| 英文摘要 |
With the increasing proportion of women engaging in various sports activities, the purpose and design of sports bras have gained increasing attention. The discomfort women experience in their breasts during exercise is an issue that requires attention. Previous studies have often used breast displacement to measure sports bra supportiveness, which is influenced by the interaction of design features, fabric materials, and patterns. In this study, we used keywords sports bra, design and biomechanics to search for the relative academic articles from three databases—Scopus, PubMed, and SAGE from January 2010 to May 2024. After screening, 10 articles were included in this review and were categorized into two areas including design features and motion patterns. The design features section included comprehensive evaluations of various design aspects (3 articles), shoulder strap design (2 articles), the impact of different features on fit (1 article), and fabric materials (1 article). The motion patterns section explored supportiveness tested under varying exercise intensities (3 articles). Additionally, 4 of the 10 articles included comfort rating scales. Across the studies on design features, 7 articles identified key characteristics for better supportiveness and comfort in sports bras. Features such as pattern, padding, fabric material, under-bust band adjustability, upper breast coverage, and shoulder strap width and orientation should be incorporated as key design features for future sports bra designs. These design features are crucial in limiting breast displacement. Moreover, consumers should consider selecting sports bras based on the specific exercise modes and intensity requirements to achieve the ideal balance of functionality and comfort. |