Shock Absorber Sports Bras

Do not apply one sizing rule to the whole brand. Shock Absorber’s current advice differs by style. Multi Sports is intentionally firm and the brand recommends trying one band size larger than your usual size. The current Ultimate Run also carries a small-fitting recommendation, while D+ Max is currently described by Shock Absorber as true to size and suitable to start in your normal bra size.

A sports bra should feel more anchored than an everyday bra, but it still needs to allow full breathing and shoulder movement. The band should stay level when you raise your arms, the cups should contain the breast without spilling or wrinkling, and the straps should be secure without carrying all the load. After fastening it, jog, jump or mimic your activity to check movement and rubbing.

If the band is very tight but the cups fit, change the band rather than simply loosening the straps. If the breasts are compressed out of the cup or cleavage is spilling at the top, the cup is too small even if the overall bra feels “tight enough”.

For personalised advice, visit us for a professional fitting or view our bra and brief size guide. When shopping online, look for the “What’s my size?” button on participating product pages for additional TrueFit guidance.

For a sports bra, fit should be secure enough to control movement without restricting breathing or causing rubbing. Test the bra with the movements you intend to do, rather than judging it only while standing still.

• Choose Ultimate Run when running is the main activity and you want the brand’s most recognised extreme-impact construction.
• Choose Ultimate Run Padded when you want the same running focus with moulded breathable cups and a smoother, more shaped profile.
• Choose D+ Max when you have a fuller bust and want high-impact support with fuller coverage and a rounded, non-padded cup.
• Choose Multi Sports when you want one extreme-impact bra for gym work, racquet sports, riding, team sports and running.
• Choose Classic Support for a simpler sports-bra construction when your activity and support needs do not require the more elaborate Ultimate Run design.
• Prioritise fit over the impact label alone: a correctly fitted high-impact bra will control movement more effectively than a poorly fitted “maximum support” style.

Shock Absorber relies mainly on polyamide, polyester and elastane because sports bras need lightness, high tensile strength, rapid recovery and effective moisture management. Mesh and perforated panels increase airflow, while elastane lets the garment move with the body and then return firmly to shape. Padded running styles introduce additional polyester or foam cup layers, so their composition can differ substantially from non-padded versions.

The exact fibre blend varies by style, colour and season. As one clear example, the current non-padded Ultimate Run is 87% polyamide and 13% elastane. Multi Sports and D+ Max use mixed polyester/polyamide/elastane constructions, but current retail listings differ by version, so use the label on the individual bra rather than one brand-wide percentage.

Follow the care label on the individual sports bra. A cool hand wash or gentle machine wash is safest for most technical bras. Fasten hooks, use a lingerie bag if machine washing, avoid bleach and fabric conditioner, and do not tumble dry. Fabric conditioner can coat technical fibres and reduce moisture-management performance. After heavy exercise, rinsing perspiration from the bra promptly can also help protect elastic and fabric finishes.

For gentle hand washing, Soak lingerie wash can be used in a small amount of cool water; rinse only if the individual product care instructions require it and always prioritise the garment label.