FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Because the support comes from the garment's innovative seaming and support panels rather than a traditional chest 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.
No, that's the point. Embrago designs are created specifically to be worn without a bra or any type of shapewear. The patented support system is 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.
No. Shapewear compresses and squeezes your body into a different shape; Embrago gently embraces and enhances your natural shape. The support panels lift and hold your bust gently and firmly, without squeezing your ribcage or torso, and the rest of the garment is organic cotton, not compression synthetics. Comfort and health are just as important as shape and style in our world.
Our tops are unlined and unpadded so as not to add bulk. Most customers find the weight of the cotton jersey gives enough coverage on its own; if you prefer more modesty, you can use no-show inserts or nipple covers. All of our styles function equally well as bra-alternative, activewear, or layering piece.
Every top and dress features our patented Body-Responsive Fit™ system, made with advanced seam engineering and hidden support panels sewn directly into the garment instead of underwire, hooks, or a tight chest band. It gives the lift and shaping of a bra without the constriction, and it adjusts with your body's natural changes (like hormonal and weight fluctuations) instead of fighting against them.
Traditional full support bras rely on a tight band around the ribcage to lift and support, with rigid shoulder straps to hold everything in place, which is exactly the combination that causes discomfort and negative health effects. Embrago eliminates the chest band and the narrow shoulder straps, replacing them with flexible seaming and hidden support panels engineered to anchor and lift without constriction, so the muscles, nerves, and circulation underneath aren't fighting the squeeze all day. And our double-layer offset straps distribute weight over a wide area so there's no single pressure point on the top of your shoulder.
It's true that most bra alternatives are either lightweight bralettes with very little support, or synthetic shapewear that rolls up and feels tight and hot and sweaty. Embrago works differently than either category, with re-imagined bust support designed personally by our full-busted founder, who used to live with the same frustrations as you. Because our support is engineered directly into the seams, you get lift, hold, and separation without any irritating hardware and elastic to irritate sensitive skin. And you get comfort and softness without uniboob or spillage. We're so confident you'll like it better than bras or traditional alternatives, we back every purchase with the 30-Day Wear Test: wear it, wash it, live in it for a month, and if it doesn't work for you, send it back.
Our current styles are made for low- to medium-impact movement, so they're great for activities like walking, yoga, Pilates, hiking, pickleball, gardening, or all-day movement. They are not designed for high-impact activity like running or HIIT.
The breast cups are made with a durable premium organic stretch cotton and no hardware or metal of any kind, so there is enough stretch to move the fabric down under the breast while nursing (or just drop the shoulder strap for total access).
Our "hug of support" fit is popular with nursing moms because it's the perfect balance of firm, secure hold and ultra soft fabric, the most comforting combination when engorged. And our designs are made to easily and comfortably accommodate fluctuations in breast size without pain or discomfort. The unlined cups have room for breast pads and liner cups (milk catchers). The organic cotton is gentle on sensitive nipples, naturally anti-microbial and soft on your baby's skin as well.
The body of each piece is 90% organic cotton fiber certified STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® (tested free of harmful substances), with just enough spandex to create the exclusive 4-way stretch that keeps you comfortable and moving freely while you enjoy great shaping and lift. Some of our styles feature soft support panels made with a medical-grade technical textile engineered for structure, which is why it holds its shape wash after wash rather than losing lift the way elastic-based support does over time.
Machine wash in cold on gentle, lay flat or hang to dry. Skip the dryer, since our garments are 90% organic cotton, and dryer heat can shrink natural fabrics and increase wear and tear. Air drying protects the natural fibers and will keep your Embrago beautiful and supportive for years. Bonus tip: because cotton is naturally anti-microbial, you don't have to wash it every time you wear it.
Our styles are hand-sewn in small batches in Pennsylvania, made with premium organic cotton fabric and couture-level construction, with covered and bound seams for gentleness and comfort, no raw edges and no tags. Triple inspected for quality, our designs are strong and durable, made to last for years.
You have 30 days from delivery to try it: wear it, wash it, live in it under our 30-Day Wear Test guarantee. If you don't love it, 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.
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.
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.