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evolving the design of the pants and bring the idea to market .
Nicole said , “ After meeting with doctors and discussing the lengthy recovery process Stella would face after her surgery , I knew I had to do everything in my power to make her as comfortable as possible .” She added , “ As a parent , when you see your child struggling your mind instantly goes into overdrive searching for solutions . The design concept for zipOns is simple , but it can truly change lives . I am excited to be able to provide other families with access to clothing that can make everyday living a little easier .”
Joanne DiCamillo , Co-Founder of befree , LLC said ," When Nikki first shared with me the idea for zipOns , I was shocked , like her , that she was unable to find pants with full zipper openings on the legs , or anything similar to accommodate Stella ’ s casts .” She continued , saying , “ zipOns pants can improve lives for caregivers , people with disabilities or medical conditions , and people recovering after surgery and accidents . The market is large . It is very inspiring to see something so simple make such a huge difference . And makes you want to share it with the world ."
Who benefits from your product , and how ?
zipOns make dressing easier , safer and more comfortable for those living with disabilities or short-term mobility challenges due to injuries , surgery or other medical conditions . The patented design includes zippers spanning waist to hem , allowing them to open and unzip completely on both sides of the legs . They can be put on and taken off easily while standing , lying down or from a sitting position , without pulling up through the legs like traditional pants . zipOns also open from the bottom as needed to accommodate casts , braces and other medical equipment , making them ideal for postsurgery and injury recovery .
Though zipOns were created with limited mobility in mind , they are so stylish and versatile that they are also great everyday pants and great for sports and recreation . We have customers who use them for horseback riding , gymnastics , ice skating and fishing to name a few !
What sets you apart from your competitors ?
There are other companies that make adaptive pants and some with full length zippers but befree holds both design and utility patents on our pants , for our unique design . We have an interior flange that covers the zipper entirely on the inside of the pants and folds over at the waist as well to prevent contact with skin and provide maximum comfort . This can be critical for customers with paralysis or limited sensation to ensure there isn ’ t anything irritating that could cause friction and lead to infection .
Our pants also come in a variety of color options which we haven ’ t
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