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Request edit: post-2021 update, Patents section, and bankruptcy trim
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Disclosure: I am employed by David Peyser Sportswear, which owns MagnaReady. In accordance with Wikipedia's paid-contribution and conflict-of-interest policies, I am not editing the article directly and am requesting that an independent editor review and apply the changes below.
The article currently ends at the 2021 GBG bankruptcy, which leaves the misleading impression the brand was discontinued. The changes below bring it up to date using independent sources, replace the stale 2012 patent-application reference with the granted patents, and remove debt figures from the bankruptcy paragraph that do not concern MagnaReady.
1. Trim the 2021 bankruptcy paragraph. Replace the paragraph beginning "On July 29 2021, GBG USA initiated voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings..." with:
- On July 29, 2021, GBG USA filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and put a substantial portion of its assets up for sale, including MagnaReady.
The existing Wall Street Journal and Retail Dive citations should be retained; only the Kenneth Cole / ABG / Sequential / Marquee / Aquatalia / Frye–Spyder detail, none of which concerns MagnaReady, is removed.
2. Add two new sections immediately after the bankruptcy paragraph and before the MagnaClick section:
Patents
[edit]MagnaReady's adaptive apparel is based on magnetic fastening systems developed by founder Maura Horton. Horton and Magna Ready LLC hold several United States patents relating to magnetic fastening assemblies integrated into garment plackets, cuffs, and closures, designed to simplify dressing for people with limited dexterity while preserving the appearance of traditional button-front apparel.[1] These include U.S. Patent No. 9,549,580 (2017) and No. 10,278,440 (2019), both titled Article of Clothing Having Magnetic Fastening Assemblies, and No. 10,448,687 (2019), Adaptive Clothing Using Magnetic Closures.[2][3]
Acquisition and retail partnerships
[edit]In March 2022, David Peyser Sportswear acquired MagnaReady, expanding its adaptive apparel business through MagnaReady's magnetic-closure technology.[4]
In July 2022, MagnaReady golf polos were worn at the inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open at Pinehurst, and the company introduced men's and women's adaptive golf apparel carrying U.S. Adaptive Open and U.S. Open championship logos, sold through Fanatics.[5][6]
In November 2023, Brooks Brothers partnered with MagnaReady to introduce its first adaptive button-down shirt using the company's magnetic closure technology.[7]
MagnaReady-powered apparel has also been sold through national retailers, including JCPenney (under its Stafford brand) and Duluth Trading Company.[8]
References
- ↑ "US9549580B2 – Article of clothing having magnetic fastening assemblies". Google Patents. Retrieved 19 June 2026.
- ↑ "US10278440B2 – Article of clothing having magnetic fastening assemblies". Google Patents. Retrieved 19 June 2026.
- ↑ "US10448687B2 – Adaptive clothing using magnetic closures". Google Patents. Retrieved 19 June 2026.
- ↑ "US' David Peyser purchases magnetic apparel company MagnaReady". PRWeb.
- ↑ "Raleigh based MagnaReady golf polos to be worn at U.S. Adaptive Open". WRAL SportsFan. 16 July 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2026.
- ↑ "MagnaReady Fits The Mission At U.S. Adaptive Open". Global Golf Post. 27 July 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2026.
- ↑ "Brooks Brothers debuts first adaptive button-down shirt with MagnaReady tech". FashionUnited. 8 November 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2026.
- ↑ "MagnaReady Adaptive Clothing Now Being Sold at 14 Retailers". Rehab Management. Retrieved 19 June 2026.