MAS Holdings has ventured into adaptive clothing. The vision is to normalize the use of adaptive wear through universal design thinking, specialized garment construction and fastener placement, to unlock everyday clothing solutions for temporary and permanent conditions. To create truly meaningful and inclusive clothing which further enhances ease of dressing and delivers greater comfort to adaptive users, MAS will leverage specialized garment construction to provide sensory-friendly finishes, employ magnetic or auto-aligning or auto-locking fasteners, accessory pouches, wicking fabric for sweat absorption and discrete closures.

MAS plans to develop specially-constructed garments – particularly intimates, swimwear, active wear and recovery wear – facilitating independent dressing for those with varying disabilities. These include amputees, wheelchair users, those with muscular dystrophy or mobility impairments, as well as people undergoing physical rehabilitation or recovery post-injury or surgery.

At present, adaptive wear – clothing incorporating the unique needs of consumers with disabilities into their designs and construction – is offered only by a handful of major brands and retailers. Even the limited designs on offer can lack visual appeal.

MAS is one of South Asia’s pioneers in intimate wear manufacturing. Founded in 1987, it is a fully integrated, sustainable apparel manufacturer, employing over 1,00,000 people across 16 countries. MAS spans 57 manufacturing plants with established design locations placed in key style centers worldwide. MAS provides design-to-delivery solutions to leading global apparel brands.