During my early years as a special educator, I had to alter clothing for my students, by cutting out labels, adding extra large zippers, adding magnets to easily secure clothing, and using velcro for fly closures. Now, with the increasing awareness of the needs of students with disabilities, particularly for independence, retailers are recognizing the need for adaptive clothing and the financial gains retail markets represent. Retailers are adapting clothing for children with medical needs as well, including hidden access to medical ports and adaptive underwear for incontinence pads.
Sales of specialized clothing apparel are expected to top $1 billion, with the demand outpacing availability. With the market expanding and the need for both casual clothing for children and more high end options for working adults, many more retailers are expected to add greater options for size, styles, and purchasing options, both online and in-store.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/08/06/adaptive-clothing-target-kohls-jcpenney/
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