EP4374726A1

EP4374726A1 - Sports bra

Info

Publication number: EP4374726A1
Application number: EP22209763.6A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Claudia GLASS; Laura CIPOLLA
Original assignee: Swijin Ag
Current assignee: Swijin Ag
Priority date: 2022-11-27
Filing date: 2022-11-27
Publication date: 2024-05-29

Abstract

Sports bra for combined aquatic and land-based sports activities comprising an inner bra (2) comprising a stretchable textile layer and an outer bra (3) comprising a stretchable textile layer, the inner bra comprising a head opening border (7i), a torso opening border (8i) and shoulder-arm opening borders (9i) on opposed lateral sides of the inner bra, the outer bra comprising a head opening border (7e), a torso opening border (8e) and shoulder-arm opening borders (9ie) on opposed lateral sides, the inner bra and outer bra attached together along a lower border seam (16) extending along at least a portion of the torso opening borders (8i, 8e). The sports bra comprises a stitch free under-breast support band (14) comprising an elastic stretchable adhesive bonding layer sandwiched between the textile layer of the inner bra and the textile layer of the outer bra across a front lower section of the sports bra, from a first lateral side to an opposed second lateral side, the under-breast support band having a height ranging between 2 and 8 centimeters, preferably between 3 and 6 centimeters

