[ حمالة صدر داعمة قائمة على حلول تصميمية وظيفية وجمالية للناجيات من سرطان الثدي ]
Randa Turki Alsaleemi1 and Nuha Awadh Aljuaid2
1 Department of Fashion Design, University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Fashion Design, University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Original language: Arabic
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Mastectomy due to breast cancer leads to significant physical and psychological changes that affect women’s comfort, body image, and quality of life. Postoperative challenges such as pain, limited shoulder mobility, lymphedema, skin sensitivity, and the use of breast prostheses create specific clothing needs that are not adequately addressed by most commercially available bras. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a supportive bra based on functional and aesthetic design solutions suitable for the post mastectomy stage. The research followed descriptive and experimental approaches. A survey was conducted to identify the functional and aesthetic needs of women after mastectomy. Based on the findings, a bra was designed and implemented using bamboo fabric due to its softness, breathability, antibacterial properties, and moisture absorption. The design incorporated a full cup with an internal prosthesis pocket, adjustable wide straps, a supportive underband, ventilation features, and carefully integrated aesthetic elements. The implemented design was evaluated by specialists and members of the target group. The results showed statistically significant improvement in functional and aesthetic performance, with high levels of acceptance. The study highlights the importance of integrating functional efficiency with aesthetic value in supportive garment design to enhance comfort, confidence, and overall quality of life for breast cancer survivors.
Author Keywords: breast cancer, lingerie design, supportive bra, functional design, breast cancer survivors.
Randa Turki Alsaleemi1 and Nuha Awadh Aljuaid2
1 Department of Fashion Design, University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Fashion Design, University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Original language: Arabic
Copyright © 2026 ISSR Journals. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Abstract
Mastectomy due to breast cancer leads to significant physical and psychological changes that affect women’s comfort, body image, and quality of life. Postoperative challenges such as pain, limited shoulder mobility, lymphedema, skin sensitivity, and the use of breast prostheses create specific clothing needs that are not adequately addressed by most commercially available bras. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a supportive bra based on functional and aesthetic design solutions suitable for the post mastectomy stage. The research followed descriptive and experimental approaches. A survey was conducted to identify the functional and aesthetic needs of women after mastectomy. Based on the findings, a bra was designed and implemented using bamboo fabric due to its softness, breathability, antibacterial properties, and moisture absorption. The design incorporated a full cup with an internal prosthesis pocket, adjustable wide straps, a supportive underband, ventilation features, and carefully integrated aesthetic elements. The implemented design was evaluated by specialists and members of the target group. The results showed statistically significant improvement in functional and aesthetic performance, with high levels of acceptance. The study highlights the importance of integrating functional efficiency with aesthetic value in supportive garment design to enhance comfort, confidence, and overall quality of life for breast cancer survivors.
Author Keywords: breast cancer, lingerie design, supportive bra, functional design, breast cancer survivors.
Abstract: (arabic)
يؤدي استئصال الثدي نتيجة الإصابة بسرطان الثدي إلى تغيرات جسدية ونفسية تؤثر في راحة المرأة وصورة جسدها وجودة حياتها. وتشمل التحديات بعد الجراحة الألم، ومحدودية حركة الكتف، والوذمة اللمفية، وحساسية الجلد، واستخدام الطرف الاصطناعي للثدي، مما يفرض احتياجات ملبسية خاصة لا تلبيها معظم حمالات الصدر المتوافرة في الأسواق. هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى تطوير وتقييم داعم صدر قائم على حلول تصميمية وظيفية وجمالية ملائمة لمرحلة ما بعد استئصال الثدي. واعتمد البحث على المنهجين الوصفي والتجريبي، حيث تم إجراء استبانة لتحديد الاحتياجات الوظيفية والجمالية للنساء بعد الاستئصال. وبناءً على النتائج، تم تصميم وتنفيذ داعم صدر باستخدام قماش الخيزران لما يتميز به من نعومة وقابلية للتهوية وخصائص مضادة للبكتيريا وقدرة على امتصاص الرطوبة. وتضمن التصميم كأسًا كاملًا مزودًا بجيب داخلي للطرف الاصطناعي، وحمالات كتف عريضة قابلة للضبط، وشريطًا داعمًا أسفل الصدر، وفتحات تهوية، مع توظيف عناصر جمالية مدروسة. أظهرت نتائج التقييم تحسنًا ذا دلالة إحصائية في الأداء الوظيفي والجمالي، مع ارتفاع مستوى القبول لدى الفئة المستهدفة. وتؤكد الدراسة أهمية الدمج بين الكفاءة الوظيفية والقيمة الجمالية في تصميم الملابس الداعمة بما يسهم في تعزيز الراحة والثقة بالنفس وتحسين جودة الحياة لدى الناجيات من سرطان الثدي.
Author Keywords: سرطان الثدي، تصميم الملابس الداخلية، حمالة صدر داعمة، تصميم وظيفي، الناجيات من سرطان الثدي.
