Inspired from weighted blankets, Sense features weighted and tactile garments that aims to reduce stress and anxiety through (1) Deep Pressure Touch using the weight & pressure of the beads and (2) Sensory Integration Therapy incorporating tactile input such as squeezing, pulling, and/or any kind of fidgeting. Applying these two factors help people feel physically and mentally warm and cuddled thereby reducing stress, calming anxiety, and giving extra support as we feel “grounded” by our clothes. The designer created an innovative & interactive fabric manipulation called “bead shirring” that incorporates both weight and tactile features that can be fidgeted/played with. In addition, quilts are also included for comfort.

Techniques: Bead Shirring, Fidget Bead Chain Accessory, Quilting, Flat felled seam panels

Materials: Organdy, Twill, Batting, Fiberfill, Beads, Elastic Cord

Designer: Charlene Nicole Chan (sense.wtg@gmail.com)

Model: Trish Filart

Hair/ Makeup: Roselle Sy

Photographer: Moira Pleno (assisted by Angel Medina and Marcus Sacayan)

Editor: Moira Pleno

Styling Assistant: Janelle Clarise Chan and Roselle Sy