A gentle assist for independent dressing at home, created and patented by an occupational therapist.

The Garment Glider is a simple, supportive dressing aid designed to help older adults — and anyone recovering from orthopedic procedures — get dressed with greater ease, comfort, and confidence. Whether mobility is limited by age, a recent hip replacement, shoulder surgery, arthritis, or balance challenges, the Garment Glider helps make daily dressing safer and more manageable.

At its core is an expanding plastic ring wrapped in a soft, comfortable cloth sleeve. Insert it into the waistband of disposable underwear or other snug garments, then gently pull outward to widen the opening. This controlled expansion gives you the space and stability needed to guide clothing onto the more difficult parts of your body, such as your arms and head for upper body clothing, or your feet, legs, and hips for your lower body clothing.

Two plastic C-shaped clamps may assist with holding silky fabrics onto the garment glider while in use.

The Garment Glider supports independence — helping older adults stay at home longer, maintain dignity in daily routines, and reduce the physical effort required for dressing.

Key Benefits

• Ideal for Orthopedic Recovery: Perfect for individuals with limited bending or reaching after hip surgery, shoulder procedures, or other mobility challenges.
• Manual, Controlled Expansion: You pull outward to widen the garment just the right amount — no springs or automatic mechanisms.
• Gentle & Comfortable: The cloth sleeve surrounding the plastic ring provides a soft surface that allows the expander to grip clothing, which can be removed for easy cleaning to provide a hygienic experience.
• Protects Delicate Garments: Helps prevent ripping, especially with disposable underwear and other fragile materials.
• Caregiver-Friendly: Reduces strain for caregivers assisting with dressing, making the process smoother for everyone.

• Promotes Independence: Helps older adults dress more easily on their own, supporting aging in place.

How It Works

For Lower Body Clothing: 1. Insert the Garment Glider into the waistband of the clothing. 2. Pull outward to gently widen the opening. 3. Press clothing clamps on top of clothing, on left and right sides, to hold onto garment glider as needed. 4. Hold the garment steady as you step in or pull it up. You may expand the product further as needed. 5. Once the clothing has passed the body parts that are difficult for you to manage, remove the clothing clamps. 6. Release and remove the Garment Glider. For Upper Body Clothing: 1. Insert the Garment Glider into the neckline. Slide the ring gently inside the neck opening so the cloth-covered ring sits evenly around the inside edge. 2. Pull outward to widen the opening. This expands the neckline, giving you a larger, more stable opening. 3. Press clothing clamps on top of clothing to hold fabric onto garment glider as needed. 4. Guide the garment over the head. The expanded opening reduces strain on the shoulders and neck. 5. Remove clothing clamps. 6. Release and remove the Garment Glider by bringing it back over your head once it is out of the clothing, or removing from clothing and further expanding to let drop over your body.