Our page Women's Technical Sports Underwear brings together our tips for choosing body-hugging outfits: high-support bras for descents, seamless technical pants, vests, and base layer tops, made from merino wool or synthetic fibres, for running dry and without discomfort.
Support and comfort, with every stride.
For female runners, the sports bra is the most important piece of underwear. On the trails, the descents cause multiple impacts and movements of the breasts, which can lead to pain and eventually stretch the tissues. A high-support bra, with wide straps, a racerback or crossed back, and a firm underband, reduces these movements. It's important to choose the right size: too loose, it won't provide support; too tight, it restricts breathing.
Women's trail wear also includes:
All the clothing can be found on the women's clothing page.
Like any base layer, trail underwear must wick away sweat to keep the skin dry and prevent cooling at the top or during breaks. Sports bras and pants made from synthetic fibres dry very quickly; those made from merino wool regulate temperature and limit odour, which is a plus for multi-day races. Tight-fitting tank tops and body shirts complement the base layer in cooler weather.
On long distances, friction becomes the main enemy: seams, elastics, and labels irritate the skin over hours, especially with a hydration pack whose straps press on the shoulders. Models that are seamless or have flat seams, with soft elastics, prevent these irritations. Always test your outfit on a long run before a race. Wash your technical underwear at thirty degrees, in a mesh bag, without fabric softener.
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Measure your underbust and bust, then refer to the guide. Do the jump test: your breasts should move as little as possible, without the straps digging into your shoulders.
As soon as the elastic stretches or the support decreases during descents. A bra that is worn and washed very often gradually loses its support, even if it still looks good.
A technical seamless panty, made from synthetic fibres or merino, dries quickly and doesn’t chafe. It should stay in place without being too tight, to avoid irritation on long outings.
The tank top is suitable for warm outings and keeps the shoulders free. In winter or at altitude, a long-sleeve merino top retains warmth even when wet and protects against wind.
Wash it in a mesh bag, on a delicate cycle and at a low temperature, with hooks closed. Avoid tumble drying: heat relaxes the elastic fibres responsible for support.