Athletic Bra

This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 18/505,300, filed Nov. 9, 2023, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 18/051,105, filed Oct. 31, 2022, which is a divisional of and claims priority to U.S. application Ser. No. 16/561,722, filed Sep. 5, 2019. Each of these applications is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference thereto.

The present disclosure relates to sports garments, and in particular, a sports bra with adjustable wrap-around straps.

Sports garments are typically worn to support and minimize user's breast movement while engaged in a strenuous activity, such as participating in an athletic event.

One typical design for a sports garment is a pre-sized sports bra that includes a non-adjustable elastic rib band having a fixed circumference. However, putting on a pre-sized sports-bra can be cumbersome because one must normally place the sports bra over her head and stretch the rib band around her shoulder to secure the sports bra in place. Moreover, pre-sized sports-bras lack adjustment options for modifying the tension of the sports bra, thereby failing to provide a tailored fit for the user.

Another conventional design for a sports garment is an adjustable sports bra that includes a pair of straps that fasten together along the back of the user. The straps typically include a hook-and-eye closure system, in which one of the straps clips to the other one of straps at about the spinal region of the user. Because the straps meet at the back, the user needs to reach behind her back to readjust the tension and fit of the sports bra. Consequently, one cannot conveniently readjust the fit of the sports bra in the midst of activity, often needing to slow down before attempting to adjust the tension of the straps.

In addition, adjustment sports bras typically include a clunky design, which encumbers the user in the midst of activity.

The present disclosure includes various embodiments of a sports garment for supporting and minimizing breast movement of a user engaged in an athletic activity.

In accordance with one embodiment, a sports garment comprises a cup portion configured to receive and conform to breasts of a user; a base portion disposed along a bottom edge of the cup portion and configured to stretch along a torso of the user to support the cup portion, the base portion comprising a front surface and a back surface; a first strap portion disposed along a first side edge of the base portion, the first strap portion comprising a first side strap configured to be removably fastened to the front surface of the base portion to adjust tension of the sports bra; a second strap portion disposed along a second side edge of the base portion, the second strap portion comprising a second side strap configured to be removably fastened to the front surface of the base portion to adjust tension of the sports bra; and a slot disposed on the sports bra and configured to receive one of the first and second side straps.

In some embodiments, the first and second side straps are configured to flex between an open position and a wrapped position. In some embodiments, when the first and second side straps are set in the wrapped position, one of the first and second side straps is received through the slot such that first and second strap portions continuously overlap each other along the back surface of the base portion to wrap around a back of a user. In some embodiments, when the first and second side straps are set in the open position, the first and second strap portions do not overlap each other along the back surface of the base such that the back surface of the base portion is exposed to receive the torso of the user.

In some embodiments, the base portion comprises a first fastening section disposed on the front surface of the base portion and a second fastening section disposed on the front surface of the base portion and spatially separated from the first fastening section. In some embodiments, the first strap portion comprises a first fastening member disposed on the first side strap and configured to be removably fastened to the second fastening section of the base portion, and the second strap portion comprises a second fastening member disposed on the second side strap and configured to be removably fastened to the first fastening section of the base.

In some embodiments, the first and second fastening members and the first and second fastening sections are hook-and-loop fasteners. In some embodiments, the slot is disposed on the base and between: (i) the first fastening section and the first side edge or (ii) the second fastening section and the second side edge. In some embodiments, the first strap portion comprises a first shoulder strap, and the second strap portion comprises a second shoulder strap; and the first and second shoulder straps are configured to hang over shoulders of the user and be removably coupled to the cup portion to adjust tension of the sports bra. In some embodiments, the cup portion, the base portion, the first strap portion, and the second strap portion each comprise a frontal seamless layer comprised of an elastic material. In some embodiments, the cup portion comprises a first interior layer comprised of a mesh material and a second interior layer comprised of a rigid material.

In some embodiments, the first strap portion comprises a first back panel extending from the first side edge of the base portion, and the first side and shoulder straps merge at the first back panel. In some embodiments, the second strap portion comprises a second back panel extending from the second side edge of the base portion, and the second side and shoulder straps merge at the second back panel.

