Why Are Apricotton Bras Not Made of Cotton?
If you’ve ever wondered why Apricotton bras aren’t made of cotton (despite cotton being in our name) you’re not alone! We get this question all the time, and the answer is pretty simple: we wanted to make bras that are better than cotton.
"the best bras are made of cotton" is a myth
Why not use cotton? Cotton is great in some ways - it’s natural and breathable - but when it comes to bras, especially for tweens and teens, it has some major downsides:
- Thinner Material: Cotton bras are thinner so they won’t offer you much coverage, leading to your nipples showing or padding looking lumpy.
- Holds Moisture: Cotton absorbs sweat but takes forever to dry, leading to damp, uncomfortable bras.
- Loses Shape Easily: Cotton stretches out easily, meaning your bra can quickly wrinkle or sag.
- Not the Best for Sensitive Skin: Cotton can feel rough, shrink in the wash, and wear out fast, causing irritation over time. Also, they can trap bacteria and sweat which could lead to infections on sensitive skin.
what we use instead to design:
the comfiest, softest everyday bras
Instead of cotton, we use an ultra-soft, moisture-wicking blend of nylon or polyester and spandex that adapts to your body and grows with you. Unlike typical cotton bras, where your nipples or padding can poke through, our thick, high-quality fabric gives you complete coverage - so your nipples will ever show. Designed to feel buttery smooth, our bras are so comfortable you’ll barely notice you're wearing one. Plus, they’re seamless and wireless, so they won’t dig in or show through your clothes!
Perfect Bra 2.0
We made the Perfect Bra 2.0 to be THE perfect first bra designed for your body. It stays hidden under all your fav tops 🌟
the most supportive, moisture-wicking sports bras
If you’re always on the move - whether it’s running to class, dancing, or playing sports - you need a bra that keeps up. That’s why we also designed our sports bras (Perfect Sports Bra & Artemis Sports Bra) with the same stretchy, sweat-repellent fabric to provide all-day comfort and support, without feeling restrictive like traditional cotton bras.
Perfect Sports Bra
The softest & stretchiest sports bra ever, that’s just as supportive as her old stiff ones to get her through all high intensity workouts 🤸
how our bras grow with you with Apricotton Magic™
Our mission is to create bras specifically designed for tweens and teens - so you can move, grow, and feel confident all day long. That’s why we use high-quality, breathable materials that are even softer and more durable than cotton, to bring you Apricotton Magic™ features:
🌱 4x stretchier than dupes to naturally form to you as your weight changes, breasts develop, or underbust widens
☁️ 2 buttery soft inner layers to provide full coverage so nothing shows through, even when you wear your bra without padding
🙈 Adjustable straps you can criss-cross to turn your bra invisible under any top (even racerbacks!)
💦 Moisture-wicking & breathable fabric so soft you'll forget you're wearing a bra. It'll never feel tight or stiff against your ribcage
So, while we may not use cotton, we promise Apricotton bras are designed to be the comfiest, most supportive, and long-lasting bras you’ll ever wear. Try one for yourself and feel the difference!
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