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Products of the enterprises of the "Bellegprom" concern, intended for providing disabled people with hygiene products, were presented at the exhibition before the meeting of the Republican Interdepartmental Council for the Rights of Disabled People chaired by Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Natalya Petkevich, a BELTA correspondent reports.
Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection Marina Artyomenko noted that in addition to the meeting, domestic manufacturers are today presenting products focused on the needs of people with disabilities. "The main task today is to demonstrate the capabilities of domestic manufacturers in the production of hygiene products. To familiarize with them, first of all, public associations of disabled people. And also to consider the entire range of products, quality, assortment," she added. "Today, enterprises that cooperate with "Bellegprom" enterprises are also represented. In particular, this is our Belarusian Prosthetic and Orthopedic Rehabilitation Center. And today it presents both orthopedic and preventive footwear, which is in high demand in the market." Marina Artyomenko emphasized that a collection of clothing is presented at the exhibition. "This is clothing for disabled people, presented by the fashion center in cooperation with the "Slavyanka" enterprise. And this collection of clothing is specifically for wheelchair users. Of course, there are some features in the design of this clothing," she said. Four manufacturers of the "Bellegprom" concern are currently involved in the production of products for people with disabilities. The founder of SOOO "Medvatfarm", which is the founder of OOO "MedLen", Ryszarda Olizarowicz, spoke about the products manufactured by the enterprise. "These are personal hygiene products for children and adults. Among the new products are absorbent diapers with cotton and linen, completely natural. Instead of wood pulp, an absorbent layer of cotton and linen is used here. They do not clump. In addition, they are sterilized, which is very important. Everything can happen during manufacturing, so we sterilize them after production. Medical bed pads are also sterile, sterilized. Soon, 180 cm long bed pads will be available for sale - they have an absorbent central layer and side flaps for the mattress," said Ryszarda Olizarowicz. This company also presented diapers that can be worn for up to 12 hours. "These are night diapers that absorb a lot of liquid. They are also suitable for bedridden people. On the market
they are 50% cheaper than foreign counterparts with the same absorbency," added Ryszarda Olizarowicz. Viktor Lakota, Director of SOAO "Perfume and Cosmetic Factory "Modum - Our Cosmetics," noted that his company produces, among other things, disposable hygienic diapers that can be used for both small children and adults requiring special care. "We make diapers of various sizes and absorbency levels. The composition uses a superabsorbent that turns liquid into gel. They are also used in medical institutions. We also make different packaging – from one diaper to 30 pieces," he said. "The raw materials used are mainly Belarusian-Russian. The product quality is certified in accordance with the requirements set in our country for products of this purpose." "The product quality is good. We can supply this product to pharmacies and medical institutions. Mothers buy them for small children. We are constantly changing our product range, but after conducting tests. We are developing new types of products with increased absorbency," added Viktor Lakota.Aleksandrina Orlova, Director of OAO "Fashion Center," presented an adaptive clothing collection. "This is clothing designed specifically for wheelchair users. It is developed in accordance with the specifics of sitting. For example, so that wind does not blow from below. An enlarged waistband is made. Additional zippers are created for ease of dressing and undressing. Also, the shirt has a zipper at the back, so it can be put on from the front, and the person helping can fasten it from the back. Pockets, patch details, and zippers are designed taking into account the specifics of sitting in a wheelchair," she explained. "The color palette is also chosen considering the spring-summer collection and the wishes of wheelchair users themselves, who also want to be fashionable, bright, and accentuating in our society. This is the first collection, a pilot project. We hope it will continue to develop," added Aleksandrina Orlova.
In addition, the exhibition also featured orthopedic footwear, which is individually developed by the Belarusian Prosthetic and Orthopedic Rehabilitation Center according to individual requests.