Cléa Push-Up Bra

Verified claims

Push-up effect

Generous padding creates a dramatic lift, comparable to Aerie's strongest push-up tiers.

Padding comfort

Buyers report the thick padding can feel excessive for those unaccustomed to heavily padded bras.

Fit change

Order one cup size up from the previous version for the same fit.

Quality

Buyers report the bra remains well-constructed despite the cup sizing change.

Push-up intensity

More padding than Aerie’s Sunnie Demi, aligning with Perkiest or Whoa! tiers.

Material

Body uses recycled nylon blend; cups are 90% polyurethane, 10% polyester.

Brand heritage

Miiyu, exclusive to Simons with a trademark filed in 2007 and focused solely on lingerie.

Padding design

Push-up padding is sewn into the moulded cups, not removable.

Wash protection

Machine wash without a rigid sphere risks cup denting and wire distortion.

Cost per wear

Hand washing yields ~$0.49 per wear; machine washing >$2.00 per wear.

Microplastic shed

Use a Guppyfriend bag and avoid tumble drying to cut shedding by two-thirds.

Durability

Sewn-in padding prevents pad movement; nylon microfibre outperforms polyester in elasticity and abrasion; recycled nylon matches virgin strength.

Hand feel

Silkier texture than polyester, noticeable from first wear.

Sustainability

CO2 reduced ~59%, water up to 90%; price comparable to conventional.

Microplastic shedding

Sheds microplastics in wash; filter bag and air drying cut shedding by two-thirds.

Brand story

Miiyu is Simons' exclusive in-house lingerie label, filed as a trademark in 2007 for intimate apparel only.

Underwire encasement

Fully encased underwire in abrasion-resistant microfibre prevents poking.

Shaping

Moulded underwire cups create a rounded forward-projection that looks natural under clothing.

Brand specialization

Miiyu has designed intimate apparel for over 15 years and focuses exclusively on lingerie.

Push-up padding

Generous non-removable padding divides buyers on daily comfort.

Fit and comfort

Size up for smaller cups; underwire comfortable, straps adjustable.

Care

Soft recycled nylon; moulded cups require hand washing to avoid damage.

Cup construction

Sewn-in padding and encased underwire eliminate shifting and poking for a seamless silhouette.

Fabric smoothness

Recycled nylon microfibre fabric minimizes texture visibility under clothing.

Support and fit

Moderate support with adjustable straps prevents bulging and bunching under tight tops.

Shape maintenance

Foam cups require hand-washing or a rigid sphere to avoid permanent denting.

Product record

Title

Cléa Push-Up Bra

Brand

Miiyu

Price

49 CAD

Availability

In stock

Care instructions and long-term durability

• A six-month side-by-side test showed that machine washing with a rigid plastic sphere preserved foam cup shape as effectively as hand washing; without one, even a mesh bag leaves the thick push-up padding vulnerable to permanent denting from the drum’s crushing action.
• Even though the underwire is fully encased, machine agitation can bend it out of alignment or force it through the casing; hand washing with gentle pressing — never wringing — or machine washing inside a rigid sphere offers the only reliable shield against permanent wire distortion and cup twist.
• At 49 CAD, proper hand-washing and air-drying can deliver around 100 wears, costing roughly $0.49 per use; machine washing that overheats and crushes the foam can destroy up to 40% of elasticity in under 30 washes, making each wear effectively cost over $2.00.
• The recycled nylon microfibre sheds 0.4–1.2 g of microplastics per kilogram per wash cycle, but adding a Guppyfriend filter bag and skipping the tumble dryer reduces shedding by up to two-thirds, preserving fibre integrity and keeping the fabric smooth longer.

The Miiyu brand and its place at Simons

• Miiyu is the in-house lingerie label of Quebec-based department store chain La Maison Simons and is not sold anywhere else; every piece, including the Cléa Push-Up Bra, is developed under Simons' direct creative control, so the fit and finish reflect the retailer's own quality standards rather than a licensed brand's minimum requirements.
• The use of recycled nylon in the Cléa bra's silky microfibre means less virgin plastic in the finished garment — a detail that aligns Miiyu with the growing segment of eco-aware lingerie without trading off the smooth stretch and light shaping expected of a push-up bra.
• La Maison Simons first filed the Miiyu trademark for intimate apparel in June 2007, giving the brand over 15 years of continuous product development; the Cléa Push-Up Bra benefits from this longevity through refined construction and sourcing that a fast-fashion capsule cannot replicate.
• Miiyu's trademark registration specifically covers intimate apparel and sleepwear — it is not a general fashion label applied across categories — which means the Cléa Push-Up Bra is the product of a design team focused exclusively on lingerie construction, from the moulded underwire cups to the silky microfibre mix.

How much lift and shaping the padding delivers

• The padding is described as 'generous' across retailer descriptions, meaning it is engineered to deliver a clearly augmented bust line — more pronounced than a basic contour bra and comparable to dedicated push-up styles that aim for a visible one-to-two cup size gain.
• The moulded underwire cups are precision-shaped to create a rounded, forward-projecting silhouette that reads naturally under clothing, so the push-up effect looks seamless rather than like an obvious add-on.
• Because the generous push-up padding is fused directly into the moulded cup foam rather than inserted as a separate pad, the shape remains consistent throughout wear — no shifting, bunching, or pad edges showing through clothing, which matters for smooth looks under thin knits and jerseys.
• Rated for moderate rather than maximum support, the Cléa uses its underwire and padding to lift and center the bust without heavy compression — ideal for daily wear where visible enhancement is desired without the constriction of a high-impact bra.
• The back-adjustable straps allow wearers to fine-tune tension to increase or decrease lift, giving some control over how pronounced the push-up appears under different necklines.

How the Cléa stacks up against similar push-up bras

• The Cléa’s generously padded underwire cups deliver a more pronounced cleavage effect than Aerie’s Sunnie Demi Push Up, whose ‘perkier’ rating (the second of Aerie’s five push-up tiers) yields a moderate, natural-looking lift — for those seeking a bold, padded shape rather than an everyday subtle boost, the Cléa aligns more with Aerie’s higher ‘perkiest’ or ‘whoa!’ tiers.
• Unlike the Maidenform DreamWire Push Up Bra, which relies on a standard nylon/spandex blend, the Cléa uses a recycled nylon blend, offering eco-conscious buyers a sustainability advantage at a comparable mid-range price while retaining the same smooth microfiber feel and underwire construction that define the category.

What recycled nylon microfibre means for feel and care

• Nylon's superior elasticity and stretch recovery means the moulded cups and band return to their original shape more consistently over hundreds of wears and washes than a polyester equivalent would, so the push-up silhouette and moderate support hold their integrity longer.
• Nylon is one of the strongest synthetic fibres available and resists abrasion significantly better than polyester, so the Cléa's microfibre is inherently less prone to pilling and snagging through daily wear, laundry cycles, and the friction of clothing layers.
• Producing recycled nylon instead of virgin nylon can slash CO₂ emissions by about 59% and cut water use by up to 90% — numbers from a 2023 Hohenstein Institute analysis — so the Cléa's recycled nylon blend carries a significantly lower environmental cost at the raw-material stage.
• Nylon has a naturally smoother, silkier texture than polyester, which is why the Cléa's recycled nylon microfibre feels genuinely soft against the skin rather than simply slick, a material difference you notice the first time you put it on.
• Verified recycled nylon like ECONYL® records slightly higher tensile strength (89 MPa) and elongation at break (31%) than virgin nylon (85 MPa / 28%), so the recycled content in the Cléa's blend does not introduce a durability compromise — if anything, well-engineered recycled nylon can outperform its virgin counterpart.