Adaptive clothing
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Garments modified or designed with alternative closures, openings, or seams to make dressing easier for people with disabilities, limited mobility, or sensory sensitivities.
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Magnetic closure (adaptive)
Fastener using paired magnets sewn behind a garment placket to replace buttons or snaps, allowing a garment to be closed with one hand or reduced dexterity.
Maternity panel
Stretch fabric panel inserted into the front of trousers or skirts to accommodate a growing abdomen while keeping the waistband in place.
Nursing-friendly opening
Discreet opening, overlap, or panel built into a garment's bodice to allow breastfeeding access without fully undressing, such as a wrap front or hidden zip.
One-handed dressing adaptation
Garment modification, such as replacing back closures with front ones or substituting easier fasteners, that allows a wearer to dress independently using only one hand.
Post-surgical clothing adaptation
Garment modification, such as side-seam openings or drain access points, designed to be worn comfortably over dressings or medical equipment during recovery.
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