What makes a good waist cincher?
High compression is the key attribute to look for in an effective garment. If the fabric used is high on stretch and low on modulus (the force at which the already-stretched fibers compress), the cincher won’t deliver the body transformation you expect. This compression can be engineered into the construction of the fabric, created by combining multiple layers of fabric, or imposed by using rigid (non-stretch) fabrics. The other important factor separating a good cincher from a bad one is the performance of the stability system. Depending on the shape of one’s hips or tummy, a cincher has the potential to roll down or flip up. Often, metal spiral stays are sewn into the cincher to create semi-flexible structures that keep the garment flush with the body.
