Kinetic Adaptive° was an incredible undertaking, and we couldn’t have done it alone. Adaptive° was born through multiple partnerships, drawing perspectives from high-performance athletics, independent living research and ergonomic design, to develop the first of what we hope to be many adaptive products.
Our process started with the Stavros Center for Independent Living, an organization supporting communities without barriers in Gihan's hometown of Amherst, MA. Through one on one conversations, and focus groups with individuals using wheelchairs and personal care assistants, we identified opportunities to improve the experience for seated wear and dressing.
Key Features
Lengthened back rise for seated comfort and coverage.
Grab-Holds on waistband for easier donning while seated
For easier access and comfort
Front entry with easy donning, single handed
Gender-Specific catheter access
Reduces compression and heat
For easy donning and desired fit
Working with long-time partners WeAdapt from the University of Minho, Portugal, we investigated ways to reduce pressure and irritation while seated, primarily through pattern changes in the waist and knee.
Over 7 variations of each tested feature was prototyped during our process in a complete garment to allow real-world testing, with a keen eye toward durability and ergonomics.
The Kinetic platform is a unique, warp-knit fabric with spring-like fibers that give it unrivaled stretch and mobility - making it a favorite for athletes. To put Kinetic Adaptiveº to the test we worked with Gold Medalist Paralympians who put Adaptiveº through the paces in their off-court lives. Through four rounds of prototypes, the feedback we recieved from Alana Nichols and fellow Paralympians guided not only the fit and features of Adaptive°, but the aesthetic too.
Working with long-time partners WeAdapt from the University of Minho, Portugal, we investigated ways to reduce pressure and irritation while seated, primarily through pattern changes in the waist and knee.
Over 7 variations of each tested feature was prototyped during our process in a complete garment to allow real-world testing, with a keen eye toward durability and ergonomics.
The Kinetic platform is a unique, warp-knit fabric with spring-like fibers that give it unrivaled stretch and mobility - making it a favorite for athletes. To put Kinetic Adaptiveº to the test we worked with Gold Medalist Paralympians who put Adaptiveº through the paces in their off-court lives. Through four rounds of prototypes, the feedback we recieved from Alana Nichols and fellow Paralympians guided not only the fit and features of Adaptive°, but the aesthetic too.
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