Champion Seamless Sports Bra Review
If you’re someone who’s got sensitive skin or hates the feeling of scratchy seams, the Champion Seamless Sports Bra may be just what you’re looking for. It consists of ninety-four percent polyester and six percent spandex. The perfect blend to bring you what you need most from your bra – support and comfort.
The Champion Seamless Sports Bra has spaghetti straps that come together in the back for a racerback style and have the option for adjustments in the front. There is an inner bra knit-in for additional support. Being seam-free, this bra will give you more resistance against chafing. However, for some, it comes too close to the armpit, creating discomfort.
Stay cool, dry, and comfortable during your Yoga class with the moisture-wicking, transferring, and evaporating polyester material. The Champion Seamless Sports Bra is machine-washable, just be careful not to use hot water.
Medium Support
Pullover
Seamless
Trusted Brand
Adjustable
Moisture Management
Runs Small/tight
Too Close To The Armpit
Pricey
Brand
A pair of brothers, named Feinbloom, established Knickerbocker Knitting Company in 1919. It didn’t take long for them to grow successful enough to begin producing uniforms for college sports teams like the Michigan Wolverines.
The 1930s brought a name change, making them Champion Knitting Mills, Inc. During that time, they specialized in sweatshirts that even the United States Military Academy was interested in. They used them for their physical education classes and training exercises.
Champion was acquired by Sara Lee Corporation in 1989. Just because the company switched hands doesn’t mean that it stopped what it was doing. Champion went on to continue producing uniforms for college teams as well as teams in the NBA and NFL. In fact, it still does, to this day; even under the ownership of Hanes. Here are some products from this company.
Materials
The Champion Seamless Sports Bra is made with ninety-four percent polyester and six percent spandex. Is polyester a desirable material in a sports bra? Cotton may be a naturally occurring fiber, be decently breathable, and hypoallergenic; but, it is also flammable, expensive, easily shrunk, worn-out more quickly, and holds onto moisture for longer.
Polyester is strong and durable, yet flexible. It is less susceptible to wrinkling and shrinkage. It is a cheaper alternative to cotton. It has the ability to dry much quicker. Polyester never gets sticky. It is, however, sensitive to temperature. This means you have to be careful when washing, drying and ironing your garment. Polyester isn’t super breathable and is vulnerable to dye migration.
Polyester is perfect for sportswear because it dries quickly, keeping your clothes from sticking to your sweaty skin and causing irritation. It is also very effective at moisture-wicking and is lightweight.
Polyester isn’t the only material, though, and not the only one of importance. Spandex is also used to make the Champion Seamless Sports Bra, and for good reason. Spandex has a lot of useful properties. It provides durability, shape retention, support, and flexibility. Thanks to spandex, you’ll be able to enjoy a more proper fit from your Champion Seamless Sports Bra. Longer. If you’re looking for other products made with spandex, try these.
Fit
It has been reported by consumers that the Champion Seamless Sports Bra does run a bit small, making it feel tighter than they’d prefer. It is recommended that you order a size up in the circumference. What doesn’t help the tightness issue? The fact that the Champion Seamless Sports Bra is a pullover; making it unadjustable.
You can make adjustments in the straps, however. They are spaghetti style straps that come together in a racerback detail in the middle of your back. The band that goes around your chest to your back is thick, which some people love. However, some people are having issues with the band coming too near their armpits and causing skin irritation and a limited range of motion.
Style
The Champion Seamless Sports Bra is also racerback style, which provides extra support as well as keeping your straps in place on your shoulders. It is a full-coverage bra, so it will keep your cleavage, or gap, hidden; making it perfect to wear under a low-cut top.
The fact that the Champion Seamless Sports Bra (shockingly) doesn’t have seams, it is perfect to wear under tight or thin clothing. It comes in two colors. They are mystical green/crystal blue and citrine/white. If you’re specifically looking for camisole style bras, try this.
Moisture Management
Polyester may not be extremely breathable, however, it is great at keeping you dry. It does not absorb moisture, so it will not retain moisture. Instead, it moves the moisture through the fabric and onto the surface, where it can more easily, and quickly, evaporate and dry. If you’re looking for other products to keep you dry, these could come in handy.
Support
When a woman of any size performs a physical activity, the breasts will bounce in all directions. However, bras that are designed like the Champion Seamless Sports Bra were made specifically to help reduce bouncing. Your breasts may not have muscles, but the skin and ligaments are susceptible to breaking down, becoming weak, and eventually sagging. Once this happens, it can’t be undone.
The Champion Seamless Sports Bra provides support for medium-impact activities like Yoga and walking. The thick band will help keep you in place. There is an inner bra knit-in specifically to give you extra support. The straps are spaghetti style, meaning they may be less supportive than thicker straps. However, they are adjustable and do come together into a racerback criss-cross for a little extra stability.
The Champion Seamless Sports Bra is a pullover, so it will provide less support than a bra with a hook and eye closure. If you need the support of a hook and eye closure style bra, try this.
Comfort
Because this bra has a thick band all the way around, and it runs small, it is a common complaint that the bra comes too close to the armpit. This limits range of motion and is a breeding ground for chafing.
If you do find the right size, you could be just fine! The straps are adjustable so that you can give yourself more or less support. It has great moisture-wicking capabilities to keep you cool, dry, and comfortable. For other bras geared toward comfort, try here.
Durability
Spandex brings a certain amount of strength and resilience to the table. It allows the Champion Seamless Sports Bra to have enough stretch to move naturally with your body while still providing enough support to keep your breasts from bouncing all over the place. The spandex will help your bra to keep its original shape as well.
Polyester is also a durable material. Because it doesn’t absorb moisture, and instead will transfer it to the outer layer to be evaporated, it will be able to stay in good condition longer. The only thing that this bra could really use to help with durability is a hook and eye closure and maybe some wider straps. If you’re looking for wider straps, try this bra.
Seamless
This sports bra is made for women with cup sizes between A and D. If you’re a full-busted woman, this one won’t be the fit for you. However, there are other seamless options for you. Really the only reason one would have for not being able to wear a seamless bra would be if they need a specific bra due to medical necessity.
If this type of bra does work for you, you can utilize it fully by wearing it under clothes that are form-fitting, clothes that are clingy (satin or silk), clothes made with thin fabrics, and simple t-shirts.
Flexibility
Another issue with the sizing is that the band can easily annoy the skin in and around your armpits. If you get the right size, there’s a chance that there is enough adjustability in the straps to keep the bra from irritating your armpits. If you need a bra with a better fit, and flexibility, check here.
Adjustability
With the Champion Seamless Sports Bra, you do have the option to adjust the tension on the straps via the front of them. This will adjust how much tension is being used to hold your breasts up. It will not adjust how the bra fits on your back, though.
This is where a hook and eye closure would come in handy. It would also provide more support. However, this bra is a pullover style. For a hook and eye closure bra, look here.
Returns
Champion will give you a credit for your item when they receive and process the return. Find the packing slip that came with your item, fill out the form on the back of it, and include it in the package with your return. There is an EZ return service available at an additional cost if you’ve lost your packing slip.