About SISU
At Sisu Adaptive Clothing we aspire to help people dress with ease and inspire people to live with no limitations. We are a Canadian female owned and operated business that is fueled by the sincere desire to help others to live easier lives.
To help individuals starting their day making getting dressed an effortless task. Our clothing allows for a struggle free experience for yourself, your Caregivers and Healthcare providers. Put simply, we want to help making dressing easier, comfortable and affordable for you.
Sisu Adaptive Clothing is here to help those who need assistance dressing.
We thank you in advance for supporting our heart based business.
What is SISU:
An action mindset which enables individuals to reach beyond their present limitations. It is the "second wind" of mental toughness, after the individual has reached the limits of their observed mental or physical capacities.
Persistence*Determination*Tenacity*Willpower*Resilience*Unconquerable Soul
Our Mission:
Sisu Adaptive Clothing’s Mission is simple:
“Live with purpose and dress with ease.”
Core Values of Sisu Adaptive Clothing:
Integrity
- We take pride in our ability to establish and build relationships and trust with our customers by offering sound judgement, honesty and dependability.
Empathy
- We sincerely understand customers daily dressing challenges and that is why we are providing easy on, easy off apparel.
Commitment
At Sisu Adaptive Clothing we are determined to provide the best adaptive clothing and the best customer service to you. Our sole purpose is to help you and your loved ones find the products they need to make your daily lives stress free from the daily task of getting dressed.
Sisu Adaptive Clothing offers specialized and fashionable clothing which has been designed for individuals who may struggle with the daily challenges of dressing because of their mobility, sensory, or cognitive challenges. Our adaptive apparel we offer makes dressing easier and more comfortable for the wearer and also greatly assists the caregivers in dressing individuals facing mobility challenges.
Any questions/comments please feel free to send us a message!
Adaptive Clothing FAQ'S
What is Adaptive Clothing?
Adaptive clothing is clothing apparel that is designed with medical function in mind for the elderly, post-surgery patients, the disabled, rehabilitation patients, special needs children and adults, people with arthritis, stroke victims etc. Adaptive clothing provides easy access to body parts without removing the entire garment, and makes it easier to change or remove clothing.
It is very important that the adaptive clothing options are designed to meet the needs of people—including seniors, those with disabilities or mobility challenges, or other health conditions—who require an easier, more accessible way to get dressed. It should be easy to put on and take off, comfortable to wear and purposely tailored for specific conditions, such as arthritis, wheelchair users, Alzheimer’s patients, Parkinson’s disease, dementia to name just a few who can benefit from this specialized and fashionable clothing.
Examples of Adaptive Clothing include:
Pants, shirts, dresses and outerwear with Velcro or magnetic closures—easier for people who have difficulty with fine motor skills
Higher elastic waistbands that don’t slip down—helpful for people in wheelchairs
Soft and stretchy fabrics without tags and sewn with flat seams—helpful in preventing chafing and allowing for ease of movement
Garments with larger armholes and back and frontal openings—easier and faster to put on
Strategically placed zippers—provide easier access
Shoes and slippers with extra-wide Velcro closures—helpful for swollen feet and diabetic conditions
Equally important to comfort and convenience is style. Applied Ergonomics study demonstrated, looking good encourages self-confidence in social and physical activities, regardless of age or ability.
Most of all, it’s important to talk—and listen—to your senior loved one about any struggles they may be having with clothing, and what, if any, help they require.
What are the Benefits of Adaptive Clothing?
Clothing and fashion can have a huge impact on a person’s emotional and physical well-being for a variety of reasons:
When dressing and undressing, people with severe diseases often feel painful joint movements.
Adaptive clothing relieves pain by reducing the necessity for these movements.
The ability to dress independently can provide users greater independence in their daily activities, especially those who dislike being handled. It can also help people cope with the mental stress that comes with being unable to perform tasks that were formerly simple for them.
The ability to dress in a style that reflects one’s identity can go a long way toward restoring a wearer’s sense of self-confidence.
Can your clothes be machine washed and dried?
We work with suppliers that offer the best selection of fabrics that are resistant to industrial laundry services.