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Components glossary

Back wings/side wings: The strips of fabric, which extend from the Molded cup: Pre-shaped and designed to mirror the natural shape
outer base of the cups and secure in the back. Most of the support of the breasts, for a better fit and comfort.
comes from the wings.
Nursing clip: Plastic clip that allows women to breastfeed
Boning: Usually incorporated into a vertical seam to provide more
support, structure or body contouring to a bra. Boning is often made Nursing sling: Piece of fabric that holds the breast while breastfeeding.
of plastic. We do not use steel or metal. Not all bras have it.
Padded bra: Shape-enhancing pads or lining designed to increase bust
Bra hook: Hook closures are designed to attach your bra. They have size and add cleavage. Graduated padding is thicker at the base of the
multiple rows and hooks. cups and tapers gently, to create a natural looking silhouette
and enhanced cleavage.
Centre gore: The fabric which connects the cups of a bra at the
centre-front. Soft-cup bra: Can have an underwire or not, but may be lined to
provide shaping and support. Has no padding.
Foam-lined: Has a thinner lining then a padded bra. The lining does not
add size, but provides additional shaping as well as coverage against Strap: Elastic that keeps your bra in place with less support.
nipple showing through.
Underwire: A thin and flexible wire, which offers added support to
U-back bra: A u-shaped back, which prevents the straps from sliding the cups of bras.
or falling off the shoulders. Offers more support and eliminates bounce
while walking.