The results presented in Table 1 indicated that, all the mothers faced the problems of donning and doffing of the garments, manipulating the fasteners (80.00%) and style of placket openings (60.00%). Invariably they did face one or the other problems related to comfort properties of the garments (60.00%).

Mothers expressed that the children could express discomfort with respect of neckline, collar, sleeve type, fitting and so on. The reason is clear that there is no segment of special garments existing in ready-made industry that caters to the special clothing needs of cerebral palsy children.

On the other hand the local tailors were unable to design special garments for these children.

It is evident from Table 2 that cent per cent of the mothers always preferred cotton garments. Further, it was found that majority of the mothers some times did prefer wool/acrylic (60.00%) but, the entire mothers did not opt for silk and polyester fabric for their children's garments.

This may be because of aesthetic features like elegance, colours, patterns and prints but also user friendly features like comfort, intimacy of the fabric like good absorbency, breathability, non irritant and good conductor of heat.

Construction of Special Garments for Cerebral Palsy Children

Pattern I: Capri
with Suspenders
Top

Upper Garment:
Top

A cotton top with full length up to pelvic bone, was constructed with puff sleeves, medium low round neckline (base of the neck), full centre back opening fastened with press studs. Two loops on either side of the shoulders were made to slip through the suspenders from back to front. Patch work was the design on the centre front as a decorative feature.