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A Customised Comfort Bra to Aid Recovery from Mastectomy

By: The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel
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Award Category: Social & Cultural Impact

Award Sub-Category: Health & Wellness

Wearing unfit bra hinders recovery from after mastectomy but it is difficult for Asian patients to find well-fitting products as most are designed based on Western models. Our mastectomy bra is developed from anthropometric data and 3D pipeline modelling. The bra pad provides better thermal comfort and the asymmetric design reinforces body balance.

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