Brassiere with reinforcements

Abstract

Bra (1) comprising two cups (2), two straps (3), an underbust band (4), a left side panel (5a) and a right side panel (5b) and a closure (7), characterized in that the underbust band (4) is formed from two layers of fabric, wherein an elastic band is arranged between the two layers of fabric of the underbust band (4) for reinforcement.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a bra with reinforcements, in particular a circular-knit bra with reinforcements for larger sizes. The bra according to the invention serves, among other things, as a postoperative comfort bra after breast surgery, especially for larger sizes.

[0002] The general function of bras is to lift, support, shape, and / or accentuate the breasts. Particularly with larger bra sizes, the larger and therefore heavier breasts place increased demands on the bra to fulfill its lifting and support function.

[0003] Postoperative bras are used for aftercare following breast surgery. They are worn to apply pressure and compression to the wound and surrounding breast tissue, thus promoting healing. In particular, this helps prevent lymphatic congestion in the operated area. Larger bra sizes, due to the larger and heavier breasts, present additional challenges.

[0004] The invention is based on the objective of providing a bra that overcomes the aforementioned disadvantages.

[0005] The invention is further based on the objective of providing a bra which also offers sufficient support and lifting function for large cup sizes and also provides comfort.

[0006] The invention also aims to provide a bra that can be used post-operatively and provides sufficient support for the wearer's breasts.

[0007] The invention also aims to provide a bra which allows for simple external drainage.

[0008] The invention is based on the finding that all the above-mentioned problems can be solved by a bra with reinforcements, in particular reinforcement by means of an elastic band for reinforcement, wherein the elastic band is arranged between two layers of fabric of the underbust band.

[0009] The invention therefore provides a bra, preferably a two-layer bra, comprising two cups, two straps, an underbust band, a left side panel and a right side panel and a closure, wherein the underbust band is formed from two layers of fabric, and wherein an elastic band is arranged between the two layers of fabric of the underbust band for reinforcement.

[0010] The bra according to the invention advantageously makes it possible to maintain and improve the lifting and support properties even in large sizes by means of the elastic band in the underbust band of the bra.

[0011] In this application, terms such as "above" or "top" mean that, when the bra is worn, an area or object is located or positioned cranially, i.e., towards the head. "Below" therefore means the opposite of "above." In other words, the terms "below" or "bottom" mean that, when the bra is worn, an area or object is located or positioned caudally, i.e., towards the feet. For example, the back of the bra comprises an upper edge and a lower edge. This means that, when the bra is worn, the upper edge is located at the top of the back, i.e., in the neck area of ​​the wearer. Similarly, when the bra is worn, the lower edge is located below the upper edge, i.e., further towards the feet.

[0012] The term "middle" refers to an area situated between an upper and a lower area. For example, a middle edge of the back panel is located between the upper and lower edges of the back panel.

[0013] The bra according to the invention is preferably two-layered, i.e., it has an inner fabric layer and an outer fabric layer. The inner fabric layer, as defined in this application, is the layer that lies against the body of the wearer when the bra is worn. The inner fabric layer is therefore the layer closest to the body. Correspondingly, the outer fabric layer, as defined in this application, is the layer furthest from the body, i.e., the layer that lies on the side of the bra facing away from the body when the bra is worn.

[0014] The cups, the two side panels, and, if present, the back panel are positioned above the underbust band of the bra. The two side panels extend from the clasp, the straps, and around the cups to the back panel, if present. The two side panels comprise a right side panel and a left side panel. The back panel, if present, extends from the underbust band up to the straps and merges into the respective side panels at the underarm area of ​​the bra.

[0015] The bra according to the invention has an underbust band with two layers of fabric, i.e., a two-layer underbust band. An elastic band is arranged between the two layers of fabric of the underbust band for reinforcement. This underbust band, thus designed, has a supportive function in the bra.

[0016] Ideally, the elastic band should also be breathable. This improves ventilation of the bra and thus increases its comfort.

[0017] The two layers of fabric in the underbust band are preferably joined together in such a way that a closed, elongated space is created between them, extending continuously from one end of the underbust band to the other. In other words, the two layers of fabric are joined together at all their edges. The elastic, and preferably breathable, support band can run within this closed, elongated space or tunnel of the underbust band.

[0018] Preferably, the underbust band is continuous; more preferably, the underbust band is continuous and made of one piece.

[0019] The underbust band has two ends. Preferably, each end of the underbust band is connected to the closure. The width of the underbust band is 1 to 10 cm, more preferably 2 to 8 cm, and most preferably 4 to 6 cm. The width is measured as the distance between a lower edge and an upper edge of the underbust band.

[0020] The elastic band is preferably connected to the closure at least at both ends. Such an underbust band with an enclosed elastic, and preferably breathable, band can also be called an elastic breast support.

[0021] Preferably, the underbust band has a knitted pattern on its outer surface, and this pattern is also incorporated into the outer surfaces of both side panels of the bra. "Outer surface" here always refers to the side or surface that faces away from the wearer's body when the bra is worn.

[0022] The closure is preferably designed as an elastic closure. Elastic means that the closure can bend to a certain degree without, for example, breaking or otherwise becoming inoperable.

[0023] The clasp is preferably arranged at the ends of the left and right side panels. If the bra according to the invention has a back panel, the clasp is arranged between the two cups.

[0024] Preferably the closure is designed as an eyelet and hook closure or as a zipper, preferably as an elastic eyelet and hook closure or elastic zipper.

[0025] Preferably, the clasp is positioned on both sides between two layers of fabric in the bra; more preferably, the clasp is positioned on both sides between two layers of fabric in the left and right side panels. This prevents the clasp or its parts from coming into unpleasant contact with the wearer's skin.

[0026] Preferably, a left support element is arranged on or near the cup between two layers of fabric of the left side part, and a right support element is arranged on or near the cup between two layers of fabric of the right side part.

[0027] The support elements arranged between the two fabric layers of the respective side panel comprise or consist of tulle, preferably heavy-duty tulle. The support element is preferably attached to an inner side of the outer fabric layer, for example by welding or gluing. Preferably, the support element also has a loose edge.

[0028] Preferably, the left side panel has a supporting functional panel on an inner side of the inner fabric layer facing the wearer and on an outer side of the outer fabric layer, and the right side panel has a supporting functional panel on an inner side of the inner fabric layer facing the wearer and on an outer side of the outer fabric layer, the supporting functional panels extending from the underbust band to the respective strap.

[0029] The supporting functional panels preferably extend along or near an outer surface of the respective cup. Preferably, the supporting functional panels are firmly connected to the outer surface of the respective cup.

[0030] The advantage of the supportive functional panels is that the cups are supported and strengthened on their respective outer edges, which is particularly beneficial for larger bra sizes.

[0031] The supporting functional panels are preferably worked into or knitted into the inside of the inner fabric layer facing the wearer and into the outside of the outer fabric layer.

[0032] Preferably, the supporting functional panels are formed continuously; more preferably, the supporting functional panels are formed continuously and in one piece.

[0033] The functional panels are preferably made of a fabric material that is less elastic than the fabric material of the cups and the two side panels. This increased strength gives the functional panels their supportive effect.

[0034] Preferably, the left and / or right side panel each have an opening. This opening allows an insert to be pushed through between the two layers of fabric in the right and / or left side panel and placed between the two layers of the cup. This insert could, for example, be a compensatory prosthesis following breast surgery.

[0035] In certain embodiments, the bra also features a back panel. This back panel is preferably a T-back. A T-back is also known as a racerback or ringback and is a closed, T-shaped back without a closure. A bra with a T-back has the advantage that the straps cannot slip off the shoulders.

[0036] The back section has a first functional zone for ventilation and a second functional zone for ventilation, wherein the first functional zone for ventilation comprises a knitted pattern with a plurality of openings, and wherein the second functional zone for ventilation comprises a knitted pattern with a plurality of openings. Preferably, the first functional zone for ventilation and a second functional zone for ventilation are knitted into the back section.

[0037] The openings in the knitted pattern of the first and second functional zones must be designed to allow ventilation of the wearer's skin. The openings can be of any shape, such as circular, slit-shaped, circular segment-shaped, rectangular, or square. Preferably, the openings are between 0.5 mm and 10 mm in size, more preferably between 1 mm and 5 mm, and most preferably between 1 mm and 2 mm. The size of the opening refers to its longest dimension. For example, in the case of a circular opening, the size of the opening corresponds to the diameter of the circle; in the case of an elongated slit, the size of the opening corresponds to the length of the slit.

[0038] The openings can be created, for example, by knitting the pattern or by punching them afterwards. The number of openings can be arbitrary.

[0039] The first functional zone for ventilation is located in the middle at the upper edge of the back panel.

[0040] The first ventilation zone, when the bra is worn, is located at the back of the neck, specifically in the nape of the neck area. This zone is situated between the two straps, close to or adjacent to the nape edge. The nape edge extends between the straps and forms the upper edge of the back panel. This first ventilation zone is incorporated into the back panel as a breathable knit pattern, preferably knitted directly into the fabric. This breathable knit pattern of the first ventilation zone has a higher air permeability than the fabric of the rest of the back panel, resulting in improved ventilation of the skin in the nape area.

[0041] The second functional zone for ventilation is located in the middle at a lower edge of the back panel.

[0042] The second functional zone for ventilation is located above and near the underbust band when the bra is worn, or it is located above the underbust band and borders the underbust band.

[0043] The second functional zone is incorporated into the back panel as a breathable knit pattern, preferably knitted in. This breathable knit pattern of the second functional zone has a higher air permeability than the fabric material of the rest of the back panel and has the effect of allowing better ventilation of the skin in the wearer's back area.

[0044] Preferably, the breathable knitting pattern of the first functional zone is the same as the breathable knitting pattern of the second functional zone.

[0045] The first and second ventilation zones can, in principle, take any shape. For example, the first and / or second ventilation zones can be triangular, rectangular, or oval.

[0046] The first functional zone for ventilation and / or the second functional zone for ventilation each preferably have an area of ​​1 to 30 cm², more preferably 5 to 25 cm². Areas smaller than 1 cm² generally provide insufficient ventilation of the wearer's skin.

[0047] The first functional zone for ventilation and the second functional zone for ventilation are preferably each designed as a single layer, more preferably the first functional zone for ventilation and the second functional zone for ventilation are each designed as two layers.

[0048] Preferably, the back section has two third functional zones for reinforcement, wherein the two third functional zones for reinforcement comprise a reinforced knit pattern, wherein the two third functional zones for reinforcement are arranged symmetrically and are each located at or near a central edge area of ​​the back section. The two third functional zones preferably each run along an edge of the central edge area in the shoulder area of ​​the bra; more preferably, the two third functional zones each run along an edge of the central edge area in the shoulder area of ​​the bra and each extend to the underbust band.

[0049] The two third functional zones can, in principle, have any shape. Preferably, the two third functional zones are shaped like bands.

[0050] Preferably, the bra features an underarm zone, with each underarm zone incorporated into the respective side panels as a smooth knit pattern. A smooth knit pattern means that both surfaces of the knit are smooth. This has the advantage that the wearer's hanging arms touch the smooth surface of the respective underarm zones, thus preventing unpleasant chafing or rubbing against the bra.

[0051] The two underarm zones each extend from the edge of the forearm to the underbust band and border the back panel. The forearm edge is the upper edge of the respective side panel and the back panel; that is, when the bra is worn, the forearm edge lies in the area under the wearer's arm.

[0052] Preferably, the bra has one or more drainage outlets. These drainage outlets are preferably located on the left and / or right side panel of the bra. The outlet(s) advantageously serve to guide one or more drainage tubes away from the wearer's body and out of the bra in an improved manner. The drainage tubes can thus be guided in a controlled manner through the outlet(s), are secured against slippage, and exit in an area of ​​the bra that is perceived as the least bothersome.

[0053] The drainage outlet(s) can take any desired shape and be formed according to the dimensions of the drainage hose(s). Preferably, the outlet(s) is a circular outlet, a buttonhole-shaped outlet, a horizontal slotted outlet, an oval outlet, a vertical slit-shaped outlet, or a semicircular outlet.

[0054] Preferably, each cup has at least two gathers.

[0055] Gathering means that the tissue material is folded into pleats. Gathering is advantageous because it provides additional tissue material to stretch across the breast while simultaneously compressing it.

[0056] The cups preferably comprise an inner section, an outer section, and a lower section. The inner section refers to the part of the cup located at or near the point where the two cups meet in the center of the bra. The outer section is the opposite side of the inner section. Therefore, the outer section is the part of the cup that extends towards the wearer's armpits. The lower section of the cup is located at the bottom, usually at or near the underbust band.

[0057] Preferably, a gathering is located on a horizontal inner area of ​​the cup and on an outer area of ​​the cup opposite the inner area.

[0058] Preferably, each cup has a third gather, the third gather being located in a lower area of ​​the cup close to the underbust band.

[0059] Preferably, each cup is designed with two layers, and each cup includes an insert, such as an elastic breast support to support the wearer's breasts, with each insert positioned between two layers of the cup's fabric. The two layers of the cup's fabric are preferably joined in such a way that a closed space is created between them, in which the elastic breast support is located. The insert itself is preferably not attached to the cups. The insert can be inserted through an opening in the right side panel and / or an opening in the left side panel as described above.

[0060] The bra according to the invention has two straps. The straps can preferably each be made of two or three layers, more preferably three layers each. Two or three layers reinforce the respective straps.

[0061] The advantages of the bra according to the invention are particularly evident in larger sizes when, in addition to the elastic band for reinforcement as described above, the bra also has a left support element and a right support element as described above, as well as functional panels as described above. The interaction of these components results in a synergistic effect with regard to support and comfort.

[0062] The bra according to the invention can also have two strap adjustments. Preferably, each strap has one strap adjustment; more preferably, each strap has a front-mounted strap adjustment. This means that both strap adjustments are arranged at the front of the bra. The strap adjustment can be any strap adjustment known in the prior art. Preferably, each strap adjustment is designed as a hook-and-loop fastener, preferably as a front-mounted hook-and-loop fastener.

[0063] Preferably, both cups, the underbust band, the two side panels, and the back panel are made of the same fabric material; more preferably, both cups, the underbust band, the two side panels, and the back panel are made of the same fabric material and each is constructed in two layers. This fabric material is preferably an elastic fabric material, more preferably a multi-elastic fabric material. A multi-elastic fabric material is a fabric material that exhibits elastic properties in all directions. The fabric material can be a mixture of polyamide and elastane, preferably a mixture of 90 to 99% polyamide and 10 to 10% elastane.

[0064] Preferably, the bra is a circular knitted bra. In other words, the bra is preferably produced by circular knitting. Circular knitting is known in the prior art and is carried out, for example, using a circular knitting machine.

[0065] Further details, features and advantages of the subject matter of the invention will become apparent from the following description of the accompanying figures, in which an exemplary preferred embodiment of the invention is shown.

[0066] This shows Figure 1a a view of the front of an embodiment of the bra according to the invention in the open state, Figure 1b a partial view of the interior of the embodiment of Figure 1a , Figure 2a a view of the front of a further embodiment of the bra according to the invention comprising a back part in the closed state, Figure 2b a view of the back of the bra according to the invention Figure 2a when closed, Figures 3a to 3d a side view of the bra according to the invention made of Figure 2a when closed, Figure 4a view of the front of a bra according to the invention in the closed state with three gathers in the cup, and Figure 5 a section of a three-layer support of a bra according to the invention.

[0067] Figure 1a shows a view of the front of an embodiment of the bra according to the invention (1) in the open state, while Figure 1b the inside of which is shown. The bra (1) has two cups (2) to accommodate the wearer's breasts, two straps (3) each with a front strap adjustment (12), an underbust band (4) and two side panels (5a, 5b). Furthermore, the bra (1) has a closure (7) which is designed as an elastic hook and eye closure. That is to say, the elastic hook and eye closure is both flexible and stretchable.

