Question 1

What size should I order?

Accepted Answer

Because the support comes from the garment's construction rather than a band, most people order a size smaller than their usual top size. Measure your bust at the fullest point in an unpadded bra, then check it against our size chart. If you're between sizes, size down for firmer support or size up for a more relaxed fit.

Question 2

I need a lot of support. Won't I need to wear a bra or shapewear underneath?

Accepted Answer

No — that's the point. The patented support panels are built to lift and shape fuller busts, DD through L cup, without a bra underneath. There's no shapewear compression anywhere in the garment either, top to hem.

Question 3

Is this the same as shapewear?

Accepted Answer

No. Shapewear compresses; Embrago doesn't. The support panels lift and hold the bust without squeezing the ribcage or torso, and the rest of the garment is organic cotton, not compression synthetics.

Question 4

What about coverage?

Accepted Answer

Our tops are unlined and unpadded. Most customers find the weight of the cotton jersey gives enough coverage on its own; if you prefer more, any of our styles layer well under a jacket or open layer.

Question 5

What makes Embrago designs different?

Accepted Answer

Every piece is built around our patented Body-Responsive Fit system: hidden support panels sewn directly into the garment in place of underwire, hooks, or a tight band. It gives the lift and shaping of a bra without the compression, and it adjusts with your body's natural changes instead of fighting them.

Question 6

How does the support actually work?

Accepted Answer

Traditional bras rely on a tight band around the ribcage to hold everything in place, which is what causes discomfort. We eliminated the band and replaced it with flexible seaming and hidden support panels engineered to anchor and lift without constriction.

Question 7

I'm skeptical. I hate bras, but I've tried every alternative and nothing works. Why should I try this?

Accepted Answer

Most bra alternatives are just bralettes with less support. Embrago works differently because the support is engineered into the construction, not layered on top. That's why we back it with the 30-Day Wear Test: wear it, wash it, live in it for a month, and send it back if it doesn't hold up for you.

Question 8

Can I wear this for exercise?

Accepted Answer

Our current styles are built for low- to medium-impact movement — walking, yoga, daily wear — rather than high-impact activity like running or HIIT.

Question 9

What is the fabric like?

Accepted Answer

The body of each piece is 90% organic cotton and 10% spandex, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified. The support panel is a separate technical textile engineered for structure, which is why it holds its shape wash after wash.

Question 10

How do I wash it?

Accepted Answer

Machine wash cold on gentle, then lay flat or hang to dry. Skip the dryer, since heat breaks down elastic-based support over time.

Question 11

Where is Embrago made?

Accepted Answer

Hand-sewn in Pennsylvania from organic cotton, with bound seams to avoid irritation from raw or serged edges.

Question 12

What if it doesn't work out for me?

Accepted Answer

You have 30 days from delivery to try it under our 30-Day Wear Test. Send it back clean and we'll issue a full refund within 5-7 business days of receiving it, or set up a free exchange for a different size or style.

Question 13

Do you offer free shipping?

Accepted Answer

Yes, on every order within the United States. Orders ship from Pennsylvania within 1-3 business days. International orders are welcome; international customers cover their own shipping and any duties or taxes.

Question 14

How do I start a return or exchange?

Accepted Answer

Email your order details to info@emBRAgoclothing.com and we'll send a prepaid return label within one business day. Exchanges ship both directions prepaid within the U.S.

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