Getting well-fitting and good-looking clothing can be a major problem for people with disabilities. Here, we highlight a couple of retailers who specialise in clothing for disabled people and who take orders online or over the phone:
Able2 Wear
Able2 Wear describe themselves as “the UK’s leading supplier of wheelchair and adaptive clothing, working closely with wheelchairs users, carers and professionals over the past 25 years to develop a range of disabled clothing to meet specialist needs. Every item in our unique collection of garments for men and women has been skilfully designed to bring confidence, style and comfort to the wearer. From waterproof jackets and fleeces, to dropfront and elasticated waist trousers, our clothing looks good and feels great; no matter what the occasion.”
Website: www.able2wear.co.uk More information, or to place an order call: 0141 775 3738
Adaptawear
Adaptawear’s clothing has been designed to help independent living and assisted dressing with the aim to make getting dressed easier and less painful for both the wearer and carer. Adaptawear designs and manufacturers a range of ladies and gents open back and drop front trousers, open back shirts and blouses, dresses, skirts, open back nighties and front fastening bras. They also sell a selection of everyday essentials aimed at making people comfortable day and night. Adaptawear clothes are ideal for arthritis, stroke, parkinsons, incontinence and dementia sufferers as well as people of all ages who struggle with buttons and zips. The easy fit clothes are made from quality and natural fabrics to provide maximum comfort.
Website: www.adaptawear.com More information or to place an order call: 0800 051 1931 or 0845 643 9492.
