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Tom Hutton
Falke Athletic cool briefs M’s and W’s But: May not provide high-impact support
for women with large busts.
£19 Best for: Medium to high impact sports
Ultra lightweight, seriously stretchy brief for smaller chested women.
that feels lighter and cooler than the Sizes: XS-XL
Light Brief.
Contact: 01539 740840;
For: Comfortable, supportive, cool and www.lowealpine.com
very quick drying
But: Doesn’t deal with odour as well
as merino Patagonia Men’s Active Sport Boxer Briefs
Best for: Strenuous sports such as
running and climbing, especially in £20
milder climes where the light weight Tight fitting and supportive boxers cut from
and quick drying fabric comes into its a quick-drying, 70% recycled polyester.
own.
Sizes: S-XXL Men’s; XS-XL Women’s For: Inexpensive, supportive and very cool
and quick drying. Recyclable and made
Contact: ph 01539 725817; info@sidas.co.uk from 70% recycled fabric.
But: A bit full-on for casual use.
Not as odour resistant as merino
Falke ergonomic support bra Best for: Pretty much any activity
but spares needed for lengthy
£33 outings.
Soft and comfortable sports bra Sizes: S-XXL
that is styled like a conventional
bra. Contact: 0800 0260055;
www.patagonia.com
For: Soft, cool, quick drying fabric.
But: Not as supportive as some
sports bras, and the elastic in the Patagonia Active Sport High Impact Bra
fabric tends to stretch over time.
Best for: Low to medium impact £35
exercise in warm weather. Sizes: 32A; 34-36A, B, C; 38B, C, D A seamless, high-impact sports bra made of lightweight, highly breathable
and quick-drying fabric.
Lowe Alpine Lightweight Dryflo Briefs (Men’s) For: Soft and comfortable fabric with
adjustable straps and individual cups for
£18 excellent support. Recyclable through the
Snug fitting boxers that feel soft for a Common Threads Recycling Program
synthetic fabric, yet offer plenty of But: Expensive and a bit full-on for casual
support and dry very quickly. use.
Best for: High impact sports.
For: Quick drying, supportive, soft Sizes: A/B; C/D
fabric
But: Not as odour resistant as Contact: 0800 0260055; www.patagonia.com
merino wool
Best for: Pretty much all activities,
strenuous or easier. Spares needed Odlo High Ultimate fit bra
for longer trips though.
Sizes: £38
S-XXL Breathable high impact sports bra with padded
shoulder straps and pressure reducing back.
Contact: 01539 740840; www.lowealpine.com
For: One of the best high impact sports bras
on the market with individual mouldings for
Lowe Alpine Lightweight Dryflo bra each cup for excellent fit and support.
But: Expensive and a bit full-on for casual use.
£20 Best for: High impact sports.
A simple yet supportive bra that’s comfortable against the skin and dries Sizes: 32A-40E
very quickly.
For: Quick drying, supportive, lightweight. Contact: 0845 603 7289; www.odlo.com/en/
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