# Differently Abled Outerwear Jackets The 'Easy Jacket' is Simple to Put on and Take Off By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-jacket References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/01/30/bundle-up-in-a-jiffy/) Those who are [differently abled](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptive-clothing-1) who have a difficult time putting on [traditional jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-x-lovefrom) could benefit greatly from the 'Easy Jacket.' Instead of being put onto the body by requiring users to bend and twist, the jacket works by being slipped on and closed without having to have the person require help from someone else. The jacket has a design that opens up from the collar and that collapses easily, while the front and side portions maintain a good closure without restricting any movement of functionality. The 'Easy Jacket' is the design work of Austin Chen and is a far easier piece of clothing for a person with [physical movement challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jcpenney) to wear in order to maintain autonomy and feel more confident with their abilities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Adaptive Clothing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing clothing specially designed for differently abled individuals to enhance independence and confidence. - **Easy-access Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating products with opening features that enable easy and independent use for people with physical movement challenges. - **Inclusive Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing fashionable clothing that is accessible and appealing to all individuals, regardless of their physical abilities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing inclusive and adaptive clothing lines that cater to the needs of differently abled individuals. - **Assistive Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new technologies and products that enhance independence and ease of use for people with physical movement challenges. - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating adaptive clothing into healthcare settings to improve patient comfort and promote dignity for individuals with physical disabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Inclusion-Focused Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyon.md) - [All-Weather Travel Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpargali-jacket.md) - [Convertible Shelter Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelter-wear.md) - [Affordable Inclusive Minimal Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptive-clothing-1.md) - [Adaptive Clothing Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primark-x-victoria-jenkins.md) - [Sleeping-Friendly Duvet-Like Parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zzzn-puffer-jacket.md) - [Experimental Programmable Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing.md) - [Accessible Condiment Lids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eeasy-lid-1.md) - [Modular Magnetic Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-x-lovefrom.md)