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Building Self-Confidence by Using a Sports Bra as an Everyday Bra - a Study Based on Pressure Analysis Cover

Building Self-Confidence by Using a Sports Bra as an Everyday Bra - a Study Based on Pressure Analysis

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|Oct 2023

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ftee-2023-0030 | Journal eISSN: 2300-7354 | Journal ISSN: 1230-3666
Language: English
Page range: 1 - 9
Published on: Oct 18, 2023
Published by: Łukasiewicz Research Network, Institute of Biopolymers and Chemical Fibres
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: Volume open

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