what makes a good sport bra

A good sport bra provides superior breast support, comfort, breathability and moisture control.

Support

A good sport bra minimizes breast movement in one of two ways: By compression, where the breasts are held against the chest wall to limit motion; or encapsulation, in which the bra is engineered to surround and support the breasts. Sometimes one bra uses both techniques.

Different activities result in different degrees of breast movement. The higher the impact level, the more support you'll need:
high-impact activities: ex. running and step aerobics
medium-impact activities: ex. skating and fast walking
low-impact activities: ex. weight training and yoga

If you're a small- or medium-breasted woman (A to C cup), a compression style bra will offer support and comfort. Or if you prefer, you can choose a bra that offers encapsulation for shaping as well as support.

If you're a larger-breasted woman (C to DD cup) you may find encapsulating styles that separate and support your breasts more comfortable and more supportive than compression bras. For maximum support, choose a sport bra that does both.

Try on different styles to find out what you like best. Do jumping jacks, run in place, and swing your arms side to side to make sure what feels good on is comfortable and supportive when you're in motion.

Keep in mind that a good sport bra should fit more snugly than a lingerie bra to provide you with support, but should not be uncomfortable or restrict movement or breathing. Keep in mind, too, that not every bra will fit every woman. Fit varies with styling and some bras may not feel right for you.

Comfort

A good sport bra should feel comfortable on, stay in place, and not chafe. The straps shouldnÍt dig into the shoulders and the band around the lower chest shouldnÍt shift or bind. Proportions and contours should be designed for freedom of movement without binding, twisting or chafing. Soft, plush threads will minimize skin irritation.

Moisture Control and Breathability

A good sport bra will wick sweat away from the skin and then dry quickly, and it will be breathable, allowing perspiration and excess heat to pass through. A good sport bra will keep you cooler and drier when it's hot, and drier and warmer when it's cold.

Moving Comfort Sport Bras

We make sport bras for a multitude of shapes, sizes and support levels. And every one offers comfort, moisture control and breathability. Go to our sport bra section to find a sport bra that will work best for you.