Clothing for the Clothing for the Physically ChallengedPhysically Challenged

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Chp 21 pages 367-368Chp 21 pages 367-368

Specific NeedsSpecific Needs

Clothing should contribute to the dignity of Clothing should contribute to the dignity of persons who depend upon others.persons who depend upon others.

It is difficult to find ready to wear garments It is difficult to find ready to wear garments that are designed to meet the needs of the that are designed to meet the needs of the physically challenged.physically challenged.

Limited Hand MovementLimited Hand Movement

restricts the individual from working with restricts the individual from working with their hands freely.their hands freely. Trouble with fastening garments with back Trouble with fastening garments with back

openingsopenings Require larger arm openings/ raglan sleevesRequire larger arm openings/ raglan sleeves Difficulty or impossible to button garmentsDifficulty or impossible to button garments Difficulty aligning buttonholes or buttonsDifficulty aligning buttonholes or buttons

• Best to use velcroBest to use velcro

What is neededWhat is needed Front openingsFront openings Wrap around stylesWrap around styles Velcro closuresVelcro closures Zippers with pull ringsZippers with pull rings Zippers for leg openingsZippers for leg openings Longer length zippersLonger length zippers Elastic waistlineElastic waistline

What is neededWhat is needed Braces on legs require durable fabrics due Braces on legs require durable fabrics due

to friction points. Reinforcement is a must to friction points. Reinforcement is a must in these areas.in these areas. Walkers, crutches, wheelchairsWalkers, crutches, wheelchairs

Visual ProblemsVisual Problems

Problems with telling the front from the Problems with telling the front from the back.back. V-necklines are bestV-necklines are best Appliqué designsAppliqué designs Identify colors and what goes together.Identify colors and what goes together.

• Small pieces of rick-rack added assist in identifying Small pieces of rick-rack added assist in identifying necklines and front from back.necklines and front from back.

FabricsFabrics

Easy care fabrics that are not too bulky.Easy care fabrics that are not too bulky. Fabrics that will not wrinkle easilyFabrics that will not wrinkle easily Moderate weight knitsModerate weight knits Should allow comfort and ease of Should allow comfort and ease of

movement.movement. Larger size garments will prevent skin Larger size garments will prevent skin

problems not interfere with circulationproblems not interfere with circulation

ClothingClothing

Classical stylesClassical styles Year round or fabrics Year round or fabrics Keep color combinations to a minimumKeep color combinations to a minimum Prevent shopping trips and save moneyPrevent shopping trips and save money Be careful of laundry detergents that may Be careful of laundry detergents that may

irritate the skin.irritate the skin. Fabric softeners cause rashes and reduce Fabric softeners cause rashes and reduce

absorbency.absorbency.

Physical challengesPhysical challenges

Colostomy bag Colostomy bag Wheelchair or walkerWheelchair or walker Two limbs missingTwo limbs missing One hand or one armOne hand or one arm No armsNo arms No legsNo legs ArthritisArthritis Broken limbsBroken limbs

Colostomy bagColostomy bag

ArthritisArthritis

No armsNo arms

No legsNo legs

wheelchairwheelchair

ChallengeChallenge

Choose on of the physical challenges you Choose on of the physical challenges you have just viewed.have just viewed.

Write out what the challenges would be for Write out what the challenges would be for the clothing.the clothing.

Create a solution for the challenges.Create a solution for the challenges.

Sketch a clothing design for the challenge Sketch a clothing design for the challenge you have chosen.you have chosen.