[0068] The bra (1) in this example according to the invention is manufactured by circular knitting and is made of two layers. That is, the two cups (2), the underbust band (4) and the two side pieces (5a, 5b) each comprise two layers of fabric.

[0069] In this embodiment, the fastener (7) is designed as an elastic hook-and-eye closure and is sewn on both sides between two layers of fabric of the left (5a) and right side panels (5b) of the bra. This prevents the fastener (7) or its parts from coming into unpleasant contact with the wearer's skin.

[0070] Each support (3) is equipped with a front-mounted support adjustment (12). In addition, the supports (3) in this example are designed with three layers as in Figure 5 As shown, the three-layer construction advantageously requires reinforcement of the wearer.

[0071] The bra (1) further comprises a right side panel (5a) and a left side panel (5b). The side panels (5a, 5b) each extend from their respective cup (2) and from the straps (3) around the cups (2) to the clasp (7).

[0072] The two two-layered cups (2) each have at least two gathers (11). In this example, one gather (11) is located in an inner area (11a) of the cup (2) and in an opposite outer area (11b) of the cup (2).

[0073] The two-layer underbust band (4) is continuous and is connected at both ends (4a, 4b) to the closure (7). The two layers of fabric of the underbust band (4) are connected in such a way that a closed, elongated space or tunnel is formed between the two layers, extending continuously from one end (4a) to the other end (4b) of the underbust band (4). An elastic and breathable support band (15) runs within this closed, elongated space or tunnel of the underbust band (4). The elastic and breathable support band (15) is connected at least at its ends to the closure (7). Such an underbust band (4) with an enclosed elastic and breathable support band (15) can also be referred to as an elastic breast support.

[0074] Furthermore, the left side part (5a) has a supporting functional panel (16) on both its inner side facing the wearer and its outer side, and the right side part (5b) has a supporting functional panel (16) on both its inner side facing the wearer and its outer side, see Figure 1a and 1b The supporting functional panels (16) extend from the underbust band (4) to the respective strap (3).

[0075] In Figure 1b Furthermore, an opening (17) is visible in an upper area of ​​the right side panel (5b). This opening allows an insert to be pushed through between the two tissue layers of the right side panel (5b) and placed between the two layers of the cup (2). This insert could, for example, be a compensatory prosthesis after breast surgery.

[0076] Figure 2ashows a view of the front of another embodiment of the bra according to the invention (1) in the closed state, while Figure 2b the back of which is shown. The bra (1) has two cups (2) to accommodate the wearer's breasts, two straps (3) each with a front strap adjustment (12), an underbust band (4), two side panels (5a, 5b), and a back panel (6). Furthermore, the bra (1) has a closure (7) on its front, which also forms a bridge of the bra (1). The closure (7) is an elastic zipper. This means the elastic zipper is both flexible and stretchable. The closure (7) is therefore made of an elastic, flexible plastic.

[0077] The bra (1) in this example according to the invention is manufactured by circular knitting and is made of two layers. That is, the two cups (2), the underbust band (4), the two side panels (5a, 5b) and the back panel (6) each comprise two layers of fabric.

[0078] In this embodiment, the closure (7) is designed as an elastic zipper and sewn on both sides between two layers of fabric of the left and right side panels of the bra. This prevents the closure (7) or its parts from coming into unpleasant contact with the wearer's skin.

[0079] Each support (3) is equipped with a front-mounted support adjustment (12), with both support adjustments (12) being designed as hook and loop fasteners. Furthermore, in this example, the support straps (3) are constructed in three layers, as shown in Figure 5As shown, the three-layer construction advantageously requires reinforcement of the wearer.

[0080] The bra (1) further comprises a right side panel (5a) and a left side panel (5b). The side panels (5a, 5b) extend from their respective cups (2) and from the straps (3) around the cups (2) to the back of the bra (1) and merge into the back panel (6).

[0081] The two double-layered cups (2) are each located near the closure (7) and are partially connected to it. Furthermore, each cup (2) has at least two gathers (11). In this example, one gather (11) is located in an inner area (11a) of the cup (2) close to the closure (7) and another in an outer area (11b) of the cup (2) opposite the closure (7).

[0082] Each cup (2) can also have three gathers as in Figure 4shown. A gathering (11) is located in an inner area (11a) and an outer area (11b) of the cups (2), and a third gathering (11) is located in a lower area (11c) of the cups (2) near the underbust band (4).

[0083] The two-layer underbust band (4) is continuous and is connected at both ends (4a, 4b) to the closure (7). The two layers of fabric of the underbust band (4) are connected in such a way that a closed, elongated space or tunnel is formed between the two layers, extending continuously from one end (4a) to the other end (4b) of the underbust band (4). An elastic and breathable band runs within this closed, elongated space or tunnel of the underbust band (4) for support. The elastic and breathable band is connected at least at its ends to one end (4a) and the other end (4b) of the underbust band (4). Such an underbust band (4) with an enclosed elastic and breathable band can also be referred to as an elastic breast support.

[0084] The knitting pattern on the outside of the underbust band (4) is also knitted into the front of the bra (1), i.e., on the right side panel (5a) and the left side panel (5b). The knitting pattern of the underbust band (4) extends on the outside of both side panels (5a, 5b) in the area below the cups (2) to the closure (7) and from the outer sides (5b) of the cups (2) up to the straps (3), see Figure 2 .

[0085] As from Figure 3 The back panel (6) extends from the underbust band (4) up to the straps (3) and is designed as a T-back. A T-back is also known as a racerback or ringback and is a closed, T-shaped back without a closure. The advantage here is that the straps cannot slip off the shoulders.

[0086] The back panel (6) has a first functional zone (9), which, when the bra (1) is worn, lies in the upper back area of ​​the neck, i.e., in the nape of the neck area of ​​the wearer. The first functional zone (9) is therefore located between the two straps (3) and lies close to or adjacent to the nape edge (6a). The first functional zone (9) is incorporated into the back panel (6) as an air-permeable knit pattern. This air-permeable knit pattern of the first functional zone (9) has a higher air permeability than the material of the rest of the back panel (6) and has the effect of allowing better ventilation of the skin in the nape of the wearer's neck area.

[0087] The back section (6) further comprises a second functional zone (10), wherein the second functional zone (10) is located above and near the underbust band (4) or wherein the second functional zone (10) is located above the underbust band (4) and borders the underbust band (4).

[0088] The second functional zone (10) is incorporated into the back section (6) as an air-permeable knit pattern. This air-permeable knit pattern of the second functional zone (9) has a higher air permeability than the material of the rest of the back section (6) and has the effect of allowing better ventilation of the skin in the back area of ​​the wearer.

[0089] Preferably, the air-permeable knitting pattern of the first functional zone (9) is the same as the air-permeable knitting pattern of the second functional zone (10).

[0090] The back panel (6) further features two third functional reinforcement zones (8), each of which, when the bra (1) is worn, is positioned in the shoulder area of ​​the wearer. Each third functional reinforcement zone (8) has a crescent shape and runs along an edge of the central border of the back panel (6).

[0091] Figures 3a to 3d show a side view of the bra made of Figures 2a and 2b In Figure 3aIt can be seen that the left side panel (5b) has an underarm zone (13). This underarm zone (13) extends from the underarm edge (5c) to the underbust band (4) and borders the back panel (6). When the bra (1) is worn, the underarm zone (13) lies on the side of the wearer's torso where her hanging arms touch her torso. The same applies analogously to the underarm zone (13) of the right side panel (5b), which is not in the Figures 3a to 3d is visible.

[0092] The underarm area (13) is incorporated into the respective side panels (5a, 5b) as a smooth knit pattern. A smooth knit pattern means that both surfaces of the knit pattern are smooth. This has the advantage that the wearer's hanging arms touch the smooth surface, thus preventing unpleasant contact or chafing with the bra (1).

