The invention is an anchor point device for use with a bra support underwire comprising: a unitary interface sleeve comprising a distal paraboloid section with an underwire cavity passing therethrough; a cylindrical section extending from the distal paraboloid section, the cylindrical section having the underwire cavity terminating therein; a proximal paraboloid section extending from the cylindrical section; and an anchor tab, configured as a geometric shape, a threaded component, a ribbed component, or a reinforced thread, attached to the interface sleeve. The invention provides reduced kinetic friction and kinetic wear between support underwires and ultra thin tubular fabric casings.

The invention is an anchor point device for use with a bra support underwire comprising: a unitary interface sleeve comprising a distal paraboloid section with an underwire cavity passing therethrough; a cylindrical section extending from the distal paraboloid section, the cylindrical section having the underwire cavity terminating therein; a proximal paraboloid section extending from the cylindrical section; and an anchor tab, configured as a geometric shape, a threaded component, a ribbed component, or a reinforced thread, attached to the interface sleeve. The invention provides reduced kinetic friction and kinetic wear between support underwires and ultra thin tubular fabric casings.

An underwire for use in a brassiere, and an associated brassiere, including a generally arcuate base member and first and second support members, each support member having a length shorter than the length of the base member, the first and second support members disposed on and fixedly attached to the base member along the central portion of the base member, spaced from the opposed first and second end portions, and on opposite sides of the base member from each other, where the first support member and the second support member are fixedly attached to the base member by a plurality of riveted joints, and where the opposed first and second end portions of the base member have a greater flexibility than a flexibility of the central portion of the base member having the first support member and the second support member fixedly attached thereto.

A polymeric breast support structure to be incorporated into a breast support garment such as a bra, bustier, swimsuit, or similar, comprising a soft polymeric material and a wide cross-section that provides support without discomfort.