I+D

Year 2016 CHALLENGE The diversity of needs and people has led us to create a system to evaluate the accessibility of garment and accessories. What should inclusive clothing looks like? What parameters should we consideer? What are the minimum requirements that a garment must have to be accessible? And, very important, for whom?Just as there … Read more

CHALLENGE To elaborate policy recommendations on the accessibility of textile labelling for EU policy makers of the European textile regulation. METHODOLOGY Review of 30 European regulations and specific studies related to the textile industry, eco-design, labelling, environment, disability and accessibility.Conducting workshops with stakeholders to co-design and validate proposals.Research into accessible technologies and services available on … Read more

First online academy for inclusive fashion design Training 2021-22 CHALLENGE Enhancing knowledge in accessibility and inclusive design. METHODOLOGY Seizing the opportunity presented by the pandemic lockdown, we embarked on the creation of the first online academy dedicated to inclusive design. Crafting a comprehensive index of content, we commenced knowledge dissemination, engaging individuals with disabilities to … Read more

Adaptation of industrial sewing machines for the integration of people with disabilities Year 2014-15 MovingStick is an adaptation for industrial sewing machines designed for users with physical disabilities. The traditional use of pedals is replaced by levers activated by the arm, allowing people with reduced mobility to be employed in a sector such as fashion, … Read more

Year 2017 CHALLENGE Develop a training programme in inclusive fashion for designers and companies. METHODOLOGY This is how the B2B consultancy service for companies, designers and creative studios was born.The research was carried out between 2016 and 2017. It is a consequence of the needs analysis carried out previously.Thanks to the participation in a support … Read more

Year 2014-15 CHALLENGE Redesign the 5-pocket trousers adapted for people with disabilities, maintaining the same look as the one on the market. METHODOLOGY Based on the research and the data obtained, we started to adjust the design to the demands of the users. We begin with the pattern to be comfortable in a sitting position, … Read more

Year 2011-2014 CHALLENGE Getting dressed and undressed is a basic daily activity. But for millions of people with disabilities, it can present a huge challenge. Tasks like moving one’s arms and legs, or the skills and coordination needed to do up a button, can be someone’s daily Everest. They may require more time or, in … Read more

Year 2016 CHALLENGE Jerseys are very tight-fitting garments and therefore difficult to put on and take off. Our challenge was to dress, avoiding muscle pulling and minimizing arm movement. METHODOLOGY We opened different jerseys by the traditional seams, the inner side seams up to the sleeve and cuff, and the shoulder seams up to the … Read more