Our adaptive clothing guide & collection
We’re proud to provide thoughtfully designed adaptive clothing, sleepwear and underwear that's both liberating and on trend.
Our Adaptive Clothing Collection Guide
What is adaptive clothing?
Adaptive clothing refers to clothing designed with modifications that make it easier to wear for people living with health conditions and disabilities. These modifications aim to improve comfort, independence and ease of dressing for people who may have challenges with mobility, dexterity or sensory sensitivity.
Key features of adaptive clothing
Adaptive clothing can include, but is not limited to, key features such as:
Velcro, magnetic or snap button closures: Instead of traditional buttons, zippers, or hooks, adaptive clothing often uses Velcro or magnets for easy closure.
Elastic waistbands, wide waistbands and inner pull loops: For people with limited mobility or strength, elastic waistbands, wide waistbands and pull loops are easier to manage than buttons or zippers and aid in putting on and removing pants and shorts.
Side seam belt attachments: Many adaptive garments, like dresses or shirts, are designed with belts and waist ties attached at the side rather than the back: this minimizes discomfort for people in seated positions, like wheelchair users.
Seamless construction: Clothing made with minimal seams or seams placed in non-irritating locations can help individuals with sensory sensitivities or skin conditions.
Adjustable features: Some adaptive clothing items include adjustable necklines, cuffs, or waists, so the garment can be modified for comfort or size.
Tube access: The addition of holes to pockets and seams helps individuals with the use of any medical devices, while also protecting modesty when tubes are required.
Large pockets: Making sure there's enough room in the garment’s pockets to carry everything from essentials to medical devices.
Easy-wear technologies: Fabrics like modal and those with moisture-wicking properties help keep the wearer comfortable.
Stylish: Our adaptive collection includes the same great style, on-trend pieces as our main collections, but has been adapted to suit our customers with diverse needs.
Why is adaptive fashion important?
Adaptive fashion is important for several reasons, all of which contribute to improving the lives of people living with health conditions and disabilities. It goes beyond just the functional aspects of clothing to also promote dignity, independence and inclusivity.
Our 35-piece adaptive menswear, adaptive womenswear, sleepwear and underwear collection has been created in collaboration with trailblazing fashion designer Victoria Jenkins. A TEDx speaker, author and host on Channel 4’s The Unique Boutique, Victoria is ranked as one of the most influential disabled people in the UK by the Shaw Trust.
Victoria Jenkins is the founder of adaptive fashion brand Unhidden and a leading advocate for disability inclusion. Using her own lived experience with chronic illness and disability and over 17 years’ experience in the fashion industry, she aims to help minimize the barriers to accessing adaptive clothing.
Announcing her partnership with Primark and the launch of an adaptive fashion collection, she said: “I am thrilled to be working with Primark as part of my mission to bring affordable adaptive fashion to the high street.”
“By Primark recognizing the needs of the disabled and chronically sick community, and acting upon it in such a meaningful way, is going to be life-changing for millions of people. I'm excited to work with Primark to bring this to life.”
What are the benefits of adaptive clothing?
Accessible clothing offers numerous benefits, including:
Increases independence: By allowing individuals to dress with ease, whether independently or with assistance.
Improves comfort: By using soft fabrics and adjustable features.
Promotes dignity and confidence: The designs enable people to wear fashion-forward clothing that helps them express themselves.
Enhances social inclusion: Adaptive clothing helps break down barriers and challenge stereotypes about disability. By offering clothing options that are both functional and stylish, the fashion industry is recognizing that disabled people should have the same choice, variety and opportunities to engage in social activities as everyone else.
Supports mental health: Struggling to put on clothes, feeling uncomfortable, or not being able to express yourself through personal style can lead to frustration, isolation, and lower self esteem. Adaptive fashion alleviates some of these emotional challenges, providing a sense of empowerment.
Encouraging innovation: The growing demand for adaptive fashion encourages designers and brands to think more creatively about how they design clothing for a wider range of bodies and abilities. It pushes the boundaries of fashion design and drives innovation, resulting in new materials, techniques and ideas that benefit both the adaptive and general populations.
Saving money, time, effort and energy: By decreasing the need to alter clothes, time wasted figuring out what will work with their bodies, or dealing with a large number of clothing returns.
What does adaptive clothing look like?
At Primark, adaptive clothing is where fashion meets function. Ensuring that our adaptive range is stylish and on-trend, while remaining comfortable and innovative, is the top priority. Subtle design tweaks like snaps instead of buttons, ring pull zippers instead of regular ones and tube access holes discreetly added into pockets are just some of the ways that a basic piece can become more wearable for those with diverse needs.
Womens adaptive underwear & sleepwear
Ribbed modal long-sleeved top & adaptive pants
Accessible openings: Snap buttons added to the arms and side seams of the top.
Side splits on the leg for ease of dressing.
Pockets with tube access.
Inner waistband pulls to help the wearer pull them on.
Ribbed modal tank
- Accessible openings: Snap buttons added to the shoulder straps.
