Shock Absorber bras are designed to reduce breast movement during sports and exercise, with features such as double-lined molded cups and padded straps. They claim to limit breast movement by 74% and offer different levels of support for different activities. Prices vary and reviews are mixed.
A Shock Absorber bra is a bra specially designed to reduce the amount of potentially damaging bouncing the breasts are subjected to during sports and vigorous exercise. The term cushioning bra sometimes simply describes a sports bra that is very supportive, but more often than not it refers specifically to a Shock Absorber line bra made by the lingerie company Berlei. A Shock Absorber bra has a number of features, including double-lined molded cups to individually prevent movement in each breast, padded straps for comfort, and usually has special fabrics like Coolmax and X-Static to reduce sweat and prevent bacteria and fungal growth
The scientists behind Shock Absorber claim that exercising without proper breast support can irreversibly stretch the ligaments in the breasts, which can lead to permanent sagging breasts. The researchers add that a normal everyday bra cannot provide adequate support during exercise. To avoid permanent sagging, women should wear a bra designed specifically for sports and exercise. Shock Absorber claims that its bras have been shown to limit breast movement by 74 percent in laboratory tests, even for large-breasted women who engage in vigorous activity.
Shock Absorber has designed several types of shock absorbing bras to maximize bounce reduction in different activities. For example, a runner might buy a bra that focuses on eliminating vertical bounce from heavy steps, while a tennis player might choose a bra that also reduces side-to-side movement. Swimmers and divers also have the option of purchasing a swimsuit with built-in Shock Absorber bra support. Shock Absorbers bras, unlike most regular sports bras, are sized based on cup and band sizes. Additionally, different levels of support are available, customized to the user’s bust size and intensity of activity.
The price of a Shock Absorber bra ranges from slightly higher to significantly higher than a regular sports bra, depending on the type. Reviews of these bras are mixed, including users swearing by their effectiveness and others stating that they are no more supportive than regular sports bras. The molded cups in some Shock Absorber bra styles have a slightly tapered shape, similar to everyday bras, while other styles offer the rounded look of a traditional sports bra. Shock Absorber claims that all of their bras are machine washable, but they don’t recommend tumble drying their products.
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