{"id":218767,"date":"2020-02-21T10:39:32","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T16:39:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.liveaction.org\/news\/?p=218767"},"modified":"2020-02-21T01:15:12","modified_gmt":"2020-02-21T07:15:12","slug":"clothing-line-help-people-down-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archive.liveaction.org\/news\/clothing-line-help-people-down-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"New clothing line aims to help people with Down syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kyle Voltin, of Fargo, North Dakota, grew up with the recognition that people with Down syndrome face an obstacle few people consider: finding clothing that fits. Because those with Down syndrome are an average of seven inches shorter than someone without the condition, it can be difficult finding a variety of clothing in appropriate sizes. Inspired by his younger brother Brett, who has Down syndrome, Kyle decided to found Xtra Apparel Company<\/a> as a way to solve this clothing problem.<\/p>\n

“Having a brother with Down Syndrome, I\u2019ve heard my Mother’s frustration first-hand when trying to find jeans or shorts that fit him right. The average waistline and inseam measurements for someone with Down syndrome differs greatly from the typical adult,” he writes on Xtra’s website<\/a>. “Our mission is to create lightweight and comfortable clothing that properly fits\u00a0and\u00a0benefits individuals with Down Syndrome.”<\/p>\n

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