof
Belize
Local time: 04:22
Native speaker of: English

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  vixen: puffed sleeves = pofmouwtjes
15 hrs
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)



Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

Return to KudoZ list

KudoZ™ translation help

The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.

See also:
ProZ.com term search
Search millions of term translations
Close search
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search