Description

The present invention relates to a sports bra suitable for both aquatic and land-based sport activities, for instance for both swimming and running.
There are many sporting activities that require garments adapted for both aquatic sport activities and land-based sport activities, for instance in biathlons and triathlons including swimming and running or cycling. Other sporting activities may involve extended periods in and out of water such as surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, beach jogging and the like. When the sporting activity involves extended periods of time combined with movement, one of the challenges is to prevent chafing and skin irritation while providing sufficient support. In particular, in women's sports bras, the elastic band positioned around the torso under the wearer's breasts has an important support function and is subject to movement, as are the side seams during jogging and similar activities.
In conventional garments, the seams that join the lower band to the upper panel of textile material is provided with seams that cause chafing due to the required pressure for sufficient support, and the relative movements during physical activities such as running. Furthermore, chafing is worse and may cause bleeding when the fabric rubbing on the skin is wet. It is known in sports bras to provide a double layer - an inner layer and an outer layer - to enhance breast support. Conventional double layers in sports bras are however typically not well adapted for swimming or other aquatic activities in which arm and shoulder movements, as well as flow of water, would need to be taken into account. One piece swimsuits and bikini tops are not designed to provide the breast support needed for land sports.
In view of the foregoing, it is an object of the invention to provide a sports bra for combined aquatic and land-based sport activities including for swimming and running, that is comfortable over extended periods of activity yet provides excellent support and protective covering.
It is advantageous to provide a sports bra that allows the athlete to combine land and water sports fluidly, without changing clothes.
It is advantageous to provide a sports bra for combined aquatic and land-based sporting activities that is light weight and economical to produce.
It is advantageous to provide a sports bra for combined aquatic and land-based sporting activities that provides a good protective function yet uses little material.
It is advantageous to provide a sports bra for aquatic and land-based sporting activities that includes means for carrying additional small articles, such as liquid gel energy packs, safety whistles, small first aid kits.
It is advantageous to provide a sports bra for combined aquatic and land-based sporting activities that is robust, easy to put on and take off, and esthetically pleasing.
Objects of the invention have been achieved by providing the sports bra according to claim 1.
Dependent claims set forth various advantageous embodiments of the invention.
Disclosed herein is a sports bra for combined aquatic and land-based sports activities comprising an inner bra comprising a stretchable textile layer and an outer bra comprising a stretchable textile layer, the inner bra comprising a head opening border, a torso opening border and shoulder-arm opening borders on opposed lateral sides of the inner bra, the outer bra comprising a head opening border, a torso opening border and shoulder-arm opening borders on opposed lateral sides, the inner bra and outer bra attached together along a lower border seam extending along at least a portion of the torso opening borders.
The sports bra comprises a stitch free under-breast support band comprising an elastic stretchable adhesive bonding layer sandwiched between the textile layer of the inner bra and the textile layer of the outer bra across a front lower section of the sports bra, from a first lateral side to an opposed second lateral side, the under-breast support band having a height ranging between 2 and 8 centimeters, preferably between 3 and 6 centimeters.
The double layer of the sports bra is ergonomically designed for freedom of movement during swimming, while also providing the support and breast stability needed for impact sports.
In an advantageous embodiment, the under-breast support band has a non-constant height, a center portion being higher than lateral portions on either side of the center portion.
In an advantageous embodiment, the adhesive layer of the under-breast support band comprises a heat bonded polyurethane textile adhesive.
In an advantageous embodiment, a lower border seam forming the torso opening border of the inner bra and outer bra comprises at least along a front section extending at least between a first lateral side and a second lateral side of the sports bra, a folded over edge of the inner textile layer bonded over an edge of the outer textile layer, such that an inner side of the sports bra around the torso opening border is seamless.
In an advantageous embodiment, sections of the head opening border, torso opening border and shoulder-arm opening borders of the inner and outer bras that are not attached together comprise a mono-adhesive textile tape bonded to the border of the textile layers.
In an advantageous embodiment, the inner bra textile layer comprises a front textile panel and a separately cut out back textile panel attached to the front textile panel via at least side joining seams and top strap joining seams.
In an advantageous embodiment, the outer bra textile layer comprises a front textile panel and a separately cut out back textile panel attached to the front textile panel via at least side joining seams and top strap joining seams.
In an advantageous embodiment, the panel joining seams comprise an ultrasound bonded interconnection between the joining textile layers, overlayed by a heat bonded mono-sided adhesive textile tape.
In an advantageous embodiment, stitched bar-tacks are provided at ends of said seams.
In an advantageous embodiment, a center section of the head opening borders of the inner and outer bras are attached together.
In an advantageous embodiment, the center section head opening border attachment has a length in a range of 2 to 7 centimeters, preferably in a range of 2 to 5 centimeters.
In an advantageous embodiment, the shoulder-arm opening borders of the inner and outer bras are attached together along a section of a lower front seam.
In an advantageous embodiment, the inner bra head opening border has a front section that is wider than a front section of the head opening border of the outer bra such that the shoulder straps of the inner bra are positioned laterally further apart than the shoulder straps of the outer bra and the head opening border of the outer bra has a shorter peripheral length than that of the head opening border of the inner bra.
In an advantageous embodiment, the back textile panel of the outer bra comprises a center top to bottom bridging portion such that the shoulder straps connect to the center to bottom bridging portion of the outer bra in a substantially Y shape configuration.
In an advantageous embodiment, the back textile panel of the outer bra comprises a center raised lower portion flanked by side lower portions that are attached to the inner bra back textile panel along a lower border seam.
In an advantageous embodiment, the outer bra comprises ventilation holes positioned just above the under-breast support band.
In an advantageous embodiment, a material of the front textile panel of the inner bra is a fabric made of polyamide or polypropylene and an elastomer, such as a polyurethane-based elastomer or an olefin-based elastomer, in a range of to 50% to 70% polyamide or polypropylene and 50% to 30% elastomer with a fabric density of 180 to 260 grams per m², preferably in a range of 200 to 240 grams per m². Various other textile polymer fabrics such as polyester and plant-based polymers may also be used within the scope of this invention. The textile fabric may also comprise a combination of more than two types of fibre yarns and may include a mixture with natural fibres such as cotton, or silk.
Further advantageous features of the invention will be apparent from the following detailed description of embodiments of the invention and the accompanying illustrations.

Brief description of the figures

Figure 1 is a front perspective view of a sports bra according to an embodiment of the invention;
Figures 2a to 2e are plan views of the sports bra of figure 1, showing a front view (figure 2a), back view (figure 2b), side view (figure 2c), top view (figure 2d) and bottom view (figure 2e);
Figures 3a and 3b are plan views of a front textile panel (figure 3a) and back textile panel (figure 3b) of an inner bra of the sports bra of figure 1;
Figures 4a and 4b are plan views of a front textile panel (figure 4a) and back textile panel (figure 4b) of an outer bra of the sports bra of figure 1;
Figure 5 is a perspective partially cut away view of a sports bra according to an embodiment of the invention;
Figure 6a is a schematic cross-sectional view of a seam, in particular a front seam, of a lower border of the sports bra according to embodiments of the invention;
Figure 6b is a view similar to figure 6a of another seam, in particular a back seam of the sports bra according to embodiments of the invention;
Figures 7a to 7c are simplified schematic illustrations of a seam joining technique according to embodiments of the invention.

