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Bra Classification Methods in The Garment Industry

The document outlines various bra classification methods in the garment industry, categorized by function, construction, and wear style. It details the process of bra cross grading, which involves adjusting measurements to create different sizes while maintaining fit and proportions, and includes a chart for size progression and sister sizes. Key points on how cross grading works are also provided, including increments for band and cup sizes.

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Bra Classification Methods in The Garment Industry

The document outlines various bra classification methods in the garment industry, categorized by function, construction, and wear style. It details the process of bra cross grading, which involves adjusting measurements to create different sizes while maintaining fit and proportions, and includes a chart for size progression and sister sizes. Key points on how cross grading works are also provided, including increments for band and cup sizes.

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Bra Classification Methods in the Garment Industry

1
Function
Supportive Full Coverage, Underwired, Sports Bra
Shaping Push-Up, Minimizer, Padded
Comfort Wireless, Bralette, Seamless
Maternity Nursing Bra, Maternity Bra

2. By Construction

Construction Element Bra Types


With Wire Underwired, Push-Up, Balconette
Without Wire Wireless, Bralette, Maternity
With Padding T-shirt, Push-Up, Padded Bra
Without Padding Bralette, Sports, Unlined

3. By Wear Style

Wear Method Bra Types


Strapless Strapless, Convertible
Multifunction Convertible, Front-Closure
Special Neckline Plunge, Halter, Backless
Everyday T-shirt, Full Coverage
Bra Cross Grading is the process of developing different bra sizes from a base size (usually a sample
size) by adjusting measurements to create new sizes across band and cup sizes.

Here is a chart showing bra cross grading — how the band and cup sizes increase or decrease in steps,
while maintaining the correct fit and proportions.

🟣 Bra Cross Grading Chart (Size Progression Table)

Band Size ↓ / Cup Size → A B C D DD/E DDD/F G H

30 30A 30B 30C 30D 30DD 30F 30G 30H

32 32A 32B 32C 32D 32DD 32F 32G 32H

34 34A 34B 34C 34D 34DD 34F 34G 34H

36 36A 36B 36C 36D 36DD 36F 36G 36H

38 38A 38B 38C 38D 38DD 38F 38G 38H

Sister Sizes (Very important in cross grading)

Bras that have different band and cup sizes but same cup volume.

Base Size Sister Sizes

34C 32D, 36B

32D 30DD, 34C

36B 34C, 38A

30DD 28E, 32D

Explanation:
When you go down a band size, you go up a cup to keep same volume.
When you go up a band size, go down a cup.

How Cross Grading Works in Garment Industry:

1. Base Size Example: 34B


2. Band Grading: Add or subtract 2 inches in band for each size (e.g., 32B or 36B)
3. Cup Grading: Add ~1" bust circumference for each cup (B → C → D...)
Cup Volume Formula:
Cup volume increases approximately 1 inch per cup size.

Cross Grading Key Points:

Grading Area Increment Example

Band (underbust) ±2" per size (e.g., 32 → 34)

Bust (overbust) ±1" per cup (e.g., B → C)

Strap Length Longer for larger sizes

Wire Size Wider for larger cups

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