# Wheelchair-Adaptive Halloween Costumes Target Sells Sensory-Friendly, Wheelchair-Friendly Costumes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-07-19 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-friendly-costumes References: [bhg](https://www.bhg.com/news/target-adaptive-halloween-costumes/) & [intl.target](https://intl.target.com/p/girls-/-/A-77419071) Ahead of Halloween this year, [Target](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-halloween) is making all-new wheelchair-friendly costumes for kids available for pre-order. The two new [wheelchair-adaptive designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primark-x-victoria-jenkins) include a princess costume and a pirate costume, both of which can be paired with a matching wheelchair cover to complete the theme of the costume and kept in place with simple hook-and-loop closures. Both of these options have been specifically designed for kids who use wheelchairs, as the pirate costume set includes extra-wide leg openings that allow for the pants to be put on with or without shoes. Target is also introducing [sensory-friendly shark and unicorn costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptive-clothing-1) for kids with flat seams and no tags for a non-irritating, comfortable fit. This year, kids and parents will be able to enjoy an increasing range of inclusive Halloween costume designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wheelchair-adaptive Halloween Costumes:** Creating costumes specifically designed for kids who use wheelchairs opens up new opportunities for inclusivity in the Halloween industry. - **Sensory-friendly Costumes:** Developing costumes with features like flat seams and no tags provides a more comfortable and enjoyable experience for kids with sensory sensitivities during Halloween. - **Inclusive Halloween Costume Designs:** Increasing the range of costume designs that are inclusive of diverse abilities and sensory needs helps to create a more inclusive and enjoyable Halloween experience for all. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** Retailers can benefit from offering a wider variety of inclusive Halloween costumes to meet the needs and preferences of diverse customers. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore innovative ways to make costumes more adaptive and sensory-friendly, allowing individuals of all abilities to fully participate in Halloween festivities. - **Toy:** Toy companies can develop and market wheelchair-adaptive costumes to promote inclusive play experiences and representation for children with disabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expansive Halloween Retail Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-halloween.md) - [Film-Themed Retailer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-x-disney-the-little-mermaid-collection.md) - [Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-3.md) - [Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-animatronics.md) - [Candy Bowl Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreatable-costume.md) - [Subtly Spooky Halloween Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-2025-halloween-collection.md) - [Sweet-and-Salty Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auntie-annes-and-cinnabon-costumes.md) - [Allergy-Friendly Halloween Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allergyfriendly-halloween-treats.md) - [Halloween Creamer Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-delight-2.md)