An underwire bra has a semi circular strip at the base of the cup that is in built into the bra. The wire may be of plastic, resin or metal. The wire is sown from the central gore to the arm pit. The wires are useful in lifting separating and shaping a woman’s breasts. Many different bra designs make use of the underwire. These include demi bras, shelf bras, and nursing bras and in built bras. The full coverage underwire bra is extremely popular and comes in various styles.
The concept of the underwire can be traced to 1893 patent that stipulates the use of the underwire to give the breasts stability. The modern underwire was designed in 1930 and had become a rage by 1950’s. Research has shown that after 2005, underwired bras are the largest growing segment of the bra market. The soft cup bra is a bra without an underwire.
Underwire bras are sometimes associated with breast pain, mastitis and allergies. In some case s they have been known to set off metal detector alarms at check points and airports. Underwires are designed to have some spring. Made out of heavy gauge wire, sheet metal or plastic, they splay or spread wider once a bra is put on and fastened. Then they return to their original shape when the bra is taken off. This springing or splay gives additional support to your breasts. If your breasts are wider than the splayed diameter of the underwire, over time, the pressure and weight of your breasts can cause an underwire to break in half. Wire breakage can also occur if your band size is too small and thus over-splaying the underwires.
The concept of the underwire can be traced to 1893 patent that stipulates the use of the underwire to give the breasts stability. The modern underwire was designed in 1930 and had become a rage by 1950’s. Research has shown that after 2005, underwired bras are the largest growing segment of the bra market. The soft cup bra is a bra without an underwire.
Underwire bras are sometimes associated with breast pain, mastitis and allergies. In some case s they have been known to set off metal detector alarms at check points and airports. Underwires are designed to have some spring. Made out of heavy gauge wire, sheet metal or plastic, they splay or spread wider once a bra is put on and fastened. Then they return to their original shape when the bra is taken off. This springing or splay gives additional support to your breasts. If your breasts are wider than the splayed diameter of the underwire, over time, the pressure and weight of your breasts can cause an underwire to break in half. Wire breakage can also occur if your band size is too small and thus over-splaying the underwires.
Underwire bras sometimes vary among brands. In fact, lingerie manufacturers claim their underwire grading and shaping to be the secret recipe behind their unique fit. This is why you may find wire variations among manufacturers. This is also the reason why one manufacturer may fit you better than another. Underwires can come in different lengths - though their curve will maintain the same shape. For example, demi cup and low-plunge bra styles will have shorter wires making them a different size from the others. Underwires in petite bras will also be shorter in length to accommodate a shorter torso. The longest underwires come in strapless bras. Since they do not have the advantage of strap support, strapless bras compensate by having more wire surrounding the breast to give more support.
Be sure that you have your sizing correct while ordering an underwire bra online. Make sure that the materials used are color fast and tear resistant And that the length of the wire supports your figure. Full coverage underwire bras are sure to complement even the most challenging of figures.
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