The world of disability clothing has come a long way baby. Thanks to disability clothing designers like WheelieChix-Chic, Ag Apparel, LegaWear, and Izzy Camilleri, we can look great AND be comfortable in whatever we‘re wearing in our wheelchairs. We’ve never had as many options as we do now. Check out how the new adapted garments being created are changing the face of disability.

New Design Features for Disability Clothing
Designing pants with the back extra tall (to ensure proper coverage in the sitting position) is an example of a disability clothing feature you probably already know about, but there are many new design features being utilized at the top manufacturers. Easy closures, from Velcro to snaps, are being added to truly fashion-forward pieces of clothing. Even disability clothing for women who are both disabled AND pregnant is now being offered (notably at Ag Apparel).

The cut of adapted clothing options for people in wheelchairs is also getting smarter. Coats and jackets with a shorter back (to prevent bunching) are commonly seen on many of the disability clothing sites. And fabrics that feel good to the touch, with stretch added, are being used. Ruching 9smocking or gathering) and fabric draping (in cardigans and dresses) are also utilized to hide your tummy, if you’re so inclined.

And for anyone with limited upper-body movement, garments with a hidden zipper in the back is an exciting new feature to check out (see it at Izzy Camilleri).

Disability Clothing Crosses Sex Barrier
WheelieChix-Chic may be the first disability clothing company to take a stab at selling sexy lingerie, which I gotta admit, makes me as giddy as a schoolgirl. They sell a variety of seductive collections, with all their bras having front-closures for easy reach.

And Izzy Camilleri Adaptable Clothing, a new disability clothing line created by famed Canadian fashion designer of the same name, has designed a pair of stockings: Stay Up Panty Hose. These thigh-highs have an extra wide section of lacy Spandex at the top to ensure they stay up all day, no matter how wonky the transfer. Thigh highs like this can actually be found at mainstream stores too. Just look for any thigh highs with a generous amount of Spandex sewed in at the top.

Photo is Miss Wheelchair New Jersey, Santina Muha, in the Jaimes cami from Ag Apparel.