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Berlei is the official sports bra supplier to the Australian Institute of Sport and they have a long-standing reputation in developing the highest quality sports bras. Like other pieces of sporting equipment, Berlei sports bras are rigorously tested for performance and bounce reduction by the AIS Biomechanics department. 'Bounce Reduction' is measured by determining the degree of 'bounce' experienced by women wearing Berlei sports bras (while enduring differing levels of impact) compared to the 'bounce' experienced for the same activity with no bra at all. A variety of cup sizes are tested.

Using the testing results, Berlei allocates 'Support Factor Ratings' to all its bras as follows:

  • SF3: Ultimate Bounce Reduction
    Suitable for high impact activities such as running, netball, soccer etc. Reduces breast bounce by over 50 per cent.

  • SF2: Good Bounce Reduction
    Suitable for medium impact activity such as jogging, cycling, softball etc. Reduces breast bounce by 45 – 50 per cent.

  • SF1: Moderate Bounce Reduction
    Suitable for low impact activities such as yoga, pilates, walking etc. Reduces breast bounce by 35 – 44 per cent.

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