In recent years, sustainability has become a buzzword in fashion as consumers demand transparency and accountability from retailers. Searches for the term and related
second hand clothing market is predicted to grow to 1.5 times the size of fast fashion by 2028.
These steps towards a more sustainable market are undeniably positive for the environment, garment workers and consumers - but some bodies are being left out of the movement.
While plus-size people struggle to find second hand or sustainable fashion in their sizes, those with disabilities seem to be a complete afterthought.
What is adaptive fashion?
It’s difficult enough for those with disabilities to find clothes that are stylish, comfortable and adaptive. Adaptive fashion is a term used to describe clothing designed for people who have difficulty dressing themselves.
Zappos Doubles Shoe Program For People With Disabilities
by Shaun Heasley | December 15, 2020
Online retail giant Zappos is adding more brands to a program that allows customers to buy a single shoe or create their own pair. (Zappos)
Zappos is expanding a first-of-its-kind program designed to make it easier for people with special needs to buy shoes.
The online retailer said it is growing its so-called Single and Different Size Shoes Program due to “overwhelming customer demand.”
The program, which debuted in July as a pilot, allows customers to buy just one shoe or purchase a pair of shoes that includes two different sizes. It is part of Zappos Adaptive, a broader effort that launched in 2017 to offer a collection of clothing and footwear to meet the needs of people with various disabilities.