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Øytex’ waterproof Flexisit, a full raincover with arms.
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Lett Sit – guaranteed to keep you warm.
One size does not fit all Finding clothes that fit you nicely can be challenging for most of us. But for wheelchair users, this is a challenge faced daily. To the rescue, luckily, comes Øytex, a Norwegian company selling customised clothing made to perfectly fit everyone. By Kjersti Westeng | Photos: Øytex
Øytex was founded in 1990 by two sistersin-law and their niece. The idea came about when the three experienced seamstresses were asked to make a footmuff for a wheelchair user that was both warm and easy to put on. Soon after, they started contacting technical aid centres across the country to ask if they needed similar products, which they all did. Today, Øytex works with most technical aid centres in Norway, providing them with wheelchair footmuffs, aprons, capes, jackets and waterproofs. The daughters of the three founders have now taken over the running of the business and are proud to continue their mothers’ legacy. “Our number one priority is quality, and we always make sure to use the very best materials. The design is quite simple, yet stylish and fash-
ionable,” says manager Janette Ulriksen Gjertsen.
sold products. Another popular product is the FlexiSit, a full raincover with arms. All products are tested in an environmental chamber before being sold in order to ensure that they are water- and windproof, warm and comfortable to wear. However, the design and style of the Øytex collection is also a very important aspect. “We often get feedback from customers saying that they are happy with the design and want to buy our clothes because they look nice,” says Gjertsen.
Excellent quality guaranteed Øytex makes its clothes from OEKO-TEX® branded fabric delivered from Sweden, meaning that they are guaranteed to be free from illegal and harmful substances. All products are easily adjustable and can be tailored to fit each individual customer. “There is no such thing as one size fits all. When customers don’t fit into any of our standard sizes we sew according to their measurements in order for it to fit perfectly,” explains Gjertsen. Øytex has two popular wheelchair footmuffs: Aktiv Sit and Komfort Sit, both guaranteed to keep you warm. They are adjustable and easy to put on and take off, making them some of Øytex’s most-
An example of tailoring to fit a specific body shape.
Aktiv Sit footmuff – guaranteed to keep you warm.
For more information, please visit: www.oytex.no
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