From Shimane! A trial session was held at the MySCUE event at Aeon Mall Dainichi (Osaka Prefecture) to offer shirts that enable rehabilitation patients to wear them themselves.

From Shimane! A trial session for shirts that enable rehabilitation patients to wear them themselves at Aeon Mall Dainichi (Osaka Prefecture) MySCUE event ​ Image
URL: KUTO Co., Ltd. Press release: April 4, 2025 From Shimane! A trial session was held at the MySCUE event at Aeon Mall Dainichi (Osaka Prefecture) to offer shirts that allow rehabilitation patients to wear them themselves. Providing experience opportunities for people undergoing rehabilitation, occupational therapists, rehabilitation personnel at convalescent rehabilitation hospitals, carers, and seniors
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/121223/2/121223-2-ee1aa30c930a19541f9224af1188d458-600×373.jpg Introducing through sleeves at the MySCUE event KUTO Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, Representative Director: Keisuke Fukuda) will be exhibiting through-sleeve shirts for two days on April 19th (Saturday) and 20th (Sunday) at an event held by Aeon’s senior care business “MySCUE”, which will be held at Aeon Mall Dainichi from 10:00 to 17:00 on April 18th (Friday) to 20th (Sunday), 2025. At this event, we will be introducing a through-sleeve shirt that was developed with the aim of allowing rehabilitation patients to “never give up on putting on and taking it off on their own” and “enjoy being fashionable.”We will also provide an opportunity for those who find it difficult to wear shirts, their families, occupational therapists, and people involved in
rehabilitation facilities to experience for themselves how easy it is to put on and take off the shirt. MySCUE”AEON MALL Dainichi “Family Health Habits” Experience Event” We want to increase the smiles of people undergoing rehabilitation and carers due to illness or disability! In the daily lives of people who find it difficult to get dressed, they may experience various difficulties and issues when receiving assistance or guidance in changing clothes, such as difficulty in putting on clothes. Especially for people who have become paralyzed or have difficulty moving, if we can reduce the stress of putting on sleeves and fastening buttons, and be able to wear clothes more easily, we will be able to enjoy clothes, and we will feel brighter and more excited about our daily lives. KUTO Co., Ltd. hopes to lower the hurdles of changing clothes, enjoy fashion, and increase the number of people who smile by making people who feel uncomfortable changing clothes aware of through sleeves.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/121223/2/121223-2-9ab4249e47ab9d645f13a7ff957ee652-700×525.png Opening a store at MySCUE last year Why we developed the through sleeve KUTO CEO Keisuke Fukuda was inspired to develop this shirt after experiencing the difficulty of changing clothes that his wife experienced while battling an illness. For patients who suffer from paralysis, numbness in their hands, or lack of strength in their fingertips, putting on and taking off clothes can be a huge burden. However, I was inspired by my wife’s ability to live a cheerful and positive life by wearing cute clothes, and decided to create clothes that are easy for anyone to wear and enjoy being fashionable. As a result of conducting research on clothing for people with disabilities at hospitals, facilities, and special needs schools attended by people with physical disabilities, we discovered that the challenges were that it was difficult to thread sleeves with paralyzed or immobile arms, and that it was very difficult to fasten the many buttons on the placket, which required delicate movements.As a solution to these problems, we developed a shirt with three innovations.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/121223/2/121223-2-ec768cc7129de1b6b1ad254026b1150f-960×1282.jpg En-ing talk meeting Mr. Ikube People with disabilities It is said that there are approximately 4.4 million people with physical disabilities nationwide. It seems that these people have some kind of difficulty wearing clothes. Of this total, approximately 1.32 million people are paralyzed or may not be able to move as they would like due to various illnesses or disorders, including stroke, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson’s disease, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, and spinal muscular atrophy. (The number of people is estimated based on an internet search and may vary depending on medical conditions, disabilities, etc.) Additionally, there are approximately 1.12 million stroke patients (including cerebral infarctions, etc.) who are at risk of developing hemiplegia, and 180,000 people (16%) are of the working generation between the ages of 20 and 64. Thoughts I want to make come true Everyone who undergoes rehabilitation due to illness or disability strives every day to return to their former lives. What we offer is fashion. I don’t want to wear nursing care clothes, and even though they’re easy to wear, it’s annoying that I can only wear large cut-and-sew clothes. And sometimes I don’t want to bother others when I change my clothes. In particular, I feel that there is a need for clothes that make people feel good when they are working with an illness. My wife remembers that no matter the situation, wearing cute clothes can brighten your day. Therefore, the most important thing is to wear cute clothes. Then, by using the through-sleeve function, we will make it possible to fulfill the desire to wear cuteness easily. What is a through sleeve shirt?