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BraDryer: Necessary? We consult an expert

bradryer_front.pngBet you didn't know that bras need their own dryers, did you? This BraDryer is pitched as a device that can "dry bras fast, maintain their shape and protect wiring and padding, and not take your own time (as when using a hair dryer)." It uses an infrared heat source and a quiet fan to gently dry a bra, laid out on a mesh form that looks a whole lot like an ample pair of bodacious boobs.

But is it necessary? Not bra-wearing or bra-drying experts ourselves, we consulted one of our esteemed writers, who also happens to be a lovely, bra-wearing woman. As we guys scoffed at this idea, she schooled us right away about what happens to bras in a dryer:

"Typically, the padding gets all smooshed and lumpy, and heat is just bad for the Lycra and elastic, and don't get me started on what what all that tumbling does to an underwire..."

Wow, who knew? So what's next, a dryer for jockstraps?






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By Bryan Price at 11:25 AM ON 02/21/09

And here I thought it was just a case mod.

Wait, what??

By hiccups at 11:45 AM ON 02/21/09

Ridiculous. You'd have to have the thing custom-made to your own approximate size for it to be helpful with holding correct shape. It just looks like bachelor pad art to me. I'll stick with hanging my bras to air dry, thanks.

By Sandy at 5:44 AM ON 02/22/09

I agree with the previous comment about sizing issues and the airdrying alternative. Why increase your carbon footprint with yet another superfluous plug-in when the same result can be met with a bit of fabric softener and time?

By glo at 10:50 PM ON 03/13/09

A great idea for that night when your favorite bra needs a quick wash so you can wear it with your favorite dress when you are going out with your favorite guy to your favorite restaurant.


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