# Adaptive Wheelchair-Compatible Apparel JC Penney Announces the Jamey Perry for JCPenney Line By Kanesa D | Published 2024-09-13 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jcpenney References: [streetinsider](https://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/JCPenney+and+Jamey+Perry+Launch+Fashionable+Wheelchair+Collection+that+Showcases+Both+Style+and+Function/23701013.html) & [jcpenney](https://www.jcpenney.com/)  [JCPenney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jcpenney-collections) is officially launching its [new collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-collection), Jamey Perry for JCPenney, to demonstrate the brand's dedication to prioritizing [stylish, inclusive products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primark-sophie). The collection was created by disabled writer and athlete Jamey Perry, who contributed her unique perspective to the garment design process. Product features include soft fabrics, extending back rises, shortening sleeves, and waistband loops. “Creating this line with JCPenney has been a dream come true,” said Perry. “Although I’m new to the design world, the JCPenney team understood that my lived experience lent a unique perspective when creating this collection. Women like me want to look great and feel great, and we also need clothes that fit our lives. JCPenney gets that and the result is incredible.” The collection comes in sizes XS to XXL. Image Credit: JCPenney ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 28% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Adaptive Fashion:** Adaptive fashion addresses the specific needs of individuals with disabilities, offering functional yet stylish clothing solutions. - **Collaborative Design:** Collaborative design merges the expertise of brands and lived experiences of marginalized groups to create more inclusive products. - **Inclusive Apparel Sizing:** Inclusive apparel sizing broadens the accessibility of fashion to encompass a wider range of body types and physical conditions. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retail embraces adaptive apparel lines to cater to the needs of underrepresented demographics. - **Assistive Technology:** Assistive technology integrates with the fashion industry to develop innovative clothing that enhances the quality of life for disabled individuals. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturing adopts advanced materials and designs specifically for adaptive clothing, pushing the boundaries of traditional fabric uses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptive Clothing Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primark-x-victoria-jenkins.md) - [Best-Selling Adaptive Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthropologie-2.md) - [Affordable Inclusive Minimal Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptive-clothing-1.md) - [Curated Athlete Tunnel Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inside-lane.md) - [Jingle-Inspired Holiday Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jingle-ball-collection.md) - [Adaptive Intimate Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorias-secret-1.md) - [Inclusive Undergarment Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primark-1.md) - [Inclusive Accessibility-Focused Furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-accessible-home.md) - [Collaborative Candy Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jcpenney-x-haribo-collection.md)