Referring to the figures, a sports bra 1 for combined aquatic and land-based activities, in particular for running and swimming, comprises an inner bra 2 and an outer bra 3.
The inner bra 2 comprises a textile layer comprising a front textile panel 4i and a back textile panel 5i that are assembled together at side joining seams 6i as concerns the lower portion of the inner bra and by top strap joining seams 11i joining together respective shoulder straps 10i of the inner bra.
The outer bra 3 similarly comprises a textile layer comprising a front textile panel 4e and a back textile panel 5e joined together at side joining seams 6e on the lower portion of the outer bra and at top strap joining seams 11e joining together shoulder straps 10e of the outer bra 3.
The inner bra 2 forms an inner textile layer of the sports bra 1 and the outer bra 3 forms an outer textile layer of the sports bra 1 lying over the inner bra 2.
The inner bra 2 and outer bra 3 are attached together at certain zones so as to form together a single inseparable garment. In the areas where the inner bra and outer bra are not attached together, the respective textile layers may move relative to each other such that when the garment is worn, the inner bra in direct contact with the wearer's skin allows movement of the outer bra in the zones where they are not attached relative to the inner bra, whether it be by stretching or sliding, while providing mechanical support and enhanced protective layer function.
The textile materials of the inner and outer bras, and even the textile materials between the front and back panels may be different, or may be identical, depending on the embodiment and specific applications.
In advantageous embodiments, the textile material forming at least the front panels of the inner and outer bras may comprise a combination of polyamide and elastomer fibers in a proportion from 50% to 70% polyamide fiber and 50% to 30% elastomer fiber, for instance around 60% polyamide fiber and 40% elastomer fiber. The elastomer may advantageously comprise a polyurethane-based elastomer such as elastane or an olefin-based elastomer. The specific weight of the textile is preferably in a range of 180 to 260 grams per m², for instance in a range of 200 to 240 grams per m², whereby materials with such compositions and specific weight ranges advantageously combine light weight, suppleness and yet sufficient mechanical support and protective covering functions. Such materials are also well adapted for use in water, including salt water and chlorinated pool water, and sun light. Other possible advantageous materials for the sports bra panel fabrics include a combination of polypropylene and an elastomer fiber.
The materials of the inner and outer bras may comprise different materials, coatings or additives that provide the inner bra with wicking properties to enhance removal of sweat and drying of the sports bra. The outer bra, on the other hand, may be provided with hydrophobic properties to reduce water absorption.
Various other textile polymer fabrics such as polyester and plant-based polymers mixed with elastomer fibers may also be used within the scope of this invention. The textile fabric may also comprise a combination of more than two types of fibre yarns and may include a mixture with natural fibres such as cotton or silk.
In an advantageous embodiment, the back panel material is the same as the front panel material. The specific weight and density of the front panel and optionally the back panel, of the inner bra and/or or the outer bra, may be higher than the density of the fabric on the front panel in order to provide more breast support, in particular for models for larger breast sizes.
The inner bra 2 has an upper head opening defined by an upper head opening border 7i, a lower torso opening defined by a lower torso opening border 8i, and on each side a shoulder-arm opening defined by a shoulder-arm opening border 9i. Similarly, the outer bra 3 an upper head opening defined by an upper head opening border 7e, a lower torso opening defined by a lower torso opening border 8e, and on each side a shoulder-arm opening defined by a shoulder-arm opening border 9e.
The head, torso, and shoulder-arm openings of the outer bra 3 defined have different shapes from the head, torso and shoulder-arm openings of the inner bra 2. As illustrated, the front section 7if of the head opening border 7i of the inner bra 2 has a wider profile than the front section 7fe of the head opening border 7e of the outer bra 3, such that the shoulder straps 10i of the inner bra 2 are positioned laterally further away from the center of the garment (in other words further away from the wearer's neck) than the shoulder straps 10e of the outer bra 3. In many conventional double layer sports bras, the inner bra typically has shoulder straps that are closer to the wearer's neck than the shoulder straps of the outer layer. This is however a disadvantage for swimming activities. In particular, in order to reduce resistance to water flow and accumulation of water between the outer and inner layers, it is advantageous to have a narrower front section 7fe on the head opening border 7e of the outer bra 3 than the front section 7if of the head opening border 7i of the inner bra, while at the same time benefitting from the enhanced support function provided by the two pairs of shoulder straps 10i, 10e laterally offset from each other.
In an advantageous embodiment, a central portion 18 of the front sections 7if, 7ef of the head opening borders 7i, 7e of both the inner bra 2 and outer bra 3 are fixed together, for instance over a length of approximately to 1 to 7 centimeters, preferably from 2 to 6 centimeters, for instance around 4-5 centimeters whereby the front sections 7if, 7ef of the head opening borders of the outer and inner bras overlap in the aforesaid central zone 18. On either side of the center upper seam 18 the inner and outer bras 2, 3 may be unattached such that they can be separated to form a pocket therebetween for storing small items that the wearer may wish to carry, for instance sachets with liquid energy food, safety whistles, small first aid kits and other similar light-weight articles.
It may be noted that in variants, it is possible not to attach the inner and outer head opening borders 7i, 7e, especially in variants where the head opening border 7e of the outer bra 3 has a high neckline where the outer layer in this zone presses against the wearer's skin close to the wearers neck such that water is prevented from entering between the head opening border of the outer bra and the wearer's skin.
