I really like this new vest I purchased a week ago, it is really comfortable and you can't feel the rubber since it’s in between the cotton. What is nice about the rubber is that it makes it firm and it creates a really nice shape. I have tried other vest (cotton only) and they don't come close to being as strong as this one. It really is a great product and I plan to buy one in black if available. It reduces inches right away and yet you don't feel uncomfortable or too hot when wearing it. The only thing I don't like about this vest is the straps. Although they are very useful keeping the vest in place and help with my back support, being so close to my arm and not my shoulder makes it hard to hide under sleeveless shirts and it was irritating my skin as I moved my arms all day. (Tip) I used a safety pin to hold the strap together with my bra and problem solved! :)