In accordance with one embodiment, a sports garment comprises a cup portion configured to receive and conform to breasts of a user; a base portion disposed along a bottom edge of the cup portion and configured to stretch along a torso of the user to support the cup portion, the base portion comprising a front surface, a back surface, a first fastening section disposed on the front surface of the base portion, and a second fastening section disposed on the front surface of the base portion and spatially separated from the first fastening section; a first strap portion disposed along the first side edge of the base portion, the first strap portion comprising a first shoulder strap, a first side strap, and a first fastening member disposed on the first side strap and configured to be removably fastened to the second fastening section to adjust tension of the sports garment; and a second strap portion disposed along a second side edge of the base portion, the second strap portion comprising a second shoulder strap, a second side strap, and a second fastening member disposed on the second side strap and configured to be removably fastened to the first fastening section to adjust tension of the sports garment,

In some embodiments, the first and second side straps are configured to flex between an open position and a wrapped position. In some embodiments, when the first and second side straps are set in the wrapped position, the first fastening member is fastened to the second fastening section of the base portion and the second fastening member is fastened to the first fastening section of the base portion such that the first and second strap portions extend across a length of the back surface of the base portion to wrap around a back of the user. In some embodiments, when the first and second side straps are set in the open position, the first and second strap portions do not extend across the back surface of the base portion such that the back surface of the base portion is exposed to receive the torso of the user. In some embodiments, the first and second shoulder straps are configured to hang over shoulders of the user and be removably coupled to the cup portion to adjust tension of the sports garment.

In accordance with one embodiment, a sports garment comprises a cup portion configured to receive and conform to breasts of a user; a base portion disposed along a bottom edge of the cup portion and configured to stretch along a torso of the user to support the cup portion, the base portion comprising a front surface and a back surface; a first strap portion disposed along the first side edge of the base portion, the first strap portion comprising a first shoulder strap and a first side strap configured to be removably fastened to the front surface of the base portion to adjust tension of the sports bra; and a second strap portion disposed along a second side edge of the base portion, the second strap portion comprising a second shoulder strap and a second side strap configured to be removably fastened to the front surface of the base portion to adjust tension of the sports bra.

In some embodiments, the first and second shoulder straps are configured to hang over the shoulders and be removably coupled to the cup portion to adjust tension of the sports garment. In some embodiments, the first and second side straps are configured to flex between an open position and a wrapped position. In some embodiments, when the first and second side straps are set in the wrapped position, the first and second side straps are fastened to the front surface of the base portion such that the first and second strap portions extend across the back surface of the base portion to wrap around a back of the user. In some embodiments, when the first and second side straps are set in the open position, the first and second strap portions do not extend across the back surface of the base portion such that the back surface of the base portion is exposed to receive the torso of the user. In some embodiments, the cup portion, the base portion, the first strap portion, and the second strap portion each comprise a seamless frontal layer comprised of an elastic material.

The present inventions will now be described in detail with reference to embodiments thereof as illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals are used to indicate identical or functionally similar elements. References to “one embodiment”, “an embodiment”, “an example embodiment”, etc., indicate that the embodiment described may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but every embodiment may not necessarily include the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Moreover, such phrases are not necessarily referring to the same embodiment. Further, when a particular feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, it is submitted that it is within the knowledge of one skilled in the art to affect such feature, structure, or characteristic in connection with other embodiments whether or not explicitly described.

The following examples are illustrative, but not limiting, of the present inventions. Other suitable modifications and adaptations of the variety of conditions and parameters normally encountered in the field, and which would be apparent to those skilled in the art, are within the spirit and scope of the inventions.

While various designs for sports garments (e.g., sports bras) are known, conventional sports garment designs have many flaws, such as failing to provide proper support for the user's breasts, lacking convenient adjustment features, or simply being cumbersome to put on or take off.

For example, pre-sized sports bras with a non-adjustable elastic rib band having a fixed circumference usually require the process of placing the sport's bra over the user's head and stretching the rib band around the user's shoulder for the sports bra to be worn by the user. Moreover, pre-sized sports bras typically include a single molded cup, which fails to provide adequate support for the user's breast.

Another example includes the adjustable sports bra with a pair of straps that clasp together at about the spinal region of the user. Once secured to the user, these types of sports bras are difficult to readjust along the user's torso because the user must reach behind her back to adjust the tension of the straps. Thus, one usually must pause from her activity to adjust the fit of the sports bra.

