7 Fashion Brands for Everyone to Enjoy, Regardless of Disability!

Have you ever given up on wearing clothes you want due to disabilities or body shape, or felt uncomfortable while wearing them?

This time, we introduce seven fashion brands that are easy for everyone to wear, regardless of disabilities!

This article is recommended not only for people with disabilities but also for those who want to enjoy matching outfits with friends and family.

1. What do people with disabilities consider when choosing fashion?

1st "Price" (82.9%), 2nd "Design" (65.8%), 5th "Ease of putting on and taking off" (29.7%).

This is the result of a survey asking about the "criteria for choosing when purchasing" regarding fashion challenges for people with disabilities.

The survey was conducted in 2022 by the "Comprehensive Research Institute for People with Disabilities," a research and study institution of General Partners Co., Ltd., which operates comprehensive employment and career change services for people with disabilities, in collaboration with SOLIT Co., Ltd.

Reference: "Survey on Fashion Challenges for People with Disabilities"｜Comprehensive Research Institute for People with Disabilities & SOLIT Co., Ltd.

This result shows that design is prioritized even more than ease of wear.

Your favorite fashion is one of the elements that color your daily life. Why not take this opportunity to find a fashion brand that suits you perfectly?

2. Introducing fashion brands that combine ease of wear and design!

2-1. "UNITED CREATIONS" by United Arrows

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The first brand we introduce is "UNITED CREATIONS 041 with UNITED ARROWS LTD.", which creates new fashion starting from one individual.

It was born from a collaboration between United Arrows Co., Ltd. and the social unit "Social WEnnovators," which addresses social issues with the power of "WE."

They offer items like the "2-way coat with detachable back," made from water-repellent material, which was born from the concerns of wheelchair users about raincoats, and the "apron dress that can also be a bib," combining practicality with stylish looks.

They sell clothes on their e-commerce site that solve the problems of one person with disabilities or their family, while making clothes that everyone wants to wear.

Reference: UNITED CREATIONS 041 with UNITED ARROWS LTD.｜United Arrows Co., Ltd.

2-2. "SOLIT!" offering semi-customizable fashion with 1,600 combinations

The second brand is "SOLIT!", aiming to realize an "all-inclusive" society that leaves no one behind, including people, nature, and animals.

You can customize the size and specifications of each part according to your preferences and body characteristics, with over 1,600 possible combinations!

They sell items like "Thought Shirts" with magnetic buttons that are easy to put on and take off with one hand, and "Dawn Pants" that have a beautiful silhouette when sitting.

Although "SOLIT!" does not have a physical store, they offer features like "online sizing" to help you choose the right items and a service to "consult via LINE."

If you want to try on the items, you can use the "SOLIT STAND" where items are displayed, or "SOLIT at Home," which sends items to your home for trying on.

Reference: SOLIT Co., Ltd.

2-3. "Play fashion! for ALL" by a fashion specialty store with 1,400 stores

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The third brand is "Play fashion! for ALL", with the concept of "Let's change and expand the standard."

It started from an in-house business proposal project of Adastria Co., Ltd., which operates approximately 1,400 stores domestically and internationally.

They produce functional and stylish items like the "hospital pajama set that fits me," "casual wear for wheelchair users," and "casual set-up for petite people," which addresses the concerns of those with low height.

On the special page of the official website ".st," they also introduce clothes that are easy to wear for people with disabilities or illnesses.

Additionally, Adastria Group's special subsidiary "Adastria General Support Co., Ltd." plans to open a job transition support office "Agus Career Fukuoka Hakata" in April 2023 to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for apparel-related work.

Reference: Play Fashion! for all Special Site｜Adastria Co., Ltd.

2-4. "OHK" born from voices in rehabilitation settings

The fourth brand is the universal fashion "OHK", delivering comfort through easy-to-wear clothing that can be put on with one hand.

It features care clothing devised by a physical therapist, with "boat-shaped buttons" that are easy to open and close with one hand, and strings that make it easy to pull up pants with one hand. It focuses on ease of wear while offering a wide range of colors and patterns, achieving both functionality and fashion.

These clothes are easy to put on and take off with one hand, making them suitable for people with limited shoulder mobility or those raising children. You can also try them on at home at your leisure.

Additionally, Holiday Shoten Co., Ltd., which handles "OHK," also operates the employment continuation support type B office "NPO Holiday Parade".

Reference: OHK｜Holiday Shoten Co., Ltd.

2-5. "carewill®︎" awarded the Good Design Award for two consecutive years

The fifth brand is "carewill®︎", a specialized brand of care clothing®︎ that aims to create clothes that respect the desire to "want to wear, choose, and meet people while wearing them."

Under the vision of "solving clothing inconveniences," they create clothes that accompany the lives of those who need care for a long time, in collaboration with wearers, caregivers, rehabilitation and medical professionals, designers, and clothing makers.

Their representative item is the "Arm Sling Cape" (2021 Good Design Award winner).

This care clothing®︎ combines a triangular sling and cape, supporting the arm with the entire fabric of the clothing, preventing neck and shoulder pain often caused by triangular slings. It matches any outfit, and some people use it to prevent skin exposure for breastfeeding or religious reasons.

They also sell items like the "Laundry Net Bag" (2022 Good Design Award winner), which combines a laundry net and laundry basket. These items are recommended for those who want to make laundry easier!

Reference: Carewill Co., Ltd.