All Brace Buddies fabrics can be washed in cold water by machine or hand washing. They can be tumbled dry on low, hung or dried flat. They should be changed at least once a day to ensure optimal comfort and durability. Do not bleach. 

Fabric - All fabrics we use are machine washable and can go in the dryer. We recommend washing in cold water with like colours and use low heat or hang to dry. Do not use hot wash or hot dryer and do not use harsh chemicals such as bleach.

The fabric options are made from,

• 90% Bamboo Rayon/10% Lycra

  • Specially selected fabric blend and weight of 260 gsm.

  • It is ordered and manufactured locally here in Ontario, Canada.

  • We carefully considered the best fabric combination to ensure durability while still being lightweight and not too heavy or thick.

  • The fabric blend allows the shirt to fit slim to the body while still being sturdy enough to handle the stretching required to fit over the brace.

  • Bamboo Rayon is considered to have naturally occurring antimicrobial, antibacterial and moisture wicking properties. This means, the shirt does not hold bacteria as well as other fabrics so it won’t smell as bad as some can after a day of brace wearing!

  • This fabric is cool to the touch, so it doesn’t feel as hot as some other fabrics.

  • The shirts are manufactured with a stich that will allow the stitched area to stretch as much as the fabric does.

• 88% Micro Modal / 12% Lycra – Our favourite!!

  • Specially selected fabric blend and weight of 260 gsm.

  • It is ordered and manufactured locally here in Ontario, Canada.

  • Micro Modal has high moisture wicking properties and fantastic breathability.

  • We carefully considered the best fabric combination to ensure durability while still being lightweight and not too heavy or thick.

  • The Micro Modal is exceptionally soft and has a luxurious silky feel.

  • This fabric is resistant to shrinkage.

  • This fabric does not retain heat.

  • This fabric is not prone to pilling.

  • Micro Modal is becoming more popular for high quality undergarments and baby wear.

  • The Micro Modal is well known for having the ability to maintain its shape and colour.

  • The Micro Modal is less prone to wrinkles.

  • The Micro Modal is incredibly sturdy and strong. For this reason, we were able to add even more stretch to this fabric blend without sacrificing the durability.

  • The fabric blend allows the shirt to fit slim to the body while still being sturdy enough to handle the stretching required to fit over the brace.

  • This fabric is cool to the touch, so it does not feel as hot as some other fabrics.

  • The shirts are manufactured with a stich that will allow the stitched area to stretch as much as the fabric does.

• 92% Cotton / 8% Spandex –

  • The Combed Cotton is the Fabric that Brace Buddies started with.

  • We get our Combed Cotton supplied by a local importer.

  • The Combed Cotton is a step above the average cotton. There is a process in the manufacturing that removes the small prickly bits and impurities out of the cotton. This means the fabric will not be as prickly under the hot and sweaty brace as other regular cotton fabrics would be.

  • This fabric is incredibly durable and can withstand a great deal of stretch. When cared for properly, this shirt is expected to last for a minimum of two years, if it still fits that long.

  • The shirts are manufactured with a stich that will allow the stitched area to stretch as much as the fabric does.

Seam

There are two flat side seams in this shirt. They are manufactured with care to prevent thick, heavy, and itchy stitching on the sides. The seams are sewn to allow as much stretching as the fabric can stretch.

Tip 1. Get the colours you prefer to see in your wardrobe.

Tip 2. If you need something special, such as, g-tube access, please message us in the comments on the order page or in the Notes section of the Cart.

Tip 3. How to measure: Using a fabric measuring tape, measure around the body at the widest part of the chest, the smallest part of the waist and the widest part of the hip. If you do not have a fabric measuring tape, use a string to wrap around the body marking the length and measure the mark on the string with a measuring tape afterward.