Diseño de indumentaria adaptada para mujeres de 30 a 65 años con discapacidad física en extremidades inferiores de la ciudad de Ambato

Abstract

In this project we study the "Design of clothing adapted for women aged 30 to 65 years with physical disability in the lower extremities of the city of Ambato", determining the ergonomics of dress of women of this age. It is an exploratory work to recognize the factors responsible for discomfort in the wardrobe. due to the size of the garments, comfort, quality or design, their wardrobe is dysfunctional and difficult to achieve, affecting mainly the lower lumbar part, the front of the knees, and those that have contact with the prostheses, these suffer more wear in the posaderas, thighs and knees, are obligatory effects of this problem, the discomfort, the physical fatigue and the difficulty to mobilize, demonstrating the latent need to have clothes adapted for this social stratum, provided they meet qualities such as the peculiarities of the patients, attending to the comfort and hygiene, garments that could be acquired in stores and specialized stores. That is why starting from the foundations of apparel design, ergonomics and anthropometry as fundamental axes for research, it is intended to cover the demand for clothing, which meets the requirements of the target market. Thanks to an in-depth study of people with physical disabilities in lower limbs, a range of clothing alternatives were achieved to provide comfort and innovation.