Replacing bra shelf foam with horsehair?
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Replacing bra shelf foam with horsehair? wurstergirl 06-28-2006
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Posted by wurstergirl on June 28, 2006, 3:25 pm

I'm trying to innovate on a support shelf built into a soft cup bra,
which is made of tricot-fused foam. It would be nice if it were a
little cooler and thinner, making "less bra". (In a size 48J, that's a
lotta foam.) My current thoughts are toward layering tricot with an
equally supportive, flexible layer that's more open-weave. Maybe
horsehair? Does it come in 6" widths? Stiff tulle would be light,
supportive and strong. I might try sandwiching it between sheer tricot
to prevent creasing/binding.

Any thoughts?

Pora

P.S. Anybody else reading Beverly Johnson's blog? She answers
comments using the login BraMaker One. She's such a guru I'm going to
think of her as Bramaker-Wan Kenobi.


Posted by on June 28, 2006, 5:53 pm

Dear Pora,

Horsehair comes in 6-inch widths, and you can find it in just about any
color at millinery sites. If you don't have one, try Hats by Leko (I'm
a satisfied customer, no interest in company). But I would think that
it would be scratchy, and every tiny bit of seam allowance would have
to be covered in some way to avoid your skin. I don't have an
alternative to offer.

Teri


Posted by BEI Design on June 28, 2006, 6:03 pm
>
> I'm trying to innovate on a support shelf built into a soft cup bra,
> which is made of tricot-fused foam. It would be nice if it were a
> little cooler and thinner, making "less bra". (In a size 48J,
> that's a
> lotta foam.) My current thoughts are toward layering tricot with an
> equally supportive, flexible layer that's more open-weave. Maybe
> horsehair?

Sure, and if that doesn't work, try course sandpaper, it would
probably be just as comfortable.
</sarcasm>



Posted by wurstergirl on June 28, 2006, 6:28 pm
Yes yes, that's what the tricot would be for, a complete layer against
the skin. I have to cover all the SAs with tricot strips anyway, so
that part is okay. But I'm not sure if the horsehair will be flexible
enough.

Do you guys have any other suggestions for fabrics? I suppose there
are various weaves of power nets. Why do bra manufacturers use this
foam stuff instead of power net for interior shelves in general? I
guess I should consider stretch laces, which are soft and I assume more
breathable than the foam. I like the idea of layering a soft fabric
and a stronger one, both very thin with open weaves.

Pora


Posted by Joy on June 28, 2006, 11:03 pm
Power net = stretch = bounce

VERY bad idea for cup material.

Joy

> Yes yes, that's what the tricot would be for, a complete layer against
> the skin. I have to cover all the SAs with tricot strips anyway, so
> that part is okay. But I'm not sure if the horsehair will be flexible
> enough.
>
> Do you guys have any other suggestions for fabrics? I suppose there
> are various weaves of power nets. Why do bra manufacturers use this
> foam stuff instead of power net for interior shelves in general? I
> guess I should consider stretch laces, which are soft and I assume more
> breathable than the foam. I like the idea of layering a soft fabric
> and a stronger one, both very thin with open weaves.
>
> Pora
>



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