# Adaptive Shapewear Brands are designing intimates for people with disabilities. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Jun 2, 2022 | Category: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/style-and-fashion-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-shapewear ## Key Figures - Trend score: 6.0/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Adaptive Shapewear trend? **Adaptive Shapewear:** People with disabilities are increasingly being catered to in the intimates space, with brands designing bras, underwear, and shapewear that ensures people with mobility issues are able to independently put on these items, while ensuring a comfortable fit. ## The consumer insight behind the Adaptive Shapewear trend Accessibility in all aspects of life is important for the wellbeing of people with disabilities, and the current reality is that most industries and services remain inaccessible for these communities. This is shifting as people with disabilities and their allies increasingly voice their needs and work towards inclusion for themselves and others. Some brands are now taking in these calls for inclusion in order to appeal to a wider range of demographics. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 29, 2020 to Jun 3, 2022 - Published: Jun 2, 2022 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Adaptive Shapewear trend ### Accessibility and inclusivity Brands are designing intimates for people with disabilities and creating adaptive lingerie and shapewear that are both sensual and functional, catering to a wider range of demographics. ### Functional features Adaptive lingerie and shapewear are introducing functional features like magnetic clasps, anti-microbial fabric and grip loops to make the pieces accessible, comfortable and long-lasting. ### Expertise in adaptive design Adaptive bra and underwear brands, including 'Intimately', are built by a team of disabled and non-disabled allies with expertise in adaptive design. ## What the Adaptive Shapewear trend means for industry ### For Fashion The fashion industry is designing adaptive lingerie and shapewear that is both fashionable and functional for a wider range of demographics, including those with disabilities. ### For Apparel The apparel industry is introducing functional features that make adaptive lingerie and shapewear more accessible, comfortable and durable for different body types and sizes. ### For Healthcare The healthcare industry can collaborate with brands and designers to develop adaptive lingerie and shapewear that caters to people with different medical conditions, such as chronic illnesses or amputation. ## Workshop question How could your brand better prioritize inclusion for people with disabilities, both internally and in its product/service? ## Trend signals for Adaptive Shapewear Trend score 6.0 out of 10, from popularity 84%, activity 85%, freshness 12%. - Popularity: 84% - Activity: 85% - Freshness: 12% ## Examples of the Adaptive Shapewear trend 4 featured examples from Oct 29, 2020 to Jun 3, 2022. - [Premium Adaptive Intimates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slick-chick): Slick Chicks Offers a Range of Adaptive Bras, Panties and Loungewear (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Fashion brands could expand their product offerings to include adaptive clothing, providing a new market segment and improving inclusion. - [Adaptive Shapewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skims-adaptive): SKIMS Adaptive Was Made for People with Limited Mobility (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: The SKIMS Adaptive collection introduces a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion industry to address gaps in accessibility and inclusivity. - [Disability-Inclusive Lingerie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intimatelys-adaptive): Intimately's Adaptive Lingerie is Made for People with Disabilities (Category: Fashion) Implication: The fashion industry has the opportunity to disrupt the norm by creating and offering adaptive clothing for people with disabilities. - [Sophisticated Adaptive Intimates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intimately): Intimately Was "Created by Disabled Women for Disabled Women" (Category: Fashion) Implication: The adaptive fashion industry presents opportunities for brands to create functional and stylish apparel tailored for individuals with disabilities. ## Recent trend clusters - [Engineered Layers](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/engineered-layers) (Fashion) - [Utility Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/utility-refinement) (Fashion) - [All-Weather Ease](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/all-weather-ease) (Fashion) - [Playable Beauty](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/playable-beauty) (Fashion) ## Trending in Fashion - [Deluxe Beauty Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-and-prestige) - [Athlete Beauty Ambassadorships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athlete-beauty-ambassadorships) - [Elegant Bookbinding-Inspired Shoulder Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boky-bag) - [Commemorative Tennis Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-roger-centre-court) All articles: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion)