Not to be confused with the UK’s favourite disability lifestyle title, The Able Label is a new innovative range of easier dressing womenswear clothing, for those who like to look good but find high-street fashion too fiddly or awkward to wear.
Before now, dressing options have been limited to very basic and often frumpy styles but The Able Label has designed a range of adaptive clothing that will increase independence and also appeal to a wider, stylish audience.
The Able Label makes dressing an easier, achievable task instead of an impossible chore. Easy touch Velcro fastenings instead of fiddly buttons help those with physical difficulties and the colour co-ordinated tape and Velcro fastenings inside, aid those who may have cognitive difficulties.
The range is the brainchild of Katie Ellis, a former fashion buyer, who was inspired to launch the line after witnessing her grandmothers struggle with Parkinson’s. Drawing on this personal experience, Katie sought to address some of the day-to-day issues that can arise – independence, the desire to remain stylish and to maintain a sense of identity in spite of reduced dexterity and impaired mobility or cognitive skills.
The Able Label’s Spring/Summer 2016 range combines corals, seaspray blues and nautical stripes. New fabrics include easy-care cooler cottons, super soft viscose/elastane, and flattering Italian fleece that all have extra ‘give’ to aid getting into and out of garments and provide extra comfort with a quality feel.
Each style can be purchased in sizes 8-22. Prices start from £25 and all clothing is eligible for VAT relief. The Able Label clothing range is available via the e-boutique (www.theablelabel.com). Alternatively call 01622 828994
