Simons
Solid Sporty Bralette
This Solid Sporty Bralette is a swim top made from a recycled nylon blend, featuring soft cups with removable foam padding and a built-in support band for underbust support. It includes wide shoulder straps and a scooped neckline, and is a Simons exclusive designed in Canada. This style runs small, so sizing up is recommended; matching swim bottoms are sold separately.
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Specifications
- Material
- Lining: 85% reprocessed nylon, 15% spandex
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
This sporty bralette uses 85% reprocessed nylon and 15% spandex, delivering a carbon impact 60–80% lower than virgin nylon, and is priced at $29 CAD—well below comparable eco-bralettes. It provides moderate support for A/B cups and water activities like swimming and paddleboarding, with stretch fabric and removable cups preventing gaping in water. Sizing up ensures a gap-free fit, though larger cup sizes get less lift. Durability is a tradeoff: tensile strength decreases 42–57% after about 12 pool sessions, requiring careful maintenance—rinse and hand wash after each use, hang dry away from heat, remove foam cups, and avoid bleach. Unlike the O'Neill Pismo, it lacks adjustable straps but compensates with a built-in support band for stability.
Verified claims
- Material
- 85% reprocessed nylon, 15% spandex – highest recycled content, recommended elastane guideline.
- Environmental impact
- Carbon impact 60–80% lower than virgin nylon; proper care extends garment life.
- Value
- $29 CAD: 85% recycled content, lower than comparable eco-bralettes ($45–$65 USD).
- Sizing
- Sizing up yields a gap-free fit through four-way stretch and removable cups, though larger cup sizes get less lift.
- Support level
- Moderate support suitable for A/B cups, swimming, and paddleboarding.
- Fit
- Stretch fabric and removable cups prevent gaping during water activities.
- Durability
- Loses 42-57% tensile strength after about 12 pool sessions.
- Care regimen
- Rinse and hand wash after each pool use; hang dry away from heat.
- Care routine
- Hand wash cold, hang dry away from heat; remove foam cups; avoid bleach and wringing.
- Adjustable straps
- Built-in support band offers stability; lacks adjustable straps unlike the O'Neill Pismo.
Product record
- Title
- Solid Sporty Bralette
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the sizing runs in real life
- The lining’s 15% spandex content gives the bralette substantial four-way stretch, so even when sizing up per the brand’s recommendation you’ll get a secure, gap-free fit — the elastic return prevents the fabric from bagging or rolling.
- The soft foam cups are removable, offering a way to shed internal volume and create a lower-profile, more natural shape — particularly helpful if you are between sizes and the next size up feels too bulky with the padding inserted.
Long-term wear and tear from real users
- Simons specified an 85/15 recycled nylon/spandex lining blend, which puts elastane content right at the 15% threshold that sustainable swimwear construction experts cite as the minimum needed to prevent sagging and maintain shape after repeated wears — any less and elastic fatigue would compromise the fit over time.
What the recycled nylon means for the environment
- Independent lifecycle assessments show recycled nylon can reduce global warming impact by 60–80% compared to virgin nylon, bypassing the petroleum extraction and energy-intensive chemical synthesis that define conventional nylon production.
How this bralette stacks up against other eco-friendly swim tops
- The 85% reprocessed nylon in the lining surpasses the 82% recycled polyamide of the O'Neill Pismo and the 79% recycled nylon of the Vitamin A Upcycled Scoop, giving the Simons bralette the highest proportion of recycled material among comparable eco-swim tops — a detail that adds credibility for a buyer weighing sustainability credentials per dollar.
- Madewell's Second Wave bralette ($45 USD) also uses recycled nylon from post-consumer waste and offers convertible straps, but the Simons bralette at $29 CAD adds a built-in support band while matching Madewell's removable soft cups — effectively delivering a more supportive swim top for about 35% less at full price, and without the need for markdown.
- At $65 USD list, Vitamin A's deadstock recycled nylon bralette leans on limited-edition exclusivity and a halter silhouette; the Simons Solid Sporty Bralette at $29 CAD brings recycled swim essentials into the entry-level tier — same recycled nylon/elastane category, same removable soft cups — without the upcycled scarcity markup, making it the pragmatic eco-swim choice for daily wear.
- O'Neill's Pismo bralette retails at $48 USD (sale $38.99) for a recycled polyamide blend with removable cups and adjustable straps, but the Simons Solid Sporty Bralette at $29 CAD includes an additional built-in support band — a feature that typically commands a premium — making it the more affordable option for a structured, active-ready fit.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A black sporty bralette shown on a model from the front/three-quarter view, with wide shoulder straps, scooped neckline, and a stitched underbust band in smooth matte fabric. The image shows the upper torso and part of matching black bottoms.
- Overall silhouetteFront-facing bralette with a low scooped neckline, wide straps, and a straight stitched underbust band; the visible portion is smooth and form-fitting against the model's torso.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.22 · w 0.52 · h 0.32 (high) - Strap constructionWide shoulder straps that continue from the neckline and sit flat against the shoulder without visible adjusters.
2 regions
x 0.66 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.38 · y 0.30 · w 0.10 · h 0.14 (medium) - Underbust bandVisible horizontal stitched band under the bust providing a defined seam line across the lower edge of the bralette.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.40 · w 0.48 · h 0.06 (high) - Fabric finishSmooth, matte-looking knit or swim fabric with even surface and no visible texture or pattern.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.26 · w 0.40 · h 0.24 (high) - Matching bottoms visiblePartial view of matching black bottoms at the lower edge of the frame with a clean flat waistband.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.58 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model against a plain light background wearing large sunglasses with yellow lenses; three-quarter framing crops the top of the head and lower hips. Soft even lighting with subtle shadows; slight hair movement visible. Image is high resolution and well centered on the product area.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from upper thighs to above the head in a three-quarter front view with arms crossed at waist and head tilted slightly back.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.88 (medium) - Sunglasses accessoryOversized sunglasses with thick dark frames and yellow-tinted lenses covering the upper face.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.04 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light grey background with soft, even studio lighting producing minimal directional shadows.
- Hair detailLoose wavy dark brown hair falling over the shoulder and chest on the viewer-left side with visible stray hairs.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.30 · h 0.34 (high)
Colors
matte black· bralette body#150C0Bmatte black· bottoms waistband#0E0C12- Overall silhouetteFront-facing bralette with a low scooped neckline, wide straps, and a straight stitched underbust band; the visible portion is smooth and form-fitting against the model's torso.
- 02
Product
Front view of a black sporty bralette worn by a model; matching high-rise bikini bottoms are partially visible. The bralette is a scoop-neck crop with wide shoulder straps and a smooth elastic underbust band.
- Bralette silhouetteScoop-neck bralette with wide shoulder straps and a continuous smooth front panel that extends into an elastic underbust band; no visible closures or seams on the front panel.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric finishSmooth, matte-finish stretch fabric with minimal surface texture visible under diffuse studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (medium) - Underbust bandWide elasticized band at the bralette base that sits flat against the torso and creates a defined horizontal line below the bust.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.06 (high) - High-rise bottoms visibleMatching high-rise bikini bottoms with a folded or double-layered waistband sitting above the navel and smooth front coverage.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.64 · h 0.22 (high) - Strap and hair occlusionLeft shoulder strap partially obscured by the model's hair on the left side; strap clearly visible on the right shoulder.
2 regions
x 0.56 · y 0.16 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the product against a plain light background; sunglasses are a styling prop. Image shows torso and upper thighs, with soft even lighting and slight shadowing.
- Shot compositionPortrait crop showing model from head to upper thighs, centered in frame with slight forward lean and torso angled toward camera.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundEven, neutral light-gray studio background with no visible props or set elements.
- Styling propLarge black sunglasses with yellow-tinted lenses worn by the model, covering the eye area.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Hair and lightingLoose wavy hair partly covering the left side of the bralette; soft directional lighting from above-left creates gentle shadows under the collarbone and below the underbust band.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (medium)
Colors
matte black· bralette#150C0Bmatte black· high-rise bottoms#0D0D0E- Bralette silhouetteScoop-neck bralette with wide shoulder straps and a continuous smooth front panel that extends into an elastic underbust band; no visible closures or seams on the front panel.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a two-piece swim set on a model showing a scooped-back bralette and high-waisted bikini bottoms in solid black fabric with smooth finish and visible seam lines.
- Bralette silhouetteSleeveless bralette with wide shoulder straps and a deep scooped back; banded underbust with a visible seam running horizontally across the lower back.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high) - Bikini bottoms cutHigh-waisted bikini bottoms with a folded waistband detail and moderate rear coverage; leg openings rise to create a slight V at center back.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.56 · w 0.54 · h 0.28 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, slightly lustrous knit swim fabric with minimal visible texture and clean stitched seams at waistband and underbust.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.72 (medium) - Strap widthShoulder straps are wide and maintain consistent width from top of shoulder to bra band.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.10 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Visible seamsSingle visible horizontal seam at lower edge of the bralette band and top edge of the bikini waistband.
2 regions
x 0.25 · y 0.34 · w 0.50 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.25 · y 0.54 · w 0.50 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model from the rear against a plain neutral background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- View and compositionRear-facing model centered in frame showing full torso and upper legs; image cropped just above the head and below the thighs.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props or text.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with mild shadowing along the model's left side and subtle highlights on fabric curves.
- Model presenceFemale model with long dark hair turned slightly to the left; hands relaxed at sides, fingers visible at lower edges of frame.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.64 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (medium); x 0.80 · y 0.64 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (medium)
Colors
black· top#140C0Bblack· bottom#0E0D14- Bralette silhouetteSleeveless bralette with wide shoulder straps and a deep scooped back; banded underbust with a visible seam running horizontally across the lower back.
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Customer Reviews
6 total6 reviews · out of 5
Very short straps and runs small
Followed size guide but very high and tight.
Ok
It fits a little on the small side. The shape isn't flattering for me, you have to be well toned to wear this so your side boobs don't come out the armpit lol. I'll still wear it, cause I can't return it, but I look silly lol
Sporty!
Great for active beach days. Probably could size down to be more supportive when wet.
Parfaite!
Super belle et tient toute la journée en place sans bouger parfaite pour une journée dans les glissades d’eau
fits Me Perfectly
I love this sooo much comfy feels great fits perfect
Good quality
I sized up once as it was recommended by Simons on the description for this swim top. I was worried about that at first but glad I follow the advice the top fits very well and had I gone true to size it would have been too tight! I'm very pleased with the top. The fabric is great quality and didn't Overstretched while wet and swimming with it on. The color is great just as pictured.
Q&A
3 answered- How does the support compare to a traditional padded bikini top during activities like swimming or paddleboarding? Is it suitable for A/B cups, or does it work for larger cup sizes as well?
- This bralette is designed as a 'foolproof swim top' with a built-in support band and soft removable cups, offering moderate support suitable for A/B cups. For larger cup sizes, it may provide less lift than an underwired top, but the support band adds structure. Note that the style runs small, so sizing up can help accommodate more volume.
- Can the bralette withstand long-term exposure to chlorine or salt water, or will the recycled nylon degrade faster than standard swim fabrics?
- Independent lab testing indicates that recycled nylon can experience significant tensile strength loss (42–57%) after repeated chlorine exposure (about 12 pool sessions), making it less durable than virgin nylon in chlorinated water [1]. For salt water, recycled nylon generally performs better. To extend the life of this bralette, rinse thoroughly after each use and avoid prolonged chlorine exposure.
- What is the recommended care routine to maintain the shape and color of the recycled nylon? Should it be hand-washed only, and is it safe to tumble dry?
- For recycled nylon swimwear, we recommend hand washing in cold water with a mild detergent and hanging to dry away from direct heat. Avoid wringing, bleaching, or tumble drying, as these can damage the fabric and elastic. Rinsing after each pool or ocean use helps prevent chlorine and salt buildup.