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Happy Mothers Day and Grandmothers Day from The Able Label Adaptive Clothing

MOTHER'S DAY THANK YOU

Of course we love and appreciate our Mothers’ and Grandmothers’ every day of the year, but sometimes (we're sorry to say) we need a little reminder to let them know just how much we appreciate them.
March 22, 2019
Brand Manifesto | The Able Label

THE ABLE LABEL BRAND MANIFESTO

The Able Label was founded by Katie after seeing the difficulties her grandmother faced dressing with Parkinson's. It was crucial that the clothes not only helped maintain independence and dignity but looked great too - being items women would want to wear regardless of ability or disability. This in-turn would also encourage confidence.

With this in mind, we are really excited to share our core values and beliefs. We'd love you to join everyone here at The Able Label as we do our best to live by this and celebrate fashion for all in 2019 and beyond.

March 07, 2019
Happy New Year champagne toast from The Able Label

2018: A YEAR TO REMEMBER FOR THE ABLE LABEL

As we enter into the New Year and wave farewell to 2018, The Able Label reflects on the year gone by. It has been quite an action packed 12 months for us, which we would like to share with you.
January 01, 2019
VAT Exempt icon

ARE YOU OR A LOVED ONE ENTITLED TO VAT EXEMPTION?

We are so happy that we can make beautiful, accessible clothes. But, we also like to shout about the fact we can offer VAT relief on the majority of them too. This is because they have been specifically designed to help make dressing easier.

We often get asked how does it work? Am I eligible, is my relative eligible? So we have put together this guide to make it all a little clearer.

December 05, 2018
Give the gift of independence banner with lady wearing monochrome print shirt and red cardi

CHRISTMAS SHOP 2018

What better time than Christmas to treat yourself or a loved one to a gift that is going to be really thoughtful and certainly make a positive difference.
November 22, 2018
The Able Label Founder and Entrepreneur Katie Ellis

GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK: KATIE'S START UP STORY

This November, Global Entrepreneurship Network will celebrate 11 years of helping millions of people unleash their ideas to start and scale new businesses through Global Entrepreneurship Week. The campaign began in 2008 with an emphasis on inspiring young people to make their mark.

To celebrate, we interviewed Founder of The Able Label and young entrepreneur Katie, to get an insight into her life as an entrepreneur, find out what it has been like starting up a business and get some advice for other budding entrepreneurs.

November 11, 2018
Leakproof absorbent knickers for incontinence.

LEAKPROOF UNDERWEAR NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD

For one woman in every three, a laugh can be awkward, a cough causes anxiety and a golf swing can lead to disaster. They’re living with a common but not commonly talked-about secret – they experience light bladder leakage.

We now have a new line of washable absorbent underwear designed for light bladder leakage - helping women maintain their style and identity as well as their self-confidence and dignity.

November 10, 2018
Clothing Made in Britain

MADE IN BRITAIN

Our easy-dress adaptive clothing designs have always been created here in the UK but now we go one step further, manufacturing our lovely clothes in Britain.
November 04, 2018
Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Front Opening Bra

VALERIE'S BREAST CANCER STORY

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we spoke to breast cancer survivor, Valerie, to get her experience of breast cancer from beginning to end.
October 16, 2018
Front fastening popper bra for post surgery

BRAS FOR AFTER SURGERY

If you are about to have breast or chest surgery, it’s crucial to find the right bra to take into hospital and wear in the weeks immediately after your operation. 

Make sure you find the right bra which is fit for purpose and suitable for you.

October 08, 2018
New In | Wool Velcro Coat in Grey | Wrap with plum & teal Block Colours

AW18: NEW SEASON, NEW STYLE

Autumn always feels like a fresh start, in life and your wardrobe. Combining bold new pieces and forever favourites like our Imogen Shirt, Stella Top and famous wraps, our new collection will see you through the coming months with style. To get you inspired, here are our key autumn looks in a nutshell.
September 14, 2018
Between season layers - velcro fasten gilet in blue

LIGHT LAYERS FOR COOL SUMMER DAYS

Between seasons can be a tricky time for dressing, needing to put layers on and take them off as the temperature frequently changes. Cooler summer days call for cooler summer layers. 
September 04, 2018