This section includes men's, women's and children's underwear with assistive features that may make the garment easier to put on or take off. Also included is underwear for warmth or protection, underwear for people with sensitive skin, and underwear available in larger sizes. Some clothing may be made-to-measure.
Underwear in this section includes: vests, pants, bras and corsets, all-in-one underwear, hip protectors, underwear for people who have had a mastectomy, and underwear for people with a stoma.
Assistive features include:
- Velcro, poppers, zips, tie-fastenings or button-through fastenings may be easier to use than standard fastenings
- Crotch, side or back fastenings may be suitable for a person who uses continence pads, a urinal or catheter
- Protective or supportive underwear to reduce the risk of broken bones if a person falls, or to provide postural support
- Front fastenings may assist a person to dress themselves
- Extenders, cushioning and materials that are suitable for certain skin types, such as sensitive skin, may increase comfort
- Pockets and pouches to hold prostheses or stoma bags
- Materials to provide extra warmth
- Larger clothing sizes.