Is underwire helpful or harmful?

The key is to ensure that the underwire fits you properly - you don't want any pinching or crushing which can harm the breast tissue.

We find that many women enjoy excellent support from wearing an underwire bra. It is a personal preference - in some cases women don't prefer the fit and feel of an underwire bra and some cannot wear it all.

When you are wearing a good fitting bra, 65% of your support comes from the band, 25% from the underwire, and only 10% of total support comes from the shoulder strap. Hence the weight of your breasts is transferred to your core and off your shoulders, which relieves strain on your back.