Mastectomy sports bra – LSKD
A mastectomy sports bra and 44-piece breast cancer awareness collection responds to the real experiences of women affected by the one-in-nine disease.
Australian activewear brand LSKD has created a new mastectomy sports bra in collaboration with 10 members from its community who have experienced breast cancer and undergone surgery, including mastectomies. Alongside it is a 44-piece collection, with 5% of total sales donated to Australia’s National Breast Cancer Foundation.
“We received feedback from our community that we were missing a sports bra designed specifically for those who have experienced breast cancer and surgery. That feedback was the starting point,” says Anthea Fox, LSKD senior product developer. “We worked with 10 community members to develop the bra from the ground up. From easier dressing to accommodating prostheses and reducing pressure around surgical scarring, every detail was shaped by their experiences and tested by them.”
The result is the Empowered Sports Bra, a medium-support style designed to make getting dressed and moving more comfortable. A front zip with a safety hook allows for easier dressing and undressing without overhead reaching, while shifted internal side seams help minimise pressure around surgical scarring. Dual prosthesis entry and placement points at the side and shoulder seams offer flexibility for women using breast prostheses, while an ultra-soft FLXCotton inner lining helps protect sensitive skin from friction.
“It isn’t intended to be a one-size-fits-all answer. Ultimately, the goal is to listen, raise awareness and support more women to feel comfortable and confident in movement, while contributing to the work being done to prevent and better understand breast cancer,” Anthea says.
The 2026 LSKD Breast Cancer Awareness Collection is available at their High Street Christchurch store.