[0093] Furthermore, one or both forearm zones (13) have one or more outlets (14) for drainage. In Figure 3a A semicircular outlet (14) is visible in a lower area of ​​the forearm (13). The drainage outlets (14) can take on any desired shape, such as two circular or buttonhole-shaped outlets (14) in Figure 2b , two horizontal slit-shaped outlets (14) in Figure 2c or one vertical slit-like outlet (14) in Figure 2d. The outlets (14) serve to guide one or more drainage tubes out of the bra (1) from the wearer's body in an improved manner. Reference symbol list

[0094] 1 Bra 2 Cup 3 Straps 4 Underbust band 4a, 4b Ends of the underbust band (4) 5a Left side panel 5b Right side panel 6 Back panel 7 Closure 8 Third functional zone 9 First functional zone 9a Neck edge 10 Second functional zone 11 Gathering 11a Inner cup area (2) 11b Outer cup area (2) 12 Strap adjustment 13 Underarm zone 14 Drainage outlet(s) 15 Support band 16 Supporting functional panel 17 Opening

Claims

1. Bra (1) comprising two cups (2), two straps (3), an underbust band (4), a left side panel (5a) formed from two layers of fabric and a right side panel (5b) formed from two layers of fabric and a closure (7), characterized by the fact that the underbust band (4) is formed from two layers of tissue, with an elastic band (15) for reinforcement being arranged between the two layers of tissue of the underbust band (4).

2. Bra according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that a left support element is arranged on or near the cup (2) between two layers of fabric of the left side part (5a), and wherein a right support element is arranged on or near the cup (2) between two layers of fabric of the right side part (5b).

3. Bra according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact thatthe left side panel (5a) has a supporting functional panel (16) on its inner side facing the wearer and on its outer side, and the right side panel (5b) has a supporting functional panel (16) on its inner side facing the wearer and on its outer side, the supporting functional panels (16) extending from the underbust band (4) to the respective strap (3).

4. Bra according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that Each cup (2) has at least two gathers (11).

5. Bra according to claim 4, characterized by the fact that a gathering (11) is located in a horizontal inner area (11a) of the cup (2) and in an outer area (11b) of the cup (2).

6. Bra according to one of the preceding claims 4 or 5, characterized by the fact thatEach cup (2) has three gathers, one of which (11) is located in a lower area (11c) of the cup (2) close to the underbust band (4).

7. Bra according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the two carriers (3) are each formed in two or three layers.

8. Bra according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the closure (7) is designed as an elastic closure.

9. Bra according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the bra (1) has one or more outlets (14) for drainage.

10. Bra according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the underbust band (4) is continuous and / or formed in one piece.

11. Bra according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact thatthe underbust band (4) with its two ends (4a, 4b) is each connected to the closure (7) and / or that the elastic band for reinforcement (15) is connected to the closure (7).

12. Bra according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the underbust band (4) has a knitting pattern on its outer side, and the knitting pattern of the underbust band (4) is also knitted into the outer sides of the two side pieces (5a, 5b).

13. Bra according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact thatthe bra (1) further comprises a back section (6), wherein the back section (6) has a first functional zone for ventilation (9) and a second functional zone for ventilation (10), wherein the first functional zone for ventilation (9) comprises a knitting pattern with a plurality of openings, wherein the second functional zone for ventilation (10) comprises a knitting pattern with a plurality of openings, wherein the first functional zone for ventilation (9) is located centrally at an upper edge area of ​​the back section (6) and the second functional zone for ventilation (10) is located centrally at a lower edge area of ​​the back section (6).

14. Bra according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact thatthe bra (1) further comprises a back part (6), wherein the back part (6) has two third functional zones for reinforcement (8), wherein the two third functional zones for reinforcement (8) comprise a reinforced knitting pattern, wherein the two third functional zones for reinforcement (8) are each located at a central edge area of ​​the back part (6).

15. Bra according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the bra (1) is obtained by circular knitting.

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