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br8ai5Sbeac Through-sleeve shirts are designed to be comfortable and easy to wear for people undergoing rehabilitation or those with limited range of motion in their arms. It looks just like a regular shirt, and is characterized by being both fashionable and functional.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/121223/2/121223-2-39fad7a63cc4dbd3045f393eb7e3ba04-1950×1097.jpg Features of ease of wearing through sleeves Point01 [Patent pending] The underarms are made of stretch material with diamond-shaped gussets that stretch when your elbows pass through your armpits, and return naturally when you finish passing through them. This allows you to pass the sleeves through even if your elbows are bent. And when you pass the sleeve on the other side, it’s easier to pass it through because it doesn’t get caught on the armpit. Point02 The cuffs on the cuffs are made of rubber, so you can put them on by simply inserting your hands. No more needing to button cuffs with one hand. Also, even when you roll up your sleeves a little, it stops there and is less likely to slip off. Point03 By using magnetic buttons, the placket can be fastened in an instant by simply aligning one button. This makes it easier for people who don’t have the strength to use their fingertips or are unable to pinch it as they wish. Information on through-sleeves Click here to register for email newsletter Universal design that can be enjoyed by people with or without disabilities The idea is that a design that is easy for people with disabilities to wear is a design that is easy for everyone to wear, and regardless of whether or not they have a disability, it is a design that everyone finds cute, and there are ways to make clothes with that design come up with ideas.This is why we won the Universal Design IAUD International Design Award 2023 Silver Award.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/121223/2/121223-2-8e1c9746864f75587b88b0e090110dac-700×350.jpg People who enjoy wearing through-sleeve shirts in a fashionable way What occupational therapists know can expand the possibilities of what rehabilitation patients can do For rehabilitation patients, getting dressed is often a major challenge in their daily lives. However, by choosing the right clothes, you can reduce the burden of putting on and taking off your clothes and restore the joy of dressing yourself.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/121223/2/121223-2-956a6bf53168d3da0766cd4058292fbb-2194×2925.jpg At the Ening Talk meeting The through-sleeve shirt is designed to be easy to put on and take off even for people with limited range of motion in their arms, and if occupational therapists learn about the features and how to use this shirt, it could become a new support option in rehabilitation settings. We aim to increase what patients can do and support them in living their truest lives. People who have actually worn through-sleeves say they are happy that they are easy to wear. It has a stylish design and is nice. The armpits stretch, so it’s easy to put your arms in. I don’t have to force myself to wear clothes, so I feel stress-free. I heard some happy voices. I think the more you wear it comfortably, the more people will smile. We decided to exhibit at this event because we want occupational therapists and people involved in rehabilitation facilities to know about the possibilities that rehabilitation patients can achieve.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/121223/2/121223-2-14bce5fbf1515d0423785368832213ce-1978×1424.jpg Briefing session Through-sleeve business trip/try-on briefing session In order to introduce through-sleeves, we actually bring the product to our facility and hold a trial-on session at the facility. We visit convalescent rehabilitation hospitals and other facilities of your choice across the country and introduce you to nurses, occupational therapists, care managers, and everyone else involved.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/121223/2/121223-2-ef1cbf072817edef88520531ecacebfa-1736×2602.jpg Mr. Koji Okamoto Comments from those who wore through sleeves Comments from those who wore through-sleeves Mr. Koji Okamoto When it comes to through-sleeve shirts, it’s best to go one size larger if you’re wearing it yourself, but if you’re having someone else wear it, just the right size is fine. I usually wear a jersey, so when I go out to a formal occasion, I wear this shirt, which gives me a refreshing impression and also improves my appearance. When I go out into the city, I feel like I want people to see me. In the future, if I feel like it, I would like to wear a through-sleeve shirt and go on a trip. Comments from people whose parents received through-sleeves Mr. I of Kyoto City (male) I bought this as a gift for Father’s Day. A beautifully tailored shirt with a refreshing navy blue color has arrived! My father, who will soon be 90 years old, has recently found it difficult to make small movements with his fingertips, and it is taking longer to button his shirts. That’s when I learned about through-sleeve shirts and ordered them because I thought it would be a stress-free way