Champion considers itself the first designer/manufacturer of sports bra. Champion has now been in the sports bras business for over 20 years. Today, their assortment is vast and includes new support features and exclusive performance fabrics and finishes.
Champion sports bras are particularly popular for wearing during lower impact activities. The Champion 2893 sports bras won the 2007 Undie Award for Favorite Sports Bras for the average figure.
Sportsbra Styles:
Style choices among sports bras are many. Here are just a few:
Innerwear, outerwear, or underwear - Several sports bras can be worn as outerwear. Of course, color plays a big part here. White traditionally should be covered up. Colored sports bras are considered more acceptable as outerwear.
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Racer back or traditional - A racer back or racerback sports bras is said to give the most support to larger breasted women. However, a racer back sports bras is great for all women because it allows for more unobstructed arm movement. If you prefer a more traditional back, look for one with scoop styling.
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Zip front, front close, back close or no closure - The easiest sports bras to get into are zip front sports bras. The hardest to get into, but feel the best are those no closure sports bras that pull on over your head. Your choice really depends on your level of dexterity.
Sportsbra Fabrics:
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Today sports bras come in many different fabrics. Here's a list of the most popular sports bras fabrics, along with a brief explanation of their benefits.
Supplex Nylon/Lycra Spandex - Offers soft, luxurious feel and incredible fit, support and shape retention.
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Cotton/Lycra Spandex - Soft, moisture-managing cotton combines with shape-retaining Lycra to create a very comfortable fabric with just the right amount of stretch and support.
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CoolMax Polyester/Lycra Spandex - This high-performance fabric blend delivers you all the moisture-wicking benefits of CoolMax plus the comfort, stretch and shape retention of Lycra.
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Polyester/Cotton/Lycra Spandex - This 3-fiber blend offers polyester and cotton for softness and moisture management while Lycra provides optimal fit and support.
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Polyester/Cotton - Classic blend provides gentle softness and powerful moisture management for all your workouts.
When to Buy a New Sports Bra:
Women who wear a sports bras 3-4 times per week will need to replace her sports bras within 6-12 months - similar to when her running shoes wear out. This is because a sports bras needs to be washed after each wearing. Washing, along with perspiration, body heat and body oils, breaks down the elasticity in a sport bra's support material. Because of the high elastic content in most sports bras, a sport bra that is hand washed and hung dry will typically last longer than one that is machine washed and tumble dried. Here are some signs that your sports bra may need to be replaced:
A noticeable looser fit
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A "snapping sound" by the fibers when you stretch the sports bras to put it on.
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Your breasts start having a wider range of motion
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Fabric pilling - particularly under the arms
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