Studiu privind cerintele impuse produselor de îmbrăcăminte destinate persoanelor cu nevoi speciale

Abstract

Present researches concerning people with special needs are based on the concept of equal opportunities; therefore, the elements of clothing product must contribute to the improvement of life quality and increasing the independence for this category of people.

In this paper, the research is focused on correlation of requirements formulated by people with special needs generated by the degree of restraint (minimum immobility, partial or complete) with the comfort properties of clothing products. The study identified the main requirements imposed for knitted clothing, in order to ensure a high level of comfort. The results have been achieved after interviewing a total of 80 people with special needs aged between 20 and 60 years.

The study shows that persons with disabilities require specific clothing products and, in general, this category of users have big difficulties to purchase products in accordance with the requirements determined by their medical conditions.