to wear them. In fact, he likes it because the buttons are easy to fasten, making it easy to wear, and it also looks stylish and luxurious. It looks like there will be more opportunities to go out. We would like to thank the company that designed and sold this shirt for their careful attention to detail. Thank you very much. Mie Prefecture Ms. S (female) My father has had numbness in his hands for many years and has had a hard time getting dressed. My mother buttons the buttoned shirts. I’m sure he’ll be happy if you give him this! ! Immediate support through crowdfunding. Today, I was finally able to hand it over to my father. The sides are made of stretchy fabric, the cuffs are made of elastic, and the front buttons are magnetic. Thanks to this ingenuity, my father was able to put it on by himself without any difficulty. My father doesn’t care much about fashion, but I was glad to see him so happy. Please wear this and go out ^^. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/121223/2/121223-2-c0de112852723246af4aa491bf7001a8-320×480.jpg Atsushi Motohiro Doctor (Medicine) Certified Occupational Therapist We received project advice Comments from experts When I work as an occupational therapist in the medical field, I meet many people with hemiplegia. One of the things that these people need to do to reintegrate into society is to become independent in activities of daily living, such as eating and changing (putting on and taking off clothes). Among these, changing clothes is known to be extremely difficult for people to stand on their own. I feel that these through sleeves are a product that can give hope to people who have given up on wearing them until now. We sincerely hope that this product will reach the people who need it. Atsushi Motohiro Doctoral (medical) certified occupational therapist Medical qualification career consultant Canvas Co., Ltd. Representative Director National University Corporation Shimane University Research and Academic Information Headquarters Regional Comprehensive Care Visiting researcher at CoHRE (The Center for Community-based Healthcare Research and Edcation) To all occupational therapists and people involved in rehabilitation facilities ~Hold it in your hands and experience it~ ■Event overview Event name: “MySCUE” event Dates (KUTO exhibition days): April 19th (Sat), 20th (Sun) Venue: Aeon Mall Dainichi Exhibition contents: Introduction and try-on experience of through-sleeve shirts We would like occupational therapists and people involved in rehabilitation facilities to know that this shirt is a tool to make patients happy. Please come and see it for yourself at the event from April 19th to 20th. Because we sell online, we provide a place where you can try it out directly KUTO’s through-sleeve shirts are usually sold mainly online, so you don’t usually have the opportunity to pick them up and try them on. Therefore, we have created an opportunity for you to experience it at the event. You can also bring the shirt to the rehabilitation facility of your choice and have a try-on session. If you are unable to come to the event on the day of the event, please feel free to contact us. About KUTO Co., Ltd.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/121223/2/121223-2-4f64748011a3aded0886058f96fb5b4d-3900×2925.jpg January 2025 Management Policy Presentation Management Philosophy: We will make people and the town more enjoyable with our own sewing techniques. We are a garment factory located in Shimane Prefecture that operates our business based on our management philosophy. We are moving away from subcontracting by doing OEM sewing business and printing business for select shops, and are developing an independent business that we propose ourselves. Founded by my parents in 1975. The company started as an automobile repair shop, and later moved on to manufacturing jerseys and cut-and-sew items. Representative Keisuke Fukuda returned to Shimane in December 1997 after working at JUKI Co., Ltd. from April 1988. I have been running the company since January 2001 as the second generation manager. We value the connections between our employees and local residents and energize the local community through social networking services and local event activities in Shimane Prefecture. By conducting management based on our philosophy, our employees work together as one to create through-sleeves. Future developments In the future, we plan to work on creating a variety of clothing such as pants and jackets, further expanding our fashion options. For that reason, we are conducting a survey to find out what kind of clothes people who have difficulty wearing clothes want. Even if it’s just a small question, it’s OK if you just ask a part of the question (you don’t have to answer everything).We may not be able to respond right away, but we will listen to everyone’s voices and make clothes. We welcome the opinions of a variety of people, including people with disabilities, their families and friends, people who receive support at hospitals, facilities, schools, etc., and people who receive care or assistance. Wish I had this kind of clothes survey – Google Form By working together little by little, we will create a society where everyone can enjoy fashion. KUTO Co., Ltd. Instagram (KUTO_official) Showa 103, Shinjicho, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture TEL 0852-66-3115 FAX 0852-66-3152 e-mail info@kuto.jp