Kilt Freedom For Men In Wheelchairs
In the course of exchanging Holiday greetings with extended family got to thinking of my cousin who's been in a wheelchair his entire life. Why not kilts for him too? Obviously would have more FREEDOM, be more comfortable, easier for his attendants. Didn't find anything searching this site. Did find a lady who adapted a woman's tartan skirt for a guy in a wheelchair; http://www.tolonen.name/charlotte/se...ing/index.html
and found a site about wheelchair fashion. http://www.mobility-advisor.com/wheelchair-fashion.html They recommend short jackets...hey...that's us! Apparently there's a niche industry already, but my sense is they are "adapting" rather than designing for men in wheelchairs.
Needs are pretty obvious....flat back rather than pleats...maybe a few side pleats. This site is rife with textile engineers and kiltmakers.
Having visions of my cousin turned out in our clan tartan with an argyle jacket....
Anyone else way ahead of me here??
Ron
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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