Straightjacket Struggles Entry Level Straitjacket Review

May 12, 2025
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My verdict

This straitjacket was an amazing first straitjacket. We were concerned about the cost of a high quality straightjacket from a well know maker but costing $200-$300+ However the low cost options all look cheap and questionable from foreign sellers. As the seller describes trying to create the best straitjacket for under $100 there are some obvious cost cuts made. For example the PU leather certainly carries that factory smell for a while, and can be very hot. I think the tabs/tung on the buckles will be the first place it fails and could have been a bit stronger. However the locking zippers are a super cool feature. It is designed so the hands can be released while wearing the jacket so it can be more of a decorative fetish wear as well. The biggest problem here is the fabric sleeve end still gets in the way unless you tether it to something. These zippers also make a fun game if you don't know if they are locked or not if you are putting the jacket on yourself. The arm strap attachment is also another unique factor not present in many straitjackets. The primary intent is for each arm to be independently connected to a D ring at the back of the hip. This defeats the primary means of escape where one is supposed to work their arms and the strap up over their head. However you can still clip the two snap hooks together for that traditional linkage, or go all out creative and hook the arms to other objects, put one arm forward and the other backwards, or any other devilish creative idea. While I'm not confident it would contain a strong individual intent of breaking free even if it tore the jacket it certainly puts up with a decent struggle.

Pros

Cost
Ability to adapt to multiple positions
form fit
looks quality from a distance

Cons

PU leather is obviously not real
Strap gromets are imperfect

Design

Has strategic double thickness areas for durability. Fits well and sizing seems to have been worked on so a medium actually fits a US medium. There is a lot of creativity in the design so the arms can have numerous restraint positions and the possibility of functional hands while still wearing the jacket.

Price

I think this product provides the most possible value for its cost. it even came with a matching ball gag.

Experience

Ultimately the PU leather still leaves you wishing you could afford a more expensive straitjacket. It can get hot inside, but stays comfortable and not sticky. It feels strong and gives quite a fight when your struggle against it. It also has a very tight torso and seems more restrictive than many others I've tried on.

Quality

Trying to respect the goal they had of making the best straitjacket possible for under $100 the quality is great. The seams seem to be well sewn and double sewn in places. This picture shows how they doubled the fabric into two layers at important locations that might get stressed. All the straps are attached by 4 rivets and backed with a piece of strap so it wont pull out. If you want real leather your have to pay for real leather and we did not.