THE ABLE LABEL: WINTER WARMERS

With temperatures falling into the minus this week  and the cold snap set to continue, make sure you keep warm this winter.

Knitted Wraps

You can now wrap up in style with one of our wraps - available in a large range, there seven different designs to choose from. The chill-busting wrap comes in one size and without armholes, is an easy-on, easy-off alternative to layering. This makes them particularly helpful not only if you feel the cold but if your temperature can fluctuate.

The Lianne Knitted Wraps (1504), Lorna Knitted Wrap (1503) and Leah Knitted Wraps (1506) are the heaviest and warmest wraps available. Laura Knitted Wraps (1502) are mid weight and contain mohair for extra warmth and lustre.  The Liv Knitted Wrap (1505) is slightly lighter, ideal if you have reduced strength and more sensitive shoulders.

Wraps are very on trend at the moment and being reversible too, the printed designs allow you to create different looks. Give them a try – we are sure you will love them as much as we do!

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Knitted Capes

Available in a choice of three colours, our Lilly Knitted Cape is a great solution to keep the chill off. With its collar that sits high on the neck and super soft and warm fabric, this is a hero winter warmer. With no armholes to contend with, this style is easier to get on and off. It may appear that this cape fastens with a button at the neck however the button is just for decoration – the cape actually fastens with Velcro meaning no fiddly fastening.

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Bed Socks

The thick knitted socks are not only warm but practical too with a non-slip sole making walking safer. Our onw size Cheryl Bed Socks are striped and have a pretty pom pom detail. At only £5 a pair, they are a real mist have winter warmer for yourself or a treat for someone else. 

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Hot Water Bottle

Still cold? Our cute hot water bottle that is made in the UK is sure to heat you up in the home. As well as keeping you warm, a hot water bottle can give you many hours of relief from aches and pains and a wide variety of injuries and ailments. Measuring 17 x 24 x 6 cm, it is an ideal size being easier to carry.

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To see the full range, take a look online at www.theablelabel.com

BEST SELLER: STELLA

Introducing Stella, our best seller.

She is flattering top with long sleeves and a higher neckline. She is an elegant fit and flare shape so neater on the shoulders but flares at the waist giving a stylish silhouette and greater comfort too. There is also something very unique about Stella, she is also easier to dress into!

If dressing into and out of regular tops can prove a challenge, perhaps due to a frozen shoulder, arthritis or having had a stroke, Stella is here to make things easier. She can also be opened at the front to avoid dressing and undressing over the head.  Also, if fiddly fastenings prove difficult, Stella is securely opened and closed using a premium Velcro. Simply wash with the Velcro closures fastened and the Velcro will last as long as the top.

Stella Top (White Stripe) - Velcro front fastening avoids overhead dressing

The versatile top can also be worn open as a cardigan style she is so versatile!

Available in two colours – seaspray blue and white stripe, Stella is £47.50 but if you are eligible to VAT relief is £39.58. She is available is sizes S (8-10), M(12-14), L (16-18), XL (20-22) and can be ordered on theablelabel.com, over the phone (01622 828994), or via mail order through our catalogue.

Stella Top (Seaspray) - Velcro front fastening so no overhead dressing

Here’s what has been said about Stella,

“The top is very comfortable to wear in a lovely soft material. I love the style as it is so flattering hiding all my lumps and bumps! What’s even better, it is easy to get on and off. I bought both colours I was so pleased with it.”

Valerie, from Kent, has arthritis

See how easy it is to dress and undress into the Stella Top:

Order your Stella Top online today by clicking on the below links:

Stella Top (Seaspray)

Stella Top (White Stripe)

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MOTHERS (AND GRANDMOTHERS) DAY COMING SOON!

It is just 10 days until Mothers (and not forgetting Grandmothers) Day. It can be difficult deciding what to get so we have put together a list to help. This year get your mother or grandmother something they will really appreciate. Get them something that is practical and thoughtful. Get them independence, confidence and pride through The Able Label clothes. 

1.) Bella Jersey Scarf (£15.95)

At only £15.95, they’re a lovely gift. Made from viscose/elastane, they feel gorgeous against the skin and are a great way to complete an outfit. The scarf is 73.6” / 187cm long so can be tied up in a number of stylish ways or left luxuriously untied as modelled. 

Available in three colours Shibori Navy, Dragon Red and Ginkgo Print.

2.) Maria Jersey Vest (£25 or £20.83 excl VAT)

This vest is like no other. It avoids overhead dressing by fastening at the front with easy touch Velcro closures. It also has adjustable straps allowing you to alter the strap length helping to prevent the strap from falling off of your shoulder. The vest is long enough to tuck in keeping your lower back warm, an area which is more likely to feel the cold.

Available in two colours Shibori Navy and Blossom White.

