Measuring. We have our own way to measure for a more "custom" fit!
Our bras use gravity to take the strain off the back, shoulders and neck by counterbalancing the weight of the breasts. Immediate benefits! One being that you can now stand up straight!
How it all began ...
The beach. Me, watching the waves, trying to retie my bikini top to somehow get relief from the constant pulling on my neck, Karen, chatting away, when I had anidea. I took off my top, gave it to her and said "Karen! Help me do this!"
We caught the "Aha!" moment, retied my bikini top and life changed...
We are using gravity instead of fighting against it. Our bras "hug" the breasts to the body by counterbalancing them. Counterbalancing takes the weight off the shoulders by using the weight of one breast to support the weight of the other. We also use a fixed focal point in the cross back for more balance and support.
The Inventors
Karen is a fashion designer (FIDM), I am a travel agent. Between the two of us we developed this amazing way to make bras using gravity to support the girls. We also developed our own measuring system! Now we invite you to participate in our campaign.
This is our Every Day/Sport Bra in the plunge. You can see how the straps are configured to use gravity to hug the breasts to the body! Extra benefit! Cleavage!
Here's a video explaining our measuring system and a pictorial to follow along.
1. Rib Measurement: Measure around your body in the crease under your breasts. Measure snugly but not too tight!
2. Bust Measurement: From a standing position bend into a dancers flat back position so that your back is flat and parallel to the ground. Measure loosely around your body and your breasts as they hang down naturally, without your bra on.
3. If this is hard to do by yourself have a friend help!
Now you can use your two measurements, bust and ribs, to determine your size on the Venteeza Fit Chart below. Please note that if your measurements are not sized yet or if you fall in the purple zone those patterns are being graded and the sizes added during this campaign. On the survey we are sending out, after the campaign closes, you will be able to order by your size or your measurements and request your color and style.
Sizes are 1S, 2S etc 1M, 2M etc 1L 2L etc ...The sizes on the chart are the ones we have patterns for. If your measurements are not sized or if you are in the purple zone those patterns are being graded and the sizes added during this campaign. On the survey we are sending out, after the campaign closes, you will be able to order by your size or your measurements and request your color and style.
With the survey, one thing we want to see is what size bras women are wearing, like a 32A, 36C, 38DD or 42F, and see what size Venteeza Bra they order to compare. It would be nice to have a conversion chart. We'll try but no promises!
We have patterns for two styles in 52 sizes, our Everyday/Sport Bra in the modified plunge, and the plunge. We are using two types of fabric for these bras. These fabrics are an integral part of the bras. They have "stretchability". This stretch allows the fabric to use the natural shape of the breast to help form a "custom" cup for each breast.
We have fabric to make approx. 2500 Everyday/Sport Bras using our 80/20 cotton/spandex blend. It is a fabulous four way stretch fabric that can be washed in hot water and tossed into a hot dryer. The material snaps back. It is durable, soft and comes in black or white. When you get your survey you can order and specify if you want black or white. We will try to send the color you want. However if we run out of one color (or the other) we will have to ship whatever color we have at that time. This will be a limited run since the fabric is custom made.
We are also using a Poly/Spandex Anti Microbial Wicking Brushed Jersey fabric with Nylon/Spandex Power Net components that can be washed in cooler water and dried on a cooler setting as well. This is a light weight material that stretches and breathes andis readily available so we can make a large quantity. Available in black and white.
These pictures are of:
the modified plunge in the 80/20 cotton spandex material
the plunge in the 80/20 cotton spandex showing how the straps "hug" the body.
the cross back feature (on all our bras) in the Nylon/Spandex Power Net
Chris Esposito of Apparel Design Partners. Apparel Industry Expert for 30+ years, Mastery in Sewn Product Development and Design; Children's Wear, Women's Wear, Men's Wear. Skilled in Pattern Making, Sample Making, Grading, Technical Illustrating, Costing, Sourcing, Marketing and Business Start Ups. Lectra/Gerber CAD Grading, Textile & Material Sourcing, Tech Packs, Trend Direction & Vision Boards, Domestic and Overseas Production Management.
The girls tell how they saved time and money by wearing our bra! Narrated by Paula
Hi I'm Karen. I've known Paula forever and she always has ideas. The bra idea was a good one but I didn't realize how good until I made one and wore it for a while. My job as the lunch room lady was very timed. I had to serve breakfast and lunch on time, receive and sort food deliveries and clean my kitchen daily. I never had a single minute to take a breather. One day I found myself done 20 minutes early. What happened? Paula's bra happened. I found that I no longer has to keep ducking into the freezer to pull up my straps or readjust and pull the back band down. I could just do my job and not worry about fixing my bra. I saved 20 minutes by just wearing Paula's bra. Thank you Paula!
Hi it's April. I had to call you because I did a stupid thing today. I bought a sports bra and it was the most uncomfortable thing. I have to return it. I'm just going to return it! It was horribly uncomfortable. A sports bra! I didn't try it on while I was at the store but it's terrible. I have to tell you, you have to stress how comfortable your bra is because honestly I sleep in it. I forget to take it off it's so comfortable. I wear it all the time! I love your bra! Just wanted you to know. Love you! Love your bra!
I have spent thousands of dollars over the years buying bras always looking for ones that are comfortable and supportive. Well that never happens so back to the store I would go to try again. Then I got one of Paula's bras. It fits me and supports my girls. I used to take a bra break at work, not a lunch break, to hide in the ladies room where I could take off my bra and relax. Then I would put it back on and go back to work. I really want to thank Paula for solving the measuring problem and for coming up with this extraordinary bra. Now I'm saving money and I got my lunch break back!
Many thanks to Erin, Meg, our families and friends for their love and support on our mission to change women's lives. Karen and I couldn't have done it without you!
And our heartfelt thanks to our contributors for believing in us! xoxo
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Black or White. Plunge or Modified Plunge Everyday/Sport bra in our Poly/Spandex Anti Microbial Wicking Brushed Jersey fabric with Nylon/Spandex Power Net components. The back component in the picture is our Nylon/Spandex Power Net. Order Survey to be sent at close of campaign.
Included Items
One Counter Balance Bra
Estimated Shipping
January 2023
2 claimed
Ships to United States of America, Canada
One Counter Balance Bra
$59 USD$100 USD(41% off)
Black or White. Plunge or Modified Plunge Everyday/ Sport Bra in our 80/20 cotton spandex four way stretch custom blend fabric. Choice of color based on quantity of fabric on hand. If we run out of black fabric we will ship a white bra. If we run out of white fabric we will ship a black bra. Order Survey to be sent at close of campaign.