In an advantageous embodiment, the shoulder-arm opening borders 9i of the inner bra 2 are attached partially over a section thereof to the shoulder-arm opening borders 9e of the outer bra 3. In particular, in an advantageous embodiment, a lower front seam 20 of the respective front sections 9if and 9ef of the shoulder-arm opening borders 9i, 9e are attached together preferably over a length of four to twelve centimeters, for instance in a range of 6 to 10 centimeters, such that the two shoulder straps on each side from the inner and outer bras are held together in the lower portion of the shoulder-arm opening to provide enhanced support. The lower front shoulder-arm seams 20 also provide more structural unity of the inner bra 2 and outer bra 3 while nevertheless allowing the majority of the surface areas of the overlapping inner and outer front panels to be freely movable such that the inner front textile panel 4i can mold against the wearer's skin and move separately from the outer textile panel 4e of the outer bra.
In an embodiment, the back textile panel 5i of the inner bra 2 may comprise a concave opening that spans between the shoulder straps 10i whereas the back textile panel 5e of the outer bra 3 advantageously comprises a center top to bottom bridging portion 5ec such that the shoulder straps 10e of the outer bra are connected together with the center top to bottom bridging portion 5ec in a substantially "Y" configuration.
The shoulder-arm opening borders 9e of the outer bra thus form a large opening that provides a large degree of freedom of movement of a wearer's shoulder which is especially advantageous in swimming activities, while at the same time also providing strong support for the front textile panel 4e of the outer bra 3. Also, in view of the small head opening formed by the head opening border 7e of the outer bra 3 and the back textile panel 5e of the outer bra covering and pressing against the back section 7ib of the head opening border 7i of the inner bra 2, inflow of water during swimming activities under or between the back textile panels 5i, 5e of the inner and outer bras is significantly reduced.
In order to ease chest movement in particular during heavy breathing, the back textile panel 5e of the outer bra 3 may advantageously be provided with a center raised lower portion 5el whereby the side lower portions 5es flanking the center raised lower portion 5el are attached along their lower edges to the lower edge of the inner back panel 5i of the inner bra 2.
The inner bra 2 and outer bra 3 are attached together along a majority of the periphery forming the torso opening borders 8i, 8e, the attachment defined by a lower border seam 16 that will be described in more detail further on.
As best seen in figures 5 and 6a to 6b, the lower border seam 16 comprises an adhesive (bonded) attachment 23 between the lower edge of the inner bra 2 and the lower edge of the outer bra 3 forming the torso opening borders 8i, 8e. Preferably, the lower edge 8i of the inner bra 2 wraps around the lower edge 8e of the outer bra 3 and is bonded by an adhesive layer 23 between the folded over portion 25 of the inner bra 2 and the outer facing side of the lower edge 8e of the outer bra 3 as illustrated in figures 6a and 6b. On the inner side of the lower border seam 16 forming the torso opening border 8i, 8e, the textile layer of the inner bra 2 is in contact against the wearer's skin with a smooth continuous surface without stitching (excepting optional bar-tack stitches 24 in a few positions as will be mentioned later) such that movement between the lower border seam and the wearer's skin causes minimal chafing and irritation.
According to an aspect of the invention, along the torso opening border 8i, 8e on at least a front side of the sports bra 1, is provided an under-breast support band 14 formed by bonding a lower portion of the front textile panel 4i to a lower portion of the front textile panel 4e of the outer bra. The adhesive bonding 26 may have a non-linear (sculpted) shape for improved breast support. In particular, the support band 14 may have a raised central portion 27 compared to the support band extending either lateral side thereof. The support band may advantageously have a height preferably between 2 to 8 centimeters, preferably 3 to 6 centimeters. The formation of this under-breast support band 14 by an adhesive layer positioned between the textile layers of the inner bra 2 and outer bra 3 ensures that there is a smooth continuous inner layer in contact against the wearer's skin without any protuberant seams to minimize any chafing or irritation during movement between the material of the sports bra and the wearer's skin.
The adhesive bond 26 between the inner and outer textile panels forming the under-breast support band 14 may advantageously be in the form of a double-sided adhesive textile tape, for instance a polyurethane adhesive tape, configured for thermal bonding by pressing the textile layers together with the double-sided adhesive tape sandwiched therebetween with a heat press or heat welding machine. The adhesive tape 26 may be provided with the sculpted shape prior to insertion between the inner and outer fabric layers of the inner and outer bras. The under-breast support band 14 may extend substantially between the opposed side joining seams 6e of the outer bra front and back panels.
The adhesive or bonding material for the lower border seam 16 may also be in the form of a double-sided adhesive film or tape 23, for instance of polyurethane material, that is heat pressed or welded between the fabric layers in a manner similar to the under-breast support band 14.
The borders of the inner bra and outer bra openings that are not attached together may advantageously be bonded to a mono-sided adhesive textile tape 28, for instance of a polyurethane fabric with adhesive on one side that is heat welded or heat pressed to the edge of the openings. The taped borders 28 increase the strength of the openings and prevent fabric fraying while at the same time avoiding stitched edges that may cause irritation and chafing.
Bar-tack stitches 24 may advantageously be provided at the ends of the bonded seam connections 16,18, 20, 6e between the textile panels of the inner bra and textile panels of the outer bra so as to increase the durability and prevent large pulling forces between the inner and outer bra from separating the bonded seams.
The front textile panel 4e of the outer bra 3 may further be provided with venting holes 26 to allow any water or air caught in between the textile panels of the inner and outer bra from accumulating.
The textile panels of the inner and outer bra may be cut out of a textile fabric by laser or water jet as per se known in the art.
The seams 6i, 6e, 11i, 11e formed between the front textile panels and back textile panels of both the inner bra and outer bra may be advantageously formed by aligning edges together followed by ultrasonic welding to form a smooth continuous interface 21 that remains soft and with a flush profile, and subsequently overlaying the seam with a mono-sided adhesive textile tape 22 such as a polyurethane textile tape with adhesive on one side thereof, bonded by a heat press or heat welding machine over the seam as illustrated in figure 7b. At the opposite ends of the seams, a very small stitched bar-tack may be added to reinforce the seam connection. The very thin and low profile seams significantly reduce chafing and irritation, providing excellent support and close fitting for excellent hydrodynamic and aerodynamic properties.

