Abstract: An improved breast form, constructed according to the principles of this invention, comprises a flexible chamber formed from a pair of polyurethane sheets that are sealed together along a perimeter edge of the chamber. A volume of silicone gel composition is sealably disposed within the flexible chamber. A fabric material is disposed over and permanently joined to a surface portion of each of the polyurethane sheets. The fabric material forms an exterior surface of the breast form, and is made from a four-way stretchable fabric.

Abstract: A bra barrier device (16) comprising a flexible, substantially flat absorptive protective band (18) worn on an abdomen (20) of a woman's body (22). A top edge (24) of the band (18) extends under the breasts (26) and a lower border (28) at the cups (30) of a bra (32), so as to prevent dermal irritation and lesions caused by heat, moisture and chaffing associated with use of the bra (32).

Abstract: A brassiere (1) with two bust cups (6) and two side parts (2) connected to the latter has along the lower edges (5) of the cups (6) a respective pocket for replaceably accommodating a U-shaped support underwire. These pockets have at their ends situated in the front middle zone (3) of the brassiere (1) openings for the insertion or removal of the underwires. A retaining element (11) is provided between the cups (6) in the vicinity of these openings in the front middle zone (3) of the brassiere (1), with which retaining element (11) the ends of the underwires associated therewith and projecting from the pockets can be brought into a releasable operative connection.