Scratch-Preventing Mittens

Abstract

The present invention pertains to wrist cuffs of wearing apparel that can fold out to cover a wearer's hands, and folded back into a cuff to allow a wearer's hands to operate normally; a typical use to prevent infants and children with eczema from scratching themselves or sucking thumbs.

1 . An article of clothing comprising a shirt or top with an elongated sleeve length, and a mitten enclosure affixed to the sleeve, such that the mitten encompasses the sleeve end when reversed, closing the end of the sleeve. 
     
     
         2 . An article of clothing as in claim one constructed such that the elongated sleeve length and mitten combination can fold to form a cuff in the sleeve. 
     
     
         3 . An article of clothing as in claim one constructed with contoured padding inserts on the interior palm side of the mitten. 
     
     
         4 . An article of clothing as in claim one where two matching mitten enclosures are constructed on one article of clothing, one at the end of each sleeve. 
     
     
         5 . An article of clothing as in claim one where a fastening means is sufficiently complex that an infant or small child cannot easily remove the apparel once it is in place. 
     
     
         6 . An article of clothing comprising a shirt or top with an elongated sleeve length, and a draw string constructed at the end of the sleeve, such that the draw string can be tightened and close off the sleeve.