I started Jelliebend in my tiny NYC apartment while training as a professional contortionist.
At the time, I knew I had scoliosis and was making very good use of my hypermobility - lol, though I didn’t fully know I was hypermobile yet.
My body was craving support, but every option I found was scratchy, bulky, restrictive, and a total sensory nightmare for my ADHD brain.
So I put my sewing machine on the kitchen counter and got to work. After countless trips to the Garment District, endless fabric testing, and sample after sample, I created something that felt simple but magical: support that made me feel held together without restricting me.
I put my entire savings- $3,000, into the first production run and could only afford to make two sizes.
After being rejected by investors, I went $20,000 into credit card debt and kept going anyway. It was terrifying, but it worked.
Today, I’m so proud of how far Jelliebend has come and so honored to support this community.
-Ellie 🧡
Great product the granddaughter loves them. Absolutely loves them. Can’t wait for the shrug to get back in stock.
I am really enjoying my Jelliebend! I wear it on the days I am feeling fatigued and it helps me get through the day without overwhelming pain. I feel so strong when I am wearing it and it helps maintain proper posture and trains me for when I am not wearing it.
This item is definitely smaller than I expected, but it was free, so no big deal! The message attached was super cute.
I have hypermobility and can’t keep my hips in place and always had low back issues. I ordered two bands larger and a smaller size. I don’t want to take them off ever. They don’t stop the pain, but boy does it help to keep that area tighter so I don’t feel like it is moving around all the time. I recommend them.
Ok, so, when I read reviews, I am often skeptical of the ones that claim magic. But I can't honesty write a review for these without saying it. They are magic. At least for me. I have tried for years to find something that helps with the way my hEDS causes my hips/tailbone/sciatic stuff to subluxate and cause significant pain and instability. I've tried all the braces, massage, chiropractic, ice, heat, etc. Nothing lasted without also causing other problems. These shorts though. They are BUTTERY soft, comfortable, and I can immediately feel a difference. Not only do they keep my joints in place (and my ribs when I wear them high enough!), but they've also had an effect I didn’t expect: they take the work out of staying still. I didn't realize until now how much my muscles activate when I am sitting at my desk, for example, just to fight against the ligament laxity that wants to let my joints fall out of place. The jellie shorts take that burden off of my muscles and let them relax. So, beyond being less out of place at the end of the day, my legs are also less fatigued. They also last a number of wears before needing to be washed. Cannot recommend highly enough, and will be getting more. (Also! Customer service was amazing when I had my package stolen. So kind, replaced everything, and even offered to let me ship to a different location if I needed.)