3.) Linda Wrap Top (£47.50 or £39.58 excl VAT)

The beautiful wrap top allows you to dress into it without the need to put it over your head, a movement which can be particularly challenging. Simply wrap around you and fasten securely with the easy touch closure you and you're ready to go. Raglan sleeves, super stretchy fabric and clear colours highlighting the armholes make it easier to get your arms into the wrap top.

Available in three colours Shibori Navy, Dragon Red and Ginkgo Print.

4.) Rosie Pearl Stretch Bracelet (£25)

No fiddly fastenings with this charming pearl stretch bracelet measuring approximately 6.5 inches (16.5cm) before stretch. Available in two colours that coordinate perfectly with the clothing range. This is just one piece from a matching three piece set that includes a magnetic fastening necklace and pearl drop earrings. All our jewellery is handmade in Britain so if you would like something altered slightly, let us know and we will see what we can do!

 Available in three colours Shibori Navy and Dragon Red.

5.) Frankie Straight Leg Trouser (£45 or £37.50 excl VAT)

Made from a breathable viscose with high drape, these trousers are not only practical, they look great to. With added stretch, dressing into them is easier and wearing them is more comfortable. Adding to the ease of dressing, there are absolutely no fastenings at the waistband, just pull up and down was a very flattering high rolled waist detail. A very versatile trouser they will see you through a variety of occasions.

Available in regular or short leg lengths.

Find the full The Able Label range online

ATTENTION TO DETAIL & QUALITY: THE ABLE LABEL'S FASTENINGS

Fastenings; something used to attach one thing to another firmly.

All sounds very simple, right? Well, we can assure you it isn’t! There are buttons, buckles, clasps, hook and eye, ties, knots, zips, press studs, hook and loops (better known as velcro), toggles, and the list goes on!

Of all fastenings, buttons have endured as the most common way of securing fabric. But to begin with, they were used only as decoration with the buttonhole not being invented until later on. Like the majority of other fastenings out there, buttons are not however always easy to fasten and can in fact be extremely fiddly or impossible to use. This is especially the case if you have numbness, stiffness or pain in your hands restricting movement and fine motor skills.

Attention to Detail

With attention to detail at the heart of all what we do at The Able Label, we got to thinking - what if we could go back to a time where the button was only used for decoration and an alternative fastening be used to avoid the fiddly notion of securing clothes. You name it, we’ve researched it.

All suitable options which could potentially make dressing less fiddly, we have trialled and tested. Having spent over a year and a half developing and perfecting the collection – we quickly narrowed down hook and loop (velcro) as being the most suitable type of fastening for its ease to open and close. In fact, during our market research, nearly 60% found buttons in particular extremely difficult or impossible to fasten whilst 0% had difficulties with hook and loop.

Attention to Quality

Then to finding the best hook and loop fastening out there on the market and we feel we have it. Some of the key features of the hook and loop fastenings we have carefully sourced include:

• the yarns are of such a high quality, as long as carefully maintained following the garments wash care instructions, ensuring the hook and loop are closed when washing, it will last as long as the item of clothing it is used on.

• it has specifically been designed for frequent opening and closing and is also used by the top sportswear retailers.

• it is a softer hook and loop fastening meaning that the fastening is less likely to snag on other items.

• with a good peel strength but high sheer and tensile strength, the open and close motion is easier requiring less strength however will not come undone through wear even if in seated position for long periods of time which would put greater strain on the fastening.

•  the fasteners are coloured as part of The Able Label’s ‘EasyFasten’ system. Just match coordinating colours to secure the fastening – lime for left and red for right.

The Range

Within the range, we have several styles, which discretely incorporate this hook and loop fastening, giving you the best of both – function and fashion.

Imogen Jersey Shirt - velcro front fastening

Front Fastening - Imogen Jersey Shirt and Maria Jersey Vest

Both the shirt and vest fasten at the front using our premium hook and loop. The shirt has buttons that are simply for decoration and not for use. Being front fastening, there is no need for overhead dressing.




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Imogen Jersey Shirt - available in four colours

Maria Jersey Vest - velcro front fasten

Debbie Jersey Wrap Skirt - secure velcro fasten

Wrap Fastening - Su Jersey Wrap Dress and Linda Jersey Wrap Top

All wrap styles are securely fastened with the hook and loop. Fastening to the side, the hook and loop had both been coloured to match – lime for left and red for right to make it easier to align and fasten correctly. To look at, you would not realise the wrap styles had been made easier to dress with fiddly fastenings removed.

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Wrap skirts can be found by clicking here

Su Jersey Wrap Dress - lime fastens left

Linda Wrap Top and Debbie Wrap Skirt - outfit

To find out more, take a look at our website www.theablelabel.com

Otherwise we always love to hear from you and are very happy for you to contact us directly at info@theablelabel.com