If you prefer, trousers can be adapted with a zip fastener or hook and loop Velcro-type fastener inserted into the lower half of the side seam. If you have reduced, or no sensation in your lower body, and you are immobile in the chair much of the time, you must be aware of how the clothing you wear affects your skin condition.

This piece is non-wired and non-padded for a comfortable, natural feel that will stay comfortable all day long.The weight of a fabric can also be important to consider, especially if you experience pain when moving or if you have limited strength or endurance. A zip aid is usually a piece of cord or fine chain with a hook on one end and a tab at the other to assist with doing up zips. Discrete zips can be added to the side seams of trousers, either from the top or the bottom, or all the way down, making their removal easier, or providing access to a catheter bag.

There are a range of dressing techniques that can be used depending on what difficulties you have with dressing. You can change where you site the bag according to what you want to wear, so long as you have the right catheter accessories. Certain conditions like diabetes or Raynaud’s can cause circulation problems, especially to the hands, lower legs and feet. Front fastening clothes will make stoma care easier and clothes with room for movement and room for a slightly fuller stoma bag might be comfier.If you have a long jacket (or coat), shortening the back of it can help prevent you from sitting on the hem, and from the garment from bunching up around your waist and hips when seated. If you have difficulty managing or holding layers of clothing when you go to the toilet, consider alternative ways of temporarily securing your clothes. They are safer and warmer than ordinary hosiery worn without shoes, but may prove difficult to remove. With the classic Naturana three part bra construction and reinforcements to the body for support and comfort. Some local education authorities give help with the cost of school clothing for pupils in maintained schools, colleges for further education and sixth form colleges.