Adaptista is a marketplace that provides design and fashion options for adaptive consumers and it's the first of its kind in the UK. The disability-led high-end shopping platform is on a mission to shift perceptions on what accessible and adaptive clothing should look like, and it does so with curated brands like Constant & Zoé, BP3 Underwear and Free Form Style.
Founded by garment technologist and disability advocate Maria O’Sullivan-Abeyratne to fill a much-needed void in the market for disability-led e-commerce options, Adaptista was custom-built and tested by disabled and inclusive software development experts. With text-to-speech, speech recognition, page translation, magnification and text styling, Adaptista, which describes itself as "the most fashionable adaptive and inclusive marketplace," is setting a new precedent as the adaptive clothing market only continues to grow.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Adaptive Clothing Market
- There is opportunity for the growth of an adaptive clothing market, as there is a lack of availability globally.
- Inclusive E-commerce
- The creation of inclusive e-commerce platforms may help fill the void in available adaptive clothing options.
- Disability-led Design
- Investment in more disability-led design could lead to innovations in adaptive clothing that are fashionable and functional.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion Industry
- Clothing companies may have to pivot their business models to be more inclusive of the disabled community.
- E-commerce Industry
- Inclusive e-commerce platforms could help tap into new markets of consumers who have previously been excluded.
- Software Development Industry
- The development of software and technology that caters to the disabled community could unlock new opportunities for accessibility in various industries.
