Okay, some disclaimers first... I am NOT an employee of Bragel, the maker of Nubra, nor do I speak officially for the company or its products.  I am however an authorized retailer of Bragel products and I am writing this guide based on my personal experience with their excellent products and the questions I have received from my buyers since I started selling NuBras in 2006.

Having said that, please read on...

How do I know I have the REAL NuBra?

There is only one maker of NuBra, and that is Bragel - a US-based company that is also the patent-holder of the product in several countries including the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and China.  All authentic NuBra silicone products are made in the US.  And as far as I know, none of the silicone adhesive bras are made in China where most of the knock-offs come from. (11/30/07 Update:  The UBra, a new product from Bragel is made in China. However, it is a specially designed deep plunge padded fabric bra that has no silicone content.)   If you have any doubt as to the authenticity of a NuBra being listed, you can report the listing for investigation through the contact information on the Bragel VeRO page.  As an added precaution, Bragel stamps hologram seals on their boxes to indicate that it is an authentic Bragel product.  To stay a step ahead of the copycats, Bragel continually updates the hologram seals they use.  Some examples of the current ones being used are shown below:

The plastic cradle (NOT the box opening) containing the bra cups are sealed to indicate that the silicone adhesive cups have not been used or tampered with. Therefore, for hygiene reasons, all sales of NuBra are final.  Almost all NuBra sellers, including myself, only accept returns if the wrong size or style was sent out from what was ordered.

What is the original NuBra?

The original NuBra is a 100% silicone product that enhances breast size and has the look and feel of natural skin.  When properly worn (on CLEAN skin, NO perfumes, powders or lotions!), the NuBra looks and feels like part of your body.  The only downside (no pun intended!) is that it is quite heavy at 6oz (approx 170g) per cup.

What are the other NuBras and how are they different from each other?

The main difference between the original and the other silicone adhesive bras from Bragel is that the others are lightweight. The Seamless, Seamless U, Feather-Lite, Ultra-Lite and Super NuBra cups weigh anywhere from .5 oz to .9 oz (15 to 25g) each, which is about 85-90% lighter than the original NuBra.  Moreover, the outer layer of the lightweight NuBras are made of fabric (polyester/PU foam) making the cups look like regular bra cups.

The Super Padded NuBras are the real lightweight versions of the original Nubra as they also enhance breast size by a full cup.  They are available in sizes AA, A, B and C. 

The Feather-Lite and Ultra-Lite are lightly padded NuBras with NO size enhancement, just coverage.

The Seamless and Seamless U are precisely cut and very lightweight NuBras that are designed to provide invisible coverage under the tightest dresses and tops. The Seamless U goes even deeper with demi (half) cups that provide coverage with very low cut outfits.

The Aphrodite and Trinity NuBras are variations of the Feather-lites.  The Aphrodites have artistic and fashionable designs that come in the Crystal, Printed Fabric and Lace series. The Trinity series are printed fabric bras which have ties in the middle (instead of a clasp), making great outfits for the beach or poolside parties.

The NuBra Beach (released 9/2007) is the newest silicone adhesive product from Bragel.  These are self-adhesive triangular-shaped push-up enhancer pads that have the look and feel of natural skin.  It weighs only 2.5oz (approx 78g) per pad and fits under most swimwear and bras.  Available in one size only.

The UBra (available 10/2007) is another new product from Bragel.  It is a deep plunge medium padded bra with molded foam cups and removable/convertible straps. It is perfect for extreme plunge outfits where one still wants the support of a banded (as opposed to an adhesive) bra.   Available in 32B/C/D, 34B/C/D and 36B/C/D.  Colors are Nude and Black.  Designed in Japan.  Made in China.

How do I know which NuBra is best for me?

It depends on the fit that is most comfortable for you, and the enhancement you want.  For myself, I like the Feather-Lites as I'm very active and I just want the coverage for wearing tanks and halter tops.  Most of my clients want a little more enhancement so they order the Supers.  And then there are those who like full natural-looking enhancements... and those can be done with the original NuBras.  Note though that the original Nubras only come in cups A, B and C.  Larger cup sizes will need extenders. 

But whatever your enhancement goal is, you must order your TRUE cup size. The correct cup size ensures proper support and coverage.  The amount of cleavage shown can be adjusted by positioning the cups farther apart or in a more vertical position.  Your NuBra package will have complete instructions on its use.

Will the NuBra stay on if I sweat?

From my experience, my NuBra has stayed on even with a night of continuous dancing. That is because - I always put my NuBra on CLEAN skin (again -- NO perfumes, moisturizer or lotion).  But since the body's natural oils can clog the NuBra's adhesive, the NuBra may not adhere with extremely oily skin or in very humid climates.  In these cases, I have heard that cleaning the breast area with alcohol BEFORE using the NuBra helps in the adhesion. 

Is the NuBra waterproof?  Can it be used in the water?

Only 100% silicone NuBras are waterproof.  These are the original NuBra, NuBra Beach and Invisible Breast Enhancers.  By waterproof, this means that water will not go through the material and the adhesive area.  One has to be careful though that sand and other foreign particles do not get into the adhesive area.  I must also say this -- because of the weight of the cups of the original NuBra and the Invisible Breast Enhancers, I do not recommend these for use in the water... (Can you imagine getting out of the pool with the weight of the water dripping from your swimsuit AND the weight of the silicone cups?)   Instead, I highly recommend the NuBra Beach.  It is lightweight; the triangular shape goes with most bikini and swimsuit styles... and it gives you that "push" for that extra hint of cleavage where you need it most!

I have also written a separate eBay guide on NuBra silicone breast enhancers that you can read here: NuBra IBE Guide

Who makes the NuBras carried by Gap, Fashion Forms, Nordstrom Intimates, Victoria's Secret?

Bragel.  I asked my account representative about this and she said that Bragel does package NuBras in the department store's own labels for their large accounts.  The NuBras in the pink and white Bragel boxes are the ones carried by other smaller retail and on-line shops such as ours.  A word of caution though when buying NuBras from department store labels - usually, these items find themselves on eBay through liquidations from older shop stock.  Although NuBras have no shelf life, just be aware that these may be customer returns or discontinued stock.

Did I receive the right NuBra?

Because of the similarity/inconsistencies in packaging of NuBras, it is sometimes difficult to determine if you have received the correct NuBra.  One of the most common questions I receive is - Is this a Feather-Lite or a Super Padded?  The Feather-lite comes in its own box as labeled.  The Super Padded, on the other hand, is usually in an Aphrodite or Feather-Lite box with a white "Super" sticker.  (3/10/2008 Update:  Bragel has new 2008 packaging for the Super Padded NuBras with its own box.)  Since it brings the user up a cup size, the plastic cradle is a size up.  For example, a Super Padded A will be in a Sz B plastic cradle, but with a white "A" sticker outside. However, I have also received some Super Padded lots from Bragel where the cradles were NOT a size up.

So... the actual NuBra style will be indicated on the inside of the cups.

A Feather-lite Cup A will have an embossed "FA" on the inside of the cups as shown in the picture above.  The Super Padded Cup A, however, will have an embossed "SB" or "KB" (original mold) on the inside of the cups  since the actual cup size is a B.

If you still have other NuBra questions that I can help you with, please feel free to ask me via Contact Member and I will try my best to answer them. 

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Enjoy the freedom with your NuBra!!!