In 1977 , Lisa Lindahl , Hinda Miller , and Polly Smith want to find a fashion to make exercise more prosperous for women . So they sewed two jockstraps together to make a prototype for what would become known as thesports bandeau , and revolutionise the fitness wearing apparel industry in the process . Brands like Nike , Champion , and Under Armour all market versions of the trio’sinvention . And now all three of them will be cementing their home in story with membership in the National Inventors Hall of Fame .
According toWCAX , the three Vermont occupier — who make their creation the Jogbra — were honored during a observance at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show ( CES ) in Las Vegas this week for their work on the brassiere , which had a radical encroachment on thehealthof women .
Theideainitially come from Lindahl , an devouring runner live on in Burlington , Vermont , who found that ceremonious bras lacked the support or design that would make forcible travail comfortable . She wanted a bra with unchanging straps , breathable fabric , and condensation . So sheaskedSmith , a childhood friend and costume designer , for help .
Smith tailor two men ’s gymnastic supporters together , which Lindahl tested while scarper . Later , the garment was modify with non - chafing seams and an elastic band for support . Lindahl partnered with Miller to co - institute Jogbra Inc. in 1977 , with the garment being patent in 1979 . The sports bra marketgrewinto a multi - billion clam enterprise , and their conception is credit with helping millions of women take up running .
Lindahl was chief operating officer of Jogbra until it was sold to Playtex in 1990 . Miller stayed with the company through 1997 and later became a Vermont state senator . Smith became a designer for the Jim Henson Company and earn seven daytime Emmys .
The three fair sex will also be honour in May in Washington , D.C. for the Greatest Celebration of American Innovation event .
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