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No seams where it matters, no labels, nothing scratching at you by lunchtime.
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Guides for this shelf
- Adaptive school uniform in the UK: easy-dressing polos, trousers and sensory basicsMarks and Spencer is the main UK high-street source of adaptive school uniform: Easy Dressing polo shirts with riptape instead of buttons (from about £4.50 for two), pull-on Easy Dressing trousers (from about £11 for two) and adaptive T-shirts with riptape shoulders.
- Hands-free shoes in the UK: Nike EasyOn, Skechers Slip-ins and Billy comparedThe best hands-free shoes depend on who is wearing them.
- Seamless socks for kids and adults who hate seams: SmartKnit and M&S comparedSmartKnit are the seamless socks to try first if seams are the problem, because they are knitted with no seams at all: SmartKnitKIDS for children (about £26.95 for three pairs) and SmartKnit adult crew socks (about £10.95 a pair).
- Sensory-friendly clothing in the UK: where to shop for tag-free, seam-free basicsIn the UK, sensory-friendly clothing is easiest to find at Sensory Smart (KayCey bodysuits, SmartKnit socks), Boody and BAM for seam-free bamboo basics, and Marks and Spencer for wire-free bralettes and adaptive children's ranges.
On the shelf: 18 finds
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SmartKnitKIDS Absolutely Seamless Socks (3-pack)
By SmartKnitKIDS, sold by Sensory Smart
No seams at all, so there's no toe line to rub or twist. For kids who fight socks every morning.
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SmartKnit Adult Seamless Sensitivity Socks, Crew
By SmartKnit, sold by Sensory Smart
The grown-up version: socks with no seams and a soft top that won't leave marks round your legs.
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2 Pack Unisex Easy Dressing School Polo Shirts (3-18 Yrs)
By M&S, sold by Marks & Spencer
Looks like any school polo, but hidden rip-tape replaces the buttons so kids can get dressed on their own.
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Poise Bamboo Yoga Pants
By BAM, sold by BAM Bamboo Clothing
Bamboo-soft trousers with a fold-over waist that doesn't dig in, and no tag scratching the back of your waist.
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Classic Bikini in Bamboo Seamfree Fabric
By Boody, sold by Boody
Knitted as one tube so there are no side seams, just soft stretchy bamboo against your skin.
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SAM Sensory Organic Cotton Vest
By SAM Sensory, sold by Fledglings
Label-free organic cotton vest with no seams, made for sensitive kids and thin enough under school uniform.
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KayCey Adults Bodysuit, Sleeveless
By KayCey, sold by Sensory Smart
Tag-free cotton bodysuit with flat seams and poppers underneath, in adult sizes. Stays tucked in, nothing bunching at the waist.
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Air Force 1 '07 EasyOn Women's Shoes
By Nike, sold by Nike
The classic trainer, but the heel folds as you step in and snaps back, so they go on and off hands-free.
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Flexifit Non Wired Bralette (A-E)
By Body by M&S, sold by Marks & Spencer
No wire, no padding, soft stretchy fabric that moves with you. For days when anything structured feels like too much.
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2 Pack Boys' Easy Dressing School Trousers (3-18 Yrs)
By M&S, sold by Marks & Spencer
An elasticated pull-on waist and mock fly make getting dressed quicker, and the hems let down 3cm as they grow.
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3 Pack Adaptive Pure Cotton T-Shirts (2-16 Yrs)
By M&S, sold by Marks & Spencer
Soft pure cotton tees with riptape fastenings at the shoulder, so they go on and off over the head without a struggle.
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ZERO Feel Bralette EX
By sloggi, sold by Amazon
Bonded instead of stitched, so it lies flat with no seams, no wire and no labels to scratch. Pads come out.
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Billy Adaptive High Top, Canvas (Kids)
By Billy Footwear, sold by Amazon
A zip runs round the side and toe, so the top folds right open and feet go straight in, then zips shut.
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Hands Free Slip-ins Go Walk Flex Relish (Women's)
By Skechers, sold by Amazon
Step straight in without using your hands or squashing the back, then walk off on an air-cooled memory foam insole.
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HeatGear Armour Compression Short Sleeve T-Shirt (Men's)
By Under Armour, sold by Amazon
A snug, stretchy base layer that hugs all over. Some people like that steady squeeze under a work shirt all day.
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3 Pack of Ultimate Comfort Socks (Kids)
By M&S, sold by Marks & Spencer
Soft modal and cotton ankle socks with a seamless toe and cushioned sole, three pairs from about £5. Ages 2 to 16.
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Skechers Slip-ins: Bounder Pro (Boys')
By Skechers, sold by Skechers
Children's trainers with a firm heel that stays upright, so feet slide straight in. Stretch laces never need tying. Machine washable.
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Billy Adaptive High Top, Canvas (Adult)
By Billy Footwear, sold by Amazon
A zip runs round the side and toe, so the top flips open and your foot drops in. UK 6.5 to 13.5.
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