Starting An Autism Clothing Line

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08 May 2008, 5:12 am

LOL that last addition is funny!

Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could shop at stores made thinking of US? If we could buy clothes without inside tags that can't be totally removed, nudging assistants, etc.

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08 May 2008, 5:19 am

I think there's potential for a clothing range focused on how the clothes feel - fitting vs loose, soft ones, silky ones, fluffy ones - all with easy-to-remove tags.

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08 May 2008, 6:34 am

Sora wrote:

I'd wear the girl shirt.

People here where I live will have no idea what 'autistic' means though.

some 'here' [aka wp] seem to not know what autistic means either [autistic/autism means more than just aspergers/aspies].

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there are some shops that have more autistic friendly clothing,marks and spencer is one,am buy socks and boxer shorts from their authentic range-they have reduced seams to a minimum and they have no labels.

it is possible a range of clothing completely designed for autistics would work because there are ranges designed for other needs,
like wheel chair users etc.
am have also seen some clothing just starting? for sensory problems but they were only in childrens sizes.

it would be good if a complete sensory friendly range was designed [for adults of all sizes],and they stop seeing children as the only ones who would be of any use in them.
am would like to see one of them make a slip on but tough sports bra that has smooth non silky/wet feeling material,no hooks,no seams,no bits of thread sticking out,no labels,and no logos.
not even marks and spencer do one without hooks at the least.

would be good if TheZack or anyone else with experience of what its like could design a complete autistic/sensory friendly range
eventually.

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08 May 2008, 7:23 am

vivreestesperer wrote:

I can't find the store only the post

You do realize that a true store for Aspie clothing whch i have always wanted woudld be clothing that was OK froma sensory standpoint - loose, cotton, whatever, cus so many of ushave sensory issues I would love this

I prob couldnt wear those tshirts

You click the images to buy the shirt - but I will add a buy link below the pictures to make it more obvious

http://www.aspieweb.net/store

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08 May 2008, 7:24 am

KingdomOfRats wrote:

would be good if TheZack or anyone else with experience of what its like could design a complete autistic/sensory friendly range
eventually.

Specifically what fabrics would you be looking for - I'll endeavor to try to help.

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08 May 2008, 7:26 am

sinsboldly wrote:

AspieZach wrote:

any other requests?

yeah!

"this shaking keeps me steady"

Adding to the store now

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08 May 2008, 7:34 am

Everchanging wrote:

Can you do a T-shirt that says "f**k NT's"?

Can you get a little maturity?

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08 May 2008, 7:37 am

Sora wrote:

I'd wear the girl shirt.

People here where I live will have no idea what 'autistic' means though.

Then use it to raise awairness - as a conversation starting point.

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08 May 2008, 8:30 am

KingdomOfRats I don't know if you've ever been in one, but I think Jack Wills clothes are very Autism Friendly, their shop labels are fabric instead of card and are attached by saftey pins instead of plastic, most labels are stuck on and peal off but are the only labels I can actually keep on. There clothes are a bit more expensive but so comfortable and they last longer, I wear their boys pj bottoms outside
The shops themselves are not so great for Autistics but the people are really friendly and they don't mind how 'odd' you are.

If I wore tops like that I would wear one.