A41C CORSETS; BRASSIERES
Introduced: September 1968
Classification Context
- Section:
- HUMAN NECESSITIES
- Class:
- WEARING APPAREL
- Subclass:
- CORSETS; BRASSIERES
Description
A41C covers garments designed to shape, support, or control the torso, including corsets and brassieres. This classification encompasses foundation garments with structural elements such as boning, stays, panels, or reinforced fabrics used to provide body support and shaping. It includes both undergarments and outer corsetry, as well as the specialized fastening systems, closures, and construction techniques specific to these garments. Related apparel classifications (such as A41B for other outer garments) do not typically include these structured foundation pieces.
Scope Notes
Glossary: corset corsets (n) tight-fitting undergarments often reinforced by stays, worn to support and shape the waistline, hips, and breasts. girdle girdles (n) a woman's corset extending from waist to thigh stay stays (n) a flat strip of steel, plastic, etc., used especially for stiffening corsets, collars, etc. (in.pl.) hist. a corset esp. with whalebone etc. stiffening, and laced steel steels (n) a steel stiffener in a corset, etc. | Application references: Non-implantable mammary prostheses Orthopaedic corsets Nursing devices in the form of corsets or bandages for abdomen, teat, or breast support, with or without pads Bandages specially adapted for breast or abdomen Absorbent pads for external application to the body
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