But, soft! what tagless shirts do not distress
I’ve referred more than once to Charlie’s liking for all things polarfleece, and soft, and fast-drying, and machine-washable. (Well, the last two refer to my preferences for his clothes and numerous blankets.) Soft (clothing for all children) is a new line of “inclusive clothing” to be launched in December 2008; it is “designed with the needs of all children in mind, including those with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, and a range of sensory sensitivity.” The company uses “flat seaming for extra comfort, 100% of the softest combed cotton, wide collars, printed labels, custom fits, and much much more.” Soft (clothing for all children) is a start-up company founded by a Brooklyn educator, Jessica Elsas: Go here to read About.com’s post about the clothing, and go here to read the Soft (clothing for all children) blog. The company is seeking votes to win $10,000 in start-up funds (go here to vote).
Charlie seems not to be overly bothered by tags, buttons, snaps, zippers, and the like. He often chooses jeans or dark-colored pants and colors (black or blue or green shirts) seem to define his clothing choices. Hehas been a bit adamant about wearing some loose fitting, floppy, flannel PJ pants that my mom found for him instead of his other PJs and—because a close relative has a long-time distaste for wool sweaters—I have instinctively avoided these for Charlie. I appreciate printed labels and flat seams myself……..
Clothes do not breaketh the boy, but they can maketh him a little more comfortable.
8 opinions for But, soft! what tagless shirts do not distress
Casdok
Jan 2, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Am always on the look out for no zips, buttons, wide collars and printed labels! So will check it out - thanks!
Marla
Jan 2, 2008 at 5:20 pm
I will have to check this out. Clothes used to be a serious problem here but now M does a lot better. Mainly, because she is willing to try clothing on before we buy them. Her biggest hang up is tags, they are all cut off immediately. All skirts and dresses have to “twirl” or they will never be worn.
Daisy
Jan 2, 2008 at 5:59 pm
Amigo actually uses the tag to get himself oriented, since he can’t see well enough to distinguish the shirts’ front or back. Tagless is both good and bad for him.
Kristina Chew, PhD
Jan 2, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Charlie uses the tag for the same reason—lately we have had a few occurrences of walking around and realizing, those pants are on backwards.
Kassiane
Jan 2, 2008 at 6:59 pm
That site has been spamming every autism related board.
Does not have a size chart.
Does not appear to have anything that fits anyone over the age of 8.
And will not answer questions, merely posts the “vote for me!” link and dashes away.
Thus, great idea, piss poor marketing and follow up and such.
Jessica
Jan 2, 2008 at 7:21 pm
Hey, thanks for the post, and for your feedback. and I am so sorry not to be able to follow up on all my posting recently. I am also a teacher, and just one person trying to start this company…no more excessive posting, I promise…I was trying to get a grant that was based on votes, and we came in third (which means no grant), BUT I got a lot of valuable feedback that will help with the development of the clothes. I am ready to make adult lines and more Kassiane, but I need some investors first! Also, K, I remember you were one of the first people to respond to a post of mine back in March with really specific feedback and advice so thank you!
Kassiane
Jan 2, 2008 at 8:24 pm
I wish Id known you were busy teaching (and teaching is a very important job), now I feel mean. I’m sorry.
If only there was another grant available. Gah. Once your teen line comes out (so Im 25. I also have no hips or butt) I totally need a new pair of pants that ISN’T pajamas.
Kristina Chew, PhD
Jan 2, 2008 at 10:11 pm
@Jessica, so wish you’d gotten the grant! But you know there is a “consumer base” out here (I’m typing this opposite a boy who’s wearing his fleece blanket like a cape).
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