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November 18, 2025Research Journal of Textile and Apparel

Apparel purchasing priorities in people living with disabilities: a metasynthesis

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HTHani TranHo Chi Minh City University of EducationANAn Nguyen

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Implication

Metasynthesis uncovers priorities in apparel design for individuals with disabilities, highlighting accessibility and consumer needs.

Key Points

  • Prioritizing accessibility significantly influences apparel purchases among individuals with disabilities, indicating a demand for tailored solutions.
  • The analysis synthesizes insights from qualitative research, revealing that functionality is crucial when selecting clothing among this consumer group.
  • Addressing gaps in apparel design requires a focus on qualitative approaches to better comprehend the unique challenges faced by disabled consumers.
  • Increased attention to adaptive clothing can enhance self-expression, user experience, and overall well-being for individuals with disabilities.

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Tran et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6924fef9c0ce034ddc351e82https://doi.org/10.1108/rjta-08-2024-0146
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