Ribbed modal nightgown
- Accessible openings: Snap buttons added to the arm and side seams.
Jersey pajama shirt & pants
Accessible openings: Snap buttons on the sleeves and down the front of the shirt to allow for ease of dressing and full exposure as needed.
Tube access through the chest pocket.
Side splits on the pants for ease of dressing.
Inner waistband pulls on the pants.
Extra-large pockets on the pants with tube access.
Jersey nightshirt
- Snap buttons added to the sleeves for ease of dressing.
Front-fastening bras
Bralette
Magnetic and fabric hook front closure for ease of dressing for customers with low dexterity.
Delicate lace design for a sexy, feminine feel.
Removable cup for additional comfort and support.
Seamfree cropped bra
Magnetic and fabric hook front closure for ease of dressing for customers with low dexterity.
Adjustable straps to help with finding the correct fit.
Comes in two colors (black and light pink) with matching briefs available.
Non-padded for comfort.
Briefs Womens
3pk briefs
Inner waistband pulls: Pull up loops for ease of dressing for wearers with low dexterity.
Tube access opening at the front.
Lace trim on the waistband for a feminine feel.
Stoma brief
Internal pocket made with DropLock.™ technology.
Moisture-wicking: Providing a cool and comfortable feel.
Wide waistband to allow for ease of dressing.
Mens adaptive sleepwear and underwear
Adaptive 3pk boxers
Inner waistband pulls for ease of dressing.
Tube access.
Pajama T-shirt
Accessible openings at the neckline to allow for ease of dressing.
Tube access.
Super-soft fabric that feels gentle on the skin.
Pajama pants
Elasticated and adjustable drawstring waistband.
Inner waistband pulls to help with ease of dressing.
Accessible openings.
Tube access.
Super-soft fabric that feels gentle on the skin.
Robe
Belt attached at the side seam for the comfort of the wearer if seated or lying down.
Tube access discreetly added to the pockets.
Extra large pockets.
Types of adaptive clothing
Across womenswear and menswear, we’ve designed pieces for customers in seated positions, like those who use a wheelchair, with considerations made to product length, hems and fastenings. True wardrobe staples like ladies jeans and a plain T-shirt are the seated options available.
Womens adaptive clothing
Jersey T-Shirts
Accessible openings: Snap buttons from the neckline to the sleeve to allow full exposure as needed. Soft tape has also been used here for added comfort.
Tube access at the side seams.
Oversized fit.
Leisurewear Set
Zip Hoodie
Accessible openings: Snap buttons added to the full length of the arm to allow full exposure as needed.
Pockets with tube access.
Larger pockets.
Magnetic zip: The end of the zip features a magnetic closure, allowing the two sides to come together on their own, making it easy to pull the zip up.
Ring puller on the zip for ease of use for customers with low dexterity.
Joggers
Accessible openings: Snap buttons added from the knee down to allow full exposure as needed.
Pockets with tube access.
Inner waistband pulls to enable the wearer to pull them on.
Straight-leg style for ease of dressing.
Snap buttons have been added to the pocket openings so that they sit flat.
Straight-leg jeans
Accessible openings: Side splits at the leg opening for access to the bottom half of the leg.
Zip fly amended to snap buttons for ease of use for customers with low dexterity.
Pockets with tube access.
Inner waistband pulls.
Waistband elasticated at the back for the comfort of the wearer.
Trench
Magnetic pocket fastenings to make sure they sit flat and keep belongings and devices safe.
Accessible openings: Zips added to the full length of the arm to allow full exposure as needed.
Pocket with tube access.
Inner waistband pulls.
Belt attached at the side seam for the comfort of the wearer.
Tie-front shirt
Accessible openings: Snap buttons added to the arm to allow full exposure as needed.
Snap closure replaces buttons down the front of the shirt for ease of dressing for customers with low dexterity.
Tube access at the side seams.
Waistcoat & pants co-ord
Accessible openings: Snap buttons at the shoulder seam.
Tube access inside the pockets.
Inner waistband pulls.
Tankini set
Tube access at the side seams.
Inner waistband pulls on the bottoms.
Ring puller on the zip for ease of use for customers with low dexterity.
Mens adaptive clothing
Leisurewear Set
Zip Hoodie
Accessible openings: Zip access on the sleeves.
Pockets with tube access.
Magnetic zipper with ring pull.
Elasticated cuffs.
Joggers
Accessible openings.
Pockets with tube access.
Inner waistband pulls.
Stretch waistband.
Sports T-shirt
Accessible openings- snap closure from neckline to the sleeve to allow full exposure as needed.
Tube access.
Sports short
Internal waistband pulls.
Extra large pockets.
Tube access.
Vest
Pockets with tube access.
Larger pockets.
Magnetic zip: The end of the zip is magnetic, allowing both sides to come together themselves so the zip can be pulled up.
Ring puller on the zip for ease of use for customers with low dexterity.
Jeans
Pockets with tube access.
