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Brassiere Design for Drooping Breasts Utilizing Suspensory System

현수시스템을 활용한 하수유방용 브래지어 설계

  • Sohn, Boo-hyun (Dept. of Fashion Design Information, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Min, You-Suk (Dept. of Fashion Design Information, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Kweon, Soo-ae (Dept. of Fashion Design Information, Chungbuk National University)
  • 손부현 (충북대학교 패션디자인정보학과) ;
  • 민유숙 (충북대학교 패션디자인정보학과) ;
  • 권수애 (충북대학교 패션디자인정보학과)
  • Received : 2015.03.19
  • Accepted : 2015.06.15
  • Published : 2015.08.31
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Abstract

This study developed brassieres using a suspension system with the elastic panel on the inside of the brassiere cup to replace the wires for 20s women with large and elongated breasts. The following results were obtained by analyzing clothing pressure and a subjective evaluation of brassieres with elastic panels at the bottom or side of the various reduction ratios and with the shoulder straps of the brassiere. Brassieres with dual panels (rather than with only the bottom panel) lowered clothing pressure as well as improved wearing comfort and function. Compared to brassieres with a panel of 10%, brassieres with a panel of 15% lowered clothing pressure and provided superior wearing comfort. In this case, the higher the reduction ratio of the side panels increased clothing pressure on the shoulder, but provided superior well-fit, bust-up, and vibration restraint. To reduce the reduction ratio of the side panel decreased clothing pressure on the shoulder and decreased support functions. Therefore, the reduction ratio of the side panels should be determined by preferable functions such as wearing comfort that depend on the needs of the wearer. It is suggested that a brassiere with a dual elastic panel can replace the brassiere wire.

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