JBS Bra Top – A Guide
Short answer: A JBS bra top is a soft top without underwire from JBS of Denmark that combines bra and vest in one piece. It gives light support and maximum comfort, and it is an obvious choice for everyday wear, days at home and sleep.
What a bra top is
A bra top is a short top with built in support that replaces the classic bra. No wires, no hooks and no stiff edges, just a soft elastic fabric that keeps the bust lightly in place. It is pulled on over the head and sits like a short vest.
The brand behind the model
JBS of Denmark is a Danish brand with more than a hundred years of history in underwear, and the range for women is known for good fit and durable quality. The bra tops are sewn in soft bamboo viscose, which breathes and moves moisture away from the skin.
How it should fit
The top should sit close without digging in. The band under the bust is the part that carries, and it has to sit level all the way round. If you can pull it a couple of centimetres away from the body without it riding up, the fit is right. If it pulls across the shoulders, it is too small.
Finding the right size
Bra tops come in S to XL rather than in cup sizes, and brands measure differently. Use the size guide for JBS of Denmark women before you order, so you get it right the first time instead of having to exchange it.
When a bra top is the right choice
For days at home, office days with no demand for a shaped silhouette, for travelling and for sleep, the bra top is hard to beat. It leaves no marks, it can stay on for many hours, and in winter it works as an extra layer under a shirt.
When it is not enough
For running, jumping or hard training the support is too light, and then you need a sports bra with a firm band. With a larger bust and a day spent standing, a firmer wire free model gives more hold than a soft top.
The rest of the drawer
If you want to compare with other wire free models, have a look at the bamboo bras without underwire. The rest of the range with briefs, tops and vests sits under bamboo underwear for women, where the qualities carry across the models.
Washing and lifespan
Wash at 30 degrees on a gentle cycle, use a laundry bag and leave out fabric softener, which settles on the fibres and makes the fabric less breathable. Skip the tumble dryer, because heat wears the elastane down. Hung up to dry, the top is ready again the next day.
Frequently asked questions
Does a bra top give enough support?
For everyday wear and light activity, yes, especially for small and medium busts. For running and training the hold is too light, and a sports bra is the right choice.
Can you sleep in a bra top?
Yes. With no hooks, wires or stiff edges it leaves no marks, and it is among the most comfortable models to wear at night.
Can the bra top be worn as the only layer?
Yes, many people wear it as a top under an open shirt or a blazer. If the fabric is thin, the nipples can show, and then a lightly padded model looks better.
See our range of bamboo tops for women.
