In this episode of the Make it British podcast, Karen McCluckie, the director of Bealies Adaptive Wear, shares her inspiring journey of creating adaptive clothing for wheelchair users and disabled individuals.
Motivated by her son's disability and the lack of suitable clothing options in the market, Karen embarked on a mission to design stylish and functional joggers tailored to the needs of wheelchair users. From the initial idea to overcoming challenges and securing funding, Karen discusses the process of bringing her innovative designs to the market while juggling her role as a social worker.
With a commitment to UK manufacturing and a vision for expanding her product range, Karen's story highlights the power of innovation and determination in creating inclusive fashion solutions.
About Caron McCluckie
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Bealies Adaptivewear Website
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085 – The Mistake to Avoid when Developing a Made in UK Range
084 – A Visit to Duchess China and Heraldic Pottery
083 – Getting Your Product Pricing Right
082 – Joel Chudleigh, Made to Last – Product Longevity for Sustainability
081 – What Affects a Garment’s Cost Price?
080 – Mustafa Fuat, Gosha London – Behind the Scenes of a High-End Garment Manufacturer
079 – 8 ways in which a UK-made product is more sustainable
078 Katie Walker – Designing & Manufacturing Furniture in the UK
077 – Tony Kelly, Firmin & Sons – The Queen’s Button Maker
076 – Jack Millington, Billy Tannery – Setting Up the UK’s Only Goat Tannery
075 Live! – Paul Alger MBE, UKFT
074 Live! – Simon Middleton, Blackshore Clothing
073 – Why UK Manufacturing is Underestimated
072 Live! – Tom Glover, Peregrine – 100% Made in England
071 – The One Thing Holding UK Manufacturing Back
070 Live! – Barbara Burton, Behind Bras
069 Live! – Small Batch Manufacturing
068 Live! – HebTroCo, How to Make a Million in Brexit Britain
067 Live! – Craftsmanship versus Technology
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