Good product, but not for those with large arms.
I purchased these as sort of a middle-finger gesture towards my workplace's request that I cover up my upper-arm tattoo. The tattoo in question is only partially visible, and what can be seen is a single green tetris block the total size of about 1/3 of a credit card.<br /><br />So, I figured that a full-arm tattoo-print sleeve would be a perfectly reasonable covering for said tattoo. Certainly, they never specified that the sleeve had to be patternless. I went with the koi design, as we sell fish at my work and it seemed the most innocuous. And, while I was told they were &#34;not work appropriate attire&#34; and ended up cutting a sleeve off a compression shirt, I would still rather be using these. Had I more narrow arms, I would strongly consider wearing them outside of work because of the inherent quality of the product and the print.<br /><br />First, I have relatively large biceps and forearms - this stretched out the print to the point where it ruined the illusion entirely. That said, as long as you have reasonably average-sized upper arms and forearms, there should not be an issue.<br /><br />These are probably most comparable to stockings - there are two seams that slightly interrupt the pattern, and they can be prone to developing &#34;runs&#34;.<br />However, the product is perfectly good and functions as described. My forearms, being more narrow, allowed me to appreciate the intended effect of the product and I was not disappointed with that aspect.<br /><br />All of the prints were crisp and clear and looked quite good. There was no unpleasant odor, and there was no ink rub-off on my arm. Additionally, I work retail, and they stood up fairly well to light abrasion and small tugs and impacts.<br /><br />Also a cute girl told me I would look good with a real full sleeve tattoo. It's a good way to give the concept a field test, I suppose!
Rating: 4 stars