Sleeve tattoo

The term is also sometimes used in reference to a large tattoo that covers a person's leg.

[4] Planned sleeves generally require many long hours of tattooing and can take weeks, months, or years to complete depending on if an individual wants to take the approach of one large design or smaller ones that interconnect.

The U.S. Marines prohibited recruits from getting sleeve tattoos on their arms or legs from April 1, 2007 to October 29, 2021.

Those with sleeves who were already serving prior to April 2007 were protected under a grandfather clause.

Additionally, these companies find customers in children and teenagers who may want to mimic someone or wear the sleeves for a costume.