The description says it. This is a hi-impact bra. It will never be my "go to meetin' " bra worn under nice blouses. But it is my "go-to" bra for my tougher activities. If I'm going to be on a mower or tractor going over rough ground, or at the weight room, this is my choice. There is nothing delicate about this. It is hefty, with wide side panels that could be a tad narrower. The zipper lays flatter than the previous ones, but is still noticeable under fitted tops and nice blouses. The hook loop is much larger than previous versions, making that a better working system. The material is strange, but either I've gotten used to it, or it has softened a bit in the wash. As I consider this a working bra, I don't treat it delicately. In the washer and in the dryer. This bra would get 5 stars for job I chose it for, if the zipper laid flatter, and if the cut was just a little shallower at the front of the band under the arm like the older versions. But still the right one for the jobs I chose it for.
Women's High-Impact Bonded Zip-Front Bra
Sometimes just getting a bra ON can be an aerobic exercise: stop fighting yourself and try a zip front instead! Built with bonded seams, flat-set stitching and laser-cut vents to increase airflow, the High-Impact Bonded Zip-Front Bra sports a sleek silhouette. The criss-crossed back offers extra support and security, while fully adjustable straps made from soft, brushed elastic move with you – without digging in. Zip into a custom fit that just won’t quit, and bust through your day bounce-free with the High-Impact Bonded Zip-Front Bra.
This sounded good, and is beautifully made, but it's so bulky that it's like a bullet-proof vest. It's nit flattering because it's so bulky.
Previous version I have (3) are okay. Was waiting for new version. I have pacemaker and strap goes right over it. Ordered this new one. Straps even more pressure over pacemaker. Closure tab inside is bigger which is good but it closes from top to bottom which isn't good for me with arthritis. Don't like the zipper-harder to zip. Also it fits differently-tighter on bottom, baggy in back. I have shoulder issues so need one more user friendly and it isn't this one. Bring back the prior bra as my hubby dried my black one in dryer and need a replacement. Called DT and they are gone. Next bra please make the inside closure tab a different color on the black so easier to see to hook. Thank you.
I purchased an older version of this bra a couple years ago and loved it so much that I thought I would buy another one. It's not the same. The fabric is different...kind of stiff? Almost like a bathing suit. I attached a photo of the old tag (right - rectangle) and the new tag (left - square) to show the difference in composition. And it also runs smaller. I am a 36D and normally a size 10 but I think I would need a 12 in this one. I decided not to size up since I really didn't like the fabric anyway. Such a bummer! The older version was great! Not sure what feedback prompted the change.