undergarments
undergarment definitions and everything you always wanted know about men's and women's underwear
The undergarment industry has many names and products that may be unfamiliar to some ... so here we present some definitions:
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Adjustable straps
Arthritis bra
Athlethic bra
Back close
Bandeau -
Bandeaux -
Bralette bras
Bra - a light undergarment that functions to support Women's bust
Bustier - A bra fashioned with sides that extend to the waist and may come with garters and matching panties
Camisole - A woman's sleeveless undergarment, now usually worn under a sheer blouse.
Contour bras
Convertible bras -
Crop Top bras - designed to wear under a cropped T-shirt or tank top
Low cut
Lightly lined
Razorback bras
Seamless bras -
Shaper bras
Soft cup
Sleep bras
Sports bra
Strapless bras
Support bras
T-back
T-Shirt bras - a smooth seamless bra made to be invisible under close fitting t-shirts
Underwire bras - designed with rigid u-shaped wires underneath the base of the cups. Underwire bras provide support and structure for a pushed-up bust appearance and enhanced cleavage.
Cotton
Lycra
Nylon
Polyester
Silk
Spandex
mesh
microfiber
The undergarment definitions page
