What Is in Gel Filled Bras?
Ever since the first patent was issued for a brassiere in 1914, men and women have been trying to perfect it. The latest entry into the bra market is the use of gel-filled bras to boost a woman's cleavage.
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History
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Bras in some form or fashion have existed for thousands of years. Cretan women were the first to record usage of a breast-retaining garment. In Edwardian times, a bust-improver was all the rage among proper English ladies. In 1907, Vogue magazine introduced the word "brassiere," a French word for support. The first patent for a bra was issued to an American, Mary Phelps-Jacobs, in 1914. She tied together two silk handkerchiefs, sewed baby ribbon on them to form straps, and put a seam down the front. She sold her patent several years later to Warner's for $1,500. In 1935, they introduced the concept of cup sizes, and have been making improvements to Mary Phelps-Jacobs' original design ever since.
Types of Gel
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All gel-filled bras use silicone. The only difference is how the inserts fit into the bra. A woman can buy molded cups, where the silicone adhesive is baked into each cup. The benefit of this type is that can be interchanged from one bra to the next. An alternative is having a gel pad sewn into the bra, between two pieces of cloth.
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Benefits
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The biggest benefit is that, unlike their liquid counterparts, there is no chance of having the insert leak. The gel-filled inserts are also soft to the touch, and feel more like a real breast.
Effects
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Gel-filled bras provide a real boost in cleavage enhancement, adding up to two sizes to the cup.
Warning
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Since gel is a major component of explosive devices, gel-filled bras get extra scrutiny at airport security checkpoints in the post 9/11 world. It's best to pack your gel-filled bras in checked luggage, and wear a regular bra when you travel.
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References
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