Sports Bra that actually "wicks"

[LizF]

Any recommendations for a sports bra that keeps dry? I'd settle for dryer or dry-ish! I'm a B cup & I don't mind mono-boob too much. I live in Dallas, so hot weather is the prevalent season, but it does get cold occasionally. Just tired of cold & clammy or hot & clammy. The cheapy bra from Target isn't cutting it! Thanks

[OakLeaf]

Would you settle for warm and wet? Then the Ibex wool bra (available on TE) is well worth the money.

I sweat heavily, and I've never found a bra that doesn't hold moisture - the fabric just has to be too heavy in order to provide support. But wool stays warm and soft when it's wet, so that's half the battle.

It really doesn't feel wet at all. I'm always surprised when I take it off and find how wet it is.

[alpinerabbit]

I have a new adidas bra that I like - it seems to be called surfinia and is made from their "climatecool" fabric. it feels very wicky although I've only used it in cold weather. I'm smallish too.

[LizF]

Oak Leaf - I saw the wool bra. Is it itchy? How do the sizes run?

[OakLeaf]

It's not a bit itchy. That's what's so great about Merino. Size-wize, I'm a 34 B-/A+ and a Small fits me fine.

[badger]

how thin is it? will I be giving the guys a free show?

[Grog]

how thin is it? will I be giving the guys a free show?

Well you certainly can't wear it on its own.

But it's not see-through at all.

Not-very-thick I guess is an answer.

[OakLeaf]

I don't know, I have a black one and I can't see anything through it. It might be a little thin in white I suppose, but TE doesn't carry them in white. I guess it would depend on how tight it fits, too; as I mentioned my cup size is pretty small. I don't know why you couldn't wear it on its own (in situations where you'd wear other sports bras on their own); there are no hooks or strap adjusters or anything that screams "underwear."

If you're wondering whether your nipples will protrude, mine do no matter what I wear so I can't really help you there.

I love the little saying on the inside of the band. You will have to buy one to know what it says.

[Susan Otcenas]

It might be a little thin in white I suppose, but TE doesn't carry them in white.

It's not currently available in white. For Spring, there will be an ivory. Also, they will be making a few more incarnations of it, including a "bralette" for small cups/light support, as well as a more supportive version that has convertible straps (criss cross or regular).

Susan

[VeloVT]

I have had good luck with Champion bras (from www.championcatalog.com, not the C9 brand you can get at Target), particularly the seamless models. They are comfortable, supportive and wick as well as anything else I've tried. I'm a 34A, if that makes a difference. Two or three times a year they have huge sales where all of the bras are $19.99 each -- I usually buy a few every time they have this sale.

[michelem]

I'm not sure "wicking" means that you won't have a soaked bra at the end of your run/ride. I have several different brands of athletic bras (Under Armour, Moving Comfort, and Nike); all of them claim to be wicking, and all of them are soaked through when I finish my workouts. However, to me, this means that the fabric is pulling the sweat away from my skin, which, I think is the goal. Even my "wicking" jerseys and running tops are soaked through when I finish working out. I would love to be dry when I finish my workouts, but I sure haven't found a way to make that happen yet!

[dirtygirl1]

Segoi makes amazing sports bras that wick and also 'let the heat out'. I am a small woman but have a larger 'top' ... which gets hot and itchy with other sports bras. I have about 15 of these - won't wear anything else.

Segoi saved my love for sports!

http://sugoi.com/item/86974/SUG10200F

[cylegoddess]

I love my adidas one. Its suitable formy smaller size and doesnt bunch up or hurt armpits.I dont seem to be sweaty when I wear it, either. So id say it wicks nicely. Dries quick too.
I fancy that wool bra,it gets cold here!!

[batsheva]

i just get the cheapo lycra crop top type 'aspire' ones from sports authority (B+ cup) and never had a wet bra yet from sweat, even when my jerseys have been sweaty -- and that's riding in FL-- pretty supportive too.

[indigoiis]

I like wearing the tank top style full support bra / undershirts. The sweat gets distributed over a larger area so they don't seem to get as wet. They are more comfortable, too, especially if you have a sensitive or lumpy chest (I do.)