List of references

Sports bra (for swimming and running) 1

Inner bra 2
- Front textile panel 4i
- Back textile panel 5i
- Side joining seams 6i
  (Front and back panel side joining seams)
- Head opening border 7i
  - Front section 7if
    Centre top seam 18
  - Back section 7ib
- Torso opening border 8i
  - Front section 8if
  - Back section 8ib
- Shoulder-arm opening borders 9i
  - Front section 9if
    Lower front seam 20
  - Back section 9ib
- Shoulder straps 10i
- Top strap joining seams 11i
Outer bra 3
- Front textile panel 4e
  Centre top seam 18
- Back textile panel 5e
  - Centre top to bottom bridging portion 5ec
  - Centre raised lower portion 5el
  - Side lower portions 5es
- Side joining seams 6e
  (Front and back panel side joining seams)
- Head opening border 7e
  - Front section 7fe
  - Back section 7be
- Torso opening border 8e
  - Front section 8ef
  - Back section 8eb
- Shoulder-arm opening borders 9e
  - Front section 9ef
    Lower front seam 20
  - Back section 9eb
- Shoulder straps 10e
- Top strap joining seams 11e
- Ventilation holes 12
Under-breast support band 14
- Elastic adhesive layer 26
- Raised central portion 27
Lower border seam 16
- Mono-sided adhesive textile tape 22
- Double-sided adhesive textile tape 23
Joining seams, borders
- Ultrasound weld connection 21
- Mono-sided adhesive textile tape 22, 28
- Double-sided adhesive textile tape 23
- Bar-tack stitch 24

