[shaynababy]

I would like to know if anyone here has knows of a place that I could purchase clothing adapted for those who use wheelchairs. I am already VERY familar with Rolli-Moden and shop with them whenever I can afford it. However, I was really hoping for find a few more places/catalogs/web sites that I could go to for variety and price difference.

Any help would be gratefully appreciated!

T12-L1

[kanga2433]

There is a Scottish company operating out of Glasgow. They are supposed to be telling me when their website is live but I haven't heard anything yet. Their prices are about the same as Rolli but the trousers only come in one cut so it depends what you want. I only get trousers, (OK, well a suit for my daughter's wedding!) and get 'normal clothes' the rest of the time.

I'll post the website when I get it.

[Apparelyzed]

Personally I've never purchased any clothes from adaptive clothing stores as I find them expensive and no better than clothes you can buy in the shops.

The only modification I make is to jeans, as I take the back pockets off.

I also find that the adaptive clothing I have seen generally isn't as fitted as clothes in the shop, and there tends to be an excess of material.

I'm a C5/6 by the way, 6ft and 11st 5ibs. I find a pair of jeans with a 36 inch waist, 36 inch inside leg fit great.

Regards

Simon.

[wheelie182]

i do find trousers to somtimes be annoying because countless times ive gone past a shop window, and seen myself, and where they pucker up next to the crotch, it always looks as if youve got a guy thing........LOL

but this is easily just tucked in,

[AHolland]

I have always used normal clothing and don't even know where I would get adaptive clothing. Some items I can buy locally and help out are:

Nylon track pants with velcro down the sides and little zippers at the bottom. Cheap and easy to put on.

Jeans that have the sides slit and zippers put in from the hip up. Easy to get on.

Double lined cargo pants. The fleece lining helps in keeping me warm and are also soft on the legs. Again, fairly cheap through Costco up here.

[Bob Clark]

Regular jeans, tee shirt and sneaks are all I ever wear. I should remove the back pockets like Apparelyzed but where's a seam ripper when you need one? I guess I should drill out/cut the metal pop rivots too. My feet are starting to swell a bit so I ordered some TED hose. I used them when I was in the rehab but stopped after I got home. The ones in the rehab were white with the open toes. The ones I just got are closed toes but they're flesh tone. Like the support hose that old ladies wear! I'm so embarrassed. I didn't notice they came in different colors when I ordered them.

I tried putting them on the other morning but gave up after awhile. Way tight. Maybe I'll try again tomorrow. My sneakers are really leaving deep imprints on my feet due to the swelling so I better get used to wearing the TEDs. My new sneakers suck anyway... thick jutting seams and some parts are made outta stiff plastic. An old pair of Chuck Taylor Converse canvas hi-tops like back in the 60's would probably work well.

[kanga2433]

Well, guys, I am 6' 4" and 13st so similar to Simon. I used to go with 'normal' trousers but found there was a big lump of fly stuck up at the front and not enough at the back. That's what I get Rolli Trousers as they fit well sitting down and look right.

The other company I couldn't think of ws Able 2 Wear I don't like them as well by look at the site anyway.

[Apparelyzed]

Hi,

Just for information, there's an article in Able Magazine ( http://www.ablemagazine.co.uk ) regarding adaptive clothing and fashion.

They talk about http://www.able2wear.com for adult and children's clothes and http://www.racketys.com for disabled children's clothes.

Regards

Simon

[wheelie182]

i usually tend to just go out naked,

[wheelie182]

tut tut tut .......shame on them....,no wait.....shame on that person (not plural)

[hillarymcarter]

BUSTED!!!! That sounded suspicious....

[Simon]

I've used Rolli Moden clothes since mid 80's. They are excellent - contact them direct export@rolli-moden.de
They will send you a brochure.
Your looking at about 70 Euros (£50) for a pair of trousers/jeans. Looks pricey but mine last 10 years and more - £5 a year ain't bad.
They have raised seat back and lowered front around the waist. They do differing heights at the back too. No probs with lengths of leg, I'm 6' 4" and my rolli trousers are 6-8 ins too long.
Simon

[rekrug]

Hi,
I am starting a custom sewing business for those who need adaptive clothing. I have patterns for a poncho and blouses and can do other custom work. Email me if you are interested. rekrug@sbcglobal.net

Sincerely,
Ruth Krug

[SuzyQ]

I just take my pants to a drycleaners that does alterations. I have the back pockets taken off. I also have the zipper/button taken off and replaced with velcro that goes even farther around the crotch. That way I can be cathed without having my pants pulled down. It is much cheaper then buying specialty pants. I have also found that boys pants are better - especially jeans because you can get them with elastic on the back half off the waistband.

