{"product_id":"dssc-flex™-half-sleeve","title":"DSSC FLEX™ Half Sleeve","description":"\u003c!-- DSSC FLEX™ Half Sleeve — Product Description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; color: #1f2937; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 900px;\" class=\"flex-half-sleeve\"\u003e\n\u003cheader style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 1.75rem; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003eDSSC FLEX™ Half Sleeve\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #6b7280; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eDog Sport Supply Co. · Available in Jute \u0026amp; White Synthetic · Open-Back Design for Wedge-Style Handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c!-- Key value proposition --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 16px 0;\"\u003eThe DSSC FLEX™ Half Sleeve delivers comfort, safety, and balance during protection training, built with the ergonomics helpers need to perform at their best session after session. An open-back design with two internal handles protects the helper's hands from unwanted bites and lets the sleeve be held like a wedge, giving handlers more versatility in how they present and control it. Available in \u003cstrong\u003eJute\u003c\/strong\u003e, for a traditional bite feel that matches what a dog will encounter on a trial sleeve, or \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Synthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e, engineered to feel like jute while lasting significantly longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Feature bullets --\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 16px 0 8px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-back, wedge-style handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e The open space at the back of the sleeve houses two internal handles that shield the helper's hands from undesirable bites and let the sleeve be gripped and presented like a wedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for helper performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced construction and ergonomic shaping let helpers move, present, and work the sleeve at their best throughout a full training session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurability-focused construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturing details throughout the sleeve are built around long-term durability alongside consistent bite safety for the dog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in Jute:\u003c\/strong\u003e The traditional bite surface, giving the dog a feel consistent with jute trial sleeves and other jute equipment in your program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in White Synthetic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered to replicate the jute bite feel while holding up to significantly more wear, extending the working life of the sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- Info grid --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; gap: 14px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Half sleeve, open-back with wedge-style handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two internal handles for hand protection and wedge-grip control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jute \/ White Synthetic (select at purchase)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dog Sport Supply Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helpers and decoys running protection training exercises. IGP\/Schutzhund, French Ring, KNPV, PSA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003eJute vs. White Synthetic — Material Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJute:\u003c\/strong\u003e The traditional bite surface used across protection sport for decades. The same material feel a dog will encounter on a trial sleeve, making it a strong choice if you want training and trial feel to match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Synthetic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built to replicate the jute feel while offering significantly better durability, holding up longer under repeated bites and frequent training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure?\u003c\/strong\u003e Go Jute if trial-accurate feel matters most. Go White Synthetic if you want jute-like bite feedback with a longer working life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Quick tip --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 16px 0; background: #f9fafb; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; padding: 12px; border-radius: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the internal handles to your advantage. Holding the sleeve wedge-style gives you more control over presentation angle and distance from the dog, which is especially useful when working targeting and grip exercises rather than a straight bite-and-hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Provenance --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesigned by Dog Sport Supply Co. for helpers who need comfort, safety, and balance in every session.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; margin: 0 0 10px;\" id=\"flex-half-sleeve-faq-heading\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 10px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat does \"half sleeve\" mean here?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eIt refers to the sleeve's open-back construction, which exposes the internal handle area rather than fully enclosing the helper's arm and hand like a traditional closed sleeve. This is what allows the wedge-style grip and handling.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 10px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow do the internal handles work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eTwo handles sit inside the open back of the sleeve. They give the helper a secure grip while shielding the hands from undesirable bites, and let the sleeve be held and presented like a wedge rather than only worn like a standard sleeve.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 10px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich material should I choose, Jute or White Synthetic?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eChoose Jute if you want the exact traditional bite feel a dog will encounter on a trial sleeve. Choose White Synthetic if you want that same jute-like feel but need a surface that holds up to more frequent, higher-volume training.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 10px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIs this sleeve appropriate for dogs new to protection work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eIt's built for helpers running active protection training exercises, so it's best suited for dogs with an established bite foundation. Dogs still building foundational grip skills should work with bite pads or wedges suited to their stage first.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 10px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes the White Synthetic material perform differently from Jute during a bite?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eIt's engineered to feel like jute to the dog, so bite feedback is comparable. The main difference is durability, the synthetic material is built to last longer under repeated use.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dog Sport Supply Company","offers":[{"title":"Jute","offer_id":48774129221873,"sku":"DS017-Jute","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Synthetic","offer_id":48774129254641,"sku":"DS017-Syn","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/3322\/9041\/files\/F31CD4CD-FC40-400E-B21B-04BDF7C28C31.png?v=1789658248","url":"https:\/\/www.dogsportsupply.com\/products\/dssc-flex%e2%84%a2-half-sleeve","provider":"Dog Sport Supply Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}