THE NICER BLOG: Great solutions for dealing with VBL

Nothing burdens a clean, form-fitting look quicker than VBL (or visible bra lines). While it is possible to resolve this by going braless, support in the chest area is compromised. Some may resort to choosing seamless bras, however repeated stretching and pulling from over the head can impact the lifespan of the garment. Therefore, bra designers from various brands work really hard in trying to get their regular hooked (front or back)bras to minimize the visibility of bra lines as much as possible.

To find the solution to this, first we need to understand the major causes of VBL. Especially in summer, the outline of our bra can be seen through the garment we put over it, the outline of back hooks and bra straps are especially visible. To reduce VBL, it is important that these components are as invisible as possible.

Stepped hook-&-eye is introduced to the picture to deal with such problems. While two pieces of fabric overlap and form a bulge consequently, a stepped design forms a stepped opening that is offset from the side wings of the lingerie, allowing for a thinner, seamless contact surface. This would greatly reduce the thickness of the garment, resulting in a less visible bra line from the back.

Moving on to bra adjusters, which are used to slide bra straps between two slots to adjust the length and position of the bra straps, minimum thickness is required to reduce visibility, but at the same time strength and durability must not be compromised.

Bra accessories can be the make-or-break factor in dealing with VBL, and to choose a 'perfectly invisible bra', one must pay close attention to small details. At Nicer Garment Accessories, we invest a lot in production techniques and quality testing, and we source only the best raw materials to provide products of the best quality. We run rigid tests on our products to ensure comfort, durability as well as aesthetic appeal to fit the garment.