Frequently Asked Questions:

What is adaptive clothing?

Adaptive clothing is designed for those who are unable to wear traditional clothing and apparel for a variety of reasons. Adaptive designs may be needed for people who have physical disabilities, the elderly or those in recovery from surgery. They may have difficulty getting themselves dressed because of an inability to operate fasteners, or loss of full range of motion needed to dress themselves. Our innovative buttons, zippers, snaps, hidden magnets or easy touch closures are added to apparel and accessories to simplify the dressing experience for the caregiver, family and wearer.

Who can wear adaptive clothing?

Seniors with physical disabilities, wheelchair users, elderly with limited mobility and the infirm who may have difficulty dressing without assistance can benefit from adaptive wear. Silverts Adaptive clothing line is for those individuals who need struggle-free and pain-free dressing options. For seniors, one of the main difficulties in dressing is not being able to fasten buttons or zippers due to loss of fine motor skills and movement with hands and fingers so materials such as hook and loop fasteners, easy access snaps, side zippers, and stretchy fabrics are used to provide solutions for self dressing or undressing.

What adaptive clothing options are there? Are there certain types for medical conditions?

Adaptive clothing features open back functionality in tops, side open designs in pants, hidden magnetic snap fasteners instead of conventional buttons and easy touch closures in footwear. All these helpful features enable seniors or disabled people to dress with dignity, comfort and style. Adaptive apparel, footwear and accessories are each designed to support or provide comfort to a particular disability, illness, disease or recovery period. For instance our magnetic closures–zippers and buttons–are designed for someone with Arthritis, Parkinson’s or ALS, where fine motor skills and hand dexterity is lessened. While open back tops were developed to make it easier to dress someone from a seated, laying down or standing position. This can be helpful to most seniors and elderly, as well as those with Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis or wheelchair users.

What makes Silverts clothing different?

Silverts believes in empowering people. Adaptive clothing is specially designed and adapted to enable the task of dressing to be carried out with less difficulty. Tasks that were perhaps once impossible can now become more manageable and carried out with ease and comfort. While at the same time giving back a person’s independence, sense of style and routine. Our adaptive clothing and footwear also enables caregivers to quickly support and dress people with more complex disabilities ultimately improving quality of life and bringing peace of mind. We are simplified dressing for empowered living.

What should I know about adaptive bras?

Our bras for elderly women feature a wide range of bra size options as well as adaptive designs, such as our easy-to-close, snap front closure bra, which facilitates effortless dressing and undressing. This is the best bra for ease of use, and it’s the perfect bra for those who may struggle with traditional fastenings. This is also the best bra for those suffering from arthritis or limited hand dexterity. The bras in our range include wire-free, full-coverage bra options, ensuring day-long comfort without the pressure of underwires. These comfortable bras, when worn with undershirts for senior women, are perfect for everyday wear. Our bra options provide the necessary extra support without compromising on comfort. For seniors, our front closure bras offer the perfect blend of practicality and gentle support for each full coverage bra. These bras for elderly that complement open-back adaptive clothing are more than just undergarments; the front closure bra is a means to enhance the quality of life of the older, mature woman. By choosing Silverts, you're opting for bras for senior women that prioritize comfort, ease of use, and dignity. Our bralettes for older women and bras for older women collections are designed to empower seniors, ensuring they feel confident and comfortable in their clothing choices.