Petal Back Clothing

06/12/2024

Are you aware of how Petal Back Clothing protects your staff as well as your residents?

It is largely confirmed that adaptive clothing gives dignity and greatly reduces any possible pain in the dressing process, but little is said about how it can positively affect your staff as well.
Having adaptive clothing available to the wearer, the dressing process is quicker and easier thus saving nursing time and reducing distress to the wearer and the carer. As there is No need to lift or to roll the wearer, the carer will be protected from injury too. With our unique design, Petal Back clothing slides gently up the arms and then slips easily over the head of the wearer, it complies perfectly with the easy management of continence aids. No Velcro and No Studs that may scratch or damage delicate skin
The carer does not have to use any physical force in the dressing process. This greatly reduces the risk of any unintended injury to shoulders, knees, hips or the neck of your staff.
No rolling or lifting is required and allows just one carer to manage the task of dressing/un******ng.
In addition, the carer is standing in front of the person being dressed which lessens any anxiety which often happens when the wearer cannot see what is happening and this then makes him/her unsettled.
A specialist nurse once said to me: “All the very best equipment will not make a true difference unless the appropriate (adaptive) clothing is used in conjunction.” Many nurses around Australia have since confirmed to me that this is particularly true in High Care, Palliative Care and Rehab Care.

Linda – Petal Back Clothing

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14/05/2024

Exciting News!

We are thrilled to announce that Petal Back Clothing has been announced as the proud winner of a 2024 Corporate Livewire: Innovation & Excellence Award in the category of Adaptive Clothing Brand of the Year.

We are happy to see Adaptive Clothing with it's own category and for our brand to be recognised as one of the leading in it's field.

A huge thank you to all our customers for your support, and to the Corporate Livewire Team for recognising us!

30/04/2024

Give the gift of gentle dressing this year with some of our most popular products, including our long-sleeved and short-sleeved adaptive nighties and our Long and Short Polar Fleece Day Ponchos all available in a variety of colours and patterns.

Adaptive clothing can be a wonderful gift for Mother's Day, especially for mums and grandmothers who may have mobility challenges or special needs.

Visit https://www.petalbackclothing.com.au/products/ladieswear/ to place your order!

17/04/2024

Don't forget Mothers Day with gentle dressing from Petal Back Clothing

09/02/2024

We are thrilled and excited to be notified yesterday of our winning success in the UK LUXlife Style and Apparel Awards 2023.

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24/08/2023

Last night at the Melbourne Town Hall, Petal Back Clothing was officially recognised as a finalist for the Lord Mayor’s Most Innovative Small Business. It was a fabulous evening in the company of so many diverse and wonderful small business owners

29/07/2023

Petal Back Clothing in District Docklands is the kind of business that helps people who are at their most vulnerable, which is why I have chosen it as my Good News Story for the Week.

Have you heard of adaptive clothing? It’s not something many of us talk about day to day, but for those who need adaptive clothing, Petal Back has been life changing.

Linda Dugan founded Petal Back 30 years ago after caring for her grandmother when she noticed that there weren’t many stylish and dignified clothes for people requiring care.

“The words my nanna used were, Linda, make me look as best as you possibly can, because I can no longer put on the jewellery, or the lipstick, or the scarf,” says Linda.

“Adaptive clothing is designed to prevent injury and pain for someone with limited mobility, when someone is being dressed and undressed by another person.”
The clothing has no harsh fastenings, and nothing that will cause the wearer any discomfort. It also protects the nurse or carer who is assisting.

There are a range of attractive patterns and colours to choose from, so that the wearer can retain their sense of style in comfort.

Visits to Petal Back are by appointment only so that Linda can give full attention to her customers, and also provide them with a calm environment during what is often a challenging period in their lives.

She says the feedback she has received has been extraordinary. “People love that I can make a difference,” says Linda.

“If we can go out of our way to help people and make a difference, I think the whole world could be a better place.”

Petal Back is located at District Docklands and appointments can be made via 0402 075 290.

15/05/2023

New Customer of ours sent me this message when the parcel was received:

"Thank you very much Linda.
A great product a wonderful service.

Kev was comfortable in them today &
the care team very grateful too.

Kind Regards
Lauren "

29/11/2022

Latest News«THE GLOBALS 2022 Awards Winner

More Exciting times for Petal Back Clothing – honoured to be awarded a winner at THE GLOBALS 2022 awards in London on the 10th November

THE GLOBALS 2022 awards winner: PETAL BACK CLOTHING - THE MOST INNOVATIVE CLOTHING PROVIDER TO MOBILITY IMPAIRED MARKET IN THE WORLD IN 2022

The Global Awards have been created to celebrate and reward the best individual and company performances in Seniors Housing/Care Trends, Healthcare IT, Apps/Digital Innovation, Disability Housing and Care Services and the Medical Tourism sectors worldwide. The Awards recognise the rapid growth of these sectors worldwide, and the capacity of individuals to influence and set new performance standards across countries, regions and the world. The Awards focus on elevated performance; the creation of new business models; contrarian thinking; recognising and embracing new trends; market leadership; inspirational performance and the elevation of the customer experience.

Some Photos from the awards ceremony:

08/09/2022

Such an honour to receive this industry award in the 30th year of Petal Back and to still enjoy making a difference with dignity and comfort.

26/07/2022

The Lord Mayor’s Small Business Awards acknowledge and celebrate Melbourne’s longstanding independent small businesses, and the people who run them.

Each year we say thank you to the small businesses that make a significant contribution to the city’s culture, economic prosperity and liveability.

The awards honour the achievements of small businesses who have been operating in the City of Melbourne for milestones of 10+, 20+, 40+ years and recognises outstanding organisations in the Small Business of the Year award.

Following a career as a buyer and designer for a significant Melbourne retailer, Linda Dugan identified the need to create clothing for those with limited mobility after her Nana suddenly lost her independence.

She made a unique design that keeps the wearer's needs first and foremost, which caring healthcare professionals instantly accepted.

Linda's clothing slides off and on without harsh fastenings or the need to move shoulders, elbows, or arms. The thoughtful design also helps carers, making it easy to remove and re-dress gently and eliminating the need to struggle against any resistance in the dressing process.

To find out more information about Petal Back Clothing, please visit our website:
https://www.petalbackclothing.com.au/