The liner or sleeve is for use around a joint, for example, as a skin
interface between a limb and a prosthetic or orthotic device. The liner
or sleeve includes an elastomeric material defining a tubular member to
be positioned around a joint. A tendon is attached along a portion of the
tubular member to urge the elastomeric material at such portion of the
tubular member to contract. The tendon may be integrally molded within
the portion of the tubular member. The tendon may be formed of an
elastomeric material having a higher durometer hardness relative to the
durometer hardness of the tubular member elastomeric material. With the
present approach, it is possible to maintain the use of a two part mold
while providing a liner or sleeve with enhanced flexion adjacent to a
joint area.