The Shield Raincoat

Abstract

The Shield Raincoat for Persons with Scoliosis and/or Other Spinal Conditions is designed to solve the problem of painful garments for people with scoliosis and/or back pain. Since scoliosis contributes to asymmetry in the body, most garments do not have added features for mobility that suit persons with scoliosis or back pain. The combination of elements including a four-piece gusset, paneled and large raglan sleeves, inverted and sewn box pleats with facings at the upper back and front hip levels, princess seams, panelling at the back, and a hood constructed with panels and extra width/length, help to give full mobility for a person with scoliosis or other spinal conditions.

1 . A raincoat comprising:
 A bodice made with underarm gussets on each side; wherein they begin at the base of raglan sleeves, wherein said sleeves have additional seams and volume; while utilizing princess seams and additional seaming around the body of the garment; wherein inverted box pleats with facings are built into the seams; and a hood with extra panels, extra width and length, a visor, and a wire with a cord for easy adjustments; while using lightweight material; to help a person with spinal conditions to wear with comfort and give a full range of mobility without pain.