Design and Development of Adaptive Clothing for Differently-Abled Individuals
| Vol-4 | Issue-12 | December 2019 | Published Online: 19 December 2019 PDF | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Adaptive clothing (made for differently-abled people) is a neglected junction of inclusive design, textile engineering, and environmental sustainability. People with disabilities make up 15% of the world population, but mainstream fashion systems have excluded them, forcing them to wear ill-fitting standard garments or expensive tailored alternatives that rarely address environmental impacts. This research focuses on functional inclusivity and sustainable textile techniques in adaptive apparel design and development for people with disabilities. Quantitative survey data from 280 end-users with diverse disabilities, occupational therapists, textile engineers, and sustainability-oriented designers is combined with secondary analysis of industry reports, peer-reviewed literature, and corporate sustainability disclosures. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression in SPSS 25 test hypotheses. Functional garment qualities, indices of material sustainability, user comfort, production efficiency, and environmental impact are investigated. Using eco-friendly textiles like organic cotton, bamboo-derived viscose, and recycled polyester blends is positively associated with consumer satisfaction levels (r = 0.74, p < 0.01). Sustainable materials, ergonomic fastenings, and inclusive pattern drafting account for 68% of adaptable garment performance, according to regression analysis. According to the report, adaptable fashion supply chains still lack integration with the circular economy, particularly in end-of-life garment recovery and upcycling. The findings reinforce the need for cross-sector coordination among policymakers, textile manufacturers, rehabilitation specialists, and fashion designers. Develop policy frameworks that encourage inclusive, circular fashion production, set universal, adaptable design standards, and fund sustainable, adaptive textile research. Although important, this research provides a core empirical dataset to a field that receives little critical scholarly attention. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Adaptive clothing, Differently-abled, Sustainable textiles, Inclusive design, circular economy, Eco-friendly materials, Disability fashion, Garment sustainability. | ||
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