Pitkähihaiset

Pitkähihaiset is a Finnish term used to describe garments whose sleeves extend to the wrists, i.e., long-sleeved items. It functions as an adjective describing the sleeve length and is the opposite of lyhythihaiset (short-sleeved).

In fashion and sewing, pitkähihaiset describes shirts, blouses, sweaters, jackets and other upper garments with full-length sleeves. The term is commonly used in product descriptions, catalogs, and pattern instructions to indicate sleeve length. It covers a wide range of styles and fabrics, including cotton, wool, fleece, and knit materials.

The concept is widely used in Finnish wardrobes due to climate and practicality, where long sleeves provide warmth, sun protection, or layering options. The expression also appears in everyday language when discussing wardrobe choices, for example in phrases like “pitkähihaiset paidat” or “pitkähihaiset neuleet.”

Related terms include lyhythihainen for short-sleeved garments and various describes of sleeve design (such as set-in or raglan sleeves) that can appear within the long-sleeved category. Overall, pitkähihaiset remains a basic and consistently used descriptor in Finnish fashion vocabulary.