Inner waistband pulls for ease of dressing.
Snap closures on pockets to keep belongings secure.
Labels removed for sensory-friendly dressing.
Cargo Pants
Accessible openings.
Pockets with tube access.
Inner waistband pulls.
Extra large pockets.
Cargo shorts
Accessible openings.
Pockets with tube access.
Inner waistband pulls.
Extra large pockets.
Cargo Swim Shorts
Accessible openings.
Pockets with tube access.
Inner waistband pulls.
Extra large pockets.
Jersey Knit T-Shirt
Accessible openings: Snap buttons from the neckline to the sleeve to allow full exposure as needed. Soft tape has also been used here for added comfort.
Tube access.
Shirt
Accessible openings: Snap buttons added to the arm to allow full exposure as needed.
Magnetic buttons down the front of the shirt for ease of dressing for customers with low dexterity.
Tube access.
Adaptive Clothing: Seated Options
Womens
Straight-leg jeans
Designed for a seated position.
Accessible openings: Side splits at the leg opening for access to the bottom half of the leg.
Zip fly amended to snap buttons for ease of use for customers with low dexterity.
Pockets with tube access.
Inner waistband pulls.
Stretch waistband at the back for the wearer's comfort.
Jersey Knit T-Shirt
Designed for a seated position.
Accessible openings: Snap buttons from the neckline to the sleeve to allow full exposure as needed. Soft tape has also been used here for added comfort.
Tube access at the side seams.
Trench
Designed for a seated position.
Magnetic pocket closures – to make sure they sit flat and keep essentials and devices safe.
Accessible openings: Zips added to the full length of the arm to allow full exposure as needed.
Pocket with tube access.
Inner waistband pulls.
Belt attached at the side seam for the comfort of the wearer.
Zip on arm amended to a ring puller for ease of dressing for customers with low dexterity.
Button removed on the storm flap at the back for the comfort of the wearer when seated.
Snap button added to each side seam so that the fit can be amended as required.
Mens
Jeans
Designed for the seated position.
Accessible openings.
Pockets with tube access.
Inner waistband pulls.
Short-sleeved shirt
Accessible openings: Snap buttons added to the arm to allow full exposure as needed.
Magnetic buttons down the front of the shirt for ease of dressing for customers with low dexterity.
Tube access.
Oxford Shirt
Designed for the seated position with shorter hems and sleeves.
Accessible openings: Snap buttons added to the arm to allow full exposure as needed.
Magnetic buttons down the front of the shirt for ease of dressing for customers with low dexterity.
Tube access at the side seams.
Who does adaptive clothing support?
Adaptive clothing is designed for people with health conditions, disabilities and impairments, such as limited mobility, low dexterity and sensory sensitivities. It can also support those recovering from health treatments, surgery or temporary health conditions. It makes getting dressed easier, whether independently or with assistance, while still being comfortable and on trend.
How can I tell which products are adaptive in-store?
You can shop the range in-store and online. Before heading to the store, use our handy stock checker to see estimated product availability.
In the store, you’ll find the adaptive collection on the ground floor, with product merchandised on custom fixtures and near a walkway.
Customers will be able to identify an adaptive product by the labeling. Our unique font and lilac and gray color palette distinguish this product from our other ranges in-store. Extensive detail about the product features and benefits, fabric composition and care instructions can also be found on these labels.
Example adaptive product label below:
You can find our adaptive collection online, by product category below:
Our Adaptive Range Store List
Looking to shop our adaptive range in-store? See the list below to find your nearest location.
*Disclaimer: Certain options may only be available in selected stores. Use our handy stock checker to see availability.
United Kingdom
Belfast Castle Street
Birmingham High Street
Braehead
Bromley
Cardiff
Coventry
Dudley Merryhill
Edinburgh Princes Street
Gateshead Metro Center
Glasgow Argyle Street
Kingston
Lakeside
Leeds Trinity
Liverpool
London Oxford Street East
London Stratford
London White City
London Wood Green
Manchester Market Street
Manchester Trafford Center
Milton Keynes Center
Newcastle
France
Bordeaux
Dijon Toison d'Or
Lille
Lyon
Marseille Littoral
Paris Belle Epine
Paris Creteil
Paris Evry 2
Paris O'Parinor
Paris Plaisir
Paris Val d'Europe
Strasbourg
Iberian Peninsula
Barcelona Plaza Catalunya
Lisbon Colombo
Madrid Gran Via
Málaga Larios
Porto
Valencia Ruzafa
Vigo Vialia
Republic of Ireland
Dublin Blanchardstown
Dublin Liffey Valley
Dublin Mary Street
Galway Eyre Square
Italy
Arese Il Centro
Milan Via Torino
Rome Romaest
Northern Europe
Amsterdam Damrak
Antwerp
Berlin Alexanderplatz
Bruxelles D’Ixelles
Den Haag
Essen
Liege
Mannheim
Munchen
Prague Wenceslas Square
Rotterdam
Utrecht
Vienna