Patent ID: 8128457

Claim:
A bra comprising: a first layer of material configured to contact a wearer's torso; a second layer of material overlaying and adhered to the first layer of material, wherein a first portion of the first layer and a first portion of the second layer are molded to form at least one cup configured to encapsulate a wearer's breast; a rib band adjacent to at least one of the first layer and the second layer; a framework disposed between the at least one cup and the rib band, wherein the framework is formed from a second portion of the first layer, a second portion of the second layer, and a third layer of material that is disposed between and adhered to the first layer and the second layer, wherein the framework is configured to follow a contour of the at least one cup; the framework providing a first level of support; the at least one cup providing a second level of support, wherein the first level of support is greater than the second level of support; and wherein the bra is seamless between the framework and the at least one cup.