Abstract

This paper focused on exploring Clothing and Textiles education for selecting clothing for the retired with special needs. Physical disabilities can be acquired unexpectedly through an accident, natural (be born with), or develop over time as a result of a disease or sickness. This paper discussed adaptive clothing, persons that can wear adaptive clothing, easy wear bras, open sweater, clothing communication, psychological and social comfort, functions and easy dressing. The paper concluded that there is the need for Clothing and Textiles professional to care for the clothing needs of aged retired individuals with disabilities. Their dressing should offer utmost comfort, ease and enhance their personalities. Adaptive clothing should be selected for the retired individuals with disabilities. It was recommended that clothing and textiles students/professionals should set up outfits to cater for people; normal and those with disabilities.

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