Table 2.
Factor loading in principal component analysis
| Item | Component | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | |
| Silhouette | .799 | .202 |
| Appearance under clothes | .737 | .151 |
| Shape | .721 | .229 |
| Lift | .504 | .152 |
| Support | −.003 | .733 |
| Comfort | −.173 | .727 |
| Fit | .185 | .784 |
| Stays in Place | .084 | .597 |
| Straps | −.085 | .530 |
| Fabric | .213 | .456 |
| Discreetness | .253 | .353 |
| Total variance explained | 24.1 % | 15.1 % |
Bold text indicates the highest loading factor for each bra performance variable