The Able Label Blog

Happy New Year champagne toast from The Able Label

2018: A YEAR TO REMEMBER FOR THE ABLE LABEL

As we enter into the New Year and wave farewell to 2018, The Able Label reflects on the year gone by. It has been quite an action packed 12 months for us, which we would like to share with you.

January 01, 2019

ARE YOU OR A LOVED ONE ENTITLED TO VAT EXEMPTION?

We are so happy that we can make beautiful, accessible clothes. But, we also like to shout about the fact we can offer VAT relief on the majority of them too. This is because they have been specifically designed to help make dressing easier.

We often get asked how does it work? Am I eligible, is my relative eligible? So we have put together this guide to make it all a little clearer.

December 05, 2018

Give the gift of independence banner with lady wearing monochrome print shirt and red cardi

CHRISTMAS SHOP 2018

What better time than Christmas to treat yourself or a loved one to a gift that is going to be really thoughtful and certainly make a positive difference.

November 22, 2018

The Able Label Founder and Entrepreneur Katie Ellis

GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK: KATIE'S START UP STORY

This November, Global Entrepreneurship Network will celebrate 11 years of helping millions of people unleash their ideas to start and scale new businesses through Global Entrepreneurship Week. The campaign began in 2008 with an emphasis on inspiring young people to make their mark.

To celebrate, we interviewed Founder of The Able Label and young entrepreneur Katie, to get an insight into her life as an entrepreneur, find out what it has been like starting up a business and get some advice for other budding entrepreneurs.

November 11, 2018

Leakproof absorbent knickers for incontinence.

LEAKPROOF UNDERWEAR NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD

For one woman in every three, a laugh can be awkward, a cough causes anxiety and a golf swing can lead to disaster. They’re living with a common but not commonly talked-about secret – they experience light bladder leakage.

We now have a new line of washable absorbent underwear designed for light bladder leakage - helping women maintain their style and identity as well as their self-confidence and dignity.

November 10, 2018

MADE IN BRITAIN

Our easy-dress adaptive clothing designs have always been created here in the UK but now we go one step further, manufacturing our lovely clothes in Britain.

November 04, 2018

Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Front Opening Bra

VALERIE'S BREAST CANCER STORY

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we spoke to breast cancer survivor, Valerie, to get her experience of breast cancer from beginning to end.

October 16, 2018

Front fastening popper bra for post surgery

BRAS FOR AFTER SURGERY

If you are about to have breast or chest surgery, it’s crucial to find the right bra to take into hospital and wear in the weeks immediately after your operation.

Make sure you find the right bra which is fit for purpose and suitable for you.

October 08, 2018

New In | Wool Velcro Coat in Grey | Wrap with plum & teal Block Colours

AW18: NEW SEASON, NEW STYLE

Autumn always feels like a fresh start, in life and your wardrobe. Combining bold new pieces and forever favourites like our Imogen Shirt, Stella Top and famous wraps, our new collection will see you through the coming months with style. To get you inspired, here are our key autumn looks in a nutshell.

September 14, 2018