In the October/November 2018 issue, we write about how clothing companies are designing more garments for people with disabilities, movement disorders, and sensitivities to fabrics. In this online exclusive, we highlight these companies and provide contact information.
Nike: Shoes in the company’s FlyEase line come in extra-wide to accommodate the braces and ankle-foot orthotics commonly worn by people with cerebral palsy and spina bifida. Wraparound zippers help people with fine motor difficulties avoid struggling with long laces.
Silverts: This clothing line focuses on functionality and features garments that slip on and off easily to accommodate muscle tightness and decreased range of motion associated with muscular dystrophy, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and other conditions. Pants have elastic waists and hook and loop side fasteners. The shirts are designed to allow caregivers to slip them on in the front, and fasten them in the back.
Target.com: The Cat & Jack line carries garments with flat seams and no tags, welcome features for kids with sensory disorders or sensitivities that are sometimes symptoms of autism spectrum disorder.
Tommy Adaptive: Open-front shirts in this line close with a magnetic strip rather than buttons—perfect for children and teens with limb differences, fine motor difficulties, or muscle stiffness from cerebral palsy.