FDDI proudly announces that a design registration has been granted by the Indian Patent Office for an innovative creation titled “Sports Bra.” The design has been jointly developed by Ms. Dhivya S, Junior Faculty, School of Fashion Design (FD), FDDI Chennai, and published in Design Journal No. 40/2025, dated 03rd October 2025, under the provisions of the Designs Act, 2000 and the Designs Rules, 2001.
The registered design represents a breakthrough in the field of intimate apparel, focusing on the development of a 3D-printed modular support structure for plus-size sports bras. The innovation aims to enhance comfort, stability, and motion control while alleviating pain and discomfort commonly experienced by large-breasted women during physical activities.
Unlike conventional compression-based or caged designs, this modular innovation provides a natural and ergonomic support mechanism, integrating advanced 3D printing technology to optimize manufacturing efficiency, minimize material waste, and reduce production time.
This achievement underscores FDDI’s commitment to research-driven design innovation and its pursuit of functional, inclusive, and technology-integrated apparel solutions that address real-world challenges in fashion and lifestyle products.