Claims

Sports bra for combined aquatic and land-based sports activities comprising an inner bra (2) comprising a stretchable textile layer and an outer bra (3) comprising a stretchable textile layer, the inner bra comprising a head opening border (7i), a torso opening border (8i) and shoulder-arm opening borders (9i) on opposed lateral sides of the inner bra, the outer bra comprising a head opening border (7e), a torso opening border (8e) and shoulder-arm opening borders (9ie) on opposed lateral sides, the inner bra and outer bra attached together along a lower border seam (16) extending along at least a portion of the torso opening borders (8i, 8e), characterized in that the sports bra comprises a stitch free under-breast support band (14) comprising an elastic stretchable adhesive bonding layer sandwiched between the textile layer of the inner bra and the textile layer of the outer bra across a front lower section of the sports bra, from a first lateral side to an opposed second lateral side, the under-breast support band having a height ranging between 2 and 8 centimeters, preferably between 3 and 6 centimeters.
Sports bra according to the preceding claim wherein the under-breast support band (14) has a non-constant height, a center portion being higher than lateral portions on either side of the center portion.
Sports bra according to any preceding claim wherein the adhesive layer of the under-breast support band (14) comprises a heat bonded polyurethane textile adhesive.
Sports bra according to any preceding claim wherein a lower border seam (16) forming a torso opening border (8i, 8e) of the inner bra and outer bra comprises at least along a front section extending at least between a first lateral side and a second lateral side of the sports bra, a folded over edge (25) of the inner textile layer bonded over an edge (8i) of the outer textile layer, such that an inner side of the sports bra around the torso opening border (8i) is seamless.
Sports bra according to any preceding claim wherein sections of the head opening border, torso opening border and shoulder-arm opening borders of the inner and outer bras (2,3) that are not attached together comprise a mono-adhesive textile tape (28) bonded to the border of the textile layers.
Sports bra according to any preceding claim wherein the inner bra textile layer comprises a front textile panel (4i) and a separately cut out back textile panel (5i) attached to the front textile panel (4i) via at least side joining seams (6i) and top strap joining seams (11i), and wherein the outer bra textile layer comprises a front textile panel (4e) and a separately cut out back textile panel (5e) attached to the front textile panel (4e) via at least side joining seams (6e) and top strap joining seams (11e).
Sports bra according the preceding claim wherein the panel joining seams comprise an ultrasound bonded interconnection (21) between the joining textile layers, overlayed by a heat bonded mono-sided adhesive textile tape (22).
Sports bra according to either of the two directly preceding claim wherein stitched bar-tacks (24) are provided at ends of said seams.
Sports bra according to any preceding claim wherein a center section (18) of the head opening borders (7i, 7e) of the inner and outer bras are attached together, preferably wherein the center section head opening border attachment (18) has a length in a range of 2 to 7 centimeters, for instance in a range of 2 to 5 centimeters.
Sports bra according to any preceding claim wherein the shoulder-arm opening borders (9i, 9e) of the inner and outer bras are attached together along a section of a lower front seam (20).
Sports bra according to any preceding claim wherein the inner bra head opening border (7i) has a front section (7if) that is wider than a front section (7fe) of the head opening border (7e) of the outer bra (3) such that the shoulder straps (10i) of the inner bra (2) are positioned laterally further apart than the shoulder straps (10e) of the outer bra (3) and the head opening border (7e) of the outer bra has a shorter peripheral length than that of the head opening border (7i) of the inner bra.
Sports bra according to any preceding claim wherein the back textile panel (5e) of the outer bra comprises a center top to bottom bridging portion (5ec) such that the shoulder straps (10e) connect to the center to bottom bridging portion (5ec) of the outer bra in a substantially Y shape configuration.
Sports bra according to any preceding claim wherein the back textile panel (5e) of the outer bra comprises a center raised lower portion (5el) flanked by side lower portions (5es) that are attached to the inner bra back textile panel (5i) along a lower border seam (16).
Sports bra according to any preceding claim wherein the outer bra comprises ventilation holes (12) positioned just above the under-breast support band (14).
Sports bra according to any preceding claim wherein a material of the front textile panel (4i) of the inner bra, and/or a front panel of the outer bra (4e), is a fabric made of polyamide or polypropylene and an elastomer in a range of to 50% to 70% polyamide or polypropylene and 50% to 30% elastomer, with a fabric density of 180 to 260 grams per m², preferably in a range of 200 to 240 grams per m².