Here are the 4 clothing brands we researched for women with arthritis:
As the nation’s #1 cause of disability, arthritis affects nearly 60 million adults and 300,000 children. Over 100 types of arthritis and related conditions damage the joints and often other organs.
– Arthritis Foundation
Most of us want to live an independent lifestyle, but the stiffness and pain in our joints can make it difficult to get dressed and undressed. So what do you do when pain keeps you from doing simple things like putting on your clothes? Thankfully, there are some apparel brands that specialize in designing clothing that is made for reduced mobility.
What to Look for in Clothing for Arthritis
These are elements to look for in adaptive clothing that has been designed for people living with arthritis. Basically, buttons are replaced with other types of fasteners.
Buck & Buck
Buck and Buck’s arthritis tops feature effortless closures such as velcro fasteners or zippers rather than buttons. Elastic waistbands make bottoms easy to pull on and they also put grab loops into pants that help to pull on their clothing without assistance. The necklines in some dresses and tops are adapted to allow for easy, over-the-head dressing. Shoes and slippers are slip-on styles with velcro or hook-and-loop closures.
3/4 Sleeve Shirt w/ VELCRO® Brand Fasteners
Snap Front Bra
Silverts
Silverts has been providing dependable adaptive apparel for men and women for over 90 years. They are one of the first companies to focus exclusively on people with dressing difficulties because of physical limitations. Their specially made closures and extra features bring back the independence of dressing.
Magnetic Button Fleece Cardigan
Extra Wide Comfort Shoes with Easy Closures for Adjustable Fit
Caring Clothing
Caring Clothing gives people with a disability the confidence and independence they deserve by making dressing and undressing easier with functional and stylish adaptive clothing. Their styles are perfect for women with reduced mobility.
Women’s Wide Leg Pant Bamboo – Khaki
Women’s Magnetic Shirt – Dark Grey
The Able Label
Stylish and comfortable adaptive clothing brand The Able Label produces garments that have been designed to make dressing and assisted dressing, easier, quicker, and safer. They use quality fabrics, discreet adaptive designs, innovative fastenings, and hidden extras. You can’t even tell that their styles are adaptive clothing.
Front Popper Fastening 1010 Comfi Bra
Marilyn Wool Blend Velcro Coat