[easy access]

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Easy Access Clothing is great with very affordable prices. Great service too! Rolli Modem referred me to Easy Access Clothing

Admin Note: Sandy and Dustin are the same person, I checked their ip number! unsure.gif

Hi, I am Sandy from Easy Access Clothing. I just wanted to let you know that Dustin is a long time customer and I did not write the above testimonial, he did. If anyone would like to discuss this with me please emaill me or call me through my web store www.easyaccessclothing.com

Thank you,
Sandy

[Apparelyzed]

Dear Sandy,

I’m sorry if you feel offended by my Admin comment, but I do have a duty to inform my members when I feel a post may be deceptive.

Here are the facts as I and my members see them from the respective posts.

On Oct 26 2005, 08:38 PM, Sandy from ip address: 67.164.30.141 wrote:

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Please check out www.easyaccessclothing.com. They have the largest selection of wheelchair pants there is. They offer 4 different opeing and closing options for all thier pants. Great shirts, bodysuits and ponchos also

Four minutes later on Oct 26 2005, 08:42 PM, Dustin from ip address: 67.164.30.141 wrote:

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Easy Access Clothing is great with very affordable prices. Great service too! Rolli Modem referred me to Easy Access Clothing

On Oct 29 2006, 06:52 PM, IP address: 67.164.30.141 you wrote:

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Hi, I am Sandy from Easy Access Clothing. I just wanted to let you know that Dustin is a long time customer and I did not write the above testimonial, he did. If anyone would like to discuss this with me please emaill me or call me through my web store www.easyaccessclothing.com

Thank you,
Sandy

Now, to get facts straight, the fact is that you posted all three messages. If you wanted to show Dustin’s testimonial, you should of made it clear that Dustin was not posting this reply, and it was in fact you who was posting it on his behalf.

As you have publicly responded to my reply, I feel it is only fair to state what your email to me said:

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A long time customer wrote a testimonial and it is being displayed as if I wrote it myself, which is not true.

You did post both messages, and you did in fact post it as if Dustin posted it himself. As you posted both messages, it is not unreasonable to assume you wrote both messages.

Whilst I appreciate you are trying to publicise your business, please understand that your posts do come accross as being deceptive. The way you have posted the messages is a technique used by spammers, and this technique is well known.

Yours sincerely,

Simon Roulstone.

[kewlcatkez]

As this thread has been resurrected, I thought that I would pass along some information I was sent. It is regarding "Rackerty's" which was mentined earlier on in the thread wayyy back!

Please see this link from Youreable It has an article on Rackery's. Apparently, they are now branching out into adaptive clothing for adults. They have also enlisted the services of Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson.

I have never bought clothing esp for crips..maybe for that special occasion I might go with something from that site posted a week or so ago which was high end fashion for disabled women...but not sure I could afford that!

In my experience, products made with disabled (or any other niche market) in mind, are usually priced in the hugely inflatated category. Tyres are one example, and clothing also seems to be another, although I am sure there is an exception or two to the rule. Also, I can't help but think of musty flannel trousers and old fashioned clothes with slits and no backs in them, totally unflattering and disheartening..the clothing I saw on the clients in the Elderly care unit and others when I was training, etc.

I generally tend to buy pants which would be too long when standing ( or I would look like me budgie died when sitting if I didn't!) and longer tops which conceal the creases at the tummy which can be unforgiving when sitting in a w/chair. Its not difficult to get longer pants since I used to have problems finding petite length ones when standing all the time! Maybe this is my fashion blessing in disguise...lol...yeah right...

Take care,

This post has been edited by kewlcatkez: 22 October 2007 - 02:37 PM

[Beachmom]

My mom has been a quad for 28 years and NEVER purchases special clothing. We just modify her clothes ourselves. We take out back pockets, try to get pants with elastic waists, and buy petite coats/jackets because they are usually shorter in length at the waist.

Hope this helps!

[Scott_C4-5]

I use to buy from Rolli, but found a place called usajeans.net. Their website is lacking but they'll send you a brochure and their pants are top notch.