About befree

befree created zipOns® adaptive pants to meet the needs of the differently abled. The inspiration for zipOns came from raising a little girl named Stella with cerebral palsy. At the age of 5, Stella underwent double hip surgery and was in double leg casts for a three month recovery. Her mom, Nikki, soon realized there was no clothing on the market to accommodate her casts and decided to make her own. The results for Stella were transformative. And when she wore them to her post-op appointment, her doctors were so impressed they encouraged Nikki to make them for others. Knowing first-hand the impact they had on Stella's recovery, Nikki partnered with long-time friend Joanne and together they created befree, LLC and zipOns adaptive pants. Clothing is a basic human need, but for millions of people with temporary or permanent disabilities, getting dressed is a daily hardship. zipOns open completely on both legs with zippers spanning waist to hem, allowing the legs to widen as needed to accommodate casts, braces and other medical equipment. zipOns can be put on and taken off easily from standing or lying down. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, seeking greater freedom and independence, or a caregiver seeking to ease the process of dressing and undressing, zipOns are a stylish and functional solution, offering a new level of ease and comfort to those who wear them and their caregivers. Read their story