Introducing Anchor Apparel, creators of the premier line of sensory-friendly apparel designed for neuro-diverse children and adults. We produce premium apparel that brings clinical-grade anxiety and sensory relief to the mainstream.
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We are a women-owned and operated business. As a school educator and a licensed child psychologist specializing in childhood autism and neurodiversity, we are uniquely skilled to bring Anchor Apparel to life.
For too long, sensory regulation has come with a trade-off. You either wear a bulky, stigmatizing medical vest to feel calm, or you wear a standard hoodie that offers no support.
Anchor Apparel ends the compromise. We engineer Deep Pressure Therapy (DPT) into clothing you actually want to wear to the office, the airport, or the couch.
Features and Function
- Stealth Therapy: No sandbags. No bulk. Our proprietary weighted fabrics and channels are directly integrated, making your support system invisible to the outside world.
- Radical Comfort: If it itches, we don’t make it. Our seamless knitting technology eliminates side seams, tags, and tactile irritants. It’s a “second skin” for the sensory sensitive individual.
- Science-Backed Calm: Designed to provide 3–10 pounds of proprioceptive input to help regulate your nervous system and reduce sensory overload.
Designed With You, Not Just For You
We believe in “Nothing About Us Without Us.” Our products are developed with feedback from Autistic and neuro-diverse children and adults and occupational therapists to ensure they meet real-world needs.
- Materials: TENCEL™ Modal, Nylon, and Spandex
- Weight: Flexible High-Density Polymer Matrix (Quiet & Washable)
- Financial Accessibility: We are building our checkout to be HSA/FSA eligible, allowing you to use pre-tax health funds for your mental well-being
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The Science of Heavy
Understanding Proprioception and Deep Pressure Therapy
The world is often an assault on the senses. For many neurodivergent individuals, the noise is too loud, the lights are too bright, and the textures are too rough.
At Anchor Apparel, we don’t just make “comfy clothes.” We engineer tools for regulation. To understand why our hoodies feel the way they do, we have to look at the physiology of the nervous system.
The Sixth Sense: Proprioception
We are taught that we have five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. But we actually have more. One of the most critical for self-regulation is Proprioception.
Proprioception is your body’s internal GPS. It is the continuous feedback loop between your sensory receptors (in your muscles, joints, and skin) and your brain that tells you where your body is in space.
- When it works well: You know exactly where your arm is without looking at it. You feel “grounded.”
- When it is unregulated: You might feel “floating,” clumsy, or disconnected. This can lead to anxiety and a frantic need for sensory input to “find” the edges of your body.
Many neurodivergent adults are “Sensory Seekers”. Their nervous systems crave strong physical input to organize that internal map.
Deep Pressure Therapy (DPT)
Deep Pressure Therapy is the application of firm, heavy, tactile sensory input to the body. It is the mechanism behind why a tight hug, a weighted blanket, or a heavy coat feels calming.
Your autonomic nervous system has two main modes:
- Sympathetic Nervous System: The “Fight or Flight” mode. This is high alert, anxiety, and panic.
- Parasympathetic Nervous System: The “Rest and Digest” mode. This is calm, recovery, and regulation.
For many people with Autism, ADHD, or anxiety, the switch is stuck on “Fight or Flight.” Deep Pressure Therapy acts as a manual override. The weight provides the proprioceptive input the body is craving, signaling the brain to shift from Sympathetic to Parasympathetic dominance.
This results in the “First Exhale”—the physical dropping of the shoulders and slowing of the heart rate.
Why Wearable Weight?
Weighted blankets are effective, but they are not portable. You cannot take a 15 pound blanket into a boardroom or onto a crowded subway.
Anchor Apparel mobilizes this therapy. By integrating weight directly into the garment, we provide:
- Constant Input: Weight concentrated on the trapezius (shoulders) and torso simulates a firm, grounding embrace.
- Social Stealth: Unlike tactical vests or medical compression garments, our seamless construction hides the therapeutic mechanism. You get the regulation you need without the “clinical” signaling.
Usage & Safety Guidelines
Because this is a therapeutic tool, physiology matters.
- The 10% Rule: Clinical guidelines generally suggest that weighted products should not exceed 5–10% of the user’s body weight. Our products are clearly labeled to help you choose the safe range.
- Duration: To prevent “sensory habituation” (where your body gets used to the weight and stops responding), we recommend wearing Anchor products for intervals of 20–30 minutes during high-stress times, rather than all day continuously.
Contact & Partnerships
For Customer Care
- Email: anchorapparelllc@gmail-com (We aim to reply within 24 hours).
- Sensory Note: We do not offer phone support to accommodate those with phone anxiety. Please email for a low-demand communication experience.
For Occupational Therapists (B2B)
Are you an OT looking to recommend accessible tools for your adult clients?
- Clinical Kit: Request a discounted sizing and trial kit for your clinic.
- Referral Program: Join our “Anchor Partners” network. Your clients get a discount, and you get credit toward clinic equipment.
Wholesale Inquiries
Interested in stocking Anchor Apparel in your adaptive boutique or clinic? Reach out to us at anchorapparelllc@gmail.com
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