FAQs
The ZipperOn design is a patented and revolutionary product.
Because the zippers converge between the legs, wearers requiring incontinence product changes or peri-care, can be quickly, easily and comfortably changed with minimal disruption. This is an ideal product for those: wearing incontinence products, struggling with challenges related to wound care, pain, or responsive behaviours.
The patented ZipperOn design eliminates the need to undress and dress the wearer during care. With ZipperOn, the time required for caregivers to check and change is greatly reduced. ZipperOn provides a cozy and comfortable alternative to a hospital gown or pyjamas.
By simply unzipping the product to access the area requiring attention, care is targeted to that area. Staff and carers are thrilled at the ease and speed with which they care for their ZipperOn wearer.
The generous fit of ZipperOn allows for flexibility of fit depending on needs and preference.
Some wear ZipperOns for care and comfort while for others, the garment facilitates quick and easy incontinence product changes. There are some that prefer a snug fit as it helps prevent the wearer from dislodging their incontinence product.
1. Wearers wanting easy access and a comfortable fit
ZipperOn provides quick and easy access for personal care and changing of incontinence products.
For wearers with health challenges such as: palliative care, contractures, chronic pain, a product that is too tight may be uncomfortable for sleeping and easy movement.
See the sizing guide located on the Shop page.
2. For wearers with responsive behaviours.
ZipperOn by reason of its design, discourages the wearer from accessing or removing their incontinence product. If this is the goal, less ease around the chest is important so the wearer cannot as easily access their brief/pad by easing their arms into the body of the garment through the armhole openings.
Sizing measurements allow for several inches of ease.
ZipperOns gather/taper at the ankles while incorporating room for swelling or thicker ankles. Many wear the products as sleepwear and others who are mobile wear their ZipperOn with footwear.
If you are at all unsure of sizing or have questions, please contact ZipperOn directly.
For in home use, it has been suggested that two ZipperOn’s is sufficient. This allows for the laundering of one ZipperOn while the other is being worn. Having a spare on hand is helpful.
If the wearer lives in a congregate setting, two ZipperOns may be sufficient assuming a quick turnaround time for laundry. For extra peace of mind and readiness, some choose to have a third one on hand "just in case".
The ZipperOn label is designed with space to clearly identify the name and room number of the wearer. It can easily be labelled with a permanent marker or an iron-on label.
ZipperOn is proudly Canadian and is located in Markham, Ontario.
We firmly believe in supporting local businesses.
All our fabrics are manufactured and sewn in the Greater Toronto Area.
ZipperOn’s zippers are supplied from the industry leader, YKK, located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.