MagnaReady

How a Wife's Love Led to a Magnetic Revolution in Adaptive Fashion

Necessity may be the mother of invention, but sometimes love is the driving force behind life-changing innovations. That's certainly true for Maura Horton, whose journey to revolutionize adaptive clothing began with a simple act of devotion to her husband, Don.

A Personal Challenge Becomes a Mission

Don Horton was a beloved college football coach at North Carolina State when he started experiencing symptoms of Parkinson's disease. One day in 2007, after a game, Don found himself trapped in his sweaty dress shirt, his fingers refusing to cooperate with the tiny buttons. A player had to step in to help him dress – a moment that struck deep for both Don and Maura.

"Watching someone you love lose their independence, even in small ways, is heartbreaking," Maura shared. "But it also lights a fire under you to do something about it."

The Magnetic Solution

Instead of accepting the status quo, Maura put her background in children's clothing design to work. Her breakthrough? Replacing traditional buttons with powerful magnets hidden behind a button façade. The result was MagnaReady® – shirts that look completely traditional but can be fastened with a simple touch.

Beyond Parkinson's: A Solution for Many

While Parkinson's inspired MagnaReady's creation, the technology has proven transformative for people facing various challenges:

✅For those with arthritis, the magnetic closures eliminate the daily struggle with stubborn buttons.

✅People recovering from stroke find the shirts allow them to dress independently much sooner.

✅ Anyone with limited mobility in their hands can maintain a professional appearance without assistance.

Style Meets Function

What makes MagnaReady so special? You'd never know these were adaptive clothes by looking at them. The shirts come in classic styles and premium fabrics that could hang in any department store. The only difference? They're infinitely easier to manage.

Looking Forward

Today, MagnaReady has expanded beyond dress shirts to offer a full line of adaptive clothing for men and women. For our aging population, innovations like MagnaReady represent something powerful: the ability to maintain independence and dignity in daily tasks we often take for granted. As one customer put it, "It's not just about the clothes – it's about keeping your self-respect."

The Takeaway

Maura Horton's story reminds us that some of the best innovations come from personal experience and a determination to solve real problems. For the millions of older adults dealing with dexterity issues, MagnaReady offers more than just clothes – it offers freedom, dignity, and a reminder that they haven't been forgotten by the fashion industry.

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