A study to evaluate pressure distribution of different sports bras. (August 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ocran, Francisca Margarita; Ji, Xiaofen; Zhai, Lina
• Is Part Of: Journal of engineered fibers and fabrics. Volume 17(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-08
• Subjects: Sports bra -- pressure -- comfortability -- strap -- back band -- physical activities -- sensor device; Nonwoven fabrics -- Periodicals; Fibers -- Periodicals; Fibers; Nonwoven fabrics; Periodicals; 677.6
• DOI: 10.1177/15589250221118643
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1558-9250

Abstract

Sports bras have been reported to be a hindrance to the effective workout of females. This study elucidates the pressure distribution in eight different sport bra types of different sizes during shoulder workout activities to address this hindrance. The upper body moves in horizontal, vertical, and circular directions. An observational survey was carried out at the Zhejiang Sci-Tech University gyms, and among 300 females, the majority focused on shoulder workouts. The experiment used pressure sensors to analyze the most significant sports bra for females with a bra size of 34C, 36C, and 38C during three body movements. We conclude the in-depth width of the neckline has an impact on strap comfortability as well as the back design and structure also influence the performance of the back band. Additionally, racerback bras produce less pressure for bra size 34C. In addition, crossing back with thicker and broader straps produces less pressure for females with a bra size of 36C. For bra 38C, a racerback with thicker straps generated less pressure.