While other sport bras have adjustment features on the front side of the sports bra, these types of bras typically require connecting multiple pieces, such as straps, clips, and panels, together, rendering the sports bra clunky. The clunky design encumbers the user during athletic activity, ultimately slowing the user down and being uncomfortable.

Accordingly, there is a need for a sports bra that may be secured to the user with little effort, and at the same time, still provide high support for the user. Moreover, there is a need for a sports bra that allows the user to easily adjust the fit and tension of sports bra after being placed on the user, while still providing a sleek design that does not encumber the user in the midst of strenuous activity.

According to various embodiments described herein, the sports garment of the present disclosure may overcome one or more of the deficiencies noted above by comprising a cup portion configured to receive and conform to the user's breast, a base portion disposed below the cup portion and configured to stretch along the user's torso to support the cup portion, a first strap portion disposed along a first side edge of the base portion, and a second strap portion disposed along a second side of the base portion. The first and second strap portions are configured to flex away from a torso of a user and wrap around the torso of the user so that the user may don or remove the sports garment without pulling the sports garment around the user's head and shoulders. The cup portion, base portion, first strap portion, and second strap portion are integrated as a single piece sports bra comprising a streamlined contour that does not encumber the user in the midst of activity, ultimately promoting more comfort to the user. The first and second strap portions are configured to be removably coupled to a front surface of the base portion so that the user may adjust the tension and fit of the sports garment without reaching behind the user's back.

illustrate a sports garmentfor supporting and minimizing breast movement of a user engaged in an athletic activity according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Sports garmentmay include a cup portion, a base portion, a first strap portion, and a second strap portionthat are integrated together to form a single piece sports bra configured to wrap around a torso of the user and flap apart toward an open configuration such that the user may don or remove sports garmentwithout pulling sports garmentaround the user's head and shoulders.

In various embodiments, cup portionis shaped to receive and cover breasts of the user. In one embodiment, as shown in, for example, cup portionextends in a vertical direction along a chest of the user from a bottom edgeto a first shoulder edgeand a second shoulder edge. Cup portionextends in a lateral direction along a chest of the user from a first arm edgeto a second arm edge, in which first arm edgeextends from bottom edgeto first shoulder edgeand second arm edgeextends from bottom edgeto second shoulder edge. Cup portionincludes a neckline edgeextending in the lateral direction from first shoulder edgeto second shoulder edgeand curving towards bottom edge. In some embodiments, cup portionmay have fewer or more edges, so long as cup portionis configured to receive and cover breasts of the user.

In various embodiments, cup portionincludes a plurality of sections defining different shapes and comprising various layers of material so that the cup portionmay conform and support breasts of the user. Referring to, for example, in one embodiment, cup portionincludes a first cup sectionand a second cup sectioneach comprising a cup mold protruding away from the chest of the user for receiving a breast of the user. First cup sectionand second cup sectioneach comprise a sufficient amount of elasticity to conform to breasts of the user. Cup portion includes a center sectiondisposed between first cup sectionand second cup sectionand configured to press against a sternum of the user. Cup portionincludes a first side sectionadjacent to first arm edgeand extending from first shoulder edgeto bottom edge. Cup portionincludes a second side sectionadjacent to second arm edgeand extending from second shoulder edgeto bottom edge. Center section, first side section, and second side sectioneach comprise a sufficient amount of rigidity to cradle the more elastic first cup sectionand second cup section. In some embodiments, cup portionmay have fewer or more sections, so long as cup portionis configured to receive and conform to breasts of the user.

In various embodiments, cup portionmay include at least two layers comprised of different materials so that cup portionprovides suitable compressibility and support against breasts of the user.illustrates an exploded view of some of the layers of different materials used for constructing cup portionaccording to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

As shown in, for example, cup portionincludes a seamless frontal layerextending continuously between all sides of cup portionwithout any gaps or interruptions. In various embodiments, frontal layermay be a woven, non-woven, or knitted polymeric layer. In various embodiments, frontal layeris comprised of an elastomer material so that frontal layermay stretch and conform to the shape of breasts of the user. In some embodiments, frontal layercomprises a polymeric material, such as polyamide, elastane, polyester, polyethylene (PE), and co-polymers or polymer blends including one or more these polymers. In embodiments, frontal layercomprises a blend of polyamide in a range between 20-95% and elastane in a range between 5-95%.

In various embodiments, cup portionmay include one or more interior layers disposed on a back surface of frontal layer. In one embodiment, as shown for example in, one or more interior layers of cup portionincludes a first interior layercomprising a first surface disposed against back surface of frontal layerand configured to define the cup mold of first cup sectionand second cup section. In various embodiments, first interior layermay be a woven, non-woven, or knitted polymeric layer. In various embodiments, first interior layeris comprised of polymeric material, such as thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polyester, polyamide, polyethylene (PE), PE foam, polyurethane (PU) foam, elastane, co-polymers or polymer blends including one or more these polymers. In one embodiment, first interior layercomprises a blend of polyester. In various embodiments, as shown in, for example, first interior layercovers the entire first cup sectionand second cup section. In some embodiments, first interior layerextends continuously between all sides of cup portion.

In some embodiments, as shown in, for example, cup portionmay include a second interior layercomprising a front surface disposed against a back surface of first interior layeror frontal layer. Second interior layeris disposed in center section, first side section, and second side sectionand displaced from first cup sectionand second cup section, such that first interior layeris exposed along first cup sectionand second cup section. In various embodiments, second interior layermay be a woven, non-woven, or knitted polymeric layer. In various embodiments, second interior layercomprises a rigid material so that second interior layermay cradle first cup sectionand second cup section. In some embodiments, second interior layer comprises a laminated polymeric material.

In various embodiments, base portionis disposed along bottom edgeof cup portionand configured to stretch along a torso of the user to support cup portion. In some embodiments, as shown in, for example, base portionis band-shaped and extends in a lateral direction along torso of the user between a first side edgeand a second side edge. In some embodiments, as shown in, for example, base portionincludes an upper edgethat extends contiguously along bottom edgeof cup portion, where the base portionand cup portionare joined together. In some embodiments, upper edgeof base portionis joined with bottom edgeof cup portionby any suitable process, such as adhesive bonding, knitting, stitching, sowing, threading, weaving, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, a piece of elastic trim may be sewn or bonded to the intersection between upper edgeof base portionand bottom edgeof cup portion. Base portionterminates at a bottom edgeextending from first side edgeto second side edge. The length of base portionis limited in the lateral direction such that the base portionis not configured to circumvent the entire torso of the user. When sports garmentis worn by the user, first side edgeand second side edgeare configured to terminate along sides or latissimus muscle of the user.

In various embodiments, as shown for example in, base portionmay include a first fastening sectiondisposed on a front surfaceof base portionand a second fastening sectiondisposed on front surfaceof base portion, where the first fastening sectionis spatially separated from second fastening sectionalong the length of the base portion. In the illustrate embodiment, first fastening sectionis disposed proximate to first side edgeof base portion, and second fastening sectionis disposed proximate to second side edgeof base portion. In some embodiments, first fastening sectionand second fastening sectionare equally spaced apart from first and second side edges,by a predetermined distance (for example, based on the size of the garment). In some embodiments, as shown in, for example, first fastening sectionand second fastening sectionare hook straps of a hook-and-loop fastener. However, in some embodiments, first fastening sectionand second fastening sectionmay include any other suitable fastener, such as a series of holes to receive a hook, loops to catch a button, clips to connect with a corresponding clip, or a combination thereof. In embodiments, a single fastening section may be used, and may extend along base portionfrom proximate to first side edgeto proximate second side edge.

illustrates an exploded view of some of the layers of materials used for constructing base portionaccording to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In various embodiments, as shown in, for example, base portionincludes a seamless frontal layerextending continuously between all sides of base portionwithout any gaps or interruptions. In various embodiments, frontal layermay be a woven, non-woven, or knitted polymeric layer. In various embodiments, frontal layeris comprised of an elastomer material so that frontal layermay stretch and conform to the contour of the user's torso. In some embodiments, frontal layercomprises a polymeric material, such as polyamide, elastane, polyester, polyethylene (PE), and co-polymers or polymer blends including one or more these polymers. In some embodiments, frontal layercomprises a blend of polyamide in a range between 20-95% and elastane in a range between 5-80%. In some embodiments, frontal layerof base portioncomprises the same material or polymeric layer as frontal layerof cup portion.

In various embodiments, base portionmay include one or more interior layers disposed flushed against a back surface frontal layerand joined together by any suitable process, such as adhesive bonding, knitting, stitching, sowing, threading, weaving, or a combination thereof. The one or more interior layers of base portionmay be comprised of an elastomer material. In some embodiments, the one or more interior layers of base portioncomprises a polymeric material, such as polyamide, elastane, polyester, polyethylene (PE), and co-polymers or polymer blends including one or more these polymers. In some embodiments, the one or more interior layers of base portionis comprised of the same material as frontal layerof base portion.

In some embodiments, as shown in, for example, first fastening sectionand second fastening sectionmay be comprised of a synthetic fabric strapdisposed against frontal surface of frontal layer. Fabric stripcomprises a plurality of macro-sized hooks configured to fasten to a corresponding loop strap of a hook-and-loop fastener.

Referring to, in various embodiments, first strap portionis disposed along first side edgeof base portion, and second strap portiondisposed along second side edgeof base portion. As shown in, for example, first strap portionand second strap portionare each configured to pivot or flex away from a back surfaceof base portiontoward an open configuration so that the user may put on or remove sports garmentwithout pulling sports garmentover her head. As shown in, for example first strap portionand second strap portionare each configured to pivot or flex toward a back surfaceof base portiontoward a wrapped configuration such that first strap portionand second strap portionwrap around the back of the user to adjust the fit and tension of sports garment.

In various embodiments, first strap portionincludes a first back panelthat extends contiguously along first side edgeof base portion, where the base portionand cup portionare joined together. In some embodiments, first side edgeof base portionis joined with first back panelof first strap portionby any suitable process, such as adhesive bonding, knitting, stitching, sowing, threading, weaving, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, first back panelextends in a vertical direction from a bottom edgeto an upper edgeand terminates at an intersection edgein a lateral direction away from first side edge. First back panelis configured to pivot about first side edgeof base portionin a direction toward or away from back surfaceof base portion. When pivoted toward back surfaceof base portion, first back panelis configured to cover substantially half of back surfaceof base portionand at least a portion of first cup sectionof cup portion.

In various embodiments, first strap portionincludes a first shoulder strapextending away from first back panelin a first direction and a first side strapextending away from first back panelin a second direction, where first shoulder strapand first side strapmerge at about intersection edgeof first back panel. First shoulder strapand first side strapeach extend continuously from first back panelwithout any gaps or seams such that first strap portioncomprises a streamlined contour. In some embodiments, first shoulder strapincludes a width in a range between 1-8 cm, and first side strapincludes a width in a range between 1-8 cm. In one embodiment, first shoulder strapincludes a width of 3.5 cm, and first side strapincludes a width of 2.5 cm.

In various embodiments, second strap portionincludes a second back panelthat extends contiguously along second side edgeof base portion, where the base portionand cup portionare joined together. In some embodiments, second side edgeof base portionis joined with second back panelof second strap portionby any suitable process, such as adhesive bonding, knitting, stitching, sowing, threading, weaving, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, second back panelextends in a vertical direction from a bottom edgeto an upper edgeand terminates at an intersection edgein a lateral direction away from second side edge. Second back panelis configured to pivot about second side edgeof base portionin a direction toward or away from back surfaceof base portion. When pivoted toward back surfaceof base portion, second back panelis configured to cover substantially half of back surfaceof base portionand at least a portion of second cup sectionof cup portion.

In various embodiments, second strap portionincludes a first shoulder strapextending away from second back panelin a third direction and a second side strapextending away from second back panelin a fourth direction, where second shoulder strapand second side strapmerge at about intersection edgeof second back panel. Second shoulder strapand second side strapeach extend continuously from second back panelwithout any gaps or seams such that second strap portioncomprises a streamlined contour. In some embodiments, second shoulder strapincludes a width in a range between 1-8 cm, and second side strapincludes a width in a range between 1-8 cm. In one embodiment, second shoulder strapincludes a width of 3.5 cm, and second side strapincludes a width of 2.5 cm.

In various embodiments, as shown in, for example, first shoulder strapand second shoulder strapare configured to intersect each other along the back of the user and hang over a shoulder of the user. First shoulder strapand second shoulder strapeach include a fastener,such that the first shoulder strapand second shoulder strapmay be removably coupled to cup portion. Fasteners,are each configured to allow the length of first shoulder strapandto be modified to adjust the tension and fit of sports garment.

In some embodiments, first shoulder strapis configured to pass through a slotdisposed on cup portionproximate to second shoulder edge, and second shoulder strapis configured to pass through a slotdisposed on cup portionproximate to first shoulder edge. In some embodiments, fasteners,are each a hook-and-loop fastener comprising a hook strap disposed proximate to a distal end,of first and second shoulder straps,and a loop strap disposed adjacent to the hook strap. However, in some embodiments, fasteners,may include any other suitable fastener, such as a series of holes to receive a hook, loops to catch a button, clips to connect with a corresponding clip, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, fasteners,may comprise hook-and-loop fasteners disposed along an exterior surface of first and second shoulder straps,. In some embodiments, fasteners,may comprise hook-and-loop fasteners disposed along an interior surface of first and second shoulder straps,.

In some embodiments, as shown in, for example, first shoulder strapmay include a hemmed tabdisposed at distal endof first side strapto secure fastenerto first shoulder strap, and second shoulder strapmay include a hemmed tabdisposed at distal endof second side strapto secure second fastening memberto second side strap. In various embodiments, hemmed tabs,each extend contiguously from the distal end,of their respective shoulder strap,such that hemmed tabs,and first and second shoulder straps,form a streamlined contour.

In various embodiments, as shown in, for example, first side strapincludes a first fastening memberconfigured to be removably coupled to second fastening sectionof base portionto adjust tension and fit of sports garment, and second side strapincludes a second fastening memberconfigured to be removably coupled to first fastening sectionof base portionto adjust tension and fit of sports garment. In embodiments, first fastening memberand second fastening memberare each a loop strip of the hook-and-loop fastener. However, in other embodiments, first fastening memberand second fastening membermay include any other suitable fastener, such as a series of holes to receive a hook, loops to catch a button, clips to connect with a corresponding clip, or a combination thereof.

In some embodiments, as shown in, for example, first side strapmay include a hemmed tabdisposed at a distal endof first side strapto secure first fastening memberto first side strap, and second side strapmay include a hemmed tabdisposed at a distal endof second side strapto secure second fastening memberto second side strap. In various embodiments, hemmed tabs,each extend contiguously from the distal end,of their respective side strap,such that hemmed tabs,and first and second side straps,form a streamlined contour.

Referring to, first side strapand second side strapare each configured to flex between an open position (e.g.,) and a wrapped position (e.g.,). When first side strapand second side strapare set at the open position, a distal endof first side strapis moved away from second side edgeof base portion, and a distal endof second side strapis moved away from first side edgeof base portion. When first side strapis set at the wrapped position, distal endof first side strapis pulled across second side edgeof base portion, and first fastening memberis fastened to second fastening sectionof base portion. When second side strapis set at the wrapped position, distal endof second side strapis pulled across first side edgeof base portion, and second fastening memberis fastened to first fastening sectionof base portion.

illustrates an exploded view of some of the layers of different materials used for constructing first and second shoulder straps,according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.illustrates an exploded view of some of the layers of different materials used for constructing first and second side straps,according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

As shown, for example, first strap portionincludes a seamless frontal layerextending continuously between all edges of first strap portion, including the first shoulder strapand first side strap, without any gaps or interruptions, and second strap portionincludes a seamless frontal layerextending continuously between all edges of second strap portion, including the first shoulder strapand the second side strap, without any gaps or interruptions. In various embodiments, frontal layers,may each be a woven, non-woven, or knitted polymeric layer. In various embodiments, frontal layers,are each comprised of an elastomer material so that frontal layers,may stretch and conform to the contour of the user's torso. In some embodiments, frontal layers,each comprise a polymeric material, such as polyamide, elastane, polyester, polyethylene (PE), and co-polymers or polymer blends including one or more these polymers. In some embodiments, frontal layers,each comprise a blend of polyamide in a range between 20-95% and elastane in a range between 5-80%.

In various embodiments, frontal layers,of first and second strap portions,comprise the same materials as frontal layers,of cup portionand base portion. In various embodiments, frontal layers,of first and second strap portions,each extend contiguously with frontal layerof base portion. Accordingly, frontal layers,,, andof each portion of sports garmentextend contiguously with each other such that sports garmentmay be formed as a single piece sports bra comprising a streamlined contour.