The Role of Bra Straps

A bra has two main purposes:

• To support the breasts

• To keep them securely in place

All breasts — regardless of size — have weight.

That weight should be properly distributed between the two key elements of a bra: the band and the straps.

Bra straps are responsible for only about 15–20% of the total support.

That’s why, if your straps are:

• Digging into your shoulders

• Causing discomfort

• Constantly slipping off or needing adjustment

…these are early signs that your bra is either the wrong size/shape for you, or it’s simply worn out and no longer able to do its job.