A fashion student with a chronic pain condition has crafted a clothing range to help others who have hidden disabilities.
"The pressure helps secure 'clicky' joints and prevents them from moving out of place and being uncomfortable," said Ms Cooke, a third-year BA Fashion Design student.Image caption,The edges of the garments are bound so they are flat and smooth, minimising severe skin sensitivity, a symptom that Tegan says she often experiences.
"For my collection I considered a range of different fabrics, ensuring that they were soft and breathable, allowing the wearer comfort and the ability to regulate their body temperature, another symptom of the condition." They also incorporate crystals, which symbolically represent diamonds